s of draining water. (If a flashing toilet’s water moves clockwise in the Northern hemisphere and anticlockwise in the south, what will it do here?)

If you’d rather punish your backside instead of your feet, the Nanyuki River Camel Camp (off C76 Hwy) offers great half/full-day journeys for US$16/20. And if punishment is not in your dictionary, how about a day of the high life out at Mt Kenya Safari Club (temporary membership Ksh 495)

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Founded by whit settlers in 1907, Nanyuki is a small but very energetic country town. It is a popular and a friendly place to base Mt Kenya treks, especially if taking on the Sirimon and Burguret routes, though you’ll probably experience some initial hassle from the slew of guides, touts and hawkers.

Besides lapping against Mt Kenya’s slopes, Nanyuki also sits on the edge of the massive Laikipia plateau, which is currently one of Africa’s most important wildlife conservation sites. Local communities and ranches here are being encouraged to share their space with wildlife, like lions, elephants and Grevy’s zebras, and not just their activities to allow wildlife to flourish while at the same time decrease potential human animal conflict ( Ol Pejata conservancy , 17 km south of Nanyuki, is a prime example of this sweeping and successful conservation movement.

You may be surprised to hear local kids spouting Cockney rhyming slang. They owe their linguistic prowess to the annual invasion of British army units who visit the region on joint maneuvers.

Information about Nanyuki Kenya

Barclays Bank (Kenyatta Ave) exchange cash and travelers cheques (Ksh 34 per leaf commission) With ATM.

Kenya commercial bank (Kenyatta Ave) with ATM (Visa only).

Marina Grill & Restaurant (Kenyatta Ave; internet per hr kshs60) Internet access, cheap international calls and burning images to CD (kshs80), using USB port.

Mt Kenya cyber world (Kenyatta Ave; per hr Kshs60) internet and cheap international calls.

Post Office (Kenyatta Ave) with internet and card phones.

Standard Chartered Bank (Kenyatta Ave) with ATM (Visa only).

Nanyuki Sights and activities

Besides tackling Mt Kenya’s Sirimon ( or Burguret routs, you could stroll 3km south of the Equator and check the antics of draining water. (If a flashing toilet’s water moves clockwise in the Northern hemisphere and anticlockwise in the south, what will it do here?)

If you’d rather punish your backside instead of your feet, the Nanyuki River Camel Camp (off C76 Hwy) offers great half/full-day journeys for US$16/20. And if punishment is not in your dictionary, how about a day of the high life out at Mt Kenya Safari Club (temporary membership Ksh 495)

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tant wildlife conservation sites. Local communities and ranches here are being encouraged to share their space with wildlife, like lions, elephants and Grevy’s zebras, and not just their activities to allow wildlife to flourish while at the same time decrease potential human animal conflict ( Ol Pejata conservancy , 17 km south of Nanyuki, is a prime example of this sweeping and successful conservation movement.

You may be surprised to hear local kids spouting Cockney rhyming slang. They owe their linguistic prowess to the annual invasion of British army units who visit the region on joint maneuvers.

Information about Nanyuki Kenya

Barclays Bank (Kenyatta Ave) exchange cash and travelers cheques (Ksh 34 per leaf commission) With ATM.

Kenya commercial bank (Kenyatta Ave) with ATM (Visa only).

Marina Grill & Restaurant (Kenyatta Ave; internet per hr kshs60) Internet access, cheap international calls and burning images to CD (kshs80), using USB port.

Mt Kenya cyber world (Kenyatta Ave; per hr Kshs60) internet and cheap international calls.

Post Office (Kenyatta Ave) with internet and card phones.

Standard Chartered Bank (Kenyatta Ave) with ATM (Visa only).

Nanyuki Sights and activities

Besides tackling Mt Kenya’s Sirimon ( or Burguret routs, you could stroll 3km south of the Equator and check the antics of draining water. (If a flashing toilet’s water moves clockwise in the Northern hemisphere and anticlockwise in the south, what will it do here?)

If you’d rather punish your backside instead of your feet, the Nanyuki River Camel Camp (off C76 Hwy) offers great half/full-day journeys for US$16/20. And if punishment is not in your dictionary, how about a day of the high life out at Mt Kenya Safari Club (temporary membership Ksh 495)

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s spouting Cockney rhyming slang. They owe their linguistic prowess to the annual invasion of British army units who visit the region on joint maneuvers.

Information about Nanyuki Kenya

Barclays Bank (Kenyatta Ave) exchange cash and travelers cheques (Ksh 34 per leaf commission) With ATM.

Kenya commercial bank (Kenyatta Ave) with ATM (Visa only).

Marina Grill & Restaurant (Kenyatta Ave; internet per hr kshs60) Internet access, cheap international calls and burning images to CD (kshs80), using USB port.

Mt Kenya cyber world (Kenyatta Ave; per hr Kshs60) internet and cheap international calls.

Post Office (Kenyatta Ave) with internet and card phones.

Standard Chartered Bank (Kenyatta Ave) with ATM (Visa only).

Nanyuki Sights and activities

Besides tackling Mt Kenya’s Sirimon ( or Burguret routs, you could stroll 3km south of the Equator and check the antics of draining water. (If a flashing toilet’s water moves clockwise in the Northern hemisphere and anticlockwise in the south, what will it do here?)

If you’d rather punish your backside instead of your feet, the Nanyuki River Camel Camp (off C76 Hwy) offers great half/full-day journeys for US$16/20. And if punishment is not in your dictionary, how about a day of the high life out at Mt Kenya Safari Club (temporary membership Ksh 495)

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international calls and burning images to CD (kshs80), using USB port.

Mt Kenya cyber world (Kenyatta Ave; per hr Kshs60) internet and cheap international calls.

Post Office (Kenyatta Ave) with internet and card phones.

Standard Chartered Bank (Kenyatta Ave) with ATM (Visa only).

Nanyuki Sights and activities

Besides tackling Mt Kenya’s Sirimon ( or Burguret routs, you could stroll 3km south of the Equator and check the antics of draining water. (If a flashing toilet’s water moves clockwise in the Northern hemisphere and anticlockwise in the south, what will it do here?)

If you’d rather punish your backside instead of your feet, the Nanyuki River Camel Camp (off C76 Hwy) offers great half/full-day journeys for US$16/20. And if punishment is not in your dictionary, how about a day of the high life out at Mt Kenya Safari Club (temporary membership Ksh 495)

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s of draining water. (If a flashing toilet’s water moves clockwise in the Northern hemisphere and anticlockwise in the south, what will it do here?)

If you’d rather punish your backside instead of your feet, the Nanyuki River Camel Camp (off C76 Hwy) offers great half/full-day journeys for US$16/20. And if punishment is not in your dictionary, how about a day of the high life out at Mt Kenya Safari Club (temporary membership Ksh 495)

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In town there is no shortage of budget or mid-range options, while the only swank option, Mt. Kenya Safari Club is 1 km away.

Budget Accommodation hotels in Nanyuki around Mt Kenya

Nanyuki River camel (off C76 Hwy; camping US$6, half board huts with shared bathroom US$22) the only camping near Nanyuki is at this fabulous place 4 km out of town. The firewood is free and there are decent facilities. The woven huts are modeled on a traditional Somalia- nomadic village and they are highly authentic- Spending the night in one is an experience indeed. The food is excellent and the 200 camels are available.

Ibis Hotel (Lumumba Road; Stw ksh500900) Bright rooms and a brighter covered courtyard lark behind Ibis Hotel’s fa?ade of fresh tiles and wood work. It is a comfortable, clean place and all rooms have mozzie nets. Angle for a room with a Mt. Kenya view

Mt. Kenya Paradise Hotel ( off Kenyatta Avenue; stw Ksh 400600) formerly the Nanyuki Riverside Hotel, this place is a little dogged but has large clean rooms and is a good place to meet other travelers. It backs on to the Nanyuki river- grab a tent and sit on the terrace to the sounds of the birds and gurgling water. It’s best avoided on weekends due to the disco.

The Joskaki Hotel (Lumumba road; s twd Ksh 300400550) this is the best of the budget establishments. If you wonder, you may hit the Joskaki jackpot: a room with some sun and toilet seat! There is secure parking as well as a lively pub and restaurant.

Nyahururu Horizon Hostel (Lumumba road; stw Ksh 250400) a step down from Joskaki but a decent place for a night’s snooze. Expect the odd roach perusing the pavement floors.