
Nairobi Safari Club
About Company
🏨 Overview
- Nairobi Safari Club (now doing business as Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss‑Belhotel following a management partnership with Swiss‑Belhotel International, effective March 1, 2024) (com, swiss-belhotel.com)
- Owned by Mukawa (Hotels) Holdings Ltd., under Clare Njeri Githunguri and Lilian Joy Nyagaki Githunguri (co.ke)
- Management & Branding: Under the management of Hong Kong‑based Swiss‑Belhotel International; full rebranding to “Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss‑Belhotel” occurred in March 2024
📍 Location & Foundation
- Founded: 1984, by the late tycoon Stanley Munga Githunguri (co.ke)
- Headquarters/Property: Located in Lilian Towers, at the junction of University Way & Koinange Street, Nairobi’s Central Business District (com)
- Accessibility: A 2–6 km radius from Nairobi National Museum, city center, and Wilson Airport; approximately 15–25 min drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (com)
🛌 Facilities & Accommodation
- Category & Style: Kenya’s only all‑suite hotel—positioned as a 4‑ to 5‑star property (com)
- Rooms & Suites (total 146):
- 10 Studio Suites
- 33 Executive Suites
- 44 Panorama Twin Suites
- 53 Panorama Suites
- 6 Presidential Suites (com, goplaceskenya.com, goplaceskenya.com)
- In‑Suite Amenities:
- Separate lounge, balcony, ensuite bathroom, air conditioning
- Tea/coffee facilities, mini bar, satellite TV, writing desk
- Digital safe, bottled water, hair dryer, telephone, high-speed Wi‑Fi/LAN (com, goplaceskenya.com, friendlyplanet.com)
🍽️ Dining & Bars
- On‑site Restaurants & Bars:
- Safari Restaurant: buffet and a‑la‑carte—serving breakfast, lunch, dinner (com, goplaceskenya.com)
- Sundeck Pizzeria & Grill: casual indoor/outdoor venue with pizzas, grilled meats (com)
- Terrace Bar, Poolside Bar, and Annex Sports & Snack Bar (com)
👥 Meetings, Events & Conferences
- Meeting Spaces: 7–8 flexible rooms accommodating 10–300 guests (com)
- Grand Ballroom: seats up to 300 guests; ideal for weddings, corporate events
- Business Services: Equipped with PA systems, AV equipment, Wi‑Fi, secretarial support
🏋️♀️ Wellness & Leisure
- Health Club Features: gym, steam room, sauna, massage therapies, heated outdoor pool
- Concierge & Guest Services: 24-hour front desk, doctor on call, airport transfers, laundry, currency exchange, valet, secure parking, 24-hour room service & CCTV (com)
- Tours & Activities: City excursions, safari tours to Nairobi National Park and other attractions (com)
🌐 Business & Brand Developments
- Rebranding & Standards: Swiss‑Belhotel brings global hospitality standards as it expands in Nairobi following a second Nairobi property partnership (swiss-belhotel.com)
- Industry Recognition: Nairobi ranked best city destination in 2024 by Lonely Planet, supporting strategic repositioning (co.ke)
- Leadership: CEO is Amos Maina; contact and organizational data list approx. 150 employees (com)
🔢 Key Facts at a Glance
Attribute | Details |
Founded | 1984 (members‑only), opened to public in 2001 (africansafarikenya.com) |
Ownership | Mukawa (Hotels) Holdings Ltd. |
Management | Swiss‑Belhotel International since March 2024 |
Address | Lilian Towers, University Way & Koinange Street, Nairobi |
Suites | 146 total |
Meeting Capacity | 10–300 guests |
Staff & Revenue | ~150 employees, est. revenue US $25 M |
🤝 Positioning & Market Role
Nairobi Safari Club is uniquely positioned as the city’s premier all‑suite hotel, catering to both high-end leisure clients and corporate/business travelers. Following the Swiss‑Belhotel partnership, it now merges strong local heritage with international hospitality standards, aiming to strengthen Nairobi’s role as a global meeting and tourism hub.