Eka Hotel

For many of our safaris, the adventure begins over lunch at Eka Hotel.

Located on Mombasa Road on Nairobi’s southern side, this contemporary hotel is where travellers often gather before heading out into the wild. The Galaxy Restaurant makes the most of locally sourced produce, with a live show kitchen and a terrace overlooking the pool. For something heartier, the Spur steakhouse serves steaks, carveries and seafood until 11 pm, while the coffee shop keeps pouring around the clock.

Arriving on a late flight? Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is just 7 km away, so an overnight stay before or after a safari is easy. Guests have exclusive use of the outdoor pool, the Technogym-equipped gym and Eka Gardens, a landscaped lawn with a jogging track. The property also has a wellness centre and a gift shop selling contemporary African wares.

The concierge desk is staffed day and night and can arrange short excursions to the Giraffe Centre, the Karen Blixen Museum and Nairobi National Park.

ACCOMMODATION

Eka’s rooms are calm and contemporary, with dark wood headboards, crisp white linen and splashes of colour. Superior rooms come with a king-size bed or twin beds, and triple rooms suit families or friends travelling together. Junior Suites offer a little more space, while Executive Suites add a separate sitting room with a work area and a bathtub. Accessible rooms are available for guests with special needs. Every room is air-conditioned and includes a flat-screen TV, minibar, tea and coffee facilities and a safe. Bathrooms feature a rain shower and a separate glass-walled toilet.