Naro Moru River Lodge (Between Nyeri and Nanyuki) Near Naro Moru Town Market
Naro Moru River Lodge is a log-cabin-style hotel located just south of the equator, along the Nyeri-Nayuki road (1.3 km from Naro Moru town) and about 150 km (93 miles) north-northeast of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The lodge is situated 16 km south of the Equator. The lodge sits along the banks of the Naro Moru River that flows from the Lewis Glacier on Mount Kenya through Naro Moru town and ends up in the Ewaso Ngiro River. Naro Moru River Lodge is a world-famous base for climbing Mount Kenya and a charming weekend retreat.
The lodge accommodation includes 48 en-suite rooms, 5 self-catering cottages, and 5 country homes. There are also bunkhouses with dorms and a campsite. Naro Moru River Lodge activities include; squash, table tennis, lawn tennis courts, a sauna, a pool table, and an outdoor swimming pool and team-building activities. Outdoor activities include game drives, bird watching, nature trails, horseback riding, mountain climbing, and hiking. Guests can also visit game parks/ reserves/ conservancies close to the lodges such as the Ol Pajeta Conservancy, Aberdare National Park, Lewa Conservancy, and Mt. Kenya National Park.

Naro Moru River Lodge is a rustic 4-star hotel located in Naromoru, along the banks of the Naro Moru River right. The lodge is in close proximity to Naro Moru Police Station and the Equator.
The lodge is only a 2 ½ hours’ drive from Nairobi city, between Nyeri and Nanyuki towns, 26 km from Nanyuki town while Sweetwaters Game Reserve is within 1 hour’s drive. There are 46 guestrooms comprising of 12 standard rooms, 10 superior rooms, 12 deluxe rooms, 5 cottages, 5 country homes, and bunkhouses.
The standard rooms have wooden floors, warm natural-colored walls, a desk workstation, and en-suite bathrooms. The superior rooms have fireplaces, full bathrooms, and working desks. Deluxe rooms have natural-stone walls, wooden floors, Persian rugs, work desks, fireplaces, private balconies, and en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs/showers.
The cottages have en-suite bathrooms, kitchenettes, a private car park, a lockable veranda, and gardens with picnic tables and benches. The country homes have open sitting areas, dining rooms, kitchenettes, and en-suite bathrooms. The bunkhouse provides budget accommodation and hosts up to 8 guests.
The bunkhouse offers showers, a common room, a shared kitchen, and bedding. There is a campsite where guests can pitch their tents. Naro Moru River Lodge has 2 onsite restaurants that offer delicious traditional and continental cuisines. Guests can enjoy their meals outdoors. Shared kitchen facilities are also available.
There are also 2 bars that serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. A range of cocktails both international and local are also served. There are 3 conference rooms that have unmatched serenity which makes it the most ideal place for conferencing and seminars for both big and small groups.
The well-equipped conference facilities can accommodate between 10 – 120 guests. Naro Moru River Lodge has squash, table tennis, lawn tennis courts, a sauna, a pool table, and an outdoor swimming pool. The well-manicured grounds also provide a perfect venue for team-building activities.
Naro Moru River Lodge activities include; game drives, bird watching, nature trails, horseback riding, mountain climbing, and hiking. Guests can also visit game parks/ reserves/ conservancies close to the lodges such as the Ol Pajeta Conservancy, Aberdare National Park, Lewa Conservancy, and Mt. Kenya National Park.
Naro Moru River Lodge Non-Residents Accommodation Rates
Naro Moru River Lodge Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;
Accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis
Dates From |
Dates To | Single Room Standard (1 Guest) |
Double Room Standard (2 Guests) |
Child Aged 6 – 11 Years Sharing |
Child Aged 12-17 Years Sharing |
2nd Jan 2025 |
28th Feb 2025 | 105 US Dollars | 130 US Dollars | 29 Dollars | 39 US Dollars |
1st Mar 2025 | 30th Jun 2025 | 90 US Dollars | 110 US Dollars | 25 US Dollars |
36 US Dollars |
1st Jul 2025 |
9th Sep 2025 | 105 US Dollars | 130 US Dollars | 29 Dollars | 39 US Dollars |
10th Sep 2025 | 1st Dec 2025 | 90 US Dollars | 110 US Dollars | 25 US Dollars |
36 US Dollars |
2nd Dec 2025 |
22nd Dec 2025 | 105 US Dollars | 130 US Dollars | 29 Dollars | 39 US Dollars |
23rd Dec 2025 | 1st Jan 2026 | 125 US Dollars | 148 US Dollars | 33 US Dollars |
43 US Dollars |
Notes
* Kindly request for Deluxe room rates
* Kindly request half-board or full-board rates
* Children aged 2 to 6 years sharing Parents’ Room stay for free
Naro Moru River Lodge Self-Service Cottages;
Cottages |
High Season 02.01.2025 To 29.02.2025 01.07.2025 To 09.09.2025 02.12.2025 To 22.12.2025 |
Mid-Season 01.03.2025 To 30.06.2025 10.09.2025 To 01.12.2025 |
Peak Season |
Batian Cottage (1 Twin) |
99 US Dollars | 80 US Dollars | 119 US Dollars |
Lenana Cottage (1 Twin) |
99 US Dollars | 80 US Dollars |
119 US Dollars |
Nelion Cottage (2 Twin) |
199 US Dollars | 159 US Dollars | 239 US Dollars |
Rutundu (2 Triples) |
315 US Dollars | 252 US Dollars |
378 US Dollars |
Ithanguni (2 Triples) |
315 US Dollars | 252 US Dollars | 378 US Dollars |
Tereri (3 Triples) |
315 US Dollars | 252 US Dollars |
378 US Dollars |
Sendeyo (2 Twins, 1 Triple) |
356 US Dollars | 285 US Dollars | 427 US Dollars |
Extra Child |
19 US Dollars | 15 US Dollars |
23 US Dollars |
Extra Person |
39 US Dollars | 31 US Dollars |
45 US Dollars |
Naro Moru River Lodge has 5 self-catering cottages all furnished with a fully equipped kitchenette inclusive of a refrigerator. Most of the rooms are en-suite. They are as follows:
* Nelion Cottage has Two Bedrooms and a capacity of 4 Guests
* Tereri Cottage with Three Bedrooms has a capacity of 6 Guests
* Rutundu Cottage has Two Bedrooms and a capacity of 6 Guests
* Ithanguni Cottage has Two Bedrooms and a capacity of 6 Guests
* Sendeyo Cottage with Three Bedrooms has a capacity of 7 Guests
Naro Moru River Lodge Country Homes
Naro Moru River Lodge Country Homes category features 5 self-catering country homes which are 3-bedroomed ideal for families and small parties requiring private venues.
All the country homes feature private compounds and fully equipped kitchenettes with tables and dining rooms. They are as follows:
* Hohnel Country Home: Hohnel Country Home features spacious en-suite private bathrooms and sleeps, 7 guests
* Hinde Country Home: Hinde Country Home features two bathrooms shared and can comfortably accommodate 6 guests
* Hobley Country Home: Hobley Country Home features two bathrooms shared and can comfortably accommodate 6 guests
* Gorges Country Home: Gorges Country Home features two bathrooms shared and can comfortably accommodate 6 guests
* Hausberg Country Home: Hausberg Country Home features one room en-suite and two rooms sharing a bathroom. Hausberg Country Home can comfortably accommodate 7 guests
Naro Moru River Lodge Residents Accommodation Rates
Naro Moru River Lodge Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;
Accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis
Room Type |
High Season 02.01.2025 To 29.02.2025 01.07.2025 To 09.09.2025 02.12.2025 To 22.12.2025 |
Mid-Season 01.03.2025 To 30.06.2025 10.09.2025 To 01.12.2025 |
Peak Season |
Single Room Standard |
9,900 Kenya Shillings | 8,300 Kenya Shillings | 11,500 Kenya Shillings |
Single Room Superior |
12,200 Kenya Shillings | 10,600 Kenya Shillings |
13,800 Kenya Shillings |
Single Room Deluxe |
13,600 Kenya Shillings | 12,000 Kenya Shillings | 15,200 Kenya Shillings |
Twin Room Standard |
11,800 Kenya Shillings | 10,200 Kenya Shillings |
13,400 Kenya Shillings |
Twin Room Superior |
14,100 Kenya Shillings | 12,500 Kenya Shillings | 15,700 Kenya Shillings |
Twin Room Deluxe |
15,500 Kenya Shillings | 13,900 Kenya Shillings |
17,100 Kenya Shillings |
Third Bed |
5,300 Kenya Shillings | 4,600 Kenya Shillings |
6,000 Kenya Shillings |
Children Sharing Parents | |||
Children Aged 6-11 Years |
2,650 Kenya Shillings | 2,300 Kenya Shillings | 3,000 Kenya Shillings |
Children Aged 12-17 Years |
3,575 Kenya Shillings | 3,225 Kenya Shillings |
3,825 Kenya Shillings |
Notes
* Kindly request half-board or full-board rates
* Children aged 2 to 5 years sharing Parents’ Room stay for free
Naro Moru River Lodge Self-Service Cottages
Room Type |
High Season 02.01.2025 To 29.02.2025 01.07.2025 To 09.09.2025 02.12.2025 To 22.12.2025 |
Mid-Season 01.03.2025 To 30.06.2025 10.09.2025 To 01.12.2025 |
Peak Season |
Batian (1 Twin) |
9,000 Kenya Shillings | 7,200 Kenya Shillings | 10,800 Kenya Shillings |
Lenana Cottage (1 Twin) |
9,000 Kenya Shillings | 7,200 Kenya Shillings |
10,800 Kenya Shillings |
Nelion Cottage (2 Twin) |
18,000 Kenya Shillings | 14,400 Kenya Shillings | 21,600 Kenya Shillings |
Rutundu (2 Triples) |
28,500 Kenya Shillings | 22,800 Kenya Shillings |
34,200 Kenya Shillings |
Ithanguni (2 Triples) |
28,500 Kenya Shillings | 22,800 Kenya Shillings | 34,200 Kenya Shillings |
Tereri (3 Triples) |
28,500 Kenya Shillings | 22,800 Kenya Shillings |
34,200 Kenya Shillings |
Sendeyo (2 Twin, 1 Triple) |
28,500 Kenya Shillings | 22,800 Kenya Shillings | 34,200 Kenya Shillings |
Extra Child |
1,750 Kenya Shillings | 1,400 Kenya Shillings |
2,050 Kenya Shillings |
Extra Adult |
3,500 Kenya Shillings | 2,800 Kenya Shillings |
4,100 Kenya Shillings |
Booking & Reservations Naro Moru River Lodge Set in the Foothills of Mount Kenya Contact
Mobile: + 254-721-242-711
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Reservations: +254 718-179-967
Email: [email protected]
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