Esiankiki resort and spa is a 3 star mid- range accommodation found in Nanyuki along Nyeri –Nanyuki Road ,22 miles from Solio game reserve just 20 Minutes’ Drive away from Mount Kenya national park Kenya region . The resort is close to Nanyuki city center and a km from Nanyuki airstrip overlooking the beautiful Mount and surrounding landscape. It takes approximately 3-4 hours’ drive from Nairobi city center to the lodge and 45 minutes to fly from Nairobi to the closest airport then few minutes to the lodge. The lodge is convenient for relaxation and safari adventure to tourists and travellers who want to explore Mount Kenya national park with its stunning views and surrounding areas.
Esiankiki Resort and spa is comprised of over 10 well comfortable and sound proofed appointed rooms that reflect traditional building style with modern comfort. Rooms are well decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, hot and cold showers/Bathtubs , mosquito nets, satelites, Flat screen TVs , extinguishers, free toiletries , complementary bottled water , chairs and many more . The lodge has terraces and sitting areas, you relax while enjoying the spectacular view of Mount Kenya, lush garden and surrounding area. Rooms are equipped with comfortable clean bedding containing king and queen sized beds. Rooms are in different categories varying in sizes with single beds for Individual ,double/twin beds for sharing as well as family rooms with different costs ranging from 250$ per night and above ( note that high season rate is different to low season rate.)
Esiankiki Resort and spa offers more services and facilities which include;
A restaurant in the main building that serves different food both international and local meals that meets guests choice ; Continental breakfast ,lunch and dinner overlooking the breathtaking views of Mt. Kenya and diner served by well trained, friendly and organized staff ,they also serve bush diner.
A well stocked bar with variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers , you relax and sip the cocktail or monktail while overlooking the breathtaking view of mount Kenya, rain forest canopy and surrounding area.
A blue water swimming pool that cools off the hot afternoon, You relax in water especially after taking hike overlooking the beautiful surrounding lush landscape.
Services include; Free parking space available, Laundry and house -keeping services available , airport pick -ups and drop offs from the Airstrip , Gym that can make you sweat all the stress and spas that can come you body .
Wifi Hotspot internet available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.
Activities to do while at the lodge includes ;hiking/ Climbing Mount Kenya and Mount Meru , nature walks in the forest and local villages , Birding / bird watching since the park has more bird species and many others.
Mount Kenya national park is found in Kenya country in the eastern side of the Great rift valley . Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The park is in the place where kikuyu the father of the tribe used to meet with gods. The park covers the total area of 715 square kilometers (276 sqare miles) of which the above is 3000 meters contour line and the forest reserve is 705 square kilo metres. The park was formed in 1949 to protect mount Kenya , wildlife and surrounding environment. Mount Kenya national park contains large number of animal species which include; Buffaloes, elephants, leopards, white tailed mangoose, black rhinos, elands to mention but few and over 160 bird species like eagles, African grass owl, waterbucks, long tailed window birds and many more others. The park is the great habitat for wildlife especially animals and birds.
There are several accommodations in mount Kenya national park ; budget , mid range and luxury accommodation which are a friendly and convenient to guests visiting the park. There are different activities to do while in Mount Kenya national park; Game viewing since the park has various animals to spot , hot air ballooning riding, bird watching/birding since the park contains more bird species in the forest, nature walks in the forest ,visiting waterhole, flying safaris, cultural visit in the local kikuyu homes, hiking and climbing mount Kenya since it attracts more hikers and climbers in a year , forest canopy and many more activities.