Safaris
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| Written by Opolot Jerry Collins |
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KENYA ACCOMMODATION SERENA NAIROBI The Nairobi Serena Hotel Justly famed for its superlative standards of efficiency, service and hospitality, the elegantly sophisticated Nairobi Serena Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and the proud flagship of the Serena Hotels’ fleet of world-class hotels.Considered by many to be Nairobi’s finest hotel, the Serena stands amidst lush tropical gardens with panoramic views over Nairobi’s Central Park and the glittering downtown skyline. Despite its pivotal central location, the Serena also remains true to its title and offers an oasis of serenity amidst the bustle of one of Africa’s most vibrant capital cities.Established in the mid-1970s, The Serena Group was launched with a simple but challenging goal; to become the leading hotel group in East Africa. Set amongst the lush-green abundance of extensive tropical gardens, looking out over the gentle green avenues of Central Park and commanding a panoramic view over the glittering towers of downtown Nairobi, the Serena Hotel enjoys one of the finest locations in the city. Sensitively constructed from ecologically sympathetic materials, the interior décor of the hotel reflects a kaleidoscope of cultural influences blending Moroccan mystique and a breadth of African heritage into one elegant and harmonious whole. Hilton Nairobi Hotel***** In the city's heart, the Hilton Nairobi hotel is next to the craft market and 25 minutes' drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Enjoy global dishes at the Traveller's Restaurant, try fine Italian cuisine at Sale E Pepe Restaurant or have a pint at the Hilton Nairobi hotel's Jockey Pub. Five minutes' walk from the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the Hilton Nairobi hotel has 7 meeting rooms for 2-500 and a business center with high-speed internet access. Restaurant, try fine Italian cuisine at Sale E Pepe Restaurant or have a pint at the Hilton Nairobi hotel's Jockey Pub. Grand Regency Hotel*****. This 5 star deluxe hotel boasts 194 double rooms and suites on twelve floors overlooking an imposing central atrium, at the base of which is the plant filled atrium gardens.Facilities :- Gym, All-weather Pool, Regency Casino, All-weather Pool. MOMBASA HOTELS Voyager Beach Resort - Mombasa, Kenya***** Voyager Beach Resort is one of the comfortable and enjoyable places to visit, located 7 kilometres north of Mombasa city, and is just next to the White sands of Nyali beach. It is easily accessible to road users from Mombasa city as it is a few minutes drive from the city's international airport. It offers guests with most exciting and entertainment safari, provides ideal place for those guests who enjoy sporting activities as it is equipped with diverse sporting facilities. The resort has employed professional staffs; who offer quality services to the guests. Accommodation for the guests is well catered for as the resort has 233 cabins, with most of them having beautiful sea views and some interconnected for families,with eachequipped with telephone, air-conditioners and satellite TV. Within the resort, there are three restaurants, a coffee shop; three bars with one open ,24 hours, indoor games area where guests can play tennis, pool and dartboard, a swimming pool , a well equipped modern gym, a salon, a health centre among other excellent facilities. Guests can choose to engage from a variety of activities that do take place in the resort which include, windsurfing and sailing lessons and contests, 18-hole golf course at the neighbouring Nyali golf and country club, beach volleyball competitions, daily entertainment programmes and family shows. Sun 'n' Sand Beach Resort**** Sun & Sand Beach Resort is the place where dream beach vacations are made perfect. Built in a modern Swahili architectural design, this is a world of deep blue oceans & white sandy beaches . Sun n Sand Beach resort is located 28 Km North mainland Mombassa and 32 Km from Moi International Airport. The resort is suitable for both business or leisure stay & is located on the northern coast of Mombasa in Kikambala area. Accommodation:The resort has 300 air conditioned rooms, with en-suite bathrooms are available in 4 categories, which offer a perfect sophisticated blend of elegance and comfort. Royal Suite,Executive Rooms,Deluxe Rooms and Standard Rooms. The rooms have a sea view of the turquoise Indian Ocean,Restaurants & Bars 6 Speciality dinner restaurants: International, Oriental, Italian, BBQ & Snacks bar. 4 Themed Bars where you can take long cool swigs of your favourite tipple. Leisure: 3 Swimming Pools ,Slide pool has a swim up bar complete with sunken beds and seats and as the name denotes, has a inimitable sliding feature 100 meters in LONG! There are two toddler pools and an outdoor cold Jacuzzi. Satellite TV and movies,Crazy Golf,Table Tennis,Tennis,Volleyball,Chess,Board Games,Darts,8-ball Pool Tables,Bicycles ,Beach Soccer and Jogging.
Kenya Bay Beach Hotel - Mombasa, Kenya***This Exclusive Hotel in Kenya built in a subtle blend of African and modern architecture offers a marvelous ambience for a truly wonderful and relaxing, beach vacation. Located on the world famous Bamburi Beach. The setting is just a prelude to an excellent potpourri of romanticism and practicality that will totally mesmerise you. Choose to relax at the ocean front pool under the shade of the palm trees that have well manicured gardens or indulge in any of the activities lined up for you. There are 106 rooms, 60 standard rooms and 46 deluxe rooms. The hotel is built in a subtle blend of African and modern architecture offers a marvelous ambience for a truly wonderful and relaxing beach vacation. The restaurants are well staffed, family-friendly and comfortable. The guest rooms are spacious and well furnished. All the other guest amenities and services are also well detailed to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. The unique combination of pleasant amenities, excellent hospitality, breath taking There are sporting activities at Kenya Bay including water polo and aqua gym, scuba diving and deep sea fishing. Jetskski's are available on hire at Yul's Aquadrome adjacent. Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort is East Africa's largest and best known resort. It is located on Bamburi Beach, on the North Coast of Mombasa. A fusion of Swahili interiors and Arabic architecture, the resort is spread over 22 acres of exquisite gardens and has the largest beach front on the north coast overlooking an ocean teeming with unique marine life. Accommodation 338 guestrooms and suites feature casual comfort amid pool and garden views or ocean vistas, all with resort comforts and services close at hand.There are 5 categories of rooms and suites to choose from as described below, all of which feature: A balcony and pool or sea view ,Satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities and hair dryers,Mosquito net over each bed,Air-conditioning,Direct dial telephone, wireless internet connectivity,Private bath, shower and WC,Voltage of 240 volts and 50 cycle razor outlets operating on both,220 and 240 volts. Presidential Suites (2):The Presidential Suites are located in a serene and private spot on a secluded island overlooking the Palms pool. The suites are truly luxurious, each comprising two superbly appointed master bedrooms with king and queen size beds, ensuite bathrooms and a jacuzzi. The large lounge in each suite is attached to a kitchenette and a fully stocked bar. Exclusive car parking slots are located nearby. A butler is assigned and available round the clock to ensure a most comfortable stay. Executive Suites(6) The expansive Acacia suites, most with ocean views, feature spacious lounges and bedrooms. They are available as one or two bedroom suites, all with ensuite bathrooms done up in luxurious style complete with persian rugs. Palm Rooms (66):Palm Rooms are located in the rooms blocks around the picturesque Palms pool. The large spacious rooms with high ceilings and ensuite bathrooms, are done up in warm colourful hues lending them a very inviting appearance. All rooms have balconies that overlook the Palms pool, colourful bouganvillea and frangipani trees. Sea Front Rooms(125): Sea Front rooms have an unimpeded view of the expansive tropical waters of the Indian Ocean beyond the landscaped greens and swaying palms. Standard Rooms (133): The Standard Rooms at The Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort are anything but standard. You'll find the kind of comfort and detail in each room that will certainly make your stay a pleasure. In addition to the above the resort has three specially equipped rooms for the physically challenged. The Newly Refurbished Castle Royal Hotel is situated in Mombasa town Center and is a favourite of all visitors to Mombasa. All rooms are fitted with electric door locks, electric safes, air conditions, TV, Dstv channels, Ultra Violet retardant windows, sound proofing, and en-suite. The hotel boasts a coffee bar, Long Bar and Restaurant. You can sit quite comfortably watching the world go by on the new veranda where you can either have a fresh cappuccino or cold drink. Castle Royal Hotel is located on Moi Avenue, and is only ten minutes from the Old Mombasa Town (Mji wa Kale) and the world famous Fort Jesus where the rich swahili culture complements leisure. Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya. It has a major port and an international Amboseli Accommodation Located in the Amboseli National Park with its large elephant population roaming across the vast grassy plains with the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania) in the background.Because of the easy availability of water, the below Amboseli lodges have always been a favourite spot for wildlife and more than 400 bird species to be found. Tsavo Accommodation Sarove Salt Link Game 'The entire lodge is raised on high stilts above watering holes and feeding pastures offering a spectacular view of the wildlife from above and all around' Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge offers an unparalleled safari experience. The entire lodge is raised on high stilts above watering holes and feeding pastures offering a spectacular view of the wildlife from above and all around. All rooms at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge are equipped with ensuite bathrooms with permanent showers and WC, running hot & cold water and 240V power. Rooms at the Lodge are on two levels with double, twin or triple beds depending on room type. All rooms have views of watering hBura Restaurant. The Main restaurant overlooking the watering holes, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking counters preparing speciality dishes. Cuisine includes pan-african, pan-european and pan-asian. The Salad buffet has a wide variety of salads using the freshest ingredients and herbs. The Dessert buffet has a selection of mouthwatering desserts. Vegetarian dishes are always available, and guests with any special dietary requirements are also catered for. The restaurant has a capacity of 150 people. Vuria Bar :The Bar and adjoining shaded terrace above the Bura Restaurant provides spectacular views of the main waterhole and surrounding grasslands, and is the perfect place to relax and have your favorite cocktail or coffee while watching the wildlife below. Bush Dining: Champagne Breakfast: A unique experience of dining in the wilderness on a sumptuous breakfast accompanied with champagne. The Breakfast includes live cooking against the backdrop of the Taita Hills and grassy plains of the Sanctuary. Bush Dinners: The beautiful landscape sets the backdrop for a bush dinner at Kudu Point, the highest location in the Sanctuary. Spectacular sunsets and magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro – weather permitting – compliment a truly unique experience as you sip sundowners and experience a barbeque in the wild, accompanied by a trio of local musicians.
Aruba Lodge
'Sits on a vantageous watering site overlooking the Aruba dam constructed on Voi river in 1952'Taking its name from the Aruba Dam, an oasis of water that forms an irresistible attraction to both man and beast in this otherwise dry dusty Tsavo East National Park. The Lodge sits on a v The 40 deluxe rooms each have a terrace overlooking the plains or the Aruba dam. Each room is designed to provide utmost comfort ensuring a pleasant stay. The rooms also contain an en suite toilet and shower facility with bathroom accessories. A variety of room types are available: double rooms, triple rooms, rooms for the physically challenged and adjoining rooms, making it family-friendly. Sarova Taita Hill Game Lodge 'Located in a private conservancy of 28,000 acres located at the foot of the Taita Hills and adjacent to Tsavo West National Park' Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge offers a truly exclusive bush experience, being situated in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservancy of 28,000 acres located at the foot of the Taita Hills and adjacent to Tsavo West National Park, one of the world's largest game reserves. A one hour flight from Nairobi or 30 min from Mombasa by private charter lands at the Lodge's own airstrip. The Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge offers luxury accommodation and amenities and is the perfect base in an unforgettable setting to explore the natural environment around. Modern facilities for the perfect conference in the wild. The Baraza room is equipped with modern day facilities including an LCD and overhead projector, while for smaller meetings the Mwandu room provides similar facilities in an equally comfortable environment. The two conference rooms have a combined capacity of up to 150 people making this an ideal location for meetings, incentives and experiential learning. A swimming pool. Samburu Game Lodge 'Set in 10 acres of pristine riverine forest on the western bank of the Uaso Nyiro River within the Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya' Situated 320 km north of Nairobi, on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the center of the Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya's vast, semi-arid Northern Province, Samburu Game Lodge echoes the robust rhythms of riverfront life. Its strategical location overlooking the river give guests vistas of herds of elephants, buffalo, zebras and other game which comes to the river to drink.Samburu Game Lodge’s unique guest rooms are spread up and down the river in various sizes of cottages and bandas, with a mixture of decor styles. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms, and some have verandas overlooking the river.The lodges offers different kind of activities: You can do early morning game drives, walking safaris with Samburu guides, guided bird watch, raft trips when the river is high, and camel rides. The lodge has a spacious swimming pool for cooling down in the heat of the day and a special game-viewing verandah. Every night, a number of crocodiles climb up the river bank to the edge of the crocodile bar and feast on food left out for them...
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