Safari Lodge
    Menengai Crater, Kenya
    1,839m
    PlnrScore 39

    Hotel Cathay

    Discover Hotel Cathay, a welcoming retreat situated near the dramatic Menengai Crater within Kenya

    Score
    39
    Species
    599

    Contact Details

    Location

    Latitude

    -0.288632

    Longitude

    36.066635

    Elevation

    1,839m

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    Hotel Cathay in Menengai Crater

    Activities

    hotel

    Nearest Airport

    Menengai Airport

    KE-6040
    7 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    Eldoret International Airport

    EDL
    114 km away

    599

    Total Species

    46

    Mammals

    354

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    Great White Pelican
    390 obs
    Olive Baboon
    364 obs
    Impala
    299 obs
    African Buffalo
    266 obs
    White Rhinoceros
    264 obs
    Plains Zebra
    234 obs
    Marabou Stork
    232 obs
    Augur Buzzard
    225 obs
    Northern Giraffe
    219 obs
    African Fish-Eagle
    213 obs
    More details
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High25.6°27.3°27.5°25°24.2°23.9°23.3°23.7°24.5°25.3°24.1°25.2°
    Low13.9°14.4°14.8°14.8°14.2°13.5°13.2°13.1°13.4°14°14.3°13.8°
    Rain
    58
    29
    64
    159
    94
    25
    57
    55
    74
    58
    123
    41
    Humidity66%61%63%75%77%72%71%72%72%70%75%69%
    Planning & reference

    Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary

    Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Kenya.

    Hell's Gate National Park

    Unique for its dramatic scenery, including towering cliffs, gorges, and volcanic formations, and being one of the few parks where visitors can walk or cycle among wildlife. It's home to zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and various antelope species, with no predators.

    Lake Bogoria National Reserve

    Known for its stunning flocks of lesser flamingos, hot springs, and geysers, creating a dramatic and otherworldly landscape. It's also home to kudu, buffalo, and a variety of other wildlife, making it a unique photographic destination.

    Lake Nakuru National Park

    A birdwatcher's paradise, famous for its massive flocks of flamingos that often turn the lake pink. It's also a vital sanctuary for both black and white rhinos, and home to Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, and waterbucks.

    Mount Longonot National Park

    Mount Longonot is a stratovolcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, Africa. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s. Its name is derived from the Maasai word Olongongot, meaning "mountains of many spurs" or "steep ridges". Mount Longonot is protected by the Kenya Wildlife Service as part of Mount Longonot National Park.

    Saiwa Swamp National Park

    Kenya's smallest national park, established to protect the endangered Sitatunga antelope, a semi-aquatic antelope. It's a unique destination for walking safaris and birdwatching, offering a tranquil experience away from the typical safari crowds.

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    Health & Travel Info

    Important health and safety information for Kenya