Family Friendly Hotels in Nanyuki

Crossed by the equator, the town of Nanyuki is your essential gateway to the Laikipia Plateau and Mount Kenya. The main draw is its location, perfectly positioned for safaris to the nearby Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the last two northern white rhinos and a chimpanzee sanctuary. Many visitors use it as a base before heading into the Mount Kenya National Park for hiking or fly-fishing in the mountain streams. The town itself has a relaxed, frontier feel, with the equator line marked right on the Nanyuki-Sirimon road for a classic photo opportunity.

This is a spot primarily for adventure travelers and safari-goers, though it also works well for families seeking a structured wildlife experience. Most visitors stay in the lodges and ranches scattered in the countryside around town, closer to the conservancy gates, rather than in the central business district. Getting here is straightforward via Nanyuki's domestic airport, with regular flights from Nairobi, or by a roughly three-hour drive on the improved A2 highway.

On HOTEVI, you’ll find 13 places to stay in and around Nanyuki. The selection is dominated by comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps that focus on the safari experience, with a few guesthouses in town for those on a tighter budget. Whether you choose a rustic cabin with a fireplace for chilly mountain nights or a tent with a view of the plains, your stay will be defined by the wild landscapes right outside your door.