High on the slopes of Africa's second highest mountain, Mount Kenya Safari Club straddles the Equator in a glory of luxurious cottages and elegant buildings set amid manicured lawns and decorative ponds. Ever since the Club was founded in 1959 by the late film star William Holden, eccentric American Ray Ryan, and Swiss financier Carl Hirschmann, it has been a mecca for the international jet set - its list of members reads like a Who's Who of royalty, aristocracy, and the rich and famous.

Catering to both small and large groups, Mount Kenya Safari Club has a total of 114 bedrooms. All bedrooms have private bathrooms with showers, telephones and log fireplaces. Most rooms have a private verandah overlooking the majestic Mount Kenya.

Dinners are an elegant affair at the Safari Club. There is a choice of two restaurants; the Mawingo and the Kirinyaga. There are also two bars; the Mountain View Bar and Lounge, and the Trophy Lounge which has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is the ideal setting for cocktail parties.

A wealth of activities and facilities are available at the Mount Kenya Safari Club including swimming pool, tennis court, horse riding, putting green, 9-hole golf course, bowls, croquet, art gallery, health and beauty centre, curio shops and club chapel.