Kilima Gardens Guidebook

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Kilima Gardens Guidebook

Sightseeing

Mount Kenya has three main peaks and the two larger peaks of Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5188m) are both technical climbs, however the third peak, Point Lenana (4,985m) is a trekking peak. If you regularly trek in hills and mountains then you'll already be well equipped to climb Mount Kenya, but it shouldn't be underestimated as both the landscape and summit routes are challenging so you need to attempt it with a good guide and support team, ensure that you have the correct equipment, eat well and drink lots of fluids so that by the time you reach the higher camps you’ll be well acclimatised to the lower levels of oxygen in the air, hydrated and full of energy ready to summit. Calculate 4-5 days for the summit. If you don’t have the time or energy then a day hike is also a great option to experience the serene nature of Mount Kenya! Depending on the route you chose there are different gates to get into the reserve and up. The most popular is the Sirimon Gate between Nanyuki and Timau. Closest to us is the Naro Moru Gate.
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do Monte Quênia
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Mount Kenya has three main peaks and the two larger peaks of Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5188m) are both technical climbs, however the third peak, Point Lenana (4,985m) is a trekking peak. If you regularly trek in hills and mountains then you'll already be well equipped to climb Mount Kenya, but it shouldn't be underestimated as both the landscape and summit routes are challenging so you need to attempt it with a good guide and support team, ensure that you have the correct equipment, eat well and drink lots of fluids so that by the time you reach the higher camps you’ll be well acclimatised to the lower levels of oxygen in the air, hydrated and full of energy ready to summit. Calculate 4-5 days for the summit. If you don’t have the time or energy then a day hike is also a great option to experience the serene nature of Mount Kenya! Depending on the route you chose there are different gates to get into the reserve and up. The most popular is the Sirimon Gate between Nanyuki and Timau. Closest to us is the Naro Moru Gate.
Self drive wildlife experience with great chances of seeing elephant and rhino. Visit the chimpanzee rescues center and feed ‘Baraka’ the tame blind black rhino.
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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Self drive wildlife experience with great chances of seeing elephant and rhino. Visit the chimpanzee rescues center and feed ‘Baraka’ the tame blind black rhino.
Wildlife conservancy with great chances of seeing big elephant herds. Nestled between Lolldaiga hills that you can see from out plot, the landscape in this park offers some stunning views of the area and Mount Kenya. Come here for a more untamed wildlife experience. All visits to Lolldaiga are on a pre-booking and pre-payment basis only and are subject to availability. Please contact bookings@lolldaiga.com to make your reservations.
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Lolldaiga Main Gate
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Wildlife conservancy with great chances of seeing big elephant herds. Nestled between Lolldaiga hills that you can see from out plot, the landscape in this park offers some stunning views of the area and Mount Kenya. Come here for a more untamed wildlife experience. All visits to Lolldaiga are on a pre-booking and pre-payment basis only and are subject to availability. Please contact bookings@lolldaiga.com to make your reservations.
4WD vehicle is needed. Swim in the blue pools and explore the forest canopy on their amazing swinging walkway. With a guide enjoy walking (about 6 km) and bird watching in this beautiful natural forest.
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Ngare Ndare Forest Park
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4WD vehicle is needed. Swim in the blue pools and explore the forest canopy on their amazing swinging walkway. With a guide enjoy walking (about 6 km) and bird watching in this beautiful natural forest.
A perfect stop on the way to or from Nairobi to us. Proper whitewater rafting on the Tana river. We recommend Savage Wilderness for the ultimate adventure!
Savage Wilderness Whitewater Rafting Centre
A perfect stop on the way to or from Nairobi to us. Proper whitewater rafting on the Tana river. We recommend Savage Wilderness for the ultimate adventure!
Solio Game Reserve is our closest safari park when you access from the Naro Moru Gate. Greatest place in Kenya for Rhino 🦏 spotting!!!
Solio Ranch
Solio Game Reserve is our closest safari park when you access from the Naro Moru Gate. Greatest place in Kenya for Rhino 🦏 spotting!!!

Food scene

Collection of our favorite Cafés and restaurants close by Kilima House and in Nanyuki.
Beautiful lunch spot built in and around a huge Mugumo (sacred fig) tree. The restaurant serves fresh trout from the trout ponds below, char-grilled to perfection. A bit pricy but really worth a visit especially for families. You can watch troupes of resident Colobus Monkeys and Tree Hyrax, as well as an abundance of bird life.
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Trout Tree Restaurant
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Beautiful lunch spot built in and around a huge Mugumo (sacred fig) tree. The restaurant serves fresh trout from the trout ponds below, char-grilled to perfection. A bit pricy but really worth a visit especially for families. You can watch troupes of resident Colobus Monkeys and Tree Hyrax, as well as an abundance of bird life.
Very casual pizza place half-way to Nanyuki opposite the airstrip. The social hockey and Sundowner night every Tuesday from 5pm is popular among the locals. There is also a small supermarket, veterinary service (should you need it), hair & beauty salon and play area.
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One Stop Nanyuki
Nyeri - Nanyuki Road
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Very casual pizza place half-way to Nanyuki opposite the airstrip. The social hockey and Sundowner night every Tuesday from 5pm is popular among the locals. There is also a small supermarket, veterinary service (should you need it), hair & beauty salon and play area.
Casual restaurant with large garden and vibrant bar. Maybe the best food experience in Nanyuki. Completely new menu is created each week with dishes from around the world. All dishes are prepared from freshly sourced local, seasonal and organic ingredients.
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The Nook Cafe & Bar
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Casual restaurant with large garden and vibrant bar. Maybe the best food experience in Nanyuki. Completely new menu is created each week with dishes from around the world. All dishes are prepared from freshly sourced local, seasonal and organic ingredients.
Nice fine dining restaurant and a bar connected to a hotel. Bar offers a good selection of cocktails. We recommend their sticky baby back pork ribs! Come here for chill lunch on their patio for a spectacular Mount Kenya view.
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Soames Hotel & Jack's Bar
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Nice fine dining restaurant and a bar connected to a hotel. Bar offers a good selection of cocktails. We recommend their sticky baby back pork ribs! Come here for chill lunch on their patio for a spectacular Mount Kenya view.
Centrally located café/bar/restaurant in Nanyuki with an modern urban feel. Great place to get some drinks with friends. We tried their grilled kebab which was really good. Not many options for vegans/vegetarians.
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Jib's Café Bistro
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Centrally located café/bar/restaurant in Nanyuki with an modern urban feel. Great place to get some drinks with friends. We tried their grilled kebab which was really good. Not many options for vegans/vegetarians.
Café with very central location in Nanyuki making it a convenient meeting spot. They offer Wi-Fi connection. Great club sandwiches and coffee!
Dorman's Coffee shop
Café with very central location in Nanyuki making it a convenient meeting spot. They offer Wi-Fi connection. Great club sandwiches and coffee!
Garden restaurant in a quiet location close to the Nanyuki Cottage Hospital. The delicious Curry Buffet every second Sunday is a secret tip and local social event!
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Cape Chestnut Nanyuki
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Garden restaurant in a quiet location close to the Nanyuki Cottage Hospital. The delicious Curry Buffet every second Sunday is a secret tip and local social event!

Activities

Sports and leisure activities around
9-hole golf course by Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
Nice climbing wall and gym located just outside Nanyuki. They also have a decent café serving burritos.
Mount Kenya Climbing Gym
A2
Nice climbing wall and gym located just outside Nanyuki. They also have a decent café serving burritos.
Great place for horse riding. Call ahead for booking.
Everything Altitude @ Mount Kenya Forest Farm; Horseriding/hikes/accom
Great place for horse riding. Call ahead for booking.