Ol Pejeta Conservancy district

Mount Kenya & Nanyuki, Kenya

Home to the last two northern white rhinos and colonial-era landmarks like Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.

Places in Ol Pejeta Conservancy district

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club dining A colonial-era landmark blending history and hospitality.
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club bar A colonial-era bar blending history and hospitality with Mount Kenya views.

Best time to visit: June to October and December to February (dry seasons) offer optimal weather for outdoor activities, wildlife viewing, and mountain treks.
Getting around: Nanyuki town serves as the gateway to Mount Kenya's Naro Moru and Sermon hiking routes, with Ol Pejeta and Ol Jogi conservancies a short drive away and the equatorial marker within the town itself.
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KSh)
Language: Swahili and English (both official).
Timezone: EAT (UTC+3)
Current trends: Nanyuki's dining and lodging scene continues to punch above its weight for a small town, sustained by its permanent international community, with Trout Tree Restaurant's strangler-fig-tree dining room and Ol Pejeta Conservancy's last two northern white rhinos anchoring a destination that blends colonial-era hospitality with serious conservation work.

Nanyuki town centre — Home to the equatorial marker where visitors can straddle the northern and southern hemispheres, plus Trout Tree Restaurant and Le Rustique.
Naro Moru / Sermon trail district — Guided nature walks along trails offering breathtaking views of Mount Kenya.