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Town in Laikipia County, Kenya
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Nanyuki is in Southern Rift Valley, north-west of Mount Kenya. Nanyuki is a bustling town straddling the Equator and serving as the main gateway to Mount Kenya National Park, the Laikipia Plateau, and several wildlife conservancies. Its location on the A2 highway makes it a key stopover for travelers heading north toward Samburu or east toward Meru.
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Anglican church built during the colonial period, in 1932.
Nothing more then a sign next to road from Nyeri, but a convenient spot for a photo opportunity to prove you've crossed the equator.
Offers a 9-hole gold course.
one of the best and cheapest cafes in Nanyuki.
low price clean place to eat.
Huge budget hotel with more than 100 rooms. Single/double rooms with own hot water bathroom. Has own bar and restaurant.
Double room with own hot water bathroom and net.
Single or double rooms with own hot water bathroom. free wifi.
very clean room with own hot water bathroom, free wifi, pool table and bar.
Single/double rooms with own bathroom.
It has a large Quick Mart supermarket.
The largest shopping mall in Nanyuki. It has a Chandarana foodplus supermarket.
Large supermarket.
An ATM that accepts Visa card and Mastercard with no withdrawal fee.
An ATM that accepts Visa card and Mastercard with no withdrawal fee.
By bus
By rail
The railway line from Nairobi has been rehabilitated and a twice-weekly passenger train is departing Nanyuki Railway station every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:30AM.
Nanyuki is compact and easy to navigate, with most services clustered around the town center and along the A2 highway.
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