May Staycation Deal 2026 | 3 Days & 2 Nights — Jaqanaz Resort

May Staycation Deal 2026

3 Days & 2 Nights of Pure Highland Escape at Jaqanaz Resort

Mt Kenya foothills · Naromoru, Kenya · Valid throughout May 2026

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that no amount of sleep inside the city can fix. The noise, the traffic, the relentless pace — it accumulates quietly until one weekend you realise you haven’t properly breathed in months. That is exactly the moment Jaqanaz Resort was built for.

Nestled in Naromoru town at the foot of Mount Kenya — Africa’s second-highest peak — Jaqanaz Resort sits at 2,100 metres above sea level, where the air is clean, the temperature is perfect, and the mountain fills your window every morning. This May, the resort is offering one of its most compelling packages yet: an exclusive 3-day, 2-night May Staycation Deal designed to give every guest exactly what a Highland escape should feel like — total restoration.

Whether you are a Nairobi family looking for a school-holiday retreat, a couple celebrating a milestone, a group of friends craving adventure, or a solo traveller who simply needs to reset — this package has been built for you. And at KES 15,000 per person sharing, it is remarkable value for what you get.

What’s Included in the May Staycation Deal

This is a fully curated package — not a room-only rate with hidden extras. For KES 15,000 per person sharing, everything below is covered:

• 🍽️ Full Board Accommodation: All three meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — are included across your entire stay. The kitchen at Jaqanaz serves freshly prepared dishes that draw from both Kenyan culinary tradition and broader international favourites, ensuring every meal is an experience rather than an afterthought. Wake up to a proper highland breakfast, refuel after your morning activity, and sit down to a generous evening dinner with views of the mountain in the fading light.

• 🏊 Heated Swimming Pool: The mountain air at Naromoru is cool and invigorating — which is precisely why the pool at Jaqanaz is heated. Slip into perfectly warmed water against a backdrop of highland sky and mountain scenery. It is the kind of swim that simply doesn't happen in the city, and guests return to it again and again throughout their stay.

• 💪 Gym & Aerobics: A change of location is not a reason to break your routine — or the perfect excuse to start a new one. Jaqanaz Resort's fully equipped fitness centre is included in the package. Whether you want to maintain your training schedule, take an aerobics class, or simply move your body after a day of exploration, the gym is yours throughout your stay.

• 🔥 Evening Bonfire & In-House Entertainment: As the sun drops behind the Aberdare Mountains and the highland chill arrives, Jaqanaz comes alive around the bonfire. This is the social heart of the resort — guests gather, conversations deepen, and the entertainment programme brings energy to the evening. Under a sky full of stars, away from every city light, evenings here are genuinely magical.

Elevate Your Stay: Optional Activities and Add-Ons

The included package gives you everything you need for a complete, restorative break. But for guests who want more — more adrenaline, more indulgence, or more of both — Jaqanaz Resort has a suite of optional experiences that take your staycation from great to genuinely unforgettable. These are available at an additional fee, with full pricing on the website and available on request.

For the Thrill-Seekers

Jaqanaz Resort is one of very few properties in the Mt Kenya region that offers a full adventure activity programme on-site. You do not need to leave the resort to get your heart racing.

• Zipline — glide across the resort grounds on a high-speed zipline, with Mt Kenya as your backdrop. The views alone are worth it.
• Skybike — an experience that looks impossible until you are actually doing it. Balance on a bicycle suspended on a wire high above the ground and pedal across. Thrilling, absurd, and absolutely addictive.
• High Ropes Course — navigate a series of aerial obstacles, rope bridges, and challenges at height. Ideal for groups, families, and anyone who wants a proper physical and mental challenge.

For the Zen-Seekers

Not every guest wants an adrenaline rush — and Jaqanaz provides just as generously for those who want to slow completely down. The resort spa offers a menu of professional treatments including deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, and rejuvenating body therapies, all delivered by trained therapists in a tranquil highland setting. Booking your spa treatment in advance is recommended — particularly for May weekends when the resort is busiest.

The Setting: Why Naromoru in May?

Location is not an afterthought at Jaqanaz Resort — it is the entire point. Naromoru sits at 2,100 metres above sea level in the foothills of Mount Kenya, within Nyeri County in Kenya’s Central Highlands. It is 150 km from Nairobi — a 2.5 to 3-hour drive north on the A2 highway — and a world away in every sense that matters.

May in Naromoru is the tail end of the long rains — the surrounding landscape is at its absolute greenest, the Naromoru River runs full and fast from the mountain snowmelt, and the resort grounds are lush and alive. The mountain is often partially cloud-wrapped during May, giving the entire setting a dramatic, atmospheric quality that is genuinely beautiful. Daytime temperatures are mild at 15 to 22°C — cool enough to make the heated pool deeply satisfying, warm enough to enjoy the outdoor spaces comfortably.

Beyond the resort itself, Naromoru is a destination with serious credentials. The famous Mt Kenya Naro Moru trekking route begins just minutes away. Solio Game Reserve — one of Africa’s oldest private rhino sanctuaries, home to over 200 black and white rhinos — is a 30-minute drive south. The Nanyuki airstrip, connecting to Nairobi by air in 45 minutes, is 22 km north. Mau Mau caves, the Naromoru open-air market, highland birdwatching, and trout fishing on the river are all on your doorstep.

For a full guide to everything Naromoru has to offer, read our comprehensive destination guide at jaqanazresort.co.ke/naromoru-kenya-ultimate-travel-guide.

Who Is This Deal For?

• The honest answer: almost everyone. The May Staycation package has been designed to work across a wide range of guests, occasions, and travel styles.
• Couples & Honeymooners: The resort’s setting — mountain views, bonfire evenings, spa treatments, and the quiet intimacy of the highlands — makes Jaqanaz one of the most romantic escapes within reach of Nairobi. Upgrade your May with a getaway that actually feels like a getaway.
• Families with Children: The adventure activities (zipline, skybike, high ropes) are a hit with older children and teenagers. Full-board means no stress about meals. The pool, the bonfire, and the sheer novelty of waking up in the mountains make this a school-holiday memory that lasts.
• Friend Groups: Group bookings are warmly accommodated, and the resort’s range of accommodation categories means groups of different sizes can find the right configuration. The activities, the evenings around the bonfire, and the general energy of a highland resort make this excellent group-trip value.
• Solo Travellers: A solo escape to Jaqanaz in May offers something rare: genuine solitude without loneliness. The staff, the setting, and the natural rhythms of highland life create a deeply restorative environment. Solo rates and room options are available — contact the team for details.
• Corporate & Wellness Groups: The resort’s facilities — gym, spa, adventure activities, and full-board catering — make it a natural choice for team retreats, wellness incentives, and off-site team building. Bespoke packages for corporate groups are available on request.

Getting to Jaqanaz Resort

By Road from Nairobi: Take the A2 highway (Thika Road) north through Thika, Karatina, and Marua to Naromoru — approximately 150 km, 2.5 to 3 hours. The resort is well-signposted in Naromoru town.

By Air: Fly from Wilson Airport, Nairobi to Nanyuki Airstrip (approximately 45 minutes). Transfer south on the A2 — 22 km to Naromoru, approximately 25 minutes by road.

By Matatu: Regular matatus run from Nairobi’s Machakos Bus Stage to Nanyuki, stopping at Naromoru. Journey time approximately 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

May Won’t Wait — Neither Should You

The best version of this month is not the one you spend planning to escape. It is the one where you actually do — where you wake up to mountain air, swim in warm water under an open sky, eat well, move your body, and sit around a fire with the people who matter most to you.

That version of May is available right now. It is 150 km from wherever in Kenya you are reading this. It costs KES 15,000 per person. And it is only here for the month.

Jaqanaz Resort — where adventure meets serenity, and the mountain reminds you what matters.