Set in the hills above Mweiga, Aberdare Country Club lies within its own 1,300-acre wildlife sanctuary, where zebra, giraffe, impala and warthog graze across the lawns and even the golf course. Leopard and duiker live here too, though they’re far harder to spot.
The views stretch in three directions: north over Solio, known for its black and white rhino, west to the Aberdare Range and east to Mount Kenya. Once a private homestead called The Steep, the club has kept the easy, unhurried feel of a country house.
Days can be as active or as relaxed as you like. Play a round on the nine-hole golf course, head out on horseback or by bike, or join a game drive into Aberdare National Park or Solio. Back at the club, there’s an all-weather pool, tennis courts and a spa with a gym, sauna and steam room.
Meals are served in the restaurant and on the terrace, and bush dining in the sanctuary makes for a memorable evening. The club is also the check-in point for its sister lodge, The Ark Lodge, so the two pair easily on a safari.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation at Aberdare Country Club ranges from classic rooms to cottages and a suite, spread across the gardens on the hillside. Rooms have a comfortable, country feel, with tea and coffee facilities and views over the Kenya highlands. Some sit higher up the slope, so guests who find steps difficult may prefer a room closer to the main building, and golf carts are on hand to help with the journey. There is also a room adapted for wheelchair users.
Aberdare Country Club sits in the hills above Mweiga in Kenya's central highlands, between the Aberdare Range and Mount Kenya. It is around 163 km from Nairobi by road and 45 km from Nanyuki airstrip, a short flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Aberdare National Park and Solio, known for its rhino, are both within easy reach for game drives. The club is also the starting point for stays at The Ark, with guests checking in here before heading up into the park.
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