Kenya Hotel & Restaurant Guide 2015

Kenya Hotel & Restaurant Guide 2015

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Foreword from KAHC ‘Can do’ spirit of Kenya is very much alive Foreword from KTB Kenyan tourism is alive and well Introduction First-rate hospitality sector is a source of pride Nairobi World-class city with matchless hospitality Kenyan coast So many great places to stay, so many fun things to do Location Kenya

FEATURES 13 Tribe 15 Atua Enkop Africa 17 Ole-Sereni 19 Kenyatta International Convention Centre 21 Baobab Beach Resort & Spa 23 The Panari Hotel 25 Boma Hotels 27 PrideInn Hotels & Conferencing 29 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts 31 Ashnil Hotels 33 Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi 35 Safari Park Hotel & Casino 37 Kempinski Nairobi 39 Trianum Hospitality 41 Sarova 43 Crowne Plaza Nairobi 45 Sankara Nairobi 46 Best Western Premier Nairobi 47 Treetops 48 Serena

LISTINGS 49 Listings User Guide 51 Members Index 52 Nairobi & Regions 59 Coast 66 Lodges 72 Camps 79 Other

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FOREWORD FROM KAHC

‘CAN DO’ SPIRIT OF KENYA IS VERY MUCH ALIVE aribu – Welcome – to the 11th edition of the Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC) Hotel and Restaurant Guide.

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I was watching the 2014 Chicago Marathon as I thought about what to include in this foreword to the guide. What dawned on me is that we have so many excellent stories about Kenya that we can share with the world. At the end of the marathon, Kenya had claimed a clean sweep of the men’s top positions while Kenya’s defending woman champion had successfully retained her title. A few weeks prior to that, another young Kenyan smashed the world record at the Berlin Marathon while his compatriot gave chase to take second place.

the world about the uniqueness of the country and how tourism business activities are going.

The tourism industry is slowly getting back on its feet and has recovered ground in certain areas in the latter part of 2014. This year, the industry is optimistic it can continue the recovery, particularly at the Coast Region, which carries a large capacity in terms of accommodation and other tourism investments.

Kenya has shown itself to be the country of choice for tourism, scooping a number of awards at the recent World Travel Awards including Best Tourism Board in Africa, Best Eco Lodge and Best Eco Hotel.

The fact that Kenya’s tourism was facing unprecedented challenges did not dampen the winning spirit of Kenyans from all walks of life. This story was repeated in several other world capitals such as London, Boston and Tokyo.

Our role as a member association with a strict code of ethics continues to be felt in all spheres. We have seen our membership grow and we take this opportunity to welcome those who are making their first appearance in the guide.

That is why measures have been put in place at national level to alleviate the challenges faced in 2014 and to address the revival of Kenya’s tourism sector.

The Kenya Hotel & Restaurant Guide continues to highlight the best of the best.

Karibu Kenya – Welcome to Kenya!

Chief Executive Officer Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers & Caterers

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One of the measures was the launch of the #whyilovekenya, a campaign aimed at rallying tourists, celebrities, corporate bodies, public and private sector, and friends of the tourism sector to tell

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KTB FOREWORD

KENYAN TOURISM IS ALIVE AND WELL ambo! It has been a challenging time for tourism in Kenya; but despite this, our tourism sector has remained resilient. It is uplifting that the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), for the third year running, has been named as Africa’s Leading Tourism Board by World Travel Awards 2014. This is great recognition as we continue to work tirelessly to tell the world of the amazing tourism products and accommodation our country has to offer.

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Tourism has remained resilient in spite of travel advisories from key source markets. The industry continues to work together to reassure the world that Kenya is safe and open for business.

TEMBEA KENYA Riding on Kenya’s pride as a world-leading safari destination, the ‘Tembea Kenya’ campaign was launched to encourage the domestic market to travel and get to know their country. To complement this, KTB together with the private sector initiated the ‘Why I Love Kenya’ campaign, which has won the hearts of many visitors to Kenya, who have continued to testify to the rich experience of Kenya’s tourism products. Among those who have endorsed this is Sir Richard Branson, who described Kenya as ‘a lovely country to visit’.

KTB hosted the fourth edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), in which we partnered with the industry to showcase some of our county’s unique attractions to hosted buyers from various countries.

KTB has partnered with various countries this year to showcase the unique products on offer. One of the major partnerships was with Taita Taveta County to commemorate 100 years since the start of the First World War. Various events were hosted during the year, with more expected this year, showcasing battlefield tourism. This is a new and unique product which we are continuing to highlight.

Kenya has continued to attract both local and international investors in the hospitality industry, with new hotels having been opened and others in various stages of completion.

These units have continued to enhance Kenya’s presence on the tourism map, offering the best in Kenyan hospitality.

Finally, I welcome you to this edition of the KAHC Guide, in which you can sample our up-to-standard hotels, tented camps, lodges and other facilities that will leave you with a desire to ‘Tembea Kenya’.

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Muriithi Ndegwa Managing Director Kenya Tourism Board

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FIRST-RATE HOSPITALITY SECTOR IS A SOURCE OF PRIDE ith a membership of nearly 200 hotels, camps and lodges, the Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers & Caterers (KAHC) plays an important role in the promotion and maintenance of the nation’s award-winning tourism industry.

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The hospitality industry in any country can prove challenging at times, and Kenya is no exception. However, this particular sector continues to strive and is determined to succeed. New hotels are opening around the country and the prevailing message is that Kenya is a beautiful – and safe – place to visit.

With unparalleled experiences, unforgettable safaris and wonderful locations, Kenya’s hospitality industry has a lot to offer. And the industry is keen to share this with both local and

international visitors by offering something to suit every taste and budget.

HIGH STANDARDS Tourism is the country’s second-largest source of foreign exchange revenue; and the tourism industry has the full attention of the Kenyan government, while the KAHC prides itself on the high standards being achieved by its large membership.

In addition to the many hotels, lodges and camps that are such a source of pride for Kenya, the KAHC also includes among its members a significant number of restaurants and country clubs, all working equally hard to raise the profile and status of this wonderful country.

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WORLD-CLASS CITY WITH MATCHLESS HOSPITALITY airobi is the fast-paced commercial and cultural hub of East Africa, a regional home for many international bodies and the start and finish point for almost all safaris in Kenya. It is also a continental hub for airlines and the perfect location for big international gatherings.

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To match its undoubted popularity and to confirm the warmness of its welcome, Nairobi is blessed with a range of hotels to suit all budgets, tastes and locations. It is a list that continues to grow year on year, with even more new properties on the drawing board.

The Kenyan capital is full of surprises and hidden delights – a city that never sleeps. With its truly great food and pulsating nightlife, Nairobi is one of those towns where the phrase ‘never a dull moment’ is properly earned.

Inspired in many ways by its position as one of Africa’s leading conference venues, Nairobi can rightly claim to have the ideal size and type of hotel for every visitor and for every event. And this choice is not limited to just one part of the city. In fact, the choice of venues can be found in four main areas.

The city is home to a population of more than 3 million, including not only the 42 ethnic groups of Kenya but also people from across Africa and the rest of world.

Hotels located in or near the central business district include the Serena, Hilton, Nairobi Safari Club, The Norfolk, Inter-Continental and Laico Regency.

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Westlands, with its upmarket shops, fashionable bars and chic restaurants, is a favourite with business visitors, who can choose from the Jacaranda, Sankara and Southern Sun hotels, plus the imposing pink-fronted Villa Rosa Kempinski in Chiromo. Meanwhile, the new 101-room Dusit D2, being built just off Riverside Drive, could also be included in this group.

BUSINESS Nairobi’s newest business district, Upper Hill, is home to the Crowne Plaza and the new 256-room Radisson Blu Nairobi.

Over in Gigiri, close to the United Nations regional headquarters, is Tribe, which from a location perspective is out on its own but perfect for shopping at The Village Market.

Karen is a peaceful alternative for both business and leisure visitors. The opening of the boutique 45-room Hemingways Nairobi has provided this leafy suburb with a classy new property.

In addition to its role as a commercial centre, Nairobi is the hub point for most safaris. Many of these safari visitors are looking for smart yet mid-range properties close to the airport, and this requirement is admirably met by Panari, Ole-Sereni, The Boma, Boma Inn and Eka Hotel. This mid-range category also includes the Best Western Premier in Hurlingham.

Nairobi is a city that does not rest on its laurels, and visitors can expect to see more new hotels – some conceived and established by the industry’s top players – coming on stream in 2015 and 2016.

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Coast KENYA

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KENYA COAST

SO MANY GREAT PLACES TO STAY, SO MANY FUN THINGS TO DO he 536 km long coast of Kenya features some of Africa’s finest beaches, a wealth of treasures and some of the continent’s most exquisite ocean-front hotels.

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What’s more, the coast-based hoteliers, who run properties stretching from cultured Lamu in the north to hideaway Msambweni in the south, can’t wait to extend a warm welcome to guests in 2015.

The main gateway to the Kenyan coast is Mombasa’s Moi International Airport, but there are also airports and airstrips in Lamu, Malindi and Ukunda (for Diani Beach), all with connections from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta and Wilson airports.

Traditionally, Mombasa has handled mostly direct air charters from Europe, but this has changed in recent times, with a greater emphasis on scheduled operations by carriers such as Kenya Airways and by Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Other, more independently minded travellers opt to fly to Nairobi and connect with domestic services to Lamu, Malindi or Ukunda. This can be more expensive, but can be easier once at the coast owing to the shorter journey times compared with flying into Mombasa.

The coast, of course, is also a favourite playground for increasingly affluent upcountry Kenyans, especially during peak holiday seasons such as Christmas and Easter, and for those attending conferences and seminars. Many coast hotels are geared specifically to handling such visitors with impressive conference facilities.

The Kenya coast also continues to surprise and delight with a sprinkling of new boutique properties to add to the already eclectic selection of hotels catering for all tastes and budgets.

There are four main resort areas: north Mombasa, south Mombasa, Malindi and Watamu, with perhaps Kilifi and Lamu as associate members of this rather select group. Each has its own attractions and reasons to visit:

MOMBASA (NORTH COAST): This mature tourism area contains Nyali, Bamburi, Shanzu and goes all the way up to Mtwapa, with its scenic creek dotted with extravagant villas and elegant restaurants. This is the coast’s most heavily developed area, containing some of its longest established and best known hotels.

MOMBASA (SOUTH COAST): Less developed than the north coast, harder to access but more than worth the effort in getting to the main resort at Diani.

There are still some challenges associated with the Likoni ferry, which travellers must use to get from the airport to the south coast, but a new by-pass road is planned.

There is also the option of flying into the Ukunda airstrip. Diani’s magnificent soft sand beach is both safe and relaxed and the strip has some good shops and mini-malls, an interesting choice of eateries and a wide selection of bars and nightspots.

MALINDI AND LAMU: Popular with Italians, Malindi remains one of the coast’s most vibrant resorts and certainly one of its most elegant. Led by recent huge property investments from Flavio Briatore, the Italian billionaire, Malindi is a breezy mix of Swahili charm and jet-set sophistication.

Malindi awaits an expansion of its airport, which currently handles only local flights, and the dream of many is direct and non-stop flights to Europe – in particular to Italy.

Further north, the island of Lamu is a delightfully untouched Unesco World Heritage Site, offering a glimpse of an earlier age, with donkeys replacing motorised transport.

WATAMU/KILIFI: Close to Malindi Airport is Watamu, a resort that combines one of Africa’s best beaches with an easy-going atmosphere. Watamu is home to a large and growing expatriate population who have built properties in the town. Good restaurants – some of them right on the beach – are among the many attractions of Watamu.

To the south is Kilifi, largely undiscovered by foreign visitors; a truly wonderful coastal town with a wide and unspoilt creek.

In sum, the Kenya coast offers terrific value, accommodation of every kind, plenty to see and do, delicious ocean-fresh seafood, great service, warm seas, year-round sunshine and a winning smile on just about everyone’s face. What more could anyone want in 2015?

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TRIBE HOTEL NAIROBI

CHIC HOTEL OFFERS WORLD-CLASS COMFORT AND STYLE ocated close to The Village Market and Nairobi’s main diplomatic area, Tribe offers chic design with an emphasis on detail and luxury.

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The hotel’s many rooms and suites reflect this level of luxury and are unrivalled in their sense of elegance and class. Every bedroom is an example of world-class comfort and functionality while offering a cultural journey through hand-picked arts, crafts and furnishings from all over Africa.

DRAMATIC The hotel has a number of signature suites for discerning travellers and the double-storey business lofts offer a separation of living and working environments. Tribe’s VIP wing includes several rooms designed to host an entourage or a delegation;

while Nairobi’s first celebrity suite, Tribe’s Penthouse, features dramatic design accents and the ultimate sense of presence.

Jiko serves contemporary international cuisine focused on carefully grown fresh ingredients and specially sourced international imports.

The extensive menu features grilled meats and vegetables as well as house-made pastas, breads, pastries and gelatos. Jiko’s exclusive wine list highlights some of the finest selections of wines to perfectly complement the flavours of Jiko.

KAYA SPA The exclusive Kaya Spa combines traditional and new-world treatments from around the globe. The five treatment rooms and hair studio infuse a sense of tranquillity through inspiring design.

Tribe’s Executive Resource Centre offers the highest levels of functionality, design and technology, making it an ideal choice for those craving inspired meeting spaces and attentive service.

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ATUA ENKOP AFRICA

EXCLUSIVE CAMPS OFFER ULTIMATE IN LUXURY tua Enkop Africa, means ‘from the earth’ or more broadly ‘out of Africa’ in Maa, the language of the Maasai and this uniquely African quality is reflected in the warmth of the hospitality and luxurious ambience of its camps.

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The Atua Enkop Africa collection is made up of four small and exclusive camps located in three of Kenya’s prime game viewing areas: the Masai Mara and Samburu national reserves and Lake Nakuru.

Atua Enkop Africa was formed in 2006 by people who wanted to provide that once-in-a-lifetime experience to visitors seeking a first-rate safari experience in a natural wild environment, while enjoying luxurious and comfortable accommodation with unparalleled service, fine cuisine and highly experienced guiding.​​ The four camps are: Elephant Bedroom Camp: With 12 spacious tents (four tents with king-sized double beds, eight tents with queen-sized twin beds) located right alongside the Ewaso Nyiro river in Samburu National Reserve.

Mbweha Camp: Set in the Congreve Conservancy, bordering Lake Nakuru National Park. There are 10 cottages comprising two family cottages (one with a queen-sized bed and two single beds), four double-bed cottages and four twin-bed cottages.

Tipilikwani (Masai Mara): With 20 luxury tents (two family tents each comprising two adjoining tents, one with king-sized bed, the other with two queen-sized beds; four tents with king-

sized double beds; 12 tents with queen-sized twin beds). The family tents have a stand-alone bathtub in addition to showers.

Mara Ngenche (Masai Mara): Made up of 10 luxury tents – seven double and three twin – with en-suite bathrooms located at the confluence of the Mara and Talek rivers, offering wonderful views of both.

Each camp is perfectly located to ensure an unforgettable game viewing experience. They are unfenced and wild animals have “right of way” on trails that were exclusively theirs for centuries before the camps were erected. Thus, all four camps provide the ultimate bush experience, while security and safety remain of paramount importance.

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OLE-SERENI

CITY HOTEL COMFORT WITH NATIONAL PARK VIEWS eassuringly close to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and enjoying spectacular and uninterrupted views, Ole-Sereni has a unique status as the only city hotel adjoining a national park.

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Guests can look across the vast expanse of Nairobi National Park and spot animals such as gazelle, giraffe, ostrich and zebra from their room or while enjoying a drink on the terrace.

The hotel has 134 rooms and suites, with 58 city-facing superior rooms, 48 deluxe rooms with national park views and 26 spacious club rooms, also with park views. There is also a selection of lavishly equipped executive suites featuring four-poster beds, Jacuzzi, separate study, 24-hour in-room dining and minibar among a range of impressive amenities.

DINING OPTIONS A range of delicious cuisine is served at three food and beverage outlets, while the Duma health club includes a dedicated salon offering manicures, pedicures, a variety of hair styling services and massages, as well as steam and sauna rooms.

Guests can choose from the Big Five restaurant, the Waterhole snack bar with its national park views and the elegant fine dining or Eagle’s Steak House with its succulent signature steaks and equally commanding views of the park.

Executives can take advantage of Ole-Sereni’s 24-hour business centre, technology support staff and audio-visual equipment, which make the hotel an ideal venue for events and conferences.

The Pride Hall Conference Centre has a capacity of 500 people. It can also be divided into various combinations of five individual rooms. There are three additional meeting rooms with a capacity of 15 to 20 people each, plus a large, fully equipped boardroom.

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Hi-tech conference and meeting facilities International hotel bordering a national game park Eagles and Big Five Restaurant

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KICC

SUPER-CENTRE IS VENUE OF CHOICE FOR WORLD-SCALE EVENTS he Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi has been Kenya’s premier location for meetings, conferences and exhibitions ever since the complex opened in 1973.

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KICC is at the heart of Kenya’s popularity as one of Africa’s leading MICE venues and the only one with the capacity to handle the biggest shows and events. For that reason, the KICC is the venue of choice for international, regional and national organisations, global corporations and exhibition organisers for all their MICE needs.

Located in the Central Business District and an easy drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, KICC has impressive facilities for up to 4,000 delegates.

SERVICES Among the range of services at KICC are full facilities for outdoor exhibitions (either in the sheltered courtyard or on the well maintained lawns); simultaneous interpretation equipment able to translate in up to eight languages; secretariat offices and break-out rooms for meetings; catering services and event stage and lighting arrangements.

The KICC complex also takes in a business centre, a travel agency, banking facilities, a police station, a coffee shop, a bureau de change, and a bookshop.

The KICC is located close to world class hotels such as the Hilton Hotel and InterContinental Nairobi, offering an ideal place for delegates to stay while on business. In addition, Nairobi has a superb range of accommodation to suit all budgets. This, together with easy access by air, is why the city and KICC are able to attract world-scale events to Kenya.

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BAOBAB BEACH RESORT & SPA

LUXURY RESORT IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN ocated on Diani Beach, the Baobab Beach Resort & Spa is set in 80 acres of tropical gardens and has 500 metres of beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean.

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As one of Kenya’s leading all-inclusive resorts, the Baobab offers an exemplary level of service.

Accommodation has been designed with luxury in mind and the resort has been tastefully furnished by one of Kenya’s leading interior designers. All rooms are fitted with modern amenities and come with private terrace or balcony, offering a choice of spectacular ocean, pool and garden views.

EXOTIC Guests can savour rich and varied cuisine, including seafood freshly harvested from the Indian Ocean, mouth-watering exotic fruits and a delicious range of international and traditional dishes served in a choice of exquisite settings. There is a selection of bars, lounges and restaurants offering a delectable range of international, African and seafood dishes accompanied by a wide selection of fine wines.

For special occasions, guests can enjoy an extravagant dining experience in the à la carte Marhaba and Tangezi restaurants with a cooling ocean breeze.

The Afya Bora Wellness Club & Spa is an oasis of tranquillity in a sublime tropical setting, offering guests the ultimate in well-

being and relaxation. Guests can enjoy signature beauty treatments, alluring bath and steam rituals and holistic therapies in a selection of individual and twin-bed ocean-facing treatment rooms.

The Porini Amphitheatre offers guests a superb entertainment experience. Set in an arena accommodating up to 700 people, the amphitheatre features the latest audio-visual equipment and a purpose-built, theatre-style stage. Guests can enjoy the entertainment under a picturesque evening sky.

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THE PANARI HOTEL

EASY ACCESS, LUXURY ROOMS, EXCELLENT FOOD AND DRINKS he Panari Hotel on Mombasa Road, Nairobi, offers luxurious and comfortable space in which to relax, unwind and rejuvenate in an ideal location just 10 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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The hotel offers three room choices: deluxe, superior and executive. Executive suites come with king-sized bed, a lounge area and a large work space. The ultimate in luxury is the Royal Jade Suite, which has a personal butler service. Deluxe rooms have views over Nairobi National Park, as do all suites.

All rooms are air conditioned with flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, direct dial telephone, a stocked-to-order minibar, safe, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, tea and coffee facilities and complimentary local newspapers.

FINE DINING Guests can choose from the fine dining Red Garnet Restaurant or the hotel’s two elegant coffee shops; or relax in the Crystal Bar. The Red Garnet offers international cuisine served either in buffet style or à la carte. The Black Gold Café, the hotel’s signature coffee shop, is famous for its roasted coffees, teas, light meals, smoothies and desserts; while the Amber Café provides an

opportunity to try one of its delicious pastries, freshly baked in the Panari kitchens.

The Panari’s conference venues are ideal for business and social functions. There are two boardrooms and two meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and an atrium.

They can accommodate up to 1,500 guests with an option of outside catering.

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10 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International airport Uniquely famed for its ice-skating rink, first of its kind in Kenya and in East and Central Africa Rooms with a panoramic view over Nairobi National Park

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THE BOMA HOTELS

FROM SUPER-LUXURY TO GOOD AFFORDABLE ROOMS he Boma Hotels group is made up of three properties: two in Nairobi and one in Eldoret.

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The group’s flagship property is the magnificent and newly built Boma Hotel, conveniently located close to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Superior rooms are 36 square metres, deluxe rooms are 50 square metres and suites are 55.8 square metres and come with a large sitting area, perfect for private business meetings.

Luxurious linen and bedding with plush pillows and duvets invite guests to relax into a great night’s sleep. The contemporary warm tones give the business suite an inviting ambience with a traditional African touch.

RESTAURANTS Guests can choose from the Johari Restaurant, the Tembo Bistro or Atrium Coffee Shop. There is also a health club and spa. There are meeting and conference facilities for up to 80 in reception configuration.

Next door is the 58-room Boma Inn Nairobi, a three-star budget property. The inn has two restaurants (the Mundial and the Mbugani) as well as a garden bar and a lounge.

Meanwhile, the 68-room Boma Inn has set new standards in Kenya’s fifth-largest city, Eldoret. The Boma Inn is located just 5 km from the international airport. Guests can choose from superior and deluxe rooms and the impressive governors’ suite.

The hotel’s Sinendet Restaurant is popular with both local people and guests, as is the Aburwo Lounge.

The Boma Hotels group is affiliated to the Red Cross and all profits generated in Kenya go directly to the humanitarian organisation.

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PRIDEINN HOTELS & CONFERENCING

QUALITY BUDGET HOTELS IN NAIROBI AND AT THE COAST rideInn Hotels & Conferencing is a fast-growing collection of three-star properties located in Nairobi and Mombasa. It offers a perfect choice for those on a budget seeking good quality accommodation, either in the capital or at the coast.

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The company has set a high standard in its own mid-market sector, offering well presented, clean and spacious accommodation for both business and leisure guests. This is combined with a strong reputation in the conference, meeting and seminar sector.

There are six PrideInn properties: PrideInn Hotel - Westlands: This luxurious three-star business hotel is a perfect answer for those who want a clean, comfortable and quiet stay within the heart of Westlands, Nairobi. PrideInn Westlands offers all the features of a modern city hotel and with its unique location, you are guaranteed to achieve maximum comfort.

PrideInn Hotel - Lantana: An intimate hotel that offers guests a discretely luxurious location on East Church Road in the Westlands district. PrideInn Lantana is all en-suite, and provides a separate living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom - all equipped with high speed Wi-Fi, direct dial telephone and home entertainment centre with a 42inch flat screen TV. PrideInn Hotel - Raphta: Surrounded by pristine gardens and lovely flowerbeds, PrideInn Raphta offers a haven, where business and pleasure seamlessly blend. The hotel is aptly located on Raphta Road in the heart of Nairobi’s upscale Westlands district and offers exquisite facilities and services tailor-made to suit today’s travellers.

PrideInn Hotel - Mombasa: Sitting in the heart of Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, PrideInn Mombasa provides the perfect

balance of convenience and redefined hospitality.

The hotel offers professional services and provides amenities to satisfy the most diverse client needs.

PrideInn Hotel - Nyali: Enjoy a luxurious coastal setting at the famous PrideInn Nyali, characterised by palm trees and Makuti structures. The hotel offers all the features of a modern hotel and with its convenient and unique location on Links Road, North Coast, PrideInn Nyali is a great choice for business travelers, offering one of the best conferencing facilities in Mombasa.

PrideInn Hotel - Diani: A gem with all the trappings of hospitality pleasure. Your stay at the PrideInn Diani will take you on an unmatched journey through the rich and robust Six good quality hotels located in coastal culture. Our prime South Coast location and exceptional Nairobi and on the coast services will ensure that you enjoy The Pride Centre conference facility the PrideInn touch blended with can hold up to 1,000 guests the good-natured coastal bliss.

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Coming soon: PrideInn Hotel - Shanzu PrideInn Hotel - Kisumu

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FAIRMONT

A BYWORD FOR KENYAN LUXURY airmont Hotels & Resorts has three truly splendid and diverse properties in Kenya – one in Nairobi, one close to Nanyuki and another in North Western Masai Mara.

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Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel is the group’s flagship property and has played a leading role in Kenya’s colourful history. This famous landmark is still a traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is a popular meeting place where drinks and meals are served continuously from morning until late evening.

There is also the Cin Cin Wine Bar and the more contemporary Tatu Restaurant.

The luxury hotel offers 170 guest rooms and suites. It also has eight conference rooms (the largest seating 175 delegates); a heated outdoor swimming pool; and a health club with gym, sauna and steam room.

The Fairmont Mara Safari Club is the epitome of tented luxury, with accommodation in 51 tents surrounded on three sides by the Mara River. The main lodge at the centre of camp contains an indoor restaurant, bar and library with internet access. A spacious outside deck overhangs the river and leads to a swimming pool, complete with bar and private massage tents.

MAGNIFICENT VIEWS Originally the retreat of Hollywood movie star and founder William Holden, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens. The property enjoys magnificent views of Mount Kenya and its 120 luxuriously appointed hotel rooms offer an irresistible blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure.

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For those who wish to spend time relaxing at the hotel, there are many activities available: horse riding, golf, croquet, a bowling green, table tennis, swimming, an animal orphanage and much more.

Worldwide reputation for excellence Three Kenyan properties in magnificent locations Wide choice of activities and superb cuisine

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ASHNIL HOTELS

GREAT WILDLIFE VIEWING IN TOTAL COMFORT shnil Hotels is one of Kenya’s premier hotel groups and has three camps and lodges located in some of the country’s best game viewing locations.

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Each of Ashnil’s properties has its own unique feel, unparalleled levels of comfort, cuisine and service and, most importantly, offers great opportunities to view local wildlife, to interact with Kenyan culture and to see unique landscapes.

The three camps and lodges comprise: Ashnil Mara Camp has 50 luxury tents and is located in the Masai Mara National Reserve close to the Mara River. The camp is in one of the best positions for game viewing and also provides the perfect setting for guests to sit and relax at the end of an exciting day of game drives.

Ashnil Aruba Lodge lies in the heart of Tsavo East National Park on the banks of the Aruba Dam, built in 1952 as a place for sport fishing. The property has 46 lodge rooms, and six luxury tents. Several nearby waterholes attract a variety of wildlife, and spotting wildlife is easy due to the park’s flat savanna grassland.

Ashnil Samburu Camp has 30 luxury tents and lies in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve, which takes its name from an oasis of

crystal-clear water at the western end of the reserve.

It is separated from Samburu National Reserve by the Ewaso Nyiro River and is much less hilly and dense yet equally very attractive.

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SOUTHERN SUN MAYFAIR NAIROBI

COLONIAL AMBIENCE WITH GOOD DINING OPTIONS ocated in one of the city’s smartest suburbs, the Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi is a comfortable and welcoming hotel that caters for both business and leisure guests.

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Set in five acres of landscaped gardens with majestic trees, this Tsogo Sun property has an authentic atmosphere of colonial heritage that appeals at once to discerning visitors to the Kenyan capital.

With a comprehensive range of accommodation, the Southern Sun Mayfair has 171 spacious rooms (17 executive and 154 standard rooms) with a host of amenities to ensure total comfort, including en-suite bathroom, tea and coffee facilities, DSTV, hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room and porter service.

CONFERENCING For executive travellers, there is a host of facilities including a fully staffed business centre plus some of Nairobi’s finest conferencing venues and facilities with eight rooms that can accommodate between 20 to 350 guests.

For guests who want to keep in shape, there are two large pools and a well equipped health and fitness club; while the poolside terrace, with its views of the lush hotel gardens, is the perfect option for drinks and light meals.

For dining, meanwhile, there is a choice of the renowned Oasis poolside restaurant for alfresco breakfasts and à la carte and buffet dinners featuring delicious specialities, as well as the everpopular Golden Spur Steak Ranch, which is open throughout the day and, in the opinion of many, serves the best ribs in Nairobi.

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Fine dining experience including the Oasis Restaurant Rooms with enchanting garden views Conference facilities and health club

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SAFARI PARK HOTEL & CASINO

LUXURY CONFERENCE VENUE WITH WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES he Safari Park Hotel & Casino stands in 50 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and is one of Africa’s largest and most exciting conference destinations.

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An oasis of tranquillity on Thika Road, the Safari Park Hotel offers stylish African architecture, luxurious accommodation and a choice of international restaurants as well as sparkling water gardens with an inland beach and beautifully landscaped gardens.

The hotel has 36 impressively furnished suites, 168 deluxe rooms and four spacious apartments. Antique furniture characterises the theme and decor of each room with polished wooden floors and large balconies front and rear with garden views.

FIRST-CLASS The Safari Park Hotel is a world-class conference venue. It offers 20 conference and meeting rooms, instant global connectivity and top-notch business support services while providing firstclass health and recreational facilities.

The hotel has no fewer than five speciality restaurants: Chiyo, serving authentic Japanese food; La Piazzetta, a charmingly rustic Italian eatery; Winners’ Pavilion, for Chinese food; Café Kigwa, a 24-hour international restaurant; and the Nyama Choma Ranch, offering a spectacular feast of barbecued meats in the company of Kenya’s sleekest dance troupe, the Safari Cats.

Then there’s the Piano Bar, Hemingway’s Lounge, The Cats Club and King Solomon’s Mine Casino. The entertainment never stops.

To complete a perfect stay, the Safari Fitness Club offers nutritional consultation, certified instructors, personal training programmes, a gym, an aerobics studio, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and steam facilities as well as a 2,000 square metre tropical swimming pool. There are also two squash courts, three tennis courts and a jogging track.

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KEMPINSKI NAIROBI

EUROPEAN LUXURY AND KENYAN HOSPITALITY ffering the perfect fusion of European luxury and Kenyan hospitality, Kempinski Nairobi’s two excellent properties have been recognised for their outstanding, luxurious accommodation.

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Villa Rosa Kempinski has 200 rooms and suites on 10 floors including a premier suite and a vast four-bedroom presidential suite on the top floor, which was voted Leading Presidential Suite in Africa by the World Travel Awards.

In addition to the all-day Café Villa Rosa, the K Lounge on the lobby level and the Balcony Bar and Cigar Lounge, the hotel features the pan-Asian restaurant Eighty Eight; the Italian restaurant Lucca and the Tambourin rooftop lounge and restaurant.

With state-of-the-art banqueting and conferencing facilities, the hotel’s pillarless grand ballroom can accommodate 500 people.

Additional facilities for smaller gatherings are available.

Kempinski The Spa has nine treatment rooms including a treatment room for couples, a fully equipped fitness centre and an aerobics studio.

Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara offers travellers a oncein-a-lifetime safari experience and enduring memories. Offering an authentic African experience together with elegant style and comfort, this 12-tent luxury camp was declared one of the 10 best luxury hotels in the world by ReviewPro.

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Luxury meets the call of the wild here in this jewel on the banks of the Ntiakitiak River in Olare Orok Conservancy, where circles of trees, shrubs and savanna provide a habitat for some of the world’s most awe-inspiring creatures.

Grand ballroom and modern conferencing facilities Restaurants including the 88 Pan Asian Restaurant & The Balcony Olare Mara offers rustic African ambience in a luxury camp

Guests can go on unforgettable private game drives, savour a delicious sundowner and spend a relaxing time by the pool. The atmosphere of the camp is a blend of rustic African ambience and the elegance of the Kempinski legacy.

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TRIANUM HOSPITALITY

UNPARALLELED HOSPITALITY IN UNIQUE PROPERTIES rianum Hospitality manages a range of highquality serviced apartments and boutique hotels across Kenya. It aims to ensure that guests enjoy luxury, comfort and great value for money, no matter which property they are staying in.

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Wasini All-Suite Hotel: Wasini is an Afro-Coastal boutique hotel offering luxurious comfort in a popular location with everything needed to make it feel like a home from home.

Guests can choose from 32 two-bedroom suites, six onebedroom suites and two penthouses, all decorated to reflect the warmth of African heritage, yet designed for the modern traveller. Wasini Hotel also contains the In Bliss Spa and Gym for revitalising the mind, body and soul.

Heri Heights: Whether one is travelling alone, with a partner with a group of friends, Heri Heights has 46 apartments in a variety of sizes, suitable for up to six people. The theme of these luxury apartments is ‘an urban haven for city living’, with cosy furnishings and a range of facilities. The Heri Heights team is on hand to ensure that guests get the best out of their stay by assisting with everything from grocery shopping to reserving a table at a local restaurant.

Nelson’s Court: These modern serviced apartments offer contemporary African living in the heart of Westlands, Nairobi’s social and entertainment hub. Comprising 24 two-bedroom suites, 12 one-bedroom suites and four attic studios, Nelson’s Court offers elegant city living for professionals and families alike. Complete with a gym, high-speed Wi-Fi, housekeeping and 24-hour reception, these stylish, comfortable, fully equipped apartments are suitable for both long-term and short-term stays.

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SAROVA HOTELS

SAROVA OFFERS EIGHT OF THE BEST… enya’s leading hotel brand, Sarova Hotels, Resorts and Game Lodges, represents the very pinnacle of luxuriously appointed accommodation in the East African region, with properties in some of the country’s best and most convenient locations.

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Sarova Stanley: Sarova’s flagship property, a Nairobi landmark, is located in the city’s business district. Opened in 1902, the Sarova Stanley has 217 spacious and elegant rooms. Here, guests can enjoy five-star luxury with top quality amenities, high-tech facilities and world-class cuisine.

Sarova Panafric: Set on a hill overlooking the capital, Sarova Panafric has 162 rooms, four themed suites and three studio suites plus 42 fully furnished and serviced apartments, all refurbished and decorated in a vibrant contemporary African style. Popular with visiting executives, the Sarova Panafric is an isle of calm in the city’s business district. Once a watering hole for freedom fighters and foreign correspondents, the Flame Tree Restaurant – named after the tree that holds pride of place in the gardens – offers leisurely meals.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is set on a hill overlooking the spectacular flamingo-rimmed Lake Nakuru. There are 67 recently refurbished chalets, all equipped with modern conveniences and offering a wonderful view of the lake and the silhouetted hills beyond. Guests can enjoy country-style dining at the Flamingo Restaurant or, on request, the chef can prepare a special meal. Lunch under the acacia trees with unobstructed views of the lake is a particular treat.

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge: Set in an oasis in the middle of a desert of volcanic earth, Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is one of Kenya’s best-kept secrets. The lodge is attractively laid out with chalet-style rooms overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River. There are 85 modern chalet-style rooms, all overlooking the river, where elephants sometimes appear and crocodiles lounge on the riverbank. The lodge also has a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool with a pool bar, and various bush and alfresco dining options.

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa: East Africa’s finest resort, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, is conveniently located on a magnificent beachfront – one of the longest on the Kenyan coast. The resort has 338 tastefully furnished rooms and suites with spectacular ocean, pool and garden views. Guests have a choice of three superb themed restaurants, two fine bars and the exclusive Cocos Beach Bar overlooking the ocean.

Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge: Built in the shape of a German fort, Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge is full of history from the First World War. This beautifully designed lodge is an ideal base for exploring the natural environment, offering an exclusive bush experience. There are 60 well appointed standard rooms with wonderful views of the lush gardens. Renowned for its exquisite dining, Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge offers top quality dishes using only the freshest ingredients and embracing panAfrican, pan-European and pan-Asian cuisine.

Sarova Mara Game Camp: Sarova Mara Game Camp offers front-row seats to nature’s most breathtaking show, the wildebeest migration. The camp has 75 luxurious tents with breathtaking views of the Mara Plains. This is a tranquil and relaxing retreat where one can listen to the natural sounds of nature. The Isokon Restaurant serves inspiring gourmet meals in a remote and wild setting.

Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge: Known for its warmth, vibrancy and hospitality, Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge is a luxurious safari venue in the heart of Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking a waterhole and the vast plains of Tsavo. The lodge has 96 rooms, elevated on stilts and built on two levels, offering 24-hour game viewing. Guests can enjoy their meal in the light and airy dining area or out in the open with views of the Taita Hills.

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CROWNE PLAZA NAIROBI

COMFORT, GREAT CHOICE OF CUISINE, EXCELLENT GYM

rowne Plaza Nairobi is in Upper Hill, the capital’s fast-growing financial district, embracing banks, major international corporations and embassies.

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The hotel has 162 guest rooms, including 13 suites, all with wireless internet connection.

There are two restaurants and two lounges. Baraka restaurant has an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast buffet; select from a contemporary lunch buffet; or choose from the popular à la carte menu. Sikia restaurant’s ambience of comfortable elegance and sophistication is perfectly suited to lunches and special dinners.

The Alabaster Coffee Lounge is perfect for morning meetings, light lunches or a relaxed afternoon get-together. Guests can opt for hot or cold beverages, shakes and smoothies, salads and freshly made

sandwiches; and gather with friends over cappuccinos and cakes while the resident pianist welcomes in the evening. Or they can unwind in the convivial setting of Babalu’s Lounge, a double-storey bar with draft beer, fine wines and the chef’s special bitings.

BUSINESS CENTRE Thanks to its location, Crowne Plaza Nairobi is an ideal venue for business meetings and events. The hotel has six meeting rooms and can cater for up to 400 guests. There is a business centre with copying services, office supplies, a printer and a scanner.

For fitness training, the air conditioned Uzima gym has it all.

This double-storey gym comes with state-of-the-art equipment and each piece of machinery has its own TV and iPod docking station. There is also a beauty spa offering massages, facials and other treatments.

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Located in the city’s financial district State-of-the-art gym facilities All 162 rooms come with Wi-Fi connection

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SANKARA NAIROBI

IDEAL BUSINESS HOTEL WITH LUXURY ROOMS erfectly situated in the city’s upmarket Westlands district, the five-star Sankara Nairobi is the ideal business hotel.

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The hotel offers a high level of comfort with contemporary interior design, in-room facilities and luxury amenities.

There are five room options: superior, deluxe, junior suite, executive suite and club rooms. Each room has a flat-screen TV with surround sound, and the audio-visual functions can be controlled from the comfort of a king-sized bed. The marble bathrooms are fitted with a walk-in rain shower and separate bath.

nology. Internet access is complimentary and the audio-visual equipment is built in.

Guests can also enjoy the award-winning Angsana Spa, brought to East Africa for the first time by the Banyan Tree Group. The spa fuses Eastern and Western techniques to offer luxury treatments with an emphasis on natural ingredients.

CONTEMPORARY The Sankara Nairobi offers modern dining at its best, produced by world-class chefs using the finest local ingredients and served in surroundings of distinctive contemporary design. Its restaurants and bars – Artisan, Graze, The Gallery, Sarabi Pool & Supper Club – are among the best venues in Nairobi.

With multifunctional event space on the ground floor, the Sankara Nairobi can assist with events from private celebrations to corporate meetings. Spaces are equipped with the latest tech-

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Situated in Westlands, Nairobi’s commercial, retail and entertainment suburb Club Room and Suite guests have access to Club Lounge Angsana Spa by Banyan Tree (first in Eastern & Central Africa)

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BEST WESTERN PREMIER NAIROBI

DELUXE ROOMS, GREAT CUISINE, AMAZING CITY VIEWS ocated in Hurlingham, a tranquil suburb of the capital, BEST WESTERN PREMIER Nairobi is only half an hour away from Nairobi’s international airport, making it an ideal base for both business and leisure guests.

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The BEST WESTERN group prides itself on understanding its clients, offering an array of facilities to appeal to all tastes and requirements. This 96-room hotel has 15 deluxe rooms and 6 executive suites as well as 75 superior rooms. All come with premium bedding for a great night’s sleep.

Among the hotel’s highlights are the rooftop sun deck and pool, providing guests with a chance to relax, unwind and enjoy the view away from the city bustle.

When it comes to dining, BEST WESTERN PREMIER Nairobi offers a wide choice, including Pablo’s, a contemporary international

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eatery, and Mezze on the Deck, for traditional Arabic hospitality and delicious cuisine.

After dinner, guests can head to LEVEL 8 and view the city skyline over an enjoyable drink. Meanwhile, the nightlife districts are only a short distance from the hotel.

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State-of-the-art conference facilities Ideally located for business and leisure travellers

TREETOPS

A BLEND OF SERENITY, SIMPLICITY AND SUPERB SERVICE reetops is one of two historical and famous properties managed by Aberdare Safari Hotels. More than 80 years old, Treetops was totally renovated in 2012. The lodge is famous as the place where, in February 1952, the royal guest Princess Elizabeth became Queen overnight after being told of the death of her father, King George VI.

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Located in Aberdare National Park, Treetops is also world renowned for game viewing. The lodge has an all-new interior but has retained its original character and charm. Overlooking a rehabilitated waterhole and salt lick, it provides visitors with unhindered and close-up views of wild game.

Among regular visitors at the waterhole are elephant, black rhino, buffalo, bushbuck, waterbuck and warthog. Treetops also lies on an ancient migratory route for elephants between the Aberdare Ranges and Mount Kenya National Park.

The lodge has 36 en-suite rooms, including three suites, with comfortable furnishings and large windows that allow unobstructed views of the waterhole and Mount Kenya.

Activities include bird walks, participation in the Return to the Bush aforestation programme, and a full-day moorland game drive in the Aberdare Ranges.

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SERENA

NINE WONDERFUL PROPERTIES IN UNFORGETTABLE LOCATIONS erena has a total of eight properties across Kenya, each offering something unique but all with the Serena touch. From award-winning city hotels to glorious beach resorts to camps and lodges in wonderful locations, Serena has all bases covered when it comes to tastes and personalities.

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Serena Beach Resort & Spa: Spacious facilities in a tropical paradise.

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge: At the heart of Amboseli, with Mount Kilimanjaro as a fabulous backdrop.

Sweetwaters Serena Camp: 56 tents in a sheltered oasis.

Nairobi Serena Hotel: Award-winning five-star hotel.

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge: 56 en-suite rooms offering a splendid game viewing experience Serena Mountain Lodge: Located above the treetops on the lower slopes of Mount Kenya.

Ol Pejeta House: Guest house close to Sweetwaters Serena Camp.

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp: Small, exclusive camp on the shore of Lake Elmenteita.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge: 74 room lodge in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

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Nine fantastic properties in the African wilderness Nairobi Serena Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World

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KENYA HOTEL, RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

USERS’ GUIDE sing the Kenya Hotel, Restaurant & Entertainment Guide has just got even easier. Here is the new easy-to-follow list of symbols to denote the various key facilities available at the properties featuring in this guide.

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The purpose of these icons is so that users can see, at a glance, the main services on offer. For a more in-depth look at an individual hotel, resort, lodge, camp or club there is also a short write-up about the property and a list of its unique features.

The idea is that readers can quickly and efficiently identify where each property is located, find up-todate contact details and differentiate easily between KAHC members.

Facilities highlighted are those currently available to guests.

ECOTOURISM Some of the hotels, lodges and camps listed in this guide have official eco-ratings from Ecotourism Kenya with an appropriate symbol to denote the property’s exact eco-classification. These properties are recognised for best practices in environmental conversation, sustainable resource utilisation and socio-economic investment. Properties are rated gold, silver or bronze.

Ecotourism Kenya members are also given the appropriate logo to denote that the owners of these properties subscribe to the general environmental aims and objectives of the association, but may not have an official eco-rating yet.

GOLD-RATED – Gold Eco-rating is an indicator that a facility has achieved superior and replicable levels of excellence in responsible resource use, environmental conservation and socioeconomic investments.

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SILVER-RATED – Silver Eco-rating demonstrates a move towards excellence; awarded to facilities that show innovations in responsible resource use, environmental conservation and socialeconomic investment.

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BRONZE-RATED – Bronze Eco-rating is the entry level and demonstrates a facility’s awareness and commitment to environmental conservation, responsible resource use and socio-economic investment.

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ECOTOURISM KENYA MEMBERS – Members of Ecotourism Kenya properties subscribe to the general environmental aims and objectives of the association.

Visit the Ecotourism Kenya website for more information: www.ecotourismkenya.org

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KAHC MEMBERS INDEX A Aberdare Country Club Alliance Naro Moru River Lodge Almanara Luxury Villas Amani Tiwi Beach Resort Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli Sopa Lodge andBeyond Bateleur Camp andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Masai Ashnil Aruba Lodge Ashnil Mara Camp Ashnil Samburu Camp

B Bamburi Beach Hotel Baobab Beach Resort & Spa Basecamp Masai Mara Best Western Creekside Best Western Premier Nairobi Blue Bay Village Blue Post Hotel Blue Waters Restaurant Boma Inn Nairobi

C Campers Haven & Jamboree Resort Clarion Hotel Coral Key Beach Resort Crowne Plaza Nairobi

D Diani Reef Resort & Spa Driftwood Beach Club

E Eagle View Eastland Hotel Eden Beach Resort & Spa Eden Village Watamu Beach Eka Hotel Elephant Bedroom Camp Elephant Pepper Camp Elsa’s Kopje Emerald Flamingo Beach Enashipai Resort & Spa Entim Camp Mara

F Fairmont Mara Safari Club Fairmont Mount. Kenya Safari Club Fairmont The Norfolk Fairview Hotel Fig Tree Camp Finch Hattons Camp

G Gishungo Apartment Hotels Golf Hotel Governors’ Camp Governors’ il Moran Camp Governors’ Private Camp Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

H Hemingways Nairobi Hemingways Watamu Hillpark Hotel Hilton Nairobi

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J Jacaranda Hotel Nairobi Joys Camp

K Karen Blixen Camp Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Karen Country Club Kaskazi Beach Hotel

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Keekorok Lodge 67 Kentmere Club 79 Kiboko Luxury Camp 74 KICC 80 Kicheche Mara Camp 75 Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge 67 Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa 61 Kilima Camp 75 Kinondo Kwetu 61 Kipungani Explorer 62 Kitich Camp 75

L Laico Regency Hotel Lake Bogoria Spa Resort Lake Elementaita Lodge Lake Naivasha Country Club Lake Naivasha Resort Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Lake Nakuru Lodge Lantana Galu Beach Larsens Camp Leisure Golf Club Leisure Lodge Resort Leopard Beach Resort & Spa Leopard Rock Lodge Lewa Safari Camp Lion In The Sun Lions Bluff Lodge Little Governors’ Camp Loisaba Wilderness

M Maanzoni Lodge Makwetu Resorts Mara Intrepids Club Mara Leisure Camp Mara River Camp Mara Serena Safari Lodge Mara Simba Lodge Masai Mara Sopa Lodge Medina Palms Hotel Merica Hotels Milele Beach Hotel Milele Hotel Mnarani Club & Spa Mombasa Beach Hotel Mombasa Continental Resort Mpata Safari Club Msambweni Beach House

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P Papweza Adamsville Beach Suites Park Villa Hotel Parklands Sports Club Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa Pride-Inn Westlands Hotel

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ABERDARE COUNTRY CLUB

BEST WESTERN PREMIER NAIROBI

c/o Marasa Africa Kenya, GPO PO Box 48995-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 557 009; Cell: +254 (0)737 799 990/2 Fax: +254 (0)20 556 126 Email: reservations.ke@marasa.net; www.marasa.net www.aberdarecountryclub.com Location: Mweiga Hill in the Aberdare Highlands The Aberdare Country Club was originally called The Steep, the home of an English couple who settled in Kenya. Almost a half century later it was renamed and opened for guests. A heritage property, it has the charm of a private home with the simple comforts of a country inn. All the rooms are in cottages and suites.

Additional Facilities: Conference facilities, business centre, gift shop, health club, horse riding, nine-hole golf course, safari drives, steam and sauna bath

Argwings Kodhek Rd, Hurlingham, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 2927000/1/2/3 Cell: +254 (0)732292700, 0722292700 Fax: +254 (0)20 2927005 Email: info@bestwestern.co.ke www.bestwestern.co.ke Location: Nairobi BEST WESTERN PREMIER is Nairobi’s latest addition to the hospitality industry. We understand quality, we understand trend and above all, we understand value. Set amidst a prime district of Nairobi, the BEST WESTERN PREMIER is perfectly situated to cater to both business and leisure travelers.

Additional Facilities: Pablo’s Restaurant (international and continental cuisine), Mezze on the deck (Middle Eastern cuisine), LEVEL 8-Ciroc bar and lounge, free Wi-Fi, gym, pool, taxi services, concierge, business centre, souvenir shop

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BLUE POST HOTEL

BOMA INN NAIROBI

PO Box 42-01000, Thika Tel: +254 (0)20 252 9332/4; 208 0606 Cell: +254 (0)721 578 245, 733 426 300 Fax: +254 (0)20 252 9330 Email: blueposthotel@africaonline.co.ke Location: Along Thika-Muranga Highway, 45 km from Nairobi City Established in 1908, Blue Post Hotel has been purposely located between two natural water falls; namely Chania and Thika.

For nature lovers the hotel garden forest is home to a variety of indigenous trees, found only in East Africa at the Blue Post forest. An impressive diversity of bird species can also be found here.

Additional Facilities: Coffee Shop, parking, animal park, nature walks, museum, shop, horse riding, rafting, weekend live entertainment

Red Cross Rd, off Mombasa Rd PO Box 26601-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 390 4000; 604 528 Cell: +254 (0)728 606 476/8; +254 (0)738 973 512/3 Fax: +254 (0)20 604 520; 608 681 Email: info@theboma.co.ke, www.redcourt.co.ke Location: Near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport This four-star property offers a modern conference centre with a selection of eight conference rooms, two executive boardrooms and its own restaurant. The main Mundial Restaurant is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Makutano Lounge Bar and the Afya Garden Bar are ideal for unwinding and socialising.

Additional Facilities: Air conditioned rooms, parking, garden, business centre, shop, 24-hour room service

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CLARION HOTEL

CROWNE PLAZA NAIROBI

Junction of Moi Avenue and Muranga Road, opposite Jeevanjee Gardens, PO Box 5247-00506, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 221 1739; 221 1740 Cell: +254 (0)721 485 024; 0735 485 024 Email: info@theclarionhotel.co.ke www.theclarionhotel.co.ke Location: Nairobi The Clarion Hotel is located in the heart of Nairobi, overlooking the central business district and close to major landmarks. The Clarion Hotel has 62 stylishly appointed rooms and suites that are designed with subtle artistic touches while incorporating the finest comforts of contemporary living. The rooms’ interiors are styled to give visitors unparalleled comfort and repose.

Additional Facilities: Kitchen in Executive Suites, close to business district, spa and health club

PO Box 25574-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 274 6000 Cell: +254 (0)717 830 334; 717 096 000/1 Fax: +254 (0)20 274 6100 Email: info@cpnairobi.com www.cpnairobi.com Location: Upper Hill, Nairobi Crowne Plaza Nairobi is a modern, elegant and luxurious fivestar hotel located in Upperhill. Many prestigious companies, banks and embassies surround the property. The hotel has two dynamic restaurants: Baraka (open all day) and Sikia (for fine dining). For a more relaxed ambience the Alabaster Coffee Lounge and Babalu’s Lounge are ideal casual venues.

Additional Facilities: Business centre, health club, shop, beauty salon, bank, parking

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EASTLAND HOTEL

EKA HOTEL NAIROBI

Ring Road, Kilimani, Nairobi PO Box 35240, 00200 Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 266 9820/1 Email: info@eastlandhotel.co.ke www.eastlandhotel.co.ke Location: Nairobi The Eastland Hotel is located in a sparkling cosmopolitan area a few minutes’ drive from the central business district. It offers 182 rooms to choose from divided up into presidential suites, business suites, standard rooms and normal rooms, all self contained. Three restaurants offer a superb oriental, à la carte and buffet menu. Lovers of Chinese architecture, furniture and great food will warm up to the authentic ambience of the hotel.

Additional Facilities: Airport transfers, in-room dining, spa and fitness centre

PO Box 27695-00506, Nairobi Tel: +254 719 045 000; +254 732 105 000 Fax: +254 732 105 575 Email: reservations@ekahotel.com Web: www.ekahotel.com Location: Mombasa Road, Nairobi.

Eka Hotel is a contemporary-style hotel offering comfort, convenience and efficiency to the discerning traveller. For both business and leisure guests, the hotel is an ideal venue, offering stylish accommodation along with five versatile meeting rooms.

Eka Hotel is conveniently located 7 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 5 km from Wilson Airport and 5 km from the central business district.

Additional facilities: Complimentary Wi-Fi access, gym, swimming pool, gift shop, babysitting, free parking, guest transport service.

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ENASHIPAI RESORT & SPA

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Moi South Lake Rd, Naivasha Tel: +254 (0)51 213 0000 Cell: +254 (0)713 254 035 Email: info@enashipai.com www.enashipai.com Location: Naivasha Located within the splendour of the Rift Valley and by the shores of Lake Naivasha, Enashipai Resort & Spa is close to some of Kenya’s key attractions. With a modern spa, heated pool, modern conference centre and complimentary facilities, the resort offers mind and body rejuvenation. The resort is the perfect destination for business or pleasure.

Additional Facilities: Spa, cultural museum, coffee lounge, health club, business centre, lake, close proximity to Hell’s Gate Park, birdwatching

FAIRMONT MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB

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PO Box 35, Nanyuki Tel: +254 (0)62 203 1300/15 Fax: +254 (0)20 221 6796 Email: kenya.reservations@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com Location: Nanyuki Kenya’s most famous retreat, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, was originally the private haven of movie star and founder William Holden. The club is spread over 100 acres of manicured lawns, trout-filled streams and landscaped gardens. Recently refurbished, all 120 guest rooms have a fireplace and spectacular views of nearby Mount Kenya.

Additional Facilities: Golf, fishing, horse riding, table tennis

FAIRMONT THE NORFOLK

FAIRVIEW HOTEL

Harry Thuku Rd, PO Box 40064-00100 (GPO), Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 226 5000 Fax: +254 (0)20 221 6796 Email: kenya.reservations@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com Location: Nairobi A landmark in Nairobi since opening its doors in 1904, The Norfolk (now named Fairmont The Norfolk) has welcomed royalty, statesmen and stars alike and today the hotel continues to provide a sophisticated respite from the bustle of the city’s downtown business district.

Additional Facilities: Health club, heated swimming pool, beauty parlour, shop

Bishop’s Rd, PO Box 40842-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 288 1000 Cell: +254 (0)720 604 428 Fax: +254 0)20 272 1320 Email: book@fairviewkenya.com www.fairviewkenya.com Location: Upper Hill, Nairobi The Fairview – ‘the country hotel in town’ – is set in five acres of landscaped gardens, five minutes from downtown Nairobi.

Owned and managed since 1946 by one family, the Fairview is a charming blend of past and present. Guests are usually business people and independent travellers.

Additional Facilities: Parking, travel agent, shop, five restaurants, business centre

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GOLF HOTEL

HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI

PO Box 118-50100, Kakamega Tel: +254 (0)56 30 150 Cell: +254 (0)728 833 974; 731 338 705; 750 678 268 Fax: +254 (0)56 30 155 Email: info@golfhotelkakamega.com Website: www.golfhotelkakamega.com Location: Along Khasakhala Road, Milimani area Golf Hotel is situated in Kakamega, its closeness to the forest provides guests with a melody of singing birds, whispering trees and croaking frogs. Enjoy the sparkling blue swimming pool, the spacious rooms feature DSTV and free internet. It’s a quiet location for conferences, seminars, team building, cocktail parties and wedding reception.

Additional Facilities: Outside catering, photo shoots, wedding reception, football, volleyball, and secure parking

PO Box 146-00502, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 2295 01/15 Fax: +254 (0)20 2295 111 Email: info@hemingways-collection.com www.hemingways-nairobi.com Location: Mbagathi Ridge, off Karen Road, Karen Hemingways Nairobi, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is a new boutique hotel in Nairobi’s Karen residential area with views of the Ngong Hills. Designed for the business and leisure traveller, Hemingways Nairobi offers the full range of facilities expected in a boutique hotel with 43 deluxe rooms and two luxury suites. Just 14km from the city, the hotel is close to Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum.

Additional Facilities: Business centre, beauty salon, room service

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HILLPARK HOTEL

HILTON NAIROBI

Lower Hill, PO Box 46037-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 272 4312/3/5 Fax: +254 (0)20 271 6768 Email: reservations@hillparkhotel.com www.hillparkhotel.com Location: Nairobi’s Upper Hill Discreetly tucked away in Nairobi’s Upper Hill, next to the World Bank, the HillPark Hotel is sure to appeal to visitors who enjoy the quiet comfort of a country home. The HillPark Hotel is conveniently located only a six-minute drive from the city centre and 10 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Additional Facilities: Business centre, beauty salon, room service

PO Box 30624-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 279 0000; 228 8000 Fax: +254 (0)20 225 0099; 222 6477 Email: nairobi_info@hilton.com www.hilton.com Location: Nairobi CBD, five minutes from KICC Hilton Nairobi is ideally located in the heart of the business and shopping area of Nairobi, a five-minute walk from the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. Enjoy superb service and facilities ranging from 287 comfortable rooms, a choice of restaurants and bars, meeting and banquet rooms, to a health club with outdoor heated pool.

Additional Facilities: Air conditioned rooms, electronic safes, 24-hour room service, shuttle bus service, shops, lounge, business centre, wireless internet

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INTERCONTINENTAL NAIROBI

JACARANDA HOTEL NAIROBI

PO Box 30353-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 320 0000 Fax: +254 (0)20 320 0036 Email: sales@icnairobi.com www.ihg.com Location: Uhuru Highway, opposite Uhuru Park, Nairobi For over 40 years InterContinental Nairobi has remained the city’s leading upscale international hotel. The rooms and suites offer spacious accommodation, facilities and service for frequent business and leisure travellers.

Additional Facilities: Parking, disabled facilities, Indian restaurant, Italian restaurant, themed evenings

PO Box 14287-00800, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 444 8713/7 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 5818/8977/6159 Cell: +254 (0)733 601 613/4 Email: infojh@jacarandahotels.com www.jacarandahotels.com Location: Westlands, Nairobi The Jacaranda Hotel Nairobi is a uniquely equipped hotel with exquisite plant-filled atrium gardens. The hotel is situated 10 minutes from the city centre and 45 minutes from the airport.

Formerly known as the Landmark Hotel, the hotel has maintained its international standards and is designed to satisfy the varying needs of business and leisure travellers.

Additional Facilities: Outside catering, gardens, 24-hour room service, shop, beauty salon, business centre

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KAREN BLIXEN COFFEE GARDEN & COTTAGES

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336 Karen Rd, PO Box 163-00502, Karen Tel: +254 (0)20 351 7804; 20 213 0464 Cell: +254 (0)733 616 206; 722 848 043 Email: info@blixencoffeegarden.co.ke www.karenblixencoffeegarden.com Location: Karen Enjoy the nostalgia and romance of Kenya at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Restaurant & Cottages. This small, exclusive hotel is set in the heart of Karen. Built around 1908, the building was originally the farm manager’s house of the Swedo African Coffee Company.

Additional Facilities: Tamambo Karen Blixen Restaurant

LAICO REGENCY HOTEL

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Loita St, Uhuru Highway, PO Box 75749-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 221 199; 2 887 000 Fax: +254 (0)20 2 215 789 Email: reservations@laicoregencyhotel.co.ke www.laicoregencyhotel.co.ke Location: Central Nairobi Part of the Laico Hotels & Resorts group, the Laico Regency Hotel is an elegant property offering discreet luxury and exquisite cuisine. The hotel is located in the heart of the Kenyan capital, only 15 minutes from the airport. Conference facilities include 15 meeting rooms. There are four restaurants and two in-house bars.

Additional Facilities: Café Maure, themed buffet lunches, Roberto’s Pizzeria, 24-hour room service, shopping arcade, business centre, health club, heated swimming pool, Wi-Fi, laundry and dry cleaning services

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LAKE BOGORIA SPA RESORT

LAKE NAIVASHA COUNTRY CLUB

PO Box 58-30403, Marigat Mob: +254 710 445627 Email: info@lakebogoria-hotel.com www.lakebogoria-hotel.com Location: Marigat.

Lake Bogoria Spa Resort is the only resort of its kind in Kenya with a naturally heated spa pool. Known as ‘the healing place’ because of its therapeutic value associated with the hot spring geysers, the resort has six executive suites, 30 junior suites, 37 cottages, 22 standard rooms and 20 tents.

The famous Bogoria Choma Ranch is a specialty African restaurant featuring a well furnished kitchen, bar, restaurant, gazebos and garden. Ideal for weddings, private functions and parties.

Additional facilities: Conferences, team building, sauna, day trips, pool table.

South Lake Rd, Plot no. LR 679/698, Moi South Lake Rd Naivasha, PO Box 102124-00101, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 234 5477/8; (0)20 234 5458 Fax: +254 (0)20 234 5459 Email: info@sunafricahotels.com www.sunafricahotels.com Location: Moi South Lake Road, Naivasha Lake Naivasha Country Club became famous in the 1930s as a staging post for Imperial Airways’ flying boat service from London to Durban. The old colonial architecture is solid and comfortable with accommodation in rooms and cottage set in 12 hectares of green lawns shaded by mature acacias and spreading fever trees.

Additional Facilities: Business centre, boating, shop, multicuisine restaurant, tea/coffee making facilities, safe deposit lockers, spa, in-room telephones with voicemail

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LAKE NAIVASHA RESORT

MERICA HOTEL NAKURU

Off Moi South Lake Rd PO Box 6622-00300, Nairobi Cell: +254 (0)720587829, +254 (0)702668317 Email: info@lakenaivasharesort.co.ke www.lakenaivasharesort.co.ke Location: Shores of Lake Naivasha Lake Naivasha Resort, a former English colonial farmhouse, consists of 12 rooms and 10 family cottages set in a serene environment. The grand colonial-style property is set amid gardens of roses that stretch up to the lake edge. The friendly staff create a ‘home-away-from-home’ atmosphere.

Additional Facilities: Chariot rides, birdwatching, camping, boating, fishing

Kenyatta Avenue, Nakuru Tel: +254 20 316 696 Email: mericagroup@mericaholdings.com www.mericagrouphotels.com Location: Nakuru town Merica Hotel Nakuru has been pioneering the hospitality industry in the region since the start of the millennium. With 89 luxury rooms, four junior suites and a luxurious executive suite, guests can relax and enjoy a comfortable stay in spacious and well furnished rooms. Merica Hotel also caters for the business needs of guests. It has five well equipped conference rooms, able to accommodate 100 to 300 people, together with secretarial services and Wi-Fi. Additional facilities: Bar, restaurant, swimming pool, fitness centre, beauty parlour.

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MAANZONI LODGE

MILELE HOTEL NAIROBI

PO Box 611-00204, Athi River Tel: +254 (0)20 269 9600/1/2 Email: info@maanzonilodge.co.ke; sales@maanzonilodge.co.ke www.maanzonilodge.co.ke Location: Mombasa Road, near Machakos turn off The lodge currently comprises 64 deluxe, elegant cottages and has planned expansion for 32 more. All cottages are groundlevel with private verandas surrounded with evergreen gardens and exotic flowers.

Maanzoni Lodge caters primarily for the corporate market and business travellers.

Additional Facilities: Maanzoni View Snack Restaurant & Bar, five conference halls, team building facilities

Muhoho Ave, South C PO Box 27573-00506, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 607 144 Email: reservations@pcea.or.ke www.presbyterianguesthouse.co.ke Location: Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi Milele Hotel Nairobi is a reasonably priced property just 4 km from the city centre. Famed for its conference facilities, the property has a main hall that can accommodate up to 500 people and also two smaller halls of 100 each.

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PO Box 43564-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 282 1000 Cell: +254 (0)722 209 842; 722 208 782; 733 251 333/4 Fax: +254 (0)20 222 4625; 221 5137 Email: info@nairobisafariclub.com; reservations@nairobisafariclub.com www.nairobisafariclub.com Location: Nairobi’s central business district, 18 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport This stylish hotel is located in the heart of Nairobi and offers accommodation in tastefully designed suites. As Kenya’s only all-suite hotel, it is ideal for both local and international conferences.

Additional Facilities: Sauna, steam bath, massage parlour, shop, parking, business centre, heated swimming pool

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NAIROBI SERENA HOTEL

OLE-SERENI HOTEL

Kenyatta Ave, PO Box 46302-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 282 2000, 313 800 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 5184 Email: nairobi@serena.co.ke www.serenahotels.com Location: Central Nairobi Renowned for its high standards of efficiency, hospitality and service, the Nairobi Serena Hotel is the flagship of the Serena Hotel Group. Set amid lush tropical gardens with panoramic views over the park and the downtown skyline, the Serena is an oasis of serenity amid the bustle of one of Africa’s most vibrant capitals.

Additional Facilities: Health club, air conditioned rooms, business centre

PO Box 18187-00500, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 390 1000; 503 6000 Cell: +254 (0)720 143 502 Fax: +254 (0)20 828 564 Email: info@ole-serenihotel.com www.ole-serenihotel.com Location: 5 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Situated by Nairobi National Park, Ole-Sereni brings to life fivestar brilliance that seamlessly blends city life with the rugged splendour of the wild. Guests enjoy viewing the various wild animals from the Big Five restaurant, the Water Hole bar and the Ngong pool bar. On the fourth floor the Eagles Grill room and bar is an exclusive fine dining area.

Additional Facilities: Forex counter, shop, 24-hour room service, business centre, travel desk

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PARK VILLA HOTEL

c/o PO Box 14815-00800, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 445 2095 Cell: +254 (0)722 207 761 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 2102 Email: info@aberdarsafarihotels.com www.aberdaresafarihotels.com Location: Nyeri in central Kenya This country hotel set in beautiful, lush 45-acre rolling gardens, abounds with recreational activities. The serene beauty enchanted Lord Baden-Powell and his wife Lady Olave, and he spent his last three years in a cottage named Paxtu. The property is the base hotel for Treetops.

Additional Facilities: Kahawa Bar, The Tavern Pub, Paxtu Museum, cultural farm tour, nature walks, excursion to Solio Rhino Sanctuary and Aberdare National Park

Main Street, opposite petrol station PO Box 1000-50205, Webuye Tel: +254 (0)720 020 364/41 216; 0738 722 025; 0720 330 722 Email: parkvillahotel@gmail.com www.parkvilla.kbo.co.ke Location: Webuye This remote hotel is located in Western Kenya on the Great North Road in the town of Webuye. The property is ideal for business travellers with excellent business, conference and meeting facilities. Visitors can be taken around to watch the spectacular Webuye Waterfalls of the Nzoia River.

Additional Facilities: Parking

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PRIDE INN - WESTLANDS

RADISSON BLU HOTEL NAIROBI

Westlands Road PO Box 66969-00200, Nairobi Tel: (+254) 20 8155399 Cell: 0701 454556, 0734 348999 info@prideinn.co.ke www.prideinn.co.ke Location: Nairobi PrideInn Westlands is perfect for those who are looking for a clean, comfortable but luxurious stay in the the heart of Westlands Nairobi. Close to the airport as well as the Nairobi National Museum, City Hall and Kenya National Theatre, PrideInn Westlands is the best choice for both business and pleasure.

Additional Facilities: Business centre, free breakfast, free parking, room service, shuttle bus service, fitness centre, pool

c/o Elgon Road Developments Ltd PO Box 75751-00200, City Square Tel: +254 (0)704 810 000 Email: info.nairobi@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.com/hotel-nairobi Location: Nairobi The unique, stylish, first-class Radisson Blu has everything one might expect and so much more. Guests are welcomed into Kenya’s first Radisson hotel with 271 spacious designer rooms and suites, modern interiors and an all-round world-class travel experience. In addition to outstanding accommodation, guests will be spoilt for choice when it comes to fine dining and refreshments. The hotel offers four distinct food and drink outlets, including the Humidor Lounge, the lobby bar and cigar lounge.

Additional facilities: Conference facilities, swimming pool, pool bar, gym, spa, cigar lounge, retail outlets, parking.

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SAFARI PARK HOTEL & CASINO

SANKARA NAIROBI

Thika Rd, PO Box 45038-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 363 3000; 356 8644 Cell: +254 (0)722 205 683; 733 333 713 Fax: +254 (0)20 363 3919 Email: sales@safariparkhotel.co.ke www.safaripark-hotel.com Location: Opp. Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Safari Park Hotel is an oasis of tranquillity, offering luxurious accommodation, beautifully landscaped gardens with an inland beach and a tropical swimming pool. The world-class conference centre has 20 meeting rooms and recreational facilities. The property has five restaurants that offer international, African, Chinese, Japanese and Italian cuisine.

Additional Facilities: Shop, coffee shop, discotheque, casino, parking, jogging track, tennis, squash

05 Woodvale Grove, Westlands PO Box 1638-00606, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 420 8000; 249 0210/1/2/3 Fax: +254 (0)20 420 8888 Email: connect@nairobi.sankara.com www.sankara.com Location: Westlands, Nairobi Sankara Nairobi combines international five-star standards with personalised service and an authentic new African flavour. The tranquillity of the spacious hotel rooms, beautiful rooftop pool and world-class spa create a perfect environment for guests to relax and unwind, while the tempting choice of dining areas and carefully designed meeting spaces put the property at the centre of Nairobi’s vibrant social and business life.

Additional Facilities: Spa, gym and champagne bar

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SAROVA PANAFRIC

SAROVA STANLEY

PO Box 30486-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 276 7000 Fax: +254 (0)20 726 356 Email: panafric@sarovahotels.com www.sarovahotels.com Location: Nairobi Imposingly set in a pleasant residential suburb of Nairobi, the Sarova Panafric commands a panoramic view of the Kenyan capital. The hotel is famed for its excellent local and international cuisine, sumptuous buffets, tantalising barbecue and extensive à la carte menu. It is also home to the Flame Tree Restaurant, dubbed ‘the finest restaurant in town’.

Additional Facilities: Wellness centre, business centre, children’s club, 24-hour room service

Corner of Kimathi St and Kenyatta Ave PO Box 30680, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 275 7000 Fax: +254 (0)20 224 9757 Email: thestanley@sarovahotels.com www.sarovahotels.com Location: City centre, Nairobi Flagship of the Sarova Hotels Group, The Sarova Stanley is Nairobi’s oldest hotel, built in 1902, with a rich and proud history.

The Sarova Stanley has undergone an intensive programme of renovation. The hotel has three restaurants: the famous Thorn Tree Café, the Thai Chi, for authentic Thai cuisine, and the alfresco Pool Deck Restaurant.

Additional Facilities: Shop, health club, business centre

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SOUTHERN SUN MAYFAIR NAIROBI

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Cnr Msapo Close/Parklands Rd, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 368 8000 Cell: +254 (0)722 204 599; 722 205 508 Fax: +254 (0)20 374 8823 Email: admin@southernsun.co.ke www.tsogosun.com Location: Westlands, Nairobi Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi is one of Nairobi’s best known landmarks. This historic four-star hotel enjoyed its first heyday in 1945 and has recently been extensively refurbished to offer modern facilities yet still retain the understated charm and elegance of yesteryear.

Additional Facilities: Lounge, parking (150+ cars), disabled facilities, shop, beauty salon

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Plot Number 166/5, Limuru Road Redhill, Kiambu Tel: +254 (0)20 234 5453/4/5/6 Fax: +254 (0)20 234 5457 Email: info@sunafricahotels.com www.sunafricahotels.com Location: Kiambu Sovereign Suites is a new five-star boutique hotel set in six acres. There are 16 suites in a grand colonial-style building. The restaurant can accommodate up to 100 diners and the gardens are perfect for weddings. There is parking for up to 50 cars.

The hotel has a spa and fitness centre offering facials, massage therapy, pedicures and manicures.

Additional facilities: Spa, fitness centre, presidential suites with Jacuzzi

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SUNSET HOTEL

THE BOMA NAIROBI

PO Box 215, Kisumu Tel: +254 (0)35 41 100/2 Fax: +254 (0)35 22 745 Email: hotelsunset1977@yahoo.co.uk Location: Kisumu Located just five minutes from the centre of Kisumu and 15 minutes from Kisumu Airport, the three-star Sunset Hotel stands in an attractive landscaped garden bordering the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary. Guests staying at the Sunset Hotel have an uninterrupted view of Lake Victoria. As its name suggests, the Sunset Hotel attracts visitors from all over the world who can view the magnificent sight of the setting sun.

Additional Facilities: Outside catering

PO Box 26601-00100 GPO, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 390 4000; 719 050 000 Cell: +254 (0)728 606 476/8; 734 973 512/3 Fax: +254 (0)20 600 4520 Email: reservations@theboma.co.ke, sales@theboma.co.ke www.theboma.co.ke Location: Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi The Boma Nairobi is owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society and opened in 2012. Conveniently located on the main road between Nairobi and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport near ‘South C’, this five-star hotel offers 150 suites and rooms along with conference and recreational facilities and a range of restaurants and bars.

Additional Facilities: Zoezi Health Club and Spa, Hydrotherapy/Vichy Showers, steam and sauna, gym, aerobics studio, swimming pool

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THE PANARI HOTEL

TRIBE HOTEL, NAIROBI

PO Box 4372-00506, Mombasa Rd Tel: +254 (020) 3946000 Cell: +254 (0)711 091 000; Email: reservations@panarihotels.com www.panarihotels.com Location: Mombasa Road, 5 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport The Panari Hotel is ideal for those in transit because it’s situated just five minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from Nairobi city centre. The hotel provides an excellent conferencing and event venue and has banquet facilities catering for up to 2000 guests.

Additional Facilities: Business centre, ice-skating rink, health club, Shooters & Dips Night Club, auditorium, parking

PO Box 133-00621, The Village Market, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 720 0000 Email: stay@tribehotel-kenya.com Location: Diplomatic area, Gigiri, Nairobi Tribe is Nairobi’s first independent designer boutique hotel.

Here, guests can escape into a world of chic design and luxury with art and furniture from the far corners of Africa. The hotel has 137 guest rooms including a Presidential Suite, an Ambassadorial Suite, a Penthouse and five double-storey business lofts. Tribe also has meeting rooms and a business centre and is home to the popular Jiko Restaurant. The hotel is attached to The Village Market, with over 150 shops, restaurants and services.

Additional facilities: Helipad, Kaya Spa, rooftop bar, gym.

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UTALII HOTEL

VILLA ROSA KEMPINSKI NAIROBI

PO Box 31067-00600, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 856 3540; 856 1201/2/7, 245 8627 Cell: +254 (0)722 205 891/2; 733 600 584; 733 410 005 Fax: +254 (0)20 856 0514 Email: utaliihotel@utalii.co.ke; reservations@utalii.co.ke www.utaliihotel@utalii.co.ke Location: Thika Road, Nairobi Utalii Hotel is located 8 km from Nairobi city centre and is easily accessible from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The hotel offers a peaceful country environment set in spacious and beautiful gardens. Excellent cuisine is offered with both à la carte and table d’hôte menus available.

Additional Facilities: Air conditioned rooms, coffee shop, tennis, parking, disabled facilities, live entertainment, children’s club, business centre, outside catering

Chiromo Road, Nairobi PO Box 14164-00800 Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 360 3000 Fax: +254 (0)20 360 3151 Email: reservations.nairobi@kempinski.com www.kempinski.com/nairobi Location: Nairobi The Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi is located on Chiromo Road, in the commercial centre of Nairobi. Opened in 2013, the hotel has 200 rooms and suites on 10 floors, including a Presidential Suite on the top floor. The hotel features 88 the Pan Asian Restaurant, the Italian Bistro Lucca and Tambourin, the Arabic Rooftop Lounge, Cafe Villa Rosa – all-day-dining restaurant, K Lounge and a Cigar Lounge.

Additional Facilities: Grand ballroom, spa, fitness centre, library, business centre

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WHITE RHINO HOTEL

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PO Box 3011-1040, Nyeri Tel: +254 (0)61 203 0944 Cell: +254 (0)726 967 315; 736 046784 Fax: +254 (0)61 203 0682 Email: info@whiterhinohotel.com www.whiterhinohotel.com Location: Nyeri The White Rhino Hotel has been in operation since 1913. It has a rich heritage dating back to colonial times when white settlers established the property as their choice for accommodation and entertainment. The newly refurbished hotel now offers modern facilities to meet every day needs including 11 tastefully furnished rooms, three restaurants, three bars, two conference rooms and a large well manicured lawn.

Additional Facilities: Weddings, children’s playground, large car park

WINDSOR GOLF HOTEL & CC

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Kigwa Road, Ridgeways, off Kiambu Road PO Box 45587-00100, Nairobi Cell: +254 (0)722 203 361/2/3/4; 733 333 217/8 Tel: +254 (0)20 864 7000; 356 5501/2/3/4 Fax: +254 (0)20 233 8093/6 Email: marketing@windsor.co.ke www.windsorgolfresort.com Location: Ridgeways, Nairobi Victorian-designed buildings set within colourful landscaped gardens, overlooking a fusion of indigenous forest and a 18-hole championship golf course define this as East Africa’s premier resort. This is an environmental haven for wildlife and birdlife with man-made water features.

Additional Facilities: Golf, golf lessons, health club, tennis, discotheque, shop, squash, beauty salon, 5 km bike track, jogging track, three petanque lanes, pro-shop, tennis and squash courts, beauty salon, restaurants and bars

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ALMANARA LUXURY VILLAS

AMANI TIWI BEACH RESORT

PO Box 5468-80401, Diani Beach, Mombasa Tel: +44 (0)1932 351 937 (UK Office); +254 (0)20 213 8501 Cell: +254 (0)7118 52026 Email: info@almanararesort.com www.almanararesort.com Location: Diani Beach Located on Diani Beach, Almanara Luxury Villas offers six luxury executive villas and an exclusive presidential villa complete with personal chef, waiter and maid services. Guests are offered a genuinely bespoke experience that combines five-star luxury with the cultures of Africa. Also on site at Almanara is Sails Beach Bar & Restaurant, offering a daily selection of fresh seafood.

Additional Facilities: Cloud Nine health spa, Surf Leo Watersports Centre (kite and windsurfing, scuba diving), Wi-Fi, Jacuzzi, air conditioned villas, personal chef, butler

PO Box 1877-80400, Ukunda Tel: +254 (0)20 215 2088; 20 212 0192 Cell: +254 (0)724 257 105; 732 600 184; 732 600 185 Fax: +254 (0)202 617 238 Email: info@amanitbr.com www.amanitiwibeachresort.com Location: Tiwi Beach, South Coast A private paradise set on 20 acres of lush tropical grounds; the resort is an eco-friendly haven boasting its own private beach.

With a total of 209 rooms Amani Tiwi Beach Resort offers a mix of exciting activities and warm hospitality. Welcome to ‘Paradise under African skies’.

Additional Facilities: Inter-connecting family rooms, diving, water sports, coffee shop, tennis, kid’s club, beauty salon, Italian speciality beach-side restaurant, seafood and Swahili cuisine deck restaurant, live entertainment

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BAMBURI BEACH HOTEL

BAOBAB BEACH RESORT & SPA

Mombasa-Malindi Rd, PO Box 83966, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)41 548 5611/7 Fax: +254 (0)41 548 5900 Email: info@bamburibeachkenya.com; reservations@ bamburibeachkenya.com www.bamburibeachkenya.com Location: Shanzu Beach The Bamburi Beach Hotel is conveniently located on the north coast and within reach of the international airport at Mombasa.

This hotel offers the all-inclusive concept and is set amid lush tropical gardens, with extensive white sandy beaches overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean.

Additional Facilities: Parking, Jacuzzi, squash, live entertainment, beauty salon

PO Box 32-80400, Ukunda Tel: +254 (0)20 205 7093/8; Fax: +254 (0)20 205 7092 Cell: +254 (0)725 777025; 734 777024 Email: reservations@baobab-beach-resort.com www.baobab-beach-resort.com Location: Diani Beach Baobab Beach Resort & Spa is set in 80 acres of tropical gardens overlooking the ocean. The entire resort consists of three luxurious properties with 323 rooms. Shaded by exotic coconut palms, the resort stretches over 700 metres of pristine beachfront, offering the ultimate all-inclusive luxury beach holiday.

Additional Facilities: Three swimming pools, water sports, diving, tennis, spa and beauty salon, live entertainment, interconnecting family rooms, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, satellite TV R ECO-RATED SILVE

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COAST HOTELS BEST WESTERN PLUS CREEKSIDE

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Tudor Creek next to Nyali Bridge PO Box 82386-80100, Mombasa Tel:+254 738666 600 Fax: +254 0862142594 Location: Mombasa Best Western Plus Creekside offers a ‘home from home’ experience and a welcome treat for long-distance travellers.

Located in the business district of Mombasa, only 20 km from Moi International Airport, this 100-room hotel is close to the popular Nyali Bridge and Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve. Featuring signature Swahili architecture, Best West Plus Creekside is one of a kind at the coast.

Additional facilities: Swimming pool, airport shuttle, fitness centre, restaurant, conference facilities, gym, sightseeing tours.

BLUE BAY VILLAGE

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CAMPERS HAVEN & JAMBOREE RESORT

CORAL KEY BEACH RESORT

Malindi Rd, Mombasa Cell: +254 (0)720 240 991 Email: campers_haven@yahoo.com Location: Bamburi Beach, Mombasa Campers Haven & Jamboree Resort is located moments from the beach. Guests can pitch their own tents or rent one of the many already there. Additionally visitors can stay in the guest accommodation. Rooms are also available.

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DIANI REEF BEACH RESORT & SPA

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PO Box 35-80400, Ukunda Tel: +254 (0)40 320 2723; 320 3308 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 2196; 320 3067 Email: info@dianireef.com www.dianireef.com Location: Diani Beach Set in 34 acres and nestling in the pristine white sands with 380 metres of beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean, the luxurious and award-winning Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. The Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Spas publication commended the resort for having one of the world’s finest spa experiences.

Additional Facilities: Spa, shops, children’s club, tennis, squash

PO Box 162, Watamu Tel: +254 (0)42 32 626 Fax: +254 (0)42 32 422 Email: bluebay@africaonline.co.ke www.igvclub.it Location: Watamu The Blue Bay Village is situated some 2 km from Watamu and 23 km south of Malindi on the Indian Ocean coast and overlooks the marine park. The property forms part of the iGV Club. All rooms, which have makuti roofs, have satellite TV and video.

There is a choice of rooms: standard; standard with air conditioning; deluxe and suite.

Additional Facilities: Fresh water swimming pool, volleyball, table tennis, canoeing, tennis, diving, snorkelling, horse riding

Casuarina Rd, PO Box 556, Malindi Tel: +254 (0)42 30 717/718 Fax: +254 (0)42 30 715 Email: info@malindikey.com www.coralkeymalindi.com Location: Malindi Coral Key Beach Resort is located in Malindi and comprises 44 rooms under makuti roofs, all designed using local styles and themes and set in luxuriant gardens. For all-inclusive guests, the main restaurant offers a buffet service of light, tasty and quality meals blended with international specialities and themed evenings.

Additional Facilities: Spa, tennis, volleyball, diving, fishing, beauty treatments, shop

DRIFTWOOD BEACH CLUB

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PO Box 63-80200, Malindi Tel: +254 (0)20 261 7300 Cell: +254 (0)721 724 489; 734 747 133 Email: reservations@driftwoodclub.com www.driftwoodclub.com Location: Silversands Beach, Malindi Airport Informal, friendly, with excellent food and a relaxed ambience, The Driftwood is the last of the original-style Kenya coast hotels situated on the lovely Silversands Beach and just 10 minutes from Malindi Airport. Accommodation consists of 23 standard rooms, two luxury cottages and three villas. All rooms have air conditioning.

Additional Facilities: Wheelchair-friendly, beauty salon, shop, diving

EDEN BEACH RESORT & SPA

EDEN VILLAGE WATAMU BEACH

PO Box 10428-80100, Bamburi Tel: +254 20 2153483 Cell: +254 706 550538/ +254 732 002196 Email: info@edenbeachresort.net Web: www.edenbeachresort.net Location: Bamburi, Mombasa Eden Beach Resort & Spa comprises 31 ultra-modern apartments ranging from one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments to exclusive penthouses. The resort is conveniently located at Shanzu beach, 27 km from Moi International Airport, making it a perfect venue for meetings and events. In addition, the resort is on the same beach line as Serena Beach Hotel and Mombasa Continental Resort. Eden Beach Resort & Spa offers modern first-class facilities and comprehensive services.

PO Box 2078-80200, Malindi Tel: +254 (0)735 135 967 Cell: +254 (0)715 488 279 Email: senok.manager@gmail.com www: edenviaggi.it/watamu Location: Watamu Eden Village is located along a white sandy beach that extends for 7 km from Jacaranda area of Watamu to Mayungu.

The marvel of the landscape, the friendly atmosphere and the informality of the resort makes Eden Village Watamu Beach the perfect place to relax.

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COAST HOTELS EMERALD FLAMINGO BEACH

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Dolphin Road, off Shanzu, Mombasa, 20254 Tel: +254 (0)705 221 207; 787 602 851 Email: info@emraldhotels.com www.emraldhotels.com Location: Shanzu Beach, Mombasa Emerald Flamingo Beach is located 18 km from the airport and 13 km from the city centre. The resort comprises 137 elegantly appointed rooms. All rooms are fully air conditioned and are housed in six separate four-storey buildings surrounding the huge lagoon shaped swimming pool and palm shaded gardens. All have a private shower and water closet and spacious balconies with a table and chairs. There are 86 standard rooms, 36 superior rooms and spacious suites.

Additional Facilities: Boutique, tennis, animation team, diving, water sports

GISHUNGO APARTMENT HOTELS

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Mwembe Tayari Rd, PO Box 84251-80100, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)41 222 1789; 41 200 7271 Cell: +254 (0)739 778 974 Email: info@gishungoapthotels.com; sales@gishungoapthotels.com www.gishungoapthotels.com Location: Opposite Guru Nanak Temple, Mombasa Gishungo Apartment Hotels is located in the middle of Mombasa town. It has fabulous rooms with a rustic look, yet affording the comforts of modern living. Located in the city centre, it presents a stunning combination of artificial and natural elements with elegant air conditioned rooms.

Additional Facilities: Ample parking, stand-by generator

HEMINGWAYS WATAMU

KASKAZI BEACH HOTEL

Tel: +254 (0)20 2295 011/15 Fax: +254 (0)20 229 5111 E-mail: watamu@h-ways.com www.hemingways.co.ke Location: Watamu Marine Park Hemingways Watamu, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is a luxury resort on one of Kenya’s finest beaches. It has 76 rooms overlooking Watamu beach and Watamu Marine Park.

Every one of the Hemingways’ beautifully appointed rooms offers delightful views of the Indian Ocean and endless white sand beach. The ambience is one of relaxed sophistication, with the friendliness of a privately owned hotel coupled with the facilities and standards of an international resort.

Additional Facilities: Spa, tennis, shop, library, business centre, fishing, show, glass bottom boat, snorkelling

PO Box 135-80400, Ukunda Tel: +254 (0)40 320 3725 Cell: +254 (0)715 400 370 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 2233 Email: kaskazi@africaonline.co.ke www.kaskazibeachhotel.com Location: Diani Beach Known for its good service, the Kaskazi Beach Hotel is located amid lush tropical vegetation. All rooms have sea views, en-suite bathrooms and balconies. Buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main Karibu Restaurant. The à la carte restaurant Aladdin’s Grill Room serves a variety of fish and meat dishes.

Additional Facilities: Shop, hair salon, massage, diving, air conditioned rooms

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KILILI BAHARINI RESORT & SPA

KINONDO KWETU

Casuarina Rd, PO Box 93, Malindi Cell: +254 (0)770 206 500; 702 999 566 Email: sales@kililibaharini.com www.kililibaharini.com Location: Silversand Beach, 5 km from Malindi Airport Kilili Baharini is an exclusive complex, hidden within the greenery. It is the ideal place for complete relaxation and to experience an unforgettable part of Africa. There are 29 air conditioned, luxurious guest rooms, three prestigious suites, three junior suites, five swimming pools, two bars, a restaurant, a beauty and health spa and a fabulous white beach.

Additional Facilities: Spa, beach gazebo private dinners, breakfast served on the veranda, afternoon tea

PO Box 5445, Diani Beach Tel: +254 (0)702 405 543 Cell: +254 (0)710 898 030 Email: info@kinondo-kwetu.com www.kinondo-kwetu.com Location: Galu Beach A home away from home. With various forms of accommodation, all surrounded by green shady gardens and just a few steps from the white sandy beach, Kinondo Kwetu can cater for up to 43 guests and is also able to facilitate exclusive use of selected parts.

In addition to relaxing in the sun and swimming in the Indian Ocean, Kinondo Kwetu offers an impressive selection of exciting activities. Kinondo Kwetu was highly commanded for best Marine property and Best Safari cuisine by the Safari awards in 2014.

Additional Facilities: Diving, motor/ sailboats, snorkelling, tennis, stables, beauty treatments, sauna

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COAST HOTELS KIPUNGANI EXPLORER

LANTANA GALU BEACH

c/o PO Box 74888-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 444 6651; 444 7929 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 6600; 444 6533 Email: sales@heritagehotels.co.ke www.heritage-eastafrica.com Location: Kipungani Channel, south-west of Lamu Island Kipungani Lamu is an incredibly romantic destination. The deserted beach is ideal for walks, as a wedding venue, or seafood beach dining. The property has a rustic luxury with makuti (thatch) and palm-mat bandas combined with kingsized beds and hammocks. Guests can laze by the pool, indulge in water sports or enjoy a cruise on a show.

Additional Facilities: Water sports, fishing, snorkelling, diving, kayaking, nature walks, health spa, excursions, beach weddings, romantic show excursions

PO Box 5728-80401, Ukunda Cell: +254 (0)714 315 151; 711 767 272 Email: info@lantana-galu-beach.co.ke www.lantana-galu-beach.co.ke Location: Galu Beach, South Coast Set in beautifully landscaped gardens which extend to the beach, Lantana Galu Beach comprises of a collection of elegantly furnished and serviced holiday villas, apartments, bungalows and penthouses.

Each home is fitted and equipped with everything that a modern home would require with added space, more privacy and comfort.

Additional Facilities: Shop, water sports nearby, spa, Wi-Fi

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LEISURE LODGE RESORT

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PO Box 84383, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)40 320 2620; 320 2011/4 Cell: +254 (0)733 333 309; 722 206 968 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 2046 Email: reservations@leisurelodgeresort.com www.leisurelodgeresort.de Location: Diani Beach ‘Truly Leisure, Truly Paradise’ is the motto at Leisure Lodge. The resort has recently been awarded the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Certification, marking a major milestone in the hotel’s history. Accommodation is lavishly designed, with the focus on comfort and privacy.

Additional Facilities: Casino, golf, diving, water sports, glass-bottomed boat, fishing, tennis, shops, wellness centre, beauty salon, business centre

LEOPARD BEACH RESORT & SPA

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LION IN THE SUN

MAKWETU RESORTS

Marine Park Rd, PO Box 1056-80200, Malindi Tel: +254 (0)42 213 0066 Email: info@liongroup.co.ke www.lioninthesun.net Location: Malindi Once one of the Kenya coast’s most exclusive and most majestic homesteads, the Lion in the Sun is now a unique exciting retreat just outside Malindi.

The property is also one of only six exclusive Henri Chenot centres around the world and for those who are interested, the Chenot philosophy of wellbeing is fully integrated into the guest’s stay.

Additional Facilities: Spa, personal butler service

PO Box 34268-80118, Nyali, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)20 264 8154 Cell: +254 (0)720 609 584/739 609 584 Email: sales@makweturesorts.com www.makweturesorts.com Location: Nyali Makwetu Resorts comprises 12 self-catering apartments and six studio rooms all of which are en-suite and air conditioned.

Both the apartments and studios are suitable for either short or long-term let and can be booked on self-catering, bed and breakfast or half-board.

Additional Facilities: Gardens, parking, air conditioned rooms

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MEDINA PALMS

MILELE BEACH HOTEL

Plot 2, Off Turtle Bay Road PO Box 18-80202, Watamu, Kenya Main Office: 0718 152 999 Reception: 0710 571 515 Email: admin@medinapalms.com www.medinapalms.com Location: Watamu.

Medina Palms is an inspired destination created to redefine the ultimate holiday experience. This exclusive destination enjoys a beachfront setting by one of the world’s top 10 beaches, with powdery white sands fronting the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

Additional Facilities: On-site guest facilities include the Amandina Restaurant, Long Bar, Star Lounge and a coffee garden. The Sakina Ocean Spa has four treatment rooms and an aqua spa. Another key facility is the Medina Children’s Club.

New Malindi Rd, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)20 211 8312; Fax: +254 (0)20 800 9013 Cell: +254 (0)729 403 649; 734 600 665 Email: sales@milelehotels.com www.milelebeach.com Location: North coast Mombasa Milele Beach Hotel, the first non-alcoholic, non-smoking Beach Hotel in East and Central Africa, is set within nine acres of colourful tropical gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean.

The hotel captures the traditional Swahili architecture in an environment of white sandy beach and soothing breeze against the tropical palms. This ambience complemented with friendly services and amicable staff provides a laid-back atmosphere for a truly coastal experience.

Additional Facilities: Wellness centre, business centre, coffee shop, ice cream parlour, parking, babysitting

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PO Box 34-80400, Ukunda Tel: +254 (0)20 204 9271/2; 20 204 9270 Fax: +254 (0)40 3203 424 Cell: +254 (0)724 255 280; 733 202 721 Email: reservations@leopardbeachresort.com www.leopardbeachresort.com Location: Diani Beach This superbly renovated beach resort and spa is the epitome of Swahili-style luxury, international cuisine and leisure choices.

An ideal destination for incentives, it also boasts an adventure centre and conference centre. Accommodation comprises cottages and honeymoon suites, sea-facing superior and standard rooms. In 2012 the property was voted Kenya’s Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards.

Additional Facilities: Spa, tennis, water sports

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MNARANI CLUB & SPA

MOMBASA BEACH HOTEL

PO Box 1008, Kilifi Tel: +254 (0)20 807 0501/4 Cell: +254 (0)727 288 166; +254 (0)733 333 579 Fax: +254 (0)20 807 0505 Email: mnaranireservations@oaks.co.za www.mnarani.co.za Location: Kilifi Mnarani is great for water sports or relaxing by the infinity pool.

Indulge in breathtaking surroundings and recreational facilities catering for both families or romantic getaways. The atmosphere is relaxed. The 80-room property was recently voted one of Africa’s top 10 bargain hotels and awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor.

Additional Facilities: Private beach, RYA centre for sailing/ windsurfing, diving, squash, crazy golf, spa, conference/team building, bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi, pool

Mount Kenya Rd, PO Box 90414, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)722 203 143/4; (0)41 447 1861/5; (0)41 447 1975; (0)20 224 4173 Email: info@kenya-safari.co.ke www.safari-hotels.com Location: Mombasa The hotel is located on the North Coast, built on the cliff to capture the allure of the Kenya’s Indian Ocean. Each of the 145 standard rooms and six VIP suites allows visitors an uninhibited view of the blue ocean as well as the tranquil tropical gardens.

The hotel is approximately 18 km from Moi International Airport and 8 km from Mombasa City. The hotel is a prime destination for holiday makers, ideal for conferencing and leisure in its many facets.

Additional Facilities: Tropical gardens, basketball, indoor games, water sports, kite surfing, snorkelling and diving

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MOMBASA CONTINENTAL RESORT

MSAMBWENI BEACH HOUSE & PRIVATE VILLAS

PO Box 10649-80101, Bamburi, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)20 219 1750/2 Cell: +254 (0)73 443 3433; 492 7927 Fax: +254 (0)20 219 1753 Email: reservations@mcr.kengahotels.co.ke www.mombasacontinentalresort.co.ke Location: Bamburi Beach Mombasa Continental Resort is a fresh and exciting establishment that reflects the beautiful history of Mombasa, combining all the influences that created the Swahili language and culture.

Additional Facilities: Diving, water sports, excursions, air conditioned rooms, discotheque, disabled facilities

PO Box 51-80404, Msambweni Tel: +254 (0)20 357 7093 Cell: +254 (0)723 69 7346 Email: info@msambweni-beach-house.com www.www.msambweni-beach-house.com Location: Msambweni, South Coast Msambweni Beach House & Private Villas are in a quiet, unique setting on a stretch of completely unspoilt sandy beach surrounded by 28 acres of natural land. The property is designed in Lamu style with whitewashed intricate features, high-beamed ceilings, makuti roofs and locally hand-carved furniture.

Additional Facilities: Shop, air conditioned rooms, parking, lounge

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NORTH COAST BEACH HOTEL

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PO Box 89926-80100, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)20 203 7784/5 Fax: +254 (0)20 202 3523 Cell: +254 (0)722 209 458; 733 409 430 Email: info@northcoastbeachhotel.co.ke www.northcoastbeachhotel.co.ke Location: Kilifi North Coast Beach Hotel is an all-inclusive club offering a one-price holiday on the coast of Mombasa. The lively resort is located 40 minutes from Moi International Airport. The service and the Kenyan smile set the trend for excitement and romance which keeps guests coming back year after year.

Additional Facilities: Air conditioned rooms, live entertainment, beauty salon, shop, business centre

NYALI INTERNATIONAL BEACH HOTEL

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PO Box 90581,Nyali, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)41 4471 551; 41 4471 460 Cell: +254 (0)727 228 344; Fax: +254 (0)20 264 8200 Nairobi Office; Tel: +254 (0)20 444 3578/9 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 43583; Cell: +254 (0)710 607 365 Email: info@nyali-internationational.com Email: sales@nyali-internationational.com www.nyali-international.com Location: Nyali The four-star Nyali International Beach Hotel opened in 1946 and has a reputation for hospitality and excellence. Located 10 km from Mombasa and set in 20 acres of tropical gardens, the hotel has retained its charm.

Additional Facilities: Water sports, diving (close to the Great Nyali Reef), close proximity to Nyali Golf Club

OCEAN SPORTS RESORT

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PO Box 208, Mida Creek Road, Watamu Cell: +254 (0)724 389 732 Fax: +254 (0)42 32 266 Email: reservations@oceansports.net www.oceansports.net Location: Watamu Privately owned and managed, Ocean Sports Resort is a perfectly unique destination, with exquisite views of the Indian Ocean.

The ambience is friendly and unpretentious and guests are looked after by enthusiastic staff. A small, stylish and sociable beach resort for free spirits and families.

Additional Facilities: Disabled facilities, bike/kayaks rental, fishing, diving, snorkelling, horse riding, shop, beauty treatments, tennis, parking

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COAST HOTELS PA PWEZA ADAMSVILLE BEACH SUITES

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PO Box 34269-80118, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)727 531 259; 733 2943 98 Email: info@papwezasuites.com www.papwezasuites.com Location: Bamburi, Mombasa Pa Pweza’s architectural design blends Swahili culture with a contemporary feel. The Pweza Restaurant is a modern gourmet restaurant the delivers great service, delicious meals in magnificent ambience.

Additional Facilities: Wellness and spa centre, conference and sea view gardens

PINEWOOD BEACH RESORT & SPA

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Mount Kenya Road PO Box 82234, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)41 4471772 Email: info@reefhotelkenya.com www.reefhotelkenya.com Location: Nyali Beach Renowned for its magnificent and spacious tropical gardens, the Reef Hotel is one of the most popular international beach resorts in the country. Recently renovated, each Reef room features a TV, balcony and air conditioning. The hotel offers a choice of three restaurants, where you can enjoy a romantic, candle-lit dinner and international buffet cuisine, as well four bars and the Voodoo lounge, for cocktails and Shisha.

Additional Facilities: Three swimming pools, live band and disco, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, water sports, swim-up bar, salon

SAROVA WHITESANDS BEACH RESORT & SPA

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Mombasa/Malindi Rd, PO Box 90173-80100, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)41 548 5926/9; 20 212 8000 Fax: +254 (0)41 548 5652 Email: reservation@sarovahotels.com www.sarovahotels.com Location: Bamburi Beach Set in 22 acres of tropical gardens, with palm trees and fish ponds, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa features one of the finest and longest beaches in East Africa.

The Pavilions Restaurant is the main dining restaurant offering exceptional buffet-style cuisine with amazing nightly themed cuisine.

Additional Facilities: Spa, shop, excursions, tennis, volley ball, business centre

SENTIDO NEPTUNE BEACH RESORT

SENTIDO NEPTUNE PALM BEACH RESORT

Bamburi, PO Box 83125, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)41 548 5701/3 Fax: +254 (0)41 548 5705 Email: bookings@neptunehotels.com www.neptunehotels.com; www.sentidohotels.com Location: Bamburi Beach The Sentido Neptune Beach Resort is located on the silver sands of Bamburi Beach, offering the serenity of a true ocean retreat with easy access to the historical heart of Mombasa.

Delicious local and international dishes are served in the large open-air and covered dining areas. There is a beautiful free-flow pool just a few steps away from the beach.

Additional Facilities: Diving, fishing, snorkelling, massage, business centre, boutique

PO Box 696, Ukunda Tel: +254 (0)40 330 0046 Cell: +254 (0)716 016 000; 731 609 881 Fax: +254 (0)20 354 9979 Email: reservations@neptunehotels.com www.neptunehotels.com; www.sentidohotels.com Location: Galu Beach The Sentido Neptune Palm Beach Resort is located at Galu Beach, on Mombasa’s south coast. Laid out as quaint cottages and designed in traditional style, all rooms have balconies, double beds, telephones, room safes and en-suite bathrooms. The main restaurant serves a buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks are served with meals as part of the all-inclusive package.

Additional Facilities: Boutique, diving, water sports, business centre

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SENTIDO NEPTUNE PARADISE & SENTIDO NEPTUNE VILLAGE RESORT

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PO Box 90521, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)20 208 0981/2 Fax: +254 (0)40 330 0045 Cell: +254 734 699 723; 723 957 080 Email: info@pinewood-beach.com www.pinewood-beach.com Location: Galu Beach, next to Diani Beach Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa is a multi-award-winning boutique beach resort where natural beauty and inspired design are merged to create a perfect holiday destination. The property recently received the ‘Best Bargains, Africa’ award from TripAdvisor. The new in-house water sports centre now offers one of the most comprehensive water sport facilities and sea excursions on the coast.

Additional Facilities: Spa, four restaurants, TV lounge, business centre, forex counter, safari desk, swim-up bar

Galu Beach, PO Box 696, Ukunda Tel: +254 (0)20 354 9971/5; Fax: +254 (0)20 354 9979 Email: reservations@neptunehotels.com www.neptunehotels.com; www.sentidohotels.com Location: Galu Beach Sentido Neptune Paradise & Sentido Neptune Village Resort are located 32 km south of Mombasa in 25 acres of landscaped gardens stretching down to one of the best beaches in East Africa. There is a choice of cuisine, including theme nights served in two main restaurants and two à la carte grills.

Additional Facilities: Tennis, putting green, bowling, massage room, business centre, water sports, fishing, diving

SERENA BEACH RESORT & SPA

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PO Box 90352-80100, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)20 354 8771-4 Cell: +254 (0)733 584 500-2; 727 424 201-3 Email: mombasa@serena.co.ke www.serenahotels.com Location: Mombasa Serena Beach Resort & Spa offers an oasis of tranquillity while delivering a unique mix of high-action water sports, sybaritic sun worship, world-class cuisine and vibrant nightlife. Styled to resemble an ancient Swahili village, the hotel is set in extensive palm-shaded grounds and centred on a sky-blue swimming pool with a thatched bar and crystal waters cascading into a tiled market square.

Additional Facilities: Water sports, shop, diving, health club, spa, inter-connecting family rooms

COAST HOTELS SEVERIN SEA LODGE Bamburi Beach, Malindi Rd, PO Box 82169-80100, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)41 211 1800/10; 20 286 4247/8; 20 200 4153/4 Cell: +254 (0)733 645 444; 722 284 682; 710 536 097; 733 645 444, Fax: +254 (0)41 211 1624 Email: severin@severinsealodge.com www.severinsealodge.com Location: On Bamburi Beach Severin Sea Lodge is located directly on the shores of the Indian Ocean on Bamburi Beach. The hotel has been constructed in traditional Swahili style with accommodation in round bungalows. The main buildings, junior suites, Kitani Suite, Royal Suite and two swimming pools are harmoniously located within a vast grove of palms.

Additional Facilities: Shop, internet café, gelateria, massage, library, table tennis, diving, water sports, Kenbali fitness centre, free Wi-Fi, conference facilities for 200 people

SOUTHERN PALMS BEACH RESORT

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SUNRISE RESORT APARTMENTS & SPA

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SURFSIDE VILLAS

PO Box 34180-80118, Nyali, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)20 357 6010/1 Fax: +254 (0)20 357 6017 Email: info@sunriseresort.co.ke www.sunriseresortkenya.com Location: Nyali Sunrise Resort Apartments & Spa is located in the upmarket beach-side area of Nyali, just north of Mombasa.

All apartments are two-bedroomed and include private balcony, sitting room, two toilets and a shower room, air conditioning, a full kitchenette, sitting room and are fitted with a wireless internet connection.

Additional Facilities: Spa, traditional Thai massage parlour, business centre, ice cream parlour

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SWAHILI BEACH

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PO Box 5202-80401, Diani Tel: +254 (0)20 651 531/2; 552 887; 828 598 Fax: +254 (0)20 651 519; 552 887 Cell: +254 (0)733 834 325; 722 610 549 Email: info@swahilibeach.com www.swahilibeach.com Location: Diani Beach Swahili Beach is an innovative five-star resort development offering a harmonious blend of architectural influences from the east African coast, Arabia, India and Zanzibar.

The property has been built using state-of-the-art technologies to ensure minimum ecological impact.

Additional Facilities: Coffee shop, spa, water sports, business centre

PO Box 81821-80100, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)20 233 2199 Cell: +254 (0)733 865 291 Fax: +254 (0)41 222 5661 Email: aicmombasa@apollo.co.ke www.surfbeachvillas.com Location: Bamburi Surfside Villas forms part of Surfside Beach Club and is located at Bamburi, about 12 km north of Mombasa. Guests are accommodated in beautiful self-contained and fully furnished two-bedroom villas.

Each villa is air conditioned and features a spacious lounge, dining room and well equipped kitchen as well as a swimming pool and beach bar.

Additional Facilities: Discotheque, fishing, shop

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PO Box 87649-80100, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)41 548 5121/6 Cell: +254 (0)720 648 708 Fax: +254 (0)41 548 6109 Email: sales@travellershtl.com; travhtls@africaonline.co.ke www.travellersbeach.com Location: Bamburi Beach Travellers Beach Hotel & Club is located on a white sandy beach just 12 km north of Mombasa and prides itself on being the finest all-inclusive club in the area. The Suli Suli Grill and Bahari Grill serve informal meals during the day. Dinner is served in the main restaurant overlooking the pool.

Additional Facilities: Shop, water sports, diving school, ramps/grips in the bath for the handicapped

TURTLE BAY BEACH CLUB

VOYAGER BEACH RESORT

PO Box 10-80202, Watamu Tel: +254 (0)42 233 2003; 233 2080; 233 2226 Cell: +254 (0)721 830 604; 734 601 066 Fax: +254 (0)42 233 2268; 233 2345 Email: special@turtlebay.co.ke www.turtlebaykenya.com Location: Watamu Marine National Park Located on one of the top five rated beaches in the world, Turtle Bay offers excellent water sports facilities in a National Marine Park which hosts an abundant variety of fish and marine life. Appealing to a wide range of visitors, it’s no surprise that this friendly hotel attracts visitors back year after year.

Additional Facilities: Business centre, excursions, shop, tailor, bikes, tennis, diving school, water sports, parking, free Wi-Fi

PO Box 34117-80118, Reef Rd, Nyali Tel: +254 (0)41 4475 114-7 / 4474 225 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 6600; 444 6533 Email: sales@heritagehotels.co.ke www.heritage-eastafrica.com Location: Nyali Beach Voyager Beach Resort is a ship-themed resort ‘moored’ on a stunning beach. The ‘cruise ship’ docks at different ports every evening, with themed cuisine and ‘on-board’ family entertainment, including classic Broadway musicals. The resort is ideal for family groups, young ‘sailors’, honeymoon couples, as well as older seafarers.

Additional Facilities: Children’s club, water sports, diving, close proximity to historic sites, glass-bottom boat, massage, tennis, volleyball, salon, boutique, weddings

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PO Box 363, Diani Beach, Ukunda Tel: +254 40 320 3721 Cell: +254 72 220 3166; 73 333 3366 Fax:+254 40 320 3381 Email: reservations@southernpalmskenya.com www.southernpalmskenya.com Location: Diani Beach, south of Mombasa This beach resort has a unique blend of traditional Swahili and Arabic architecture and is spread over 10 acres of mature tropical gardens and coconut palms with facilities that are world class. There are 298 air conditioned rooms including two luxury suites, ensuring a comfortable stay at all times. The two freeform swimming pools are probably the largest in East Africa, and add a unique feeling of space to the resort.

Additional Facilities: Diving school, boutique, massage

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PO Box 18-10105, Naro Moru Tel: +254 (0)724 082 754; (0)623 1047 Email: info@naromoruriverlodge.com www.naromoruriverlodge.com Location: Mount Kenya The Alliance Naro Moru River Lodge is set in the foothills of Mount Kenya and is a base for climbers. The lodge stands on the equator between Nyeri and Nanyuki at an altitude of 1,982 metres.

Set in beautiful tropical gardens, it offers excellent trout fishing and is a paradise for birdwatchers. Two restaurants offer a range of cuisine. The lodge has a team of guides to take guests up Mount Kenya to Point Lenana.

Additional Facilities: Mountain climbing, game drives

AMBOSELI SERENA SAFARI LODGE

c/o PO Box 48690, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)45 622 361, 622 622 Fax: +254 (0)45 622 430 Email: amboseli@serena.co.ke www.serenahotels.com Location: Amboseli National Park Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge enjoys a spectacular setting in a copse of giant acacia trees beside a natural spring in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.

With its Maasai architecture, the lodge has been designed to harmonise perfectly with the environment.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, sundowners, community visits, tribal dancing R ECO-RATED SILVE

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AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE

ASHNIL ARUBA LODGE

c/o PO Box 72630-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 361 6000 Cell: +254 (0)72 220 6328; 73 361 0060 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 1507 Email: info@sopalodges.co.ke www.sopalodges.com Location: On the Edge of Amboseli National Park In the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro resides the Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Set in 200 acres of land, the property is not far from where Ernest Hemingway lived when writing ‘The Snows of Kilimanjaro’.

Amboseli National Reserve is home to the Maasai community, over 400 species of breeding birds and is abundant with rare and wonderful wildlife.

Additional Facilities: Parking, disabled facilities, climbing

c/o PO Box 10557-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 497 1200/15/57 Cell +254 (0)717 612 499 Mombasa - Tel: +254 (0)20 216 6338 /9/40 Email: sales@ashnilhotels.com; info@ashnilhotels.com www.ashnilhotels.com Location: Tsavo East National Park Ashnil Aruba Lodge is named after the Aruba dam – a body of water that attracts abundant wildlife in Tsavo East National Park.

All guest rooms have a terrace overlooking the Aruba dam.

Various exciting activities are offered at the lodge, including game drives and guided nature walks.

Additional Facilities: Shop, garage, car wash bay, gas station

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LODGES FAIRMONT MARA SAFARI CLUB

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c/o Harry Thuku Rd, PO Box 58581-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 226 5000; 226 5555 Fax: +254 (0)20 221 6796 Email: kenya.reservations@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve A tented sanctuary lying at the foot of the Aitong Hills, Fairmont Mara Safari Club is surrounded on three sides by the Mara River at the edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Accommodation at Fairmont Mara Safari Club is completely at one with nature, offering a captivating retreat set in lush surroundings.

Each of the luxurious tents overlook the Mara River.

Additional Facilities: Library, game drives, bush dinners, walking and balloon safari

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KEEKOROK LODGE

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PO Box 102124-00101, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 234 5463/64/65 Fax: +254 (0)20 234 5466 Email: info@sunafricahotels.com www.sunafricahotels.com Location: C-14-Keekorok, Masai Mara National Reserve Located in the very heart of Kenya’s fabled Masai Mara National Reserve, Keekorok, meaning abundance in the local Maasai language, was constructed in 1962 and is surrounded by permanent springs and lush grassland, habitually teeming with wildlife.

Additional Facilities: Business centre, shop, high-speed internet, multi-cuisine restaurant; safe deposit lockers, spa, tea/ coffee making facilities, in-room telephones with voicemail

KILAGUNI SERENA SAFARI LODGE c/o PO Box 48690, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)45 340 000 Fax: +254 (0)45 622 470 Email: kilaguni@serena.co.ke www.serenahotels.com Location: Tsavo West National Park Located in the heart of Tsavo West National Park, with its huge population of elephants, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge was the first to be built in a national park and has long been a favourite of international tourists. The lodge has a terrace from which guests can view the spectacular African sunsets.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, excursions, shop, nature walks, live entertainment, beauty treatments, library R ECO-RATED SILVE

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LAKE ELEMENTAITA LODGE

LAKE NAIVASHA SOPA RESORT

PO Box 561, Nakuru Tel: +254 (0)51 850 863/833 Fax: +254 (0)51 850 863 Email: bookings@jacarandahotels.com www.jacarandahotels.com Location: Nakuru The Lake Elementaita Lodge was formerly known as the Kekopey Ranch and was built by the English settler Lord Galbraith Cole in 1916. It still retains the features and atmosphere of an early colonial home.

Now managed independently, the property has a good reputation for hosting functions of all kinds with highly professional services and facilities.

Additional Facilities: Outside catering, nature walks, horse riding, game drives

PO Box 72630-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 361 6000 Cell: +254 (0)722 206 328; 733 610 060 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 1507 Email: info@sopalodges.co.ke www.sopalodges.com Location: Southern shore of Lake Naivasha Situated on the southern shores of Lake Naivasha, secondlargest of the only two freshwater lakes in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort is an impressive property with a dramatic backdrop. The lake is a stage for some magnificent storms and was named Nai Pasha (rough water) by the Masai tribes.

Additional Facilities: Parking, disabled facilities

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Naivasha Tel/Fax: +254 (0) 50 021/50 047-50 Email: sales@heritagehotels.co.ke www.heritage-eastafrica.com Location: Eburru Mountain-Great Rift Valley, Naivasha The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort borrows its name from the valley. It sits majestically on the mighty Eburru Mountain and each room shows a facet of the valley’s dynamic vistas.

Built around an 18-hole golf course, the lodge offers various types of accommodation from private villas to luxury rooms.

Additional Facilities: Golf, excursions, hot water springs, birding, horse riding, nature walks, children’s club, boating

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LAKE NAKURU LODGE

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PO Box 561, Nakuru Tel: +254 (0)20 273 3695/6; (0)51 850 228 Fax: +254 (0)20 273 3698 Email: nakuru@lakenakurulodge.org www.lakenakurulodge.com Location: Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru National Park has achieved an international fame as a birdwatchers’ paradise and an animal sanctuary with white and black rhinos.

The eco-friendly lodge blends in with the surroundings. There is accommodation for 170 people in family rooms, deluxe rooms and suites. The property is known for its hospitality, competent staff, great cuisine, outside catering, bush barbecues, African nights and sundowners.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, shop, horse riding

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LEOPARD ROCK LODGE

LIONS BLUFF LODGE

c/o PO Box 34464-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 600 0031 Cell: +254 (0)733 920 082; 736 333 100 Fax: +254 (0)20 600 0031 Email: booking@leopardmico.com; marketing@leopardmico.com www.leopardmico.com Location: Meru National Park Leopard Rock Lodge is an ecologically upmarket safari lodge built on 3.5 km of river frontage. It is situated on the equator in the heart of George and Joy Adamson country. The lodge is one of a kind, unfenced, open to wildlife and often visited by giraffe, elephant, lion and buffalo.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, bird walks, walking guide, museum, Jacuzzi, gift shop, conference facilities

c/o PO Box 80658-80100, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)20 388 2868 Cell: +254 (0)733 222 420 Email: reservations@lionsblufflodge.com; manager@lionsblufflodge.com www.lionsblufflodge.com Location: Close to Tsavo National Parks Set on a bluff above the Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary, Lion’s Bluff is an ecolodge constructed from sustainable timber, canvas and traditional coconut thatch and enjoys breath-taking views of the savanna all the way to the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Guests enjoy accommodation in traditionally built en suite bandas and can dine alfresco for freshly cooked bush breakfast or dinner. Game drives and bush walks are also available.

Additional Facilities: Weddings, sundowners

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LOISABA WILDERNESS

MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE

PO Box 1348, 10400 Nanyuki Tel: +254 (0)70 520 2375 Cell: +254 (0)71 600 0572 Email: enquiries@loisaba.com, reservations@loisaba.com www.loisaba.com Location: Nanyuki Loisaba Cottage is set in beautifully landscaped gardens with its own swimming pool, private staff, custom game drive vehicle and space for up to eight adults and two children.

It is also the perfect place for an exclusive honeymoon getaway.

Loisaba has two handcrafted ‘star beds’, one overlooking the Kiboko waterhole and the other beside the Ewaso Ng’iro River.

The specially designed mukokoteni (beds on wheels) can be moved from under their shelters onto the open deck for a magical night under the stars.

c/o PO Box 48690, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)50 22 253; 22 137 Fax: +254 (0)50 22 382 Email: mara@serena.co.ke www.serenahotels.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Set on a high ridge in the Masai Mara National Reserve, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge offers spectacular views. Mara Serena is a modern interpretation of a traditional African village of domed huts, spaced apart to allow guests an uninterrupted view of the landscape.

Additional Facilities: Hot air ballooning, community visits, game drives, nature walks, shop, business centre, library R ECO-RATED SILVE

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MARA SIMBA LODGE

MASAI MARA SOPA LODGE

c/o PO Box 66601-00800, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)50 22 590 Fax: +254 (0)50 50 308 Email: sales@simbalodges.com www.simbalodges.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Mara Simba Lodge was conceived as the ultimate lodge in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Overlooking a dramatic bend in the Talek River, with grounds extending for almost 1 km along the river bank, the lodge is designed to complement its natural setting. The restaurant offers an excellent choice of meat dishes and vegetarian menus.

Additional Facilities: Walking safaris, bush dinners

PO Box 72630-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 361 6000 Cell: +254 (0)72 220 6328; 733 610 060 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 1507 Email: info@sopalodges.co.ke www.sopalodges.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Masai Mara Sopa Lodge is located on the furthermost eastern corner of the Masai Mara National Reserve on a hillside of the Oloolamuita Valley. The lodge blends in perfectly with its surroundings and the interior style reflects traditional Maasai culture. In Maasai the word ‘sopa’ means ‘welcome’ and at Mara Sopa all guests are ensured the very warmest of welcomes.

Additional Facilities: Parking, disabled facilities R ECO-RATED SILVE

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MPATA SAFARI CLUB

NAIVASHA KONGONI LODGE

c/o 20th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way PO Box 58402-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 221 7015; 224 4987; 310 867 Cell: +254 (0)72 240 2249; 733 674 284 Fax: +254 (0)20 310 859; 222 9420 Email: mpata4@africaonline.co.ke www.mpata-masaimara.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Located on top of Oloololo Escarpment overlooking a majestic panorama of Masai Mara. Comprising 11 suite and 12 deluxe cottages spaced with each other for the maximum privacy. In addition, all the suite cottages have an outdoor Jacuzzi.

Additional Facilities: Cultural visits, nature walks, hot air ballooning, fishing, beadwork

PO Box 3345-00506, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)707 156 146 (sales); (0)702 993 131 (lodge) Email: info@naivashakongonilodge.com www.naivashakongonilodge.com; www.privatecollection.co.ke Location: Lake Naivasha Located 27 km from the turn-off to Moi South Lake Road, this private getaway is as rare and impressive as the name after which it is named (kongoni is the Swahili name for hartebeest). It is crafted from simple bush stone, local acacia, leleshwa and olive woods with a makuti roof. The Lodge overlooks Lake Oleidon and Lake Naivasha, only a few minutes from Hell’s Gate National Park. There are 26 individual deluxe rooms and three executive/ honeymoon cottages with Jacuzzi and corner shower.

Additional Facilities: Birdwatching, sundowners, rock climbing, horse and donkey rides

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NAIVASHA SIMBA LODGE

NGULIA SAFARI LODGE

c/o PO Box 66601-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 434 3960-2; 444 4401-2 Fax: +254 (0)20 434 3963; 444 4403 Email: sales@simbalodges.com www.simbalodges.com Location: Lake Naivasha Opened in 2003, Naivasha Simba Lodge comprises 70 standard rooms all overlooking one of Kenya’s most dramatic and bestknown Great Rift Valley lakes. Each room has en-suite facilities, a private balcony and overhead fan. The lodge’s restaurant serves mouth-watering food from around the world in a buffet-style format.

Additional Facilities: Shop, health centre, sauna, beauty treatments, tennis, nature walks, boat rides

Nairobi Sales Office: Ground floor, Utali House Uhuru Highway, PO Box 42013, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)722 203 143/4; 41 447 1861-5; 41 447 1975; 20 224 4173 Email: info@kenya-safari.co.ke www.safari-hotels.com Location: Tsavo West National Park The 52 room Ngulia Safari Lodge can be accessed from Nairobi (260 km), through Mtito Andei Gate or from Mombasa (250 km) through Tsavo River Gate. From the balcony, a view of the vast wilderness and floodlit water holes welcomes guests to a home of a host of wild animals. Perched on the Ndawe Escarpment overlooking the Rhino Sanctuary surrounded by scenic hills, Ngulia Safari Lodge has one of the most breathtaking views in Kenya.

Additional Facilities: Day and night game drives, birdwatching, airstrip

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OL DONYO WUAS LODGE

OL TUKAI LODGE

Tel: +254 (0)20 218 0181; (0)702 170 650 Cell: +254 (0)722 765026 Email: reservationskenya@greatplainsconservation.com www.greatplainsconservation.com Location: Between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks Located midway between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, Ol Donyo Wuas Lodge is on a private 275,000 acre group ranch that looks up to Kilimanjaro and over fabulous savannas.

The lodge is small and intimate, with only 10 suites including a family suite, private lounges, private plunge pools and beautiful ‘star bed’ rooftop sleep-outs.

Additional Facilities: Horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, community visits, massage, day and night game drives

c/o Off Rhapta Rd, Westlands PO Box 45403-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 444 5514 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 8493 Email: oltukai@manrikgroup.com www.oltukailodge.com Location: Amboseli National Park Located in the heart of the Amboseli National Park, Ol Tukai Lodge is a high-class tourist resort and one of the best spots in the world to see elephants and other wildlife.

The lodge offers wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and its design was inspired by the beautiful topography to take advantage of the flat plains on one side and the acacia forest on the other.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, live entertainment, shop

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RHINO WATCH LODGE

SAMBURU GAME LODGE

Mweiga, Nyeri Tel: +254 711 585 495; 720 570 952 Email: info@rhinowatchlodge.com www.rhinowatchlodge.com Location: Mount Kenya Rhino Watch Lodge is a natural paradise of untouched forest of euphorbia trees, orchids in full bloom and birds everywhere.

Situated in the central highlands and offering a beautiful view of Mount Kenya, it is an ideal base for safari game drives.

The Lodge specialises in accommodating nature and wildlife enthusiasts and families, but also professional photographers and film crews. The accommodation consists of family chalets, exclusive chalets and luxury tents.

Additional facilities: Safaris, game drives

Tel: +254 (0)20 204 5835; 204 5836; 204 5845 Reservations: +254 (0)20 236 5225; 210 8795 Fax: +254 (0)20 204 7203 Email: info@wildernesslodges.co.ke www.wildernesslodges.co.ke Location: Samburu National Reserve Set in 10 acres in Samburu National Reserve and on the slopes of the Ol Olokwe Mountain, Samburu Game Lodge is a place for guests to experience true wilderness and serenity. All 61 cottages, rooms and suites are decorated using the finest materials and fabrics. All have en-suite bathrooms and private balconies overlooking the river.

Additional Facilities: Shop, live entertainment, game drives, Eseriani spa, bush dining, nature and bird walks, sundowners, community visits

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SAMBURU SIMBA LODGE

SAMBURU SOPA LODGE

c/o Simba Lodges PO Box 66601-0080, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 444 4401/2; 444 2218/7 Cell: +254 (0)722 603 303; 722 788 830; 734 600 415 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 4403 Email: sales@simbalodges.com www.simbalodges.com; www.marasimba.com Location: Buffalo Springs Game Reserve Samburu Simba Lodge is located about 300 km north of Nairobi. The lodge perches on the edge of Uaso Nyiro River.

With views over the plains, where wild animals roam freely, guests will be able to see giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx and gerenuk. Bush dinners are available under the evening sky.

Guests have access to two swimming pools, a poolside bar, satellite TV and a health club.

Additional Facilities: Beautiful views, health club, Ibis pub

c/o PO Box 72630-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 361 6000 Cell: +254 (0)72 220 6328; 73 361 0060 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 1507 Email: info@sopalodges.co.ke www.sopalodges.com Location: Samburu National Reserve Samburu Sopa Lodge is built overlooking the wildlife-rich banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River within the Samburu National Reserve.

The lodge is on raised ground, allowing panoramic views of distant Samburu Hills on one side and Mount Kenya on the other. The public areas are airy and spacious with views of the surrounding terrain.

Additional Facilities: Game drives

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SAROVA LION HILL GAME LODGE

SAROVA SALT LICK GAME LODGE

c/o PO Box 72493-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)51 850 288 Fax: +254 (0)51 221 0836 Email: sarova.lionhill@sarovahotels.com www.sarovahotels.com Location: Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru, in the heart of the Rift Valley, is one of Kenya’s famous soda lakes. The surrounding park is full of birdlife, including hundreds of pink flamingos. There is also a rhino sanctuary where visitors can see white and black rhino, an endangered species. Sarova Lion Hill offers a unique vantage point.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, sundowners, wellness centre, shop, sauna

c/o PO Box 72493-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)43 203 0223/250 Fax: +254 (0)43 203 0007 Email: sarova.saltlick@sarovahotels.com www.sarovahotels.com Location: Taita Hills Sanctuary Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge is a unique concept elevated on stilts, overlooking a waterhole and linked by suspended walkways. At night, the waterholes are floodlit, ensuring an uninterrupted view of the daily procession of visitors below.

The restaurant features delicious international and local cuisine, usually in the form of a sumptuous buffet.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, nature walks

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c/o PO Box 72493-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)64 30 638 Fax: +254 (0)64 30 481 Email: sarova.shaba@sarovahotels.com www.sarovahotels.com Location: Shaba Game Reserve Located in the heart of the Shaba Game Reserve, 100 km north of the equator, the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is an oasis of flora and fauna with spring water cascading through the grounds.

Accommodation is in luxury thatched chalets, all en-suite and with views over the Uaso Nyiro River.

Additional Facilities: Wellness centre, community visits, nature walks, camel safaris

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c/o PO Box 72493-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)43 203 0301/650 Fax: +254 (0)43 203 0007 Email: sarova.taita@sarovahotels.com www.sarovahotels.com Location: Taita Hills Sanctuary Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge offers luxury accommodation and amenities and is the ultimate base from which to explore the magnificent Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. The lodge is designed in the style of a German fortress, recalling the First World War Anglo-German conflict in this area.

Additional Facilities: Live entertainment, shop, nature walks, game drives, excursions

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SARUNI MARA

SARUNI SAMBURU

Tel: +254 (0)735 950 903; (0)20 600 5301 Email: reservations@saruni.com www.sarunicamp.com Location: Mara North Conservancy Saruni is an intimate boutique lodge, set in a remote valley with wonderful views over the Mara plains, within the prime game viewing area of the Masai Mara – the Mara North Conservancy.

Furnished with colonial antiques, Persian carpets and African art, it accommodates up to 14 guests in six cottages, each with canvas fronted bathrooms for a ‘shower with a view’; polished wooden floors, unique decor and large verandas overlooking a nearby watering hole.

Additional Facilities: Day, night game drives, guided bush walks, birdwatching, Rhino Sanctuary visits, bush meals, sundowners, wellbeing space (massage/spa treatment), Warrior for a Week programme, balloon and scenic flights

Tel: +254 (0)735 950 903; 20 600 5301 Email: reservations@saruni.com www.sarunisamburu.com Location: Kalama Conservancy, bordering Samburu National Reserve Saruni Samburu is a lodge located on the Kalama Conservancy, bordering Samburu National Reserve. Surrounded by 95,000 hectares of wildlife conservancy and perched on top of a spectacular viewpoint, Saruni Samburu is breathtakingly spacious.

Saruni Samburu has a sister lodge in the Masai Mara.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, night drives, guided bush walks, ‘Warrior for a Week’ activities, cultural visits, bush meals, sundowners, two large swimming pools, Wellbeing Space (massage and spa treatments), shop, trekking excursions up Mount Ololokwe R ECO-RATED SILVE

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SERENA MOUNTAIN LODGE

TAWI LODGE

PO Box 48690-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)61 203 0785 Cell: +254 (0)733 203 078 Fax: +254 (0)61 203 0858/3 Email: mtlodge@serena.co.ke www.serenahotels.com Location: Mount Kenya National Park In the heart of a rainforest lies Serena Mountain Lodge, famed as the only tree hotel on the slopes of Mount Kenya. Guests enjoy the mountain air, the tranquillity of the forest and a colourful cavalcade of wildlife, as well as a chance to scale the icy peaks of Africa’s second-highest mountain.

Additional Facilities: Mountain climbing, treks, bush breakfasts/lunches, rooftop dinners, tree-planting programme, water’s edge viewing bunker, gallery dining room

c/o PO Box 1206-00502, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 266 0080 Cell: +254 (0)722 745 552 Email: info@tawilodge.com www.tawilodge.com Location: Amboseli National Park Tawi Lodge offers stylish accommodation, including triple rooms, and also aims to contribute to the promotion of a harmonious development for the wildlife and the Maasai people along the corridor between Amboseli and the Chyulu Hills.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, night drives, birdwatching, massage, wine cellar R ECO-RATED SILVE

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THE ARK

TREETOPS

c/o PO Box 48995-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 210 1333 Cell: +254 (0)73 779 9990/2 Fax: +254 (0)20 556 126 Email: reservations.ke@marasa.net www.marasa.net Location: Aberdare National Park The Ark provides a perfect vantage point to sit and quietly contemplate the beauty of its surroundings. Its biblical name is reflected in its wooden structure, accessible only via a drawbridge and offering cabin-style rooms located on different decks.

The lodge overlooks the Yasabara salt-lick waterhole – a natural magnet for local wildlife.

Additional Facilities: Walking safaris, game drives, hang gliding, picnic lunches

c/o PO Box 14815-00800, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 445 2095; Cell: +254 (0)722 207 761 Fax: +254 (0)445 2102 Email: info@aberdarsafarihotels.com www.aberdaresafarihotels.com Location: Aberdare National Park Treetops is famous as the place Princess Elizabeth learned of the death of her father, King George VI, in February 1952. The lodge re-opened in 2012 after refurbishment. The facade, tree concept and building size has not changed, but the interior has a new aura. There are 36 en-suite rooms including three suites and a disabled friendly room. Fine dining is in the contemporary dining room. Self drive to the lodge is now allowed but guests must check in at Outspan.

Additional Facilities: Wi-Fi, view deck, photographic hides and excursions to Moorelands and Solio Rhino Sanctuary

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VOI SAFARI LODGE

VOI WILDLIFE LODGE

Nairobi Sales Office: Ground floor, Utalii House Uhuru Highway, PO Box 42013, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)722 203 143/4; (0)41 447 1861-5; (0)41 447 1975; (0)20 224 4173 Email: info@kenya-safari.co.ke www.safari-hotels.com Location: Tsavo East National Park Voi Safari Lodge located in Tsavo East with its 53 standard rooms, stands high above the town of Voi overlooking a vast expanse of the African Bush. It is 160 km from Mombasa and 360 km from Nairobi. Guests can simply watch herds of wild animals roam or can get closer by a network of access roads reaching into many corners. There is a special hide for camera enthusiasts affording close-up and candid pictures of the wild animals.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, airstrip

c/o Warwick Centre, off United Nations Avenue Gigiri, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 712 5741/2 Fax: +254 (0)20 712 5743 Cell: +254 (0)722 201 240; 734 201 240 Email: info@voiwildlifelodge.com www.voiwildlifelodge.com Location: Tsavo East National Park Voi Wildlife Lodge is located on the boundary of Tsavo East National Park. The lodge offers views of volcanic outcrops such as the Kasigau and Sagalla hills. The property has a natural waterhole that attracts big game. There are 178 fully furnished en-suite rooms with stunning view of Tsavo East National Park.

Rooms for disabled guests are available.

Additional Facilities: Safari Spa, swimming pool, conference facilities, game observation terrace, children outdoor play area, bush breakfast area, Badminton court, volley ball court etc.

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Camps ANDBEYOND BATELEUR CAMP c/o andBeyond, Private Bag X27, Benmore 2010, SA Tel: +27 (0)11 809 4441 Fax: +27 (0)11 809 4400 Email: contactus@andbeyond.com www.andBeyond.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Offering unique vintage-styled tents, reminiscent of 20’s and 30’s explorers, andBeyond Bateleur camp epitomises luxury in the wild. Each tent is elegantly styled, with hardwood floors and polished silver, and all come with their own private butler. The camp is located close to where the final scene of “Out of Africa” was filmed, and offers unforgettable views across the African landscape.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, hippo trail, bush breakfast, bush dinner, morning balloon safari, visits to Maasai village, sundowners

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c/o andBeyond, Private Bag X27, Benmore 2010, SA Tel: +27 (0)11 809 4441 Fax: +27 (0)11 809 4400 Email: contactus@andbeyond.com www.andBeyond.com Location: Oloololo Escarpment Early in the summer of 2014, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp was rebuilt and re-opened, offering excellent game viewing from the camp. andBeyond Kichwa Tembo lies directly in the path of Africa’s spectacular Great Migration within the Masai Mara National Reserve. Warthog wander among the spacious safari tents, each with en-suite bathroom. Kichwa Tembo is renowned for its warm local hospitality and delicious pan-African meals.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, lectures by a Maasai naturalist, community visit, sundowners, hot air balloon

ASHNIL MARA CAMP

ASHNIL SAMBURU CAMP

PO Box 10557-00100, Nairobi Nairobi - Tel: +254 (0)20 497 1200/15/57 Cell +254 (0)717 612 499 Mombasa - Tel: +254 (0)20 216 6338 /9/40 Email: sales@ashnilhotels.com; info@ashnilhotels.com www.ashnilhotels.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve A stunning camp on the banks of the Mara River, offering unrivalled position for wildlife spotting all the year round, and close to the action during the annual wildebeest migration. The 40 luxury tents are beautifully designed and carefully crafted and include en suite shower and a veranda.

Additional Facilities: Shop, garage, car wash bay, gas station

PO Box 10557-00100, Nairobi Nairobi - Tel: +254 (0)20 497 1200/15/57 Cell +254 (0)717 612 499 Mombasa - Tel: +254 (0)20 216 6338 /9/40 Email: sales@ashnilhotels.com; info@ashnilhotels.com www.ashnilhotels.com Location: Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Samburu Ashnil Samburu Camp sits in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve, which takes its name from an oasis of crystal-clear water at the western end of the reserve. It is separated from Samburu National Reserve by Ewaso Nyiro River and is less hilly and dense yet equally attractive.

Additional Facilities: Shop, car wash bay

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CAMPS BASECAMP MASAI MARA

EAGLE VIEW CAMP

Masai Mara National Reserve Tel: +254 (0)733 333 909 Email kenya@basecampexplorer.com www.basecampexplorer.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Hidden away under thatched roofs on a lush peninsula in the Talek River lies Basecamp Masai Mara. Basecamp Masai Mara provides 12 spacious tents, offering spectacular views of the savanna in luxurious accommodation, complete with en-suite and solar-heated shower.

Additional facilities: Walking safaris, bird walk, game drives, bush breakfast, bush dinner, Wi-Fi, open air bar ECO-RATED GOLD

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ELEPHANT BEDROOM CAMP

ELEPHANT PEPPER CAMP

c/o Atua Enkop Africa, Jasmine Centre, Westlands PO Box 42475-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 445 0035/6; 444 0276; 234 0192 Cell: +254 (0)715 555 322; 786 553 222 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 0037 Email: reservations@atua-enkop.com www.atua-enkop.com Location: Samburu National Reserve Elephant Bedroom Camp offers luxury in a setting of breath taking beauty. It is set on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and shaded by doum palms and other trees that make up this green belt of riverine forest. The spacious tents have rustic and colourful African touches, offering a private plunge pool, hot and cold water, and electricity.

Additional Facilities: Guided bush/nature walks, bus dinners, game drives, lectures, open all year round

c/o PO Box 743-00517, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)730127000 Email: info@chelipeacock.co.ke www.elephantpeppercamp.com Location: Masai Mara This exclusive tented camp is situated in the heart of the protected Mara North Conservancy, away from other lodges in a vast wilderness teeming with wildlife. Its 10 beautifully furnished canvas tents – including the secluded honeymoon/ family tent – bring people back to nature: no traffic, no permanent structures, just the sights and sounds of the African bush.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, night drives, guided bush walks, Mara River crossing picnic lunches, bush breakfasts, sundowners and cultural visits to local communities and schools ECO-RATED GOLD

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ELSA'S KOPJE

ENTIM CAMP MARA

PO Box 743-00517, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)730127000 Email: info@chelipeacock.co.ke www.elsaskopje.com Location: Meru National Park Elsa’s Kopje is named after Elsa the lioness, made famous by ‘Born Free’ and the Adamsons. Winner of the Good Safari Guide’s ‘Best Safari Property in Africa’ award, it remains one of Africa’s most elegant lodges. Its six en-suite cottages, exclusive private house, family house and three honeymoon cottages are built into the hillside and afford stunning views over the rugged and remote Meru National Park.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, night drives, guided bush walks, fishing, excursions to Tana River, birdwatching, bush picnic, bush breakfasts, sundowners, beauty treatments and cultural visits to local community and schools

PO Box 64196-00620, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 202 7125/6 Cell: +254 (0)733 258 120 Email: info@entim-mara.com www.entim-mara.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Entim is a luxury tented camp, designed with a purpose in mind; to be in the best possible location to view the wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Every year, the migration is on the doorstep on the Mara river. All of the 10 guest tents overlook the Mara River and are well-placed, en-suite with flush-toilets and hot showers. There is a cosy lounge area with a small library, separate bar and an openfronted dining area, allowing guests the unmatched experience of eating meals while watching the animals move to and from the river to drink and forage for their food.

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Mara Naboisho Conservancy Tel: +254 (0)733 333 909 Email kenya@basecampexplorer.com www.basecampexplorer.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Eagle View, Mara Naboisho is set on a spectacular escarpment in Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Experience a walking safari guided by local Maasais before heading back to camp to watch the sunset on the viewing deck. The camp overlooks a magnificent waterhole, where guests can observe wildlife interaction regularly.

Additional facilities: Walking safaris, bird walk, game drives, bush breakfast, bush dinner, night game drives, Wi-Fi

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FIG TREE CAMP

FINCH HATTONS CAMP

c/o PO Box 40683-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)600 4795; (0)722 202 564; (0)733 621 532 Fax: +254 (0)265 1890 Email: sales@madahotels.com www.madahotels.com Location: Banks of the Talek River, Masai Mara National Reserve Fig Tree Camp was set up in the Masai Mara over 30 years ago.

Located beside the Talek River, the camp blends in with the natural environment and aims to provide luxury hospitality.

Guests can choose to stay in a tent or a lodge room. All rooms and tents have a private balcony with views over the national reserve. The latest Royal Tents come with four-poster beds and butler service. The range of quality services includes dining and balloon safaris.

Additional Facilities: Games drives, shop, tree house, hot air ballooning

Tel: +254 (0)20 3577 500, +254 720 444419 Email: info@finchhattons.com www.finchhattons.com Location: Tsavo West National Park If one name is synonymous with luxury in the African Bush it must surely be that of Denys Finch Hatton. His courage and charm inspired an entire generation of safari guides and today his name lives on at Finch Hattons Camp. The Camp is located in a remote corner of Tsavo West National Park.

Privately owned and managed, Finch Hattons is one man’s dream to create an ideal, offering guests a unique opportunity to relive the golden era of the safari with elegance, first-class comforts and the finest cuisine surrounded by the spectacle of the great African wilderness. The camp has been under refurbishment since March 2013 and is set to re-open 15th December 2014.

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CAMPS GOVERNORS' CAMP c/o PO Box 48217-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 273 4000/5 Fax: +254 (0)20 273 4023/4 Email: info@governorscamp.com www.governorscamp.com Location: Banks of the Mara River Created in 1972, Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp and nestles in the small forest on the banks of the Mara River. Each morning a breakfast feast is prepared over blazing coals: mountains of bacon and eggs, fresh pastries, exotic fruits and freshly brewed Kenyan coffee.

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GOVERNORS’ IL MORAN CAMP

GOVERNORS’ PRIVATE CAMP

c/o PO Box 48217-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 273 4000/5 Fax: +254 (0)20 273 4023/4 Email: info@governorscamp.com www.governorscamp.com Location: Banks of the Mara River Governors’ Il Moran Camp is small and intimate, with added touches that make it ideal for those who want that extra bit of luxury. The camp is situated on the banks of the Mara River, right in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve, with the best game viewing right on your doorstep.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, hot air ballooning, community visits, excursions, walking safaris

c/o PO Box 48217-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 273 4000/5 Fax: +254 (0)20 273 4023/4 Email: info@governorscamp.com www.governorscamp.com Location: Banks of the Mara River Governors’ Private Camp is for those who want something exclusive. The camp can be booked exclusively by one family or group at a time, as well as on a shared basis. As its name suggests, it is private. It means that up to 16 people can have the experience of staying on a beautiful bend of the Mara River all to themselves.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, hot air ballooning, community visits, excursions, walking safaris

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ILKELIANI CAMP

JOY’S CAMP

PO Box 64196-00620, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 202 7125/6 Cell: +254 (0)733 258 120 Email: ilkeliani@accesskenya.co.ke www.ilkeliani.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Ilkeliani is Nestled in a river glade in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The area is favourite for elephants coming to drink from the Talek River. The camp has been designed to combine the old traditional safari style with a modern and fresh feel. Ilkeliani Camp offers only 17 tents and each has commanding views of the plains and the wildlife action throughout the day. The ethos is to leave a minimum foot print on nature. All of the wellequipped tents are stylish with an en-suite bathroom.

Additional Facilities: Walking safaris, hot air balloon rides

c/o PO Box 743-00517, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)730127000 Email: info@chelipeacock.co.ke www.joyscamp.com Location: Shaba National Reserve Joy’s Camp is built on the site of Joy Adamson’s tented home in Shaba National Reserve. The only camp operating in the Reserve, Joy’s is a secluded idyll: a combination of beautiful untamed landscapes, fascinating history, authentic wildlife experiences and an unprecedented level of luxury. The 10 stylish white tented-bedrooms combine nomadic Boran tribal detail with modern safari chic.

Additional Facilities: Day and night game drives, guided bush walks, birdwatching, painting, beauty treatments, bush picnics, bush breakfasts, sundowners and visits to local community projects ECO-RATED GOLD

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KAREN BLIXEN CAMP

KIBOKO LUXURY CAMP

c/o 40c Marula Lane, PO Box 9913-00100 Karen, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)711 579 001; 738 413 916; Cell (camp): +254 (0)773 063 863 Email: info@karenblixencamp.com www.karenblixencamp.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Karen Blixen has a spectacular location beside the Mara River where guests can see elephant, giraffe, zebra and impala coming to drink. The camp comprises 22 luxury tents. Meals are served in the quaint and stylish bar. Between game drives, guests can unwind at the swimming pool or enjoy some beauty therapy in the spa, which has a resident masseuse. With old-world ambience, it’s a perfect place to relax and take in the beauty of the wild.

Additional Facilities: Weddings, hot air balloon safaris

Plot Number: LR 679/698 at Moi South Lake Road, Naivasha Tel: +254 (0)20 234 5477/8; (0)20 234 5458 Fax: +254 (0)20 234 5459 Email: info@sunafricahotels.com www.sunafricahotels.com Location: Lake Naivasha Kiboko Luxury Camp is the first all-inclusive camp of its kind on the shores of Lake Naivasha – 100 km from Nairobi. Elegantly styled and beautifully furnished, Kiboko comprises just eight 60 sq metre tents each with en-suite bathrooms and views over the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha.

Additional Facilities: Unlimited soft beverages, wines, local beers, and tea/coffee with one guided nature walk during each stay with the resident guide/ornithologist and free high-speed internet

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CAMPS KICHECHE MARA CAMP

KILIMA CAMP

c/o Chameleon Tours/Kicheche Camp PO Box 1013-00502, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 249 3569/12; 20 240 5586 Cell: +254 (0)736 888 055; 700 888 055 Email: sales@kicheche.com www.kicheche.com Location: Masai Mara North Conservancy Kicheche Mara Camp is located in Acacia Valley, hidden in a picturesque valley in a prime wildlife area. Game viewing starts right from the camp itself. This is a classic, intimate, luxury bush camp completely unfenced.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, community visits, nature walks

c/o Escapades Ltd, PO Box 1206-00502, Karen, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 208 17 47, +33 (0)6 66 52 53 57 Cell: +254 (0)724 92 39 19 Email: info@kilimacamp.com www.kilimacamp.com Location: Masai Mara Triangle/Siria Escarpment This intimate eco-lodge has a fantastic location overviewing the Masai Mara and is an ideal base to enjoy the real African wildlife experience in comfort and style. The camp offers several activities including; game drives, guided bush walks, hot air ballooning, visit to Maasai manyattas, fly camping, archery and sundowners.

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KITICH CAMP

LARSENS CAMP

PO Box 743-00517, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)730127000 Email: info@chelipeacock.co.ke www.kitichcamp.com Location: Matthews Mountain Range (Central Kenya) In a remote valley of the Matthews Mountain Range, Kitich Camp is an idyllic hideaway and an authentic ‘bush camp’. Its six tented bedrooms and cosy communal areas nestle in a grove of trees on the banks of the Ngeng River. Overlooking the floodlit river glade, guests can enjoy fantastic night-time game viewing after a day of walking with the local Samburu guides along forest paths.

Additional Facilities: Guided walking safaris, tracking with the local Samburu, birdwatching, wild swimming, bush picnics, bush breakfasts, sundowners and cultural visits to local villages and schools

Tel: +254 (0)20 204 5835; 204 5836; 204 5845 Reservations: +254 (0)20 236 5225; 210 8795 Fax: +254 (0)20 204 7203 Email: info@wildernesslodges.co.ke www.wildernesslodges.co.ke Location: Samburu National Reserve With just 20 tents, Larsens Camp offers an intimate and luxurious African safari experience. The camp is located in Samburu National Reserve, which enjoys year-round warm temperatures and offers some splendid views. All tents are sited along the west bank of the river and decorated with modern features in a classic style.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, birdwatching, champagne breakfasts, sundowners, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Eseriani spa, community visits, nature and bird walks

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LEWA SAFARI CAMP

LITTLE GOVERNORS' CAMP

PO Box 743-00517, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)730127000 Email: info@chelipeacock.co.ke www.lewasafaricamp.com Location: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has 12 luxury tented bedrooms all with private verandas, and set among cool gardens filled with birdsong. Winner of The Good Safari Guide’s ‘Best Community Safari Property in Africa’ award, all camp profits are reinvested directly into the conservation and community efforts of the Conservancy.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, night drives, guided bush walks, bush picnics, bush breakfasts, sundowners, excursions, horse riding, camel trekking, beauty treatments, visits to orphan rhino project and cultural visits to local village and schools

PO Box 48217-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 273 4000/5 Fax: +254 (0)20 273 4023/4 Email: info@governorscamp.com www.governorscamp.com Location: Banks of Mara River Little Governors’ Camp is located around a large watering hole alive with animals and birdlife. Getting to the camp is an adventure in itself, as guests first have to cross the Mara River by boat, then walk a short distance, escorted by armed guards, through the forest.

Meals are of a high standard, served outdoors during the day or inside a candle-lit dining tent.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, hot air ballooning, community visits, excursions, walking safaris

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MARA INTREPIDS CAMP

MARA LEISURE CAMP

Tel: +254 (0)20 444 6651; 444 7929 Fax: +254 (0)20 4446600; 444 6533 Email: sales@heritagehotels.co.ke www.heritage-eastafrica.com Location: Talek River, Masai Mara National Reserve The Mara Intrepids Camp is set on the vast grasslands of the Masai Mara with the Talek River flowing past. This spacious tented abode has a signature view of the endless Mara plains.

Ideal for families, the camp offers just 30 tents, including new two-bedroomed family tents complete with a spacious lounge and an outside deck.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, airstrip, bush dinners, hot air ballooning, weddings, nature walks, children’s club, spa, visits to Maasai manyattas, sundowners, birding

PO Box 48995-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 557 009 Cell: +254 (0)737 799 990/2 Fax: +254 (0)20 556 126 Email: info@maraleisurecamp.co.ke www.maraleisurecamp.co.ke Location: Banks of Talek River/Masai Mara National Reserve Mara Leisure Camp is an exclusive boutique camp located along the Talek River at the confluence of the Masai Mara’s four game viewing areas on the northern boundary of the Masai Mara National Reserve. This makes all areas of the park accessible for game viewing including night game drives, bush walks and cultural visits.

Additional Facilities: Spa retreat, night game drive, hot air balloon, visit to Maasai Village

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MARA RIVER CAMP

NABOISHO CAMP

Mara Rianta, Masai Mara National Reserve Tel: +254 (0)20 2375 988/9, +254 (0)20 2107 089 Cell: +254 (0)732 663 044, +254 (0)773 407 433 Email: info@mararivercamp.co.ke www.mararivercamp.co.ke Location: Banks of the River Mara Mara River Camp provides an intimate, relaxed atmosphere set in a beautiful location on the River Mara. With 19 superior tents, three deluxe tents and a two-bedroom en-suite log cabin, Mara River Camp offers fantastic views overlooking game and the river from the comfort of your own patio. All tents and the log cabin have been furnished with in an African style and come with insect proof mesh for comfort.

Additional Facilities: Safari and game drives, hot air balloon rides, sundowners, massage, nature walks, bush breakfast, lunch and dinner

Masai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province Tel: +254 (0)20 232 4904 Email: reservations@asiliaafrica.com www.naboisho.asiliaafrica.com Location: Mara Naboisho Conservancy Set on a private conservancy with a focus on conservation and communities working together, Naboisho Camp is a permanent camp with just eight luxurious tents. The intimate size of the camp means that it has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and very personal service. The spacious tents have been designed combining the traditional bush style with a fresh modern feel focusing on attention to detail. Naboisho is famous for its wide range of game viewing activities Additional Facilities: Complimentary airport shuttle, games drives, night drives, fly camping, off road driving

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NYUMBU CAMP

OL SEKI HEMINGWAYS MARA

Tel: +254 (0)20 208 4918; 815 5969; 269 7453 Cell: +254 (0)73 460 0625 Fax: +254 (0)20 434 7258 Email: info@maasaimara-nyumbu.com www.maasaimara-nyumbu.com Location: Ngila Plains at the edge of Masai Mara National Reserve This eco-friendly camp has custom-designed tents equipped with hot shower and flushing toilets. Game viewing starts right from the camp itself and the location is ideal to experience the wildebeest migration.

Game drives take place either in the Nyumbu Trust Conservancy, the Masai Mara National Reserve or the Olare Orok Conservancy.

Additional Facilities: Game drives

Masai Mara, Naboisho Conservancy Tel: +254 (0)718 669 856 Email: olseki@h-ways.com Location: Naboisho Conservancy Ol Seki Hemingways Mara is a luxury tented camp in the Naboisho Conservancy next to the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Guests have an opportunity to witness some of the wonders of the natural world, including the annual wildebeest migration and the Big Five. The conservancy comprises 200 sq km of rolling savanna teeming with wildlife. There are 10 superbly appointed safari tents, each with a spectacular 270-degree view of the Mara Plains. Activities include night game drives, moonlit bush dinners, bush breakfasts, game walks, sundowners and visits to a local Maasai village.

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OLUMARA CAMP

c/o Villa Rosa Kempinski, PO Box 14164 00800, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)703 049 000 www.kempinski.com/masaimara Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Olare Mara Kempinski offers travellers once-in-a lifetime safari experiences that become treasured memories. A luxury tented camp that offers an authentic African experience alongside elegant style and comfort, it is hidden in a grove of riverine woodland on the banks of the Ntiakitiak River. The atmosphere of the camp blends a rustic African ambience and the elegance of the Kempinski legacy. The tented camp comprises of five twin and seven double occupancy tents, while the 100 square metre honeymoon suite has its very own plunge pool.

Additional Facilities: Plunge pool, hippo pool, en-suite bathrooms, morning and evening game drives

PO Box 16550-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 236 3741; 808 1827; 802 2071 Fax: +254 (0)20 418 0318 Email: info@olumara.com www.olumara.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve This stylish camp has been specifically designed to blend with its natural surroundings, set at the Olare Orok River. A rope suspension bridge across the river affords an adventurous entrance to the camp. With only eleven tents we are on one on one with our guests and all game drives are conducted in the masai mara game reserve.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, walking safari, sundowners, bush lunches and dinners

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REKERO CAMP

SAMBURU INTREPIDS CAMP

Tel: +254 (0)20 232 4904 Email: reservations@asiliaafrica.com www.rekero.asiliaafrica.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Rekero is a luxury tented camp that sits in the midst of Kenya’s Masai Mara ecosystem in a quiet and exclusive location that overlooks an ancient animal river crossing point and is also conveniently close to the main Mara airstrip.

The camp caters for up to 20 guests in nine tents, two of which are family tents, laid out under shady trees along the river’s edge. The spacious tents have been designed combining the traditional bush style with a fresh modern feel focusing on attention to detail.

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SANCTUARY OLONANA

SAND RIVER MASAI MARA

c/o PO Box 41789-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 695 0002 Cell: +254 (0)728 888418; 733 638043 Fax: +254 (0)695 0320 Email: kenya@sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com Location: Bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve Sanctuary Olonana is an award-winning tented camp on a private stretch of the Mara River, at the foot of the impressive Siria Escarpment close to where the famous last scene from ‘Out of Africa’ was filmed.

Game concentration is high and during the wildebeest migration the action happens on the camp’s doorstep.

Additional Facilities: Game drives and nature walks

Tel: +255 (0)27 250 0630/9 Email: info@elewana.com www.elewanacollection.com Location: Masai Mara Situated on a secluded and picturesque site, the camp replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920s. The interior fixtures and furnishings mirror this period perfectly.

Sand River Masai Mara is an ideal destination any time of year for those wishing to enjoy exceptional game viewing. The National Reserve is best known for its large concentrations of big cats, such as leopard, cheetah and lion. Even the dramatic arrival of the Annual Migration merely adds to an already abundant resident wildlife that awaits discovery.

Additional Facilities: Library, billiard room

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SAROVA MARA GAME CAMP

SIANA SPRINGS TENTED CAMP

c/o PO Box 48690, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)50 223 86/22194 Fax: +254 (0)50 22 371 Email: sarova.mara@sarovahotels.com www.sarovahotels.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Sarova Mara Game Camp offers an opportunity to experience a luxury tented safari. Guests who don’t mind an early start can watch sunrise over the Mara from a hot air balloon and see the wildlife awakening in the savanna before landing for a sumptuous bush breakfast.

Additional Facilities: Hot air ballooning, walking safaris, bush dinners, visits to Isokon Maasai Culture Village, birdwatching, walking safaris, mini golf, archery, table tennis, catchrelease fishing, kayaking, darts, board games

Utumishi Co-op House, 1st Floor, Mamlaka Rd PO Box 41163-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 271 0542/271 0544 Cell: +254 (0)718 243 461; 788 811 847 Fax: +254 (0)20 271 0544 Email: info@siana-springs.co.ke www.siana-springs.co.ke Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Set in the midst of freshwater springs bordering the vast expanse of the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, Siana Springs is built in the Siana Conservancy that belongs to the local Maasai. Tents are set in groves of indigenous trees with resident troops of colobus monkey, hyrax and bushbuck.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, night drives, nature walks, children’s club, spa

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Tel: +254 (0)20 444 6651; 444 7929 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 6600; 444 6533 Email: sales@heritagehotels.co.ke www.heritage-eastafrica.com Location: Samburu National Reserve, Northern Kenya Samburu Intrepids is located in Kenya’s dry northlands on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River. The camp has spacious tents with private verandas facing the river; there are also two family suites.

Visitors can witness the Samburu’s special five – reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx and the gerenuk – as well as Africa’s big cats and over 300 species of bird.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, nature walks, children’s club, camel rides, hiking at Mount Ololokwe, cultural safaris in a Samburu village, astro-tourism, family tents

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c/o 1st floor, The Great Jubilee Centre, South Rd PO Box 15010-00509, Lang’ata, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 270 0781; 205 6423 Tel/fax: +254 (0)20 891 169 Cell: +254 (0)722 147 810; 735 484 207 Email: reservations@sekenani-camp.com www.sekenani-camp.com Location: Bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve Sekenani Camp, at the source of Sekenani River, is the smallest permanent camp in the Mara. It consists of 15 tents with en-suite bathrooms. Guests use a suspension bridge to get to the dining room. There is a log fire on the veranda each evening. Run in conjunction with 26 Maasai families, Sekekani Camp is the hub of a project that creates an infrastructure for health care, education and clean water.

Additional Facilities: Sundowners, balloon safari, fishing

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SWEETWATERS SERENA CAMP

TORTILIS CAMP

c/o PO Box 48690, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)62 31 970 Fax: +254 (0)62 31 965 Email: sweetwaters@serena.co.ke www.serenahotels.com Location: Ol Pejeta Conservancy Clustered around a waterhole and set in the pristine calm of its own private reserve, Sweetwaters Serena Camp is in a class of its own.

Accommodation is provided in 39 luxuriously appointed tents.

Each tent has a thatched roof, an en-suite bathroom and its own veranda with views over the waterhole.

Additional Facilities: Camel treks, nature walks, birdwatching, shop, business centre

c/o PO Box 743-00517, Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)730127000 Email: info@chelipeacock.co.ke www.tortilis.com Location: Amboseli Winner of British Airways’ coveted ‘Tourism for Tomorrow’ Award, Tortilis Camp was Kenya’s first ‘boutique eco-lodge’.

With views of Kilimanjaro, it has the undeveloped western half of Amboseli (and Kitirua Conservancy) to itself. The Camp offers 16 tented bedrooms alongside a Family Tent and secluded Private House. Tortilis is renowned for its delicious and authentic Italian cuisine.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, guided bush walks, bush breakfasts, sundowners, beauty treatments, cultural visits to the local community and school as well as the Cynthia Moss’ Amboseli Elephant Research Project R ECO-RATED SILVE

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c/o Mawe Mbili Ltd, PO Box 25621-00603, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)735 408 698; (0)727 067 418 Email: info@sleepingwarriorkenya.com www.sleepingwarriorcamp.com Location: Lake Elementaita, Great Rift Valley Secluded within the private Soysambu Conservancy, just two and a half hour’s drive from Nairobi, Sleeping Warrior is a destination for all seasons and all budgets. It has stunning views over Lake Elementaita, exclusive access to its shores, is close to Lake Nakuru and offers 450 species of birds, a wide selection of game and a wide range of bush walks, volcano treks, nature trails, game drives and bush dining experiences. Accommodation consists of a fully-catered camp or superb luxury lodge chalets (family and friends groupings available) Additional Facilities: Weddings, sundowners, bush dining

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c/o PO Box 74888-00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 444 6651; 444 7929 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 6600; 444 6533 Email: sales@heritagehotels.co.ke www.heritage-eastafrica.com Location: On the border of Tsavo West National Park Built on the slopes of Africa’s tallest mountain and the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, Voyager Ziwani gives you breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro and its second-highest peak, Mawenzi. The tented lodge is set on a private ranch bordering Kenya’s largest national park, Tsavo, which is home to over 200 bird species.

Additional Facilities: Game drives, nature walks, children’s club, fine dining, night drives, ranch tour of the Gicheha farm, First World War Sniper Tree site

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Mara Naboisho Conservancy Tel: +254 (0)733 333 909 Email kenya@basecampexplorer.com www.basecampexplorer.com Location: Masai Mara National Reserve This brand new camp offers guests the opportunity to experience the pure, untouched nature of the savanna in luxury tents.

Each of the 5 tents has its own private desk, en-suite, including safari shower and wonderful views. The camp also prides itself on being eco-friendly, to ensure no harmful footprint is left in this wonderful place.

Additional facilities: Walking safaris, bird walk, game drives, bush breakfast, bush dinner, night game drives

OTHER

BLUE WATERS RESTAURANT Tel: 254 (0)722 818 829 Email: bluewaterscaterers@gmail.com

Other INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOURISM INSTITUTE (IHTI)

Nyeri Road, Kileleshwa. PO Box 43111-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 233 8222 Cell: +254 (0)735 993 999; 728 787 088 Email: info@ihti.net www.ihti.net Location: Nairobi The main vision of the Institute is to embrace the happenings in tourism by being adaptable to those happenings. Overall the institute is committed to creating a professional club where players can share ideas. This it does by developing the skills of young people from all over Africa and turning them into knowledgeable, skilled, committed and intentionally respectable professionals.

The hospitality and hotel management – is one of the fastest growing industries in the world.

KAREN COUNTRY CLUB

KENTMERE CLUB

Karen Rd, PO Box 24817, Karen Tel: +254 (0)20 388 2802 Cell: +254 (0)733 606 950 Fax: +254 (0)20 884 088 Email: generalmanager@karen.or.ke www.karencountryclub.org Location: Karen Often considered one of the prettiest courses in Kenya, Karen Country Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course set among beautiful gardens with a rich birdlife. Founded in 1937 the club is located next to the house of Karen Blixen (author of ‘Out of Africa’). The club is famous for its beautiful lawn terrace where guests can enjoy a delicious lunch after a round of golf and look out over the course.

Additional Facilities: Golf, tennis, squash, bowls, gym, fine dining restaurant

Limuru-Tigoni-Banana Rd PO Box 39508-00623, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 202 1369; 358 5511 Cell: +254 (0)722 276 357, Fax: +254 (0)20 202 0076 Email: kentclub@africaonline.co.ke www.kentmereclub.com Location: Kiambu West District Sometimes described as the ultimate settlers’ club, the Kentmere at Tigoni is located in the heart of the highlands amid tea and coffee plantations some 30 km from Nairobi. The Kentmere is generally recognised as the least spoilt of the old colonial country clubs and is the very essence of what an English club should be.

Additional Facilities: English-style pub, outside catering, excursions, gardens

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OTHER KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE

LEISURE GOLF CLUB PO Box 84383, Mombasa Tel: +254 (0)40 320 2011 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 2046 Email: leisure@africaonline.co.ke Location: Diani The Leisure Golf Club at Diani on Mombasa’s south coast is a 6,084 metre (6,632 yard) 18 hole, par 72 championship course.

The club is a venue for a number of top international golf tournaments. The full-size driving range has a chipping green and bunker for practice. There is a well stocked pro shop and the clubhouse has all facilities including food and all types of beverages.

Additional Facilities: Golf, driving range

Harambee Avenue PO Box 30746-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 326 1000 (Pilot); 20 224 72 77 Cell: +254 (0)724 256 023; 736 839 296 Fax: +254 (0)20 221 65 11 Email: info@kicc.co.ke www.kicc.co.ke Location: Nairobi Located in the heart of Nairobi’s Central Business District and within walking distance of several five-star hotels, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) is a perfect venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and special events. With a combination of offices and meeting rooms, the KICC has hosted many international conferences and is one of Kenya’s most famous landmarks.

NAS AIRPORT SERVICES (NAS)

PARKLANDS SPORTS CLUB

PO Box 19010-00501, JKIA, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 827 900; 20 697 2000 Cell: +254 (0)722 205 287; 733 618 482 Fax: +254 (0)20 822 323 Email: customerservice@nascat.com www.nascat.com Location: NAS Airport Services was founded in 1949 and is now part of Servair, the world’s third largest airline caterer and the largest in Africa.

Servair, with HQ in Paris is universally recognised for its knowhow and workforce where quality, innovation, attentiveness and fine cooking are unanimously shared values.

For in excess of 60 years, NAS have supplied international and local airlines with a fully integrated catering operation from preparation to loading and off-loading.

Ojijo Rd, Parklands, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 374 5164 Fax: +254 (0)20 745 971 Email: info@parklandsportsclub.com www.parklandsportsclub.com Location: Nairobi Parklands Sports Club was established in 1906 and has since grown in terms of facilities and membership. Today, the club has reciprocal membership with a number of clubs in both Kenya and overseas. There are conference facilities for up to 25 people.

The Twiga Centre is suitable for larger functions and can hold more than 100 people.

Additional Facilities: Squash, snooker, tennis, hockey, health club, steam room, sauna, massage

THE TAMARIND GROUP

TIN TIN RESTAURANT

PO Box 74493-00200, Nairobi Tell: +254 (0)713 8248 35/6; 0738 359 592/3 Email: geraldine.dunford@tamarind.co.ke www.tamarind.co.ke Location: Nairobi and Mombasa The Tamarind Group owns and operates some of Kenya’s bestknown brands in the hospitality sector, comprising interests in restaurants, entertainment and accommodation. These include: the Carnivore, with its charcoal-grilled exotic meat; the Tamarind Restaurant, the leading place at the coast for lovers of seafood; the Nairobi Tamarind; Tamambo Karen; Gigiri and the Tamarind Village. The group operates two seagoing shows which set sail each day from the Tamarind Restaurant.

Lower Ground Floor, KICC, Harambee Ave PO Box 58077, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 222 9093 Fax: +254 (0)20 213 815 Email: info@tintin.co.ke www.tintin.co.ke Location: Nairobi Established in 1978 and situated in the heart of Nairobi’s Central Business District, Tin Tin Restaurant has earned an enviable reputation among food connoisseurs around Kenya. The sumptuous menu represents years of hard-earned experience and dedication to quality. Visit them to experience the exhilarating taste, breath-taking splendour and impeccable service at one of Nairobi’s longest-standing restaurants.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY PO Box 14634-00800, off Thika Road Kasarani, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 360 6155 Fax: +254 (0)20 360 6100 Email: admit@usiu.ac.ke www.usiu.ac.ke Location: Nairobi The United States International University is the oldest private secular university in eastern Africa serving over 5,400 students, of whom an average of 15 percent are international, representing about 56 nationalities. The University’s dual accreditation in the US and Kenya gives its graduates recognition worldwide and enhances their opportunities. Under the Chandaria School of Business, USIU offers undergraduate programs in Hotel and Restaurant Management and Tourism Management.

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