Mount Kenya Lodges

Mount Kenya Lodges And Safari Camps

A three-hour drive north of Nairobi brings you to the Kenya highlands. Home to Africa's second-largest mountain, Mount Kenya, and two of the oldest national parks: Aberdare and Mount Kenya and all this, excludes the numerous private wildlife concessions.

Lodges near Mount Kenya are well known for attracting sports-minded visitors with many hiking and walking trails, campsites, canoe and river rafting spots, as well as world-class trout fishing (without forgetting the unbelievable wildlife and birdlife on offer in the region).

There are some of the oldest of Kenya’s most famous safari lodges and interesting colonial architecture. Mount Kenya Safari Club and Treetops Lodge in the Aberdares where Queen Elizabeth spent her honeymoon are not to miss for the more historically minded visitor. The focus on historical architecture does not mean that there is a paucity of traditional safari activities. Game viewing is excellent in all the reserves, with large mixtures of plains, mountain wildlife, and birdlife.

Mount Kenya is also regarded as a holy mountain by all the local tribe's people. They believe that their traditional God, Ngai and his wife Mumbi, live on the mountain's peak and use it for their traditional rituals.

Although Mount Kenya straddles the equator, the relatively high altitude, 1800 metres and higher above sea level (surrounding reserves and concessions, not the mountain), the evenings can be quite chilly, so dress appropriately.

Our safari specialist consultants will be able to guide you as to the best choice of Mount Kenya Lodges as part of your bespoke Kenya itinerary.

The Best Lodges Near Mount Kenya National Park

  • Serena Mountain Lodge

    Rates On Request

    The only 'tree hotel' ever to be built on the slopes of Kenya's legendary Mount Kenya, Serena Mountain Lodge offers game viewing whilst combining a glorious panorama of mountain vistas and the splendours of an ancient rainforest.

  • Mount Kenya Safari Club

    Rates On Request

    Mount Kenya Safari Club with magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the 120 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure.

  • Solio Lodge

    From US$ 770.00 pp

    Solio Lodge, the only lodge located within the 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve that offers guests the chance to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs and both black and white rhinos.

    Solio Game Reserve is the most successful private rhino breeding sanctuary in Africa.

Mount Kenya Lodge Map
Kenya Travel Topics

  • The Best Tented Safari Camps In Kenya

    Our list of the top 10 tented camps across Kenya across most budget ranges. We have compiled a list of some amazing accommodation options in Kenya, including Masai Mara, Laikipia Plateau and Amboseli National Park. Home to some of the best wildlife and nature reserves in the world!

  • Kenya: Top Holiday Destinations for 2022

    Kenya is one of the most beautiful destinations in Africa. It has some of the best landscapes and wildlife that make it a perfect destination for people who are looking for an exciting holiday. Here are a few of the top destinations for 2022 that you should not miss when visiting Kenya.

  • 10 Best Lodges in Kenya to Visit in 2022

    10 Best Lodges in Kenya to Visit in 2022, all establishments offer unforgettable experiences and are found in the Masai Mara, Samburu, Meru, Tsavo, Amboseli, and Nairobi. From the famed Masai Mara to the slopes of Mount Kenya, here are ten of the best lodges in Kenya for an unforgettable safari experience.

  • Kenya safari ambassador tribute

    In memoriam Honey; Honey was famous for jumping into vehicles to obtain a better view of her idyllic world - the Masai Mara Game Reserve. This special cheetah was killed on the 17th of February 2007 in full view of her three remaining cubs.

  • Impressions Of Kenya

    Kenya’s wildlife remains at the heart of its attractions, yet there is much more to discover in this fascinating country outside the game reserves. You can climb the slopes of Mount Kenya to find tropical ice on the Equator, or explore the coral reefs of the Mombasa coast.

  • Explore The Masai Mara By Balloon

    It was one of those rare moments where you take in the majesty of nature in complete silence, disturbing nothing, saying nothing. In Kenya last month, I had the great pleasure of a balloon safari over the Masai Mara organised by the excellent and highly professional Governors Company.

  • Giraffe Manor Review

    Located in the southern suburbs of Nairobi is an English manor house. When it was built, the country was unclaimed bush rampant with African wildlife. The home of Karen Blixen is nearby who posthumously lends her name to this suburb, Karen.

  • Hells Gate Kenya

    I had visions of being trampled by buffalo, stalked by lions, or, given the extreme humidity and daytime temperatures, falling prey to one of the thousands of vultures who call Hell's Gate National Park their home. But our guide assured me that it would be fun.