Anka Resort

Anka Resort sits on the foothills of Mount Kenya in Nanyuki, Laikipia. You stay here for the mountain views and the grounds, which hold a swimming pool, a jogging track, a multi-sports area and team-building facilities. The pool is the centrepiece, with drinks and snacks brought to your lounger, and Mount Kenya rising behind it.

The jogging track circles the field, giving views of the mountain through the trees. The multi-sports area holds volleyball, basketball and seven-a-side football, while archery and darts bring competition to the lawn. Families use the play area with its trampoline and jumping castle; groups use the team-building spaces.

The resort connects guests to nearby attractions like Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya itself. Guides lead wall-climbing and forest walks, and the kitchen serves Kenyan and international dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options. The dining room looks out over the mountain.

The resort is set on the slopes of Mount Kenya, and the mountain is the reason it is here at all.