The Honeymoon in Kenya

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I thought you may be interested to see what Eline was raving about in the “What my Guests say ” category.

13 September 2007

Spend  one night at Holiday Inn Nairobi.  To catch up on sleep after a late flight…

14 September 2007

Spend 1 night at Samburu Intrepids.

• Pioneer of luxury camping located on banks of Uaso Nyiro River

• Fascinating game drives, walking safaris, camel rides and raft trips

• Acclaimed Adventurers club offers educational safaris for children of all ages

• 27 Luxurious, en-suite tents with secluded verandahs and all-day bar service

Renowned as a pioneer of luxury camping in one of the world’s last truly great wilderness areas, Samburu Intrepids is situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the arid heart of Samburu National Reserve, overlooking the riverbanks where herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra come daily to drink. Samburu Intrepids invites guests to discover this dramatic wilderness first hand from a world of fascinating perspectives: through stirring early morning game drives, walking safaris with skilled Samburu guides, sedate camel rides, and raft trips when the river is high. The lodge’s acclaimed Adventurers’ Club offers a uniquely educational safari for children of all ages, under the expert guidance of Kenya’s most famous Samburu guide, Tom Lmakiya Lesarge.

Bush breakfasts, sundowners, starlit dinners and tours of local Samburu villages allow guests to experience the local culture and enjoy the true spirit of the wild. Accomodation consists of 27 luxurious tents overlooking the scenic riverbanks with large four-poster beds and classic safari furniture. The tents have modern en-suite bathrooms with steaming showers and secluded verandahs with all-day, personalised bar service.

The main area of the lodge features breezy, thatched dining areas overlooking the river as well as a lounge and bar with interesting nightly talks and slide shows. A freeform ‘oasis’ swimming pool, sunbathing garden and professional flex-body therapy sessions invite guests to unwind and relax into the comfort and beauty of the African way of life.

15 September 2007

Spend 2 nights at Kiangazi House.  Accommodation is in a Standard room on full board.  Including all meals, beers, house wines, soft drinks, bottled water, laundry, game drives with sundowner guided walks along lake front, boat trips on Lake Naivasha and Loldia Airstrip transfers.

Kiangazi House is located in the 3,000-acre Oserian Game Corridor, boasting delightful lush gardens full of vibrant colour, rolling lawns and a view to compliment the beautiful setting. This delightful country house overlooks Oloidien Bay and part of Lake Naivasha. With a library and huge fireplace, it is an ideal place to relax, or for the more energetic, why not enjoy a game of tennis on our courts overlooking the corridor route which takes wildlife to water at the lakes edge. A salt lick and water hole is also excellently located at the bottom of the garden for animals to congregate at.Highly trained professional chefs deliver an exquisite array of cuisine using fresh vegetables & dairy products produced on the nearby farm. Accommodation consists of 5 rooms, each with its own distinct character with en-suite bathroom and four-poster bed surrounded in netting. Three of the rooms (1 twin, 2 doubles) are inside the main house, one of these being the Ibis suite which has its own fireplace and mini-bar. 2 new garden rooms are situated outside the main house and have their own private verandas.  Activites at Kiangazi house include game drives in both open & closed 4 wheel drive vehicles; guided bush walks; bass fishing; sundowners & bush breakfast; boat trips on Lake Naivasha; day trips to Lake Nakuru National Park; visits to nearby Elsamere, home of the late Joy Adamson; and guided tours of the adjacent Oserian Flower farm, Kenya’s leading exporter of cut flowers. A swimming pool is also creatively blended into the surrounding garden, where guests can unwind after a day in the heat of the African sun.

17 September 2007

Spend 3 nights at &Beyond Bateleur Camp.  Accommodation is in a Luxury Tent on full board basis.

Including local brand spirits, local beer, house wine, soft drinks, game activities and laundry.

&Beyond Bateleur Camp

• Exclusive tented safari camp

• Masai Mara National Park

• Interpretive game drives & nature walks

Set in a riverine forest on the edge of the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya, Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo – a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World – is the epitome of private tented luxury. Blessed with an astounding year-round concentration of wildlife, the Park lies directly in the path of what is considered to be the greatest spectacle in the animal kingdom – the annual Great Migration of millions of herbivores from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The Camp comprises nine luxurious safari tents overlooking the plains of the Masai Mara, each with private butler service.

The spacious tented suites under wood-shingled roofs are luxuriously furnished with wooden-framed beds, ceiling fans, and en suite facilities comprising twin hand-basins, w.c and glass-walled showers with beautiful forest views. Guest areas include a sitting room with beautifully hand-crafted artefacts, venerable leather sofas, safari antiques and books. There are also indoor/outdoor dining areas and a shaded 12.5 metre lap pool – an unusual Kenyan bush camp feature. Guests may enjoy interpretive game-drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles led by experienced rangers on the Camp’s private concession and into the Masai Mara, guided nature walks, Maasai community visits and lectures, and spectacular sundowners on the Escarpment with panoramic views across the Mara. Hot-air ballooning may be arranged at an additional cost.

20 September 2007

Spend 5 nights at Funzi Keys.  Accommodation is in a Cottage on full board.  Including all meals, all drinks (except Champagne); laundry; massage (excluding essential oils), pedicure, manicure; activities – including visits to the sand bank, sailing, canoeing, creek fishing, wind-surfing, dhow and boat trips in the bay and to the Ramisi River, sundowner dhow cruises; return transfers from the Funzi airstrip or boat transfers from Bodo.

Funzi Keys

Tucked away on an unspoilt island in the Indian Ocean, Funzi Keys´ unique appeal is its luxurious remoteness and beautiful natural scenery. Surrounded by pristine waters and superbly located on a silky beach with glorious views of unforgettable African sunsets, this secluded and exclusive hideaway is the perfect place to escape from the outside world in style.Designed to blend unobtrusively with its idyllic beachfront setting and to reflect the influence of the local culture and coastal architecture, the accommodation consists of nine spacious cottages set along the high-water line and constructed of stone and thatch. Each of the individually designed rooms has a hand-carved king-sized four-poster bed and is furnished with local wooden artefacts and colourful fabrics. A lavish jacuzzi with a spectacular sea view and a private sitting area, where guests can enjoy a drink and watch the sun go down in total privacy, are also provided.Life at Funzi Keys is relaxed and many guests do little more than unwind on the wooden deck of the free-form pool with a drink while watching the local fishing dhows sail by.

For the more energetic guests, however, it is possible to enjoy sailing, creekfishing, windsurfing and canoeing, or perhaps taking a boat trip up the Ramisi River or Funzi Creek for an unforgettable glimpse of kingfishers, crocodiles and even dolphins.The hotel is an excellent base for deep-sea fishing and scuba diving in the Pemba Channel, which can be easily arranged and paid for locally.

25 September 2007

Spend 1 nights at Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel.  Accommodation is in a Standard Village room.  Including Breakfast and Dinner.

Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel

With the shimmering beaches and waters of the Indian Ocean stretching before it and set amidst beautiful,

bougainvillea-filled gardens and shaded by gently swaying palm trees, the Mombasa Serena represents the ultimate escape. The resort subtly integrates indigenous design and materials with the highest standards of modern hospitality. It is a proud member of Leading Hotels of the World. Mombasa Serena offers a choice of three restaurants and three bars, a disco and a TV and video room. Then for the more energetic, a large outdoor swimming pool, four floodlit tennis courts, two squash courts, a table tennis and pool table, a volleyball court and a daily aerobics class. The resort has a total of 166 guest rooms, which are divided into Village rooms, Garden rooms, triple rooms, junior suites and luxury suites. All of the rooms have en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, a telephone, a TV with two radio channels, a hair dryer, mini bar, safe on request and bathrobes. The resort also offers telex, fax and cable communication, secretarial services, 24-hour taxi service, babysitting, a courtesy shuttle to the airport and back, 24-hour room service and four boutiques/gift shops. The Mombasa Serena can cater for conferences and seminars for up to 25 delegates, a fully equipped conference room is available as well as the use of business/secretarial services.  Excursions can be arranged at an extra charge to destinations such as Mombasa town, Fort Jesus, Malindi, Tsavo and Shimba Hills or any of the nearby Game Reserves and National Parks.

26 September 2007

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