Why stay at Batian Guest Hotel
- 78 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- hotel
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
682
Species
78
Mammals
296
Birds
Most observed
- Superb Starling77 sightings
- Mantled Guereza69 sightings
- Olive Baboon63 sightings
- Waterbuck62 sightings
- White Rhinoceros61 sightings
- African Savanna Elephant60 sightings
- Impala57 sightings
- Common Warthog54 sightings
- Hartebeest49 sightings
- Grant's Gazelle49 sightings
Best time to stay at Batian Guest Hotel
Best months:
January
February
June
JanGreat18°C35mm
FebGreat20°C32mm
MarGreat20°C53mm
AprFair19°C167mm
MayGreat18°C82mm
JunGreat18°C22mm
JulGreat17°C48mm
AugGreat17°C69mm
SepGreat18°C50mm
OctGreat19°C77mm
NovFair18°C156mm
DecGreat18°C38mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 24° | 25° | 25° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 23° |
| Low | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 12° |
| Rain mm | 29 | 19 | 24 | 115 | 56 | 21 | 41 | 39 | 41 | 46 | 80 | 24 |
| Humidity | 65% | 59% | 61% | 77% | 75% | 68% | 68% | 68% | 67% | 68% | 76% | 70% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Laikipia Air Base (HKNY)
7 km from the park
International airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
155 km from the park
Other lodges in Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate
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Luxury
Shepherds Huts and accommodation
Luxury
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Aberdare Prestige & Royal Cottages
Other parks in Laikipia & Mount Kenya Region
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Data updated May 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo