{"id":12523,"date":"2010-02-04T15:55:43","date_gmt":"2010-02-04T13:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.lofty-tours.com\/2010\/02\/04\/fairmont-mount-kenya-safari-club-mt-kenya-kenya\/"},"modified":"2024-08-05T11:58:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T09:58:54","slug":"fairmont-mount-kenya-safari-club-mt-kenya-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/2010\/02\/04\/fairmont-mount-kenya-safari-club-mt-kenya-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Mt. Kenya, Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><p>Elegance on the equator<br\/>The sacred peak of a long-extinct volcano, Mount Kenya has drawn visitors for decades.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Nestled in the lush foothills of this spectacular mountain, straddling the equator and with a history as rich and evocative as the surrounding landscape, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club offers a snapshot of Africa from a bygone era.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Under the watchful eye of the mountain, guests can stroll throughout the hotel\u2019s tranquil grounds and relax in the refined elegance of the club-like interior. And, of course, our enviable location adjacent to Mount Kenya National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as close to Aberdare National Park, ensures that an unforgettable African safari experience is at your doorstep.<br\/>an historic retreat at the foot of mount kenya<\/p>&#13;\n<p>GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES<br\/>Each of the hotel\u2019s 120 guest rooms, suites and cottages is imbued with<br\/>tradition and charm, and equipped with modern-day amenities.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Room and suite selections<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Fairmont Room<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Deluxe Room<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Deluxe View Room<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Garden Suite<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 William Holden Room<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 William Holden Suite<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Manor Junior Suite<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Signature Suite<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Guest room amenities and features<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Wood-burning fireplace<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 En suite bathroom with separate rain shower,<br\/>marble vanity, hair dryer, electric razor plugs<br\/>and separate water-closet<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 220v electrical sockets (adapters available)<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Safe-deposit boxes and minibar<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Tea and coffee making facilities<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Magnificent views of Mount Kenya and the<br\/>surrounding landscape<br\/>Guest room facilities and services<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Transfer service<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Newspaper delivery<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Laundry service<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Shoe cleaning<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Recreation<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Outdoor heated swimming pool<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Nine-hole golf course<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Maze<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Mountain biking and hiking<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Horseback riding<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Lawn bowling and croquet<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 William Holden Animal Orphanage<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Sweetwaters and Aberdares game drives<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Camel trek safaris<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Fishing excursions<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Whitewater rafting excursions<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Bird walks and nature walks<\/p>&#13;\n<p>GUEST CONFERENCE AND EVENT SERVICES<br\/>Specializing in personalized conference arrangement, for groups small and large,<br\/>Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club offers elegant meeting spaces, which can<br\/>accommodate up to 200 guests in theatre format, and spectacular grounds for outdoor<br\/>events. Our facilities, complemented by our dedicated conference and catering team, will<br\/>ensure that your event becomes a unique and memorable occasion.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>BUSINESS SERVICES<br\/>E-mail, Internet, photocopying and general<br\/>secretarial services are available through our<br\/>Business Center.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHOICES<br\/>Tusks Restaurant and Terrace: Facing<br\/>snow-capped Mount Kenya and overlooking the property\u2019s beautifully manicured grounds,<br\/>the signature restaurant boasts a menu abounding with the incredible variety of foods that are farmed in Central Kenya. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this<br\/>elegant setting features terrace and indoor dining around the original grand fireplace.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Zebar: In addition to offering a relaxed lounge atmosphere, Zebar, resting on the<br\/>equator, is one of the few places in the world where your server will have to cross from<br\/>the southern to the northern hemisphere to retrieve your order. Savour stunning views of<br\/>Mount Kenya from the lawn terrace, while surrounded by lovely manicured grounds.<br\/>Zebar also serves afternoon tea.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Duma\u2019s Corner: Set around a wood-burning fireplace, this cozy TV\/cigar lounge is accented<br\/>with a collection of photographs that feature actors and movie casts from yesteryear.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>The Pool Bar: No need to go inside for refreshment\u2014The Pool Bar offers beverage service as well as light snacks and outdoor lunches.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>In-room dining: Menu service in the privacy of your own room is also available.<br\/>Dining in the great outdoors: From breakfast on the slopes of Mount Kenya to a romantic<br\/>dinner along the River Likii, our culinary team is happy to arrange a dining experience<br\/>that is a truly unforgettable expression of our spectacular region.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>AVERAGE<br\/>TEMPERATURES high low<br\/>(Fahrenheit\/Celsius) \u00b0C\/\u00b0F \u00b0C\/\u00b0F<br\/>Winter (Jul\u2013Aug) 21\/70 11\/52<br\/>Spring (Sep\u2013Nov) 24\/75 14\/57<br\/>Summer (Dec\u2013Mar) 25\/77 12\/54<br\/>Autumn (Apr\u2013Jun) 24\/75 13\/55<\/p>&#13;\n<p>GENERAL INFORMATION<br\/>\u2022 Time zone GMT\/UTC + 3:00 hour<br\/>\u2022 Currency Kenya Shilling (KES)<br\/>\u2022 Taxes 16% VAT, 2% training levy<br\/>Service charge 10%<br\/>\u2022 Languages The national language is Swahili<br\/>(Kiswahili), although English is spoken throughout.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>All major credit cards\u2014Visa, American Express<br\/>and MasterCard\u2014are accepted at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elegance on the equatorThe sacred peak of a long-extinct volcano, Mount Kenya has drawn visitors for decades. &#13; Nestled in the lush foothills of this spectacular mountain, straddling the equator and with a history as rich and evocative as the surrounding landscape, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club offers a snapshot of Africa from a bygone [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12523","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-kenia-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12523","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12523"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12523\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12523"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12523"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12523"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}