Getting Wild in Kenya — The Fairmont Way

The perfect setting

 At the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club life is just a little bit sweeter — and a whole lot wilder. This five-star resort and its stunning cottages are located just a few minutes from Mount Kenya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, so you’re guaranteed to see wildlife virtually every minute of your stay. 

Adventure begins at sunup…

     Get in the mood for a big adventure with a big breakfast and a fantastic view to accompany it. Fairmont staff will guide you by horseback to your private dining location and then help you plan out the day’s activities, including nature walks with a pro.

…And lasts until sundown

  Wrap up a full day with one of the resort’s premiere dining experiences: a bush dinner. You can just from a group to a private setting, depending on your mood, and even select a location. 

See the Big Five up close

     Africa’s Big Five — lion, leopard, rhino, cape buffalo, and elephant — can be scouted out during a safari tour of the Samburu Game Reserve. Zebras and giraffes can also be seen in a LOOOK AT THIS neck of the woods, so to speak. The animal encounters don’t stop there, though. Safari tours are available through Solio Game Reserve, Aberdare National Park, and Sweet Waters Game Reserve as well. 

Be in two places at once

    No, really, the Zebar restaurant really is located smack dab on the Equator. The hotel boasts it’s one of the few places in the world where, “your server will have to cross from the southern to the northern hemisphere to retrieve your order.” 

It’s all about you

      The Mount Kenya staff know a thing or two about treating guests like royalty. Originally the luxurious retreat for movie star William Holden, the Fairmont Mount Kenya has played host to modern-day celebs and even dignitaries like Winston Churchill. 

Fun inside and outside

     The resort may be nestled on 100 acres of perfectly manicured lawns, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t fun to be had on site. You can come face to face (and even pet!) animal royalty at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, the resort’s second-chance home for abused or orphaned animals.    

Home away from home

 The 120 guest rooms, suits, and cottages are some of the most unique and luxurious accommodations in all of Africa. They’re a far cry different from the digs Tarzan and Jane used in the jungle. Ranging from cozy cottages to lavish suites, the spaces seamlessly blend African culture with modern amenities. 

All you have to do is ask

       Take your vacation to new extremes in a continent very few venture to. Adventure is just as simple as walking outside when you stay with Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.