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Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi

Days 1 - 2: Nairobi

Nairobi Serena Hotel Location Map

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, and is the country's largest city, and is the arrival point for many visitors into the country. The main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International, located 15 km out of the centre of town, but many itineraries will also include flights into and out of Wilson Airport, located 11 km outside of the city centre, as this is the domestic hub for both scheduled and chartered domestic air traffic.

The capital city is not wholly separated from the great African wilderness that most people come to Kenya to enjoy. Just outside the city is the Nairobi National Park, 113 square km of plains, cliffs and forest. The Park is home to large herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe, rhino, cheetah and a large number of lions - all living wild within 20 minutes of the busy city.

Other wildlife attractions of the city include the Elephant Orphanage, where visitors have the unique opportunity to experience the feeding of baby orphaned elephants and rhinos up close, or the Giraffe Centre where visitors can feed the resident giraffes.

You can also visit the Karen Blixen Museum, Karen Blixen's former home and which was donated by the Danish government to Kenya. Karen Blixen, also known by her pseudonym Isak Dinesen, is famous for her memoir, Out of Africa. The trained and knowledgeable guides at the museum are on hand to answer any questions on the history of the museum and on Karen Blixen's life.

Set amongst the lush-green abundance of extensive tropical gardens, looking out over the gentle green avenues of Central Park and commanding a panoramic view of the glittering towers of downtown Nairobi, the Serena Hotel enjoys one of the finest locations in the city.

The comfortable rooms are traditional in style with air conditioning and city or garden views. A range of suites are also available.

The interior decor reflects an entirely pan-African theme featuring art and inspiration from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. Offering a range of dining experiences, the hotel is renowned for its 'Mandhari' fine-dining restaurant, which is rated as one of the Kenya's finest. The Nairobi Serena also offers the exclusive 'Maisha' Health Club and Spa.

Example Details For Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 2
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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Nairobi Serena Hotel Location.

Address

Nairobi Serena Hotel,Processional Way, Nairobi City, Kenya, Nairobi

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi connectivity,  tea/coffee making facilities, LCD flat-screen satellite TV, mini bar, mosquito nets on request, multipurpose adapters, 24 hour room service, laundry and valet services.

The hotel has a number of dining and bar facilities including: pool bar and poolside brrasserie, Mandhari fine dining restaurant, Cafe Maghreb, Ethiopian-styled Aksum bar, Bambara Lounge, International 24 hour restaurant, patisserie, gelateri,coffee bar and teashop.

The Maisha Spa and Health Club offers a heated swimming pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium, an aerobics studio, sauna, steam room and a juice bar. Spa services include massages, de-tox and aromatheraphy treatment. 

Golf can at a nearby course can be arranged through the concierge at the hotel.

Babysitting service available on request.

Samburu Intrepids Camp

Samburu Eco-System

Days 3 - 4: Samburu Eco-System

Samburu Intrepids Camp Location Map

Samburu Intrepids is situated in the heart of the Samburu National Reserve on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, where crocodiles bask in the sun and herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra can occasionally come to drink.

Game drives in Samburu or the neighbouring Buffalo Springs Reserve will reveal a dramatic wilderness and guests can enjoy close encounters with wildlife including elephant, leopard and Samburu’s famous ‘Special Five’ - the rare reticulated giraffe, long-necked gerenuk antelope, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s zebra, and the majestic Beisa oryx.

The camp has a close relationship with the local Samburu community who live just outside the reserve, and it is from these villages that some 30 percent of the camp employees hail. It is also here where guests can pay an additional fee to go on an escorted nature walk with a local Samburu guide or even head off on a camel ride where you may meet a giraffe or a tiny dik-dik or have to turn back when an elephant blocks your path. But it is a wonderful opportunity to meet the Samburu villagers and immerse yourself in their culture for a few hours.

The camp itself is run on strict eco-principles, with water heating by solar power. There are 28 modern tents. all with views over the riverbanks. Each tent has a 4 poster bed, handsome mahogany closets and a writing desk, and an en-suite bathroom with steaming hot showers. The bathrooms also offer twin washbasins, flush toilets, and sockets for shavers and battery charging. For families with children wanting more space, the family tents are ideal - an ensemble of two tents with a spacious lounge and a wide deck complete with lounging chairs and tables, ideal for relaxing and private meals.

The main dining room opens onto an outdoor dining terrace, where buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served overlooking the river. Meals can also be enjoyed on your private verandah or at a specially selected 'bush site' close to the camp. The lounge and bar offers nightly talks and slide shows, and for relaxing in between game drives and activities, there is a freeform 'oasis' swimming pool and garden area.

Example Details For Samburu Intrepids Camp

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 2
Room: 1 x Family Tent
Includes: Full Board Package: Samburu Reserve fees; breakfast; early morning tea/coffee; lunch and dinner are included. Game drives are taken with your private driver-guide.

Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari.

 
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Samburu Intrepids Camp Location.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

The luxury tents are widely spread across a large riverside site to ensure guests the optimum of privacy and peace. Each tent is furnished in the classic style of the grand African safaris, with large 4 poster beds and handsome reproduction furniture, offset by modern en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, flush toilets and all modern amenities.

The camp is secured by an electric fence to ward off animals and has 24 hour security.

Main guest facilities include riverfront dining deck and open-air lounge area, a freeform swimming pool with sunbathing terrace, custom-built 4WD safari vehicles, reliable 240-volt generator electricity supply, safety deposit boxes for all guestsandrsquo; valuables, camp bookshop and guestsandrsquo; reference library, and a souvenir boutique and Safariwear Centre.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

Camel and walking safaris outside the reserve can be arranged on request, as well as visits to neighbouring Samburu communities and bird walks with experienced ornithologists (additional cost).

Mobile phone reception is good in most parts of the camp.

Mara Intrepids Camp

Masai Mara

Days 5 - 6: Masai Mara

Mara Intrepids Camp Location Map

Mara Intrepids is situated in one of the most spectacular locations in the world's best-known safari wilderness. The camp overlooks the Talek River and is just a short drive from the Mara River, where over a million wildebeest and zebra make their perilous migration crossing every year.

Outside of the migration period, the camp still offers some of the finest game viewing, with large local populations of plains game including, elephant, rhino, buffalo and all the big cats. Game viewing drives in open-sided safari jeeps are available daily, and as this part of the reserve receives fewer visitors than the eastern part it is possible to drive long periods without seeing another vehicle. Guests can also take advantage of other activities (at an additional cost) offered by the camp, including hot air balloon safaris, bush dining, nature walks and cultural visits to the local Maasai villages.

The camp is divided into four distinct areas, each with its own open-air dining area and ‘mess tent’ where private meals and functions can be arranged. Dinner is usually served in a large dining room under a traditional makuti thatch roof, while breakfast and lunch are hosted on a breezy terrace beside the riverfront swimming pool. Beside the main bar is a fully equipped conference room where the Maasai naturalists deliver evening slide shows on the local culture and wildlife.

Mara Intrepids has 30 luxurious tents that are widely spread across a large riverside site to ensure guests have privacy and peace. Each tent is furnished in the classic style of the grand African safaris, with large 4 poster beds and reproduction furniture and modern en-suite bathrooms. Each tent sits on a shady raised platform with sweeping views over the riverbanks where a large variety of animals come to drink.

There is also one family tent which can comfortably accommodation 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years.

The camp is run on strict eco-principles, with hot water generated by burning used coffee husks and biodegradable waste mulched for compost.

Example Details For Mara Intrepids Camp

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 2
Room: 1 x Family Tent
Includes: Game Package: Mara Reserve fees; all meals; airstrip transfers; guided nature walk; and daily shared game drives with a Mara Intrepids guide are included.

Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari.

 
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Mara Intrepids Camp Location.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from midday on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

The rooms all en-suite and face the river. They include a hair dryer, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, turndown service, bathrobes and a private terrace. There is also a daily housekeeping service.

Plugs are 3 point square.

The main area consists of the dining area, lounge and swimming pool.

There is complimentary Wi-Fi in the public areas.

There are 3 daily game drives into the reserve.

The camps airstrip is 3 minutes away from the camp.

Hot air balloon safaris can be booked instead of a morning game drive - additional cost.

The camp and surrounding area is known for good game viewing and birding over the whole year.

Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa

The Kenyan Coast

Days 7 - 10: The Kenyan Coast

Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa Location Map

Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is a multi award-winning boutique hotel, located at Diani Beach, on Kenya's South Coast about 30 miles south of Mombasa.  This is where natural beauty and inspired design are merged to create the perfect romantic destination. Situated on the unspoiled shores of the wonderfully warm Indian Ocean, this intimate and stylish beach resort prides itself on exceptional personal service and attention.

The resort is set amidst heavy tropical flora and palms, which attract the endangered Colobus monkey and over 100 bird species from the surrounding forest.

The resort offers a number of restaurants and bars, and guests can also enjoy poolside dinners and beach barbecues twice a week with entertainment.

Main guest facilities include a large swimming pool with a jacuzzi, a spa, a TV lounge and library, a gift boutique, a gym, tennis and squash courts, a pool bar, beach bar and a lounge bar, and 4 restaurants/bistros.

The Watersports Centre offers a range of activities (additional cost) which include PADI scuba diving, deep sea fishing, kite surfing, snorkelling and windsurfing.

There are a variety of room categories to choose from. There are 24 Deluxe Garden Rooms are situated on the first floor and have a large balcony area and can accommote 2 adults and one child (or 3 adults).  Underneath them on the ground floor are the 12 Deluxe Garden Suites which have a large veranda and living area and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (or 3 adults).

The 12 Premium Garden Rooms are also on the first floor but are situated closer to the pool and beach and also hve a large balcony. These rooms can accommote 2 adults and one child (or 3 adults). Underneath them on the ground floor are the 6 Premium Garden Suites - again with sufficient space to accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (or 3 adults).

The 4 Luxury Oceanfront Rooms are on the first floor, wikth a large balcony and are nearest the ocean (and can accommodate 2 adults/one child or 3 adults). On the ground floor underneath them are the 2 Grand Oceanfront Suites - with a large veranda and living area but designed to accommodate just 2 adults only.

Example Details For Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa

Nights: 4 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 2
Room: 1 x Suite with extra beds
Includes: Half Board basis.
 
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Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa Location.

Address

Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa,Off Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All rooms have mosquito nets, ceiling fans, air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, mini bar, telephone, hair dryer, in-room safe and an en-suite bathroom.

In terms of room size:

On the first floor - the Deluxe and Premium Garden Rooms and the Luxury Oceanfront Rooms are 45 square meters.

On the ground floor - the Deluxe and Premium Garden Suites and the Grand Oceanfront Suites are 90 square meters.

The resort has 3 restaurants and 3 bars, as well as 24-hour reception, gym, library, TV lounge, gift shop, beach deck, spa and a swimming pool. A foreign exchange service is available.

The Amani Spa offers a variety of different treatments and therapies. Treatments are available from 08.45 to 17:00 - Monday to Sunday (additional cost).

The Jahazi Restaurant is located on the beach, along with the Jahazi bar.

The Peponi Beach Restaurant is situated between the pool and the beach. It is the venue for the exciting BBQ evenings with traditional entertainment held weekly on Tuesday and Friday nights.

The Bahari Restaurant is in the main part of the resort and provides breakfast for all guests and dinner for those on a half board package. The menus change daily with interesting Theme Evenings, and excellent service, cuisine and wine are available.

Poolside Mongolian dinners are hosted twice a week on Saturday and Wednesday, and there is a beach BBQ every Tuesday and Friday.

The pool bar is open from 09:00 to 16:00.

The Jahazi bar is open from 11:00 to 01:00.

The lounge bar is open all day and evenings during dinner.

The Watersports Centre offers PADI scuba diving, deep sea fishing trips, kite surfing, snorkelling and wind surfing (additional cost).

Complimentary activities include use of the gym, tennis, squash, table tennis, darts and beach games.

Wi-Fi is available.

A laundry service is also available (additional cost).

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