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LOCATION Northern Laikipia ACCOMMODATION Loisaba Lodge - 7 en-suite rooms. 3 doubles and 4 twins (that can become doubles) 3 of the rooms can fit extra beds Loisaba House – 1 double & 1 twin en-suite rooms (both can fit 1 extra bed) Loisaba Cottage – 3 double en-suite rooms, 1 mezzanine room with a detached bathroom. 2 of the rooms can be triples Kiboko Starbeds - 2 doubles and 1 twin platform. All platforms have space for extra beds, but they do not roll out Koija Starbeds - 2 doubles and 1 twin platform. All platforms have space for extra beds, but they do not roll out Extra beds are provided for children under the age of 16yrs only. DESCRIPTION Loisaba is a 61,000 acre private ranch and game sanctuary. Loisaba Lodge has 7 rooms, and looks out from the top of an escarpment over many miles of empty wilderness to Mt. Kenya in the distance. Each room has its own private deck and the same magnificent view. The lodge has a swimming pool, tennis court, boules court and spa with massage facilities. Loisaba House is a truly exclusive, self-contained private house with a cliff-top infinity pool. It is built on the edge of the escarpment. The location and architecture of the house are breathtaking, as are the furnishings, most of which have been designed and made at Loisaba. Loisaba Cottage is approximately 9kms from the main lodge. It is set back from the escarpment in beautifully landscaped gardens with a private swimming pool. Kiboko Star Beds are 20 minutes drive from the lodge and overlook a waterhole. Each Star Bed is designed on a raised, handcrafted, wooden platform that is partially covered with a thatched roof. Homemade ‘Mukokoteni’ beds can either be wheeled onto the open deck for a night under the stars, or left under the shelter of the roof Koija Star Beds are 30 minutes drive from the lodge and overlook the Ewaso Nyiro River.

LOCATION Lewa Wildlife Conservancy ACCOMMODATION 12 en-suite safari tents – 7 doubles (that can become twins) and 5 twin tents 3 rooms can fit an extra bed for children under the age of 16 yrs only DESCRIPTION Lewa Safari Camp has a stunning location within Lewa wildlife / rhino conservancy, with outstanding game viewing, and spectacular views to Mt. Kenya to the south and arid lowlands to the north. Each tent has a thatched roof, verandah and full en suite bathroom, very much in the ‘Lewa’ style. The central areas have exquisite gardens with a large sunny verandah and swimming pool to enjoy during the day, and cosy log fires in the lounge and dining room for the more chilly evenings. The camp is based within the private 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust. The conservancy is home to about 10 percent of Kenya’s black rhino population, and the single largest population of Grevy’s zebra in the world. Lewa re-invests all the profits generated from tourism ( including profits from Lewa Safari Camp ) into its core programmes. When you visit Lewa, you will help thousands of people from different backgrounds and cultures to improve their lives, and give their children a future, at the same time as ensuring Africa’s wildlife has a stable home.

LOCATION
Kiunga Marine Reserve, Lamu Archipelago

ACCOMMODATION
• 18 Beach-front Bandas, each with a spacious en-suite bedroom, dressing area and sheltered veranda.

• 2 Family Banda, consisting of 2 connecting bandas (each with spacious en-suite bedrooms, etc.)

• ‘Baobabs of Kitangani’ – 1 en-suite double bedroom, sitting room (can be converted to a twin), private seating / dining area on the beach.

DESCRIPTION
Kiwayu is situated forty kilometres north of Lamu, off Kenya’s remote North Coast. It nestles amongst sand dunes overlooking a sheltered lagoon and the Indian Ocean. Staying in spacious cottages (crafted by hand from local materials), spread out along one kilometre of private sandy shoreline, guests will experience tranquillity and ultimate privacy.

All one can hear is the sound of the sea, the wind rushing through palm leaves and the melodic twitter of exotic birds.

Kiwayu is a natural, simple but luxurious retreat. Miles of deserted beaches with soft white sand and the soothing sound of waves will soon awaken the senses and lead you back to nature’s eternal rhythms.

Kiwayu offers a retreat to those who wish to return to a natural lifestyle and who desire contact with the best and most simple sea-faring life that Kenya can offer.

Merica Hotel is located in the heart of Nakuru. It is the most modern hotel in the region. Although it is not crowned as a 4-star hotel according to the regulations and laws in Kenya, it has already matched such standard.

Merica Hotel has been a pioneer in the hospitality industry within the region since the year 2000.

Merica Hotel boast of 89 luxury rooms, 4 junior suites and a luxurious executive suite, giving it the status of a four star hotel. The spacious rooms are tastefully furnished with different colors, giving the visitor the feel of being in a home away from home. The interior is a blend of comfort and convenience.

The raised lobby and the panoramic glass lifts allows the visitors to sample the luxurious surroundings including the swimming pool and the lofty/atrium splashing the whole reception with sunlight.

The hotel offers 5 conference rooms fully equipped with the latest technology including secretarial services, wireless Internet connection in the hotel. The conference rooms can accommodate 100-300 people maximum. Visitors are served with international cuisine and African dishes and the charges are the most attractive for a hotel of Merica’s status.

The hotel also offers Laundry services, business center, a state-of-the-art fully fledged health club. Some of the amenities include gym, massage parlor, a beauty parlor, aerobics, Berber shop etc.

Security services are offered 24 hours including that of guest’s vehicles at Merica’s parking bays.

You will miss out if you have never tried Merica Hotel.

Perfect tranquility – just 13 tents set by emerald – green lake, pink-rimmed with flamingos. Explore with the resident naturalist, go boating, camel riding or just relax in a hammock, enjoying the antics of the exquisite black and white colobus monkeys – the camps’ emblem. After scooping awards as Kenya’s best tented camp and in “QUEST for the BEST; Travel News & Life Style East Africa readers voted Crater Lake the “Best Weekend Get-Away- Kenya. The ultimate honeymoon tent “Heaven Eleven” opened in a secluded clearing, guests can look over the lake from a huge Olivewood Bed or from their private Jacuzzi. Packages: Stylish weddings for upto 150 people, Cordon Bleu banquets with the finest wines and champagnes – set in the most spectacular spots around the lake and in the private 10,000 acre wildlife sanctuary. Flexible full boardd rates for conferences of 20-25 delegates. Other activities at the camp are Finest bush walking, thrilling night game drive with expert trackers, private bush campsite with extensive facilities, visit to Lake Nakuru National Park, Hells Gate National Park, play golf at the green park and many more.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

the lake is ringed in a swathe of …Pink…?

…wait, it’s a pulsing, writhing… ALIVE swathe of pink!…

…now the whole glorious mass of pink spectacularly takes to flight!…

Situated at the heart of the Rift Valley, the Lake Nakuru national park is home to one of the most amazing ornithological spectacles in the world – the flight of the flamingos!

Aside from the flamingoes, the park has over 450 species of birds – a heaven for avid bird watchers.

The park is also sanctuary to the great-endangered Black Rhino and abounds with other game such as buffalos, tree climbing lions and the elusive Leopard.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodgeis one of only two lodges situated within the park. Each of the recently refurbished chalets are equipped with private en-suite facilities and have an astounding view of the pink rimmed lake, or enjoy your staff in privacy of our lake suites.

Enjoy country-style dining at the flamingo restaurant or if you like, the chef can set up something special under one of the beautiful acacia trees where you can enjoy your lunch as you have an unobstructed view of the lake. The rift valley bar is just the right spot for that magical sundowner.

Lie by the pool or have a refreshing out-door massage after that amazing game drive and in the evening, join our cultural dancers as they teach you the origins of true African dance.

Let your spirit take flight.

Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge offers a truly exclusive bush experience, being situated in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservancy of 28,000 acres located at the foot of the Taita Hills and adjacent to Tsavo West National Park, one of the world’s largest game reserves.

The Sanctuary provides a safe environment to over 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds within 28,000 acres of rolling savanna and woodland habitats. Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge provides the rare experience of proximity to the wildlife and a viewing gallery from the comfort of your room balcony . Since the lodge is unfenced, animals such as gazelles and elephants are commonly sighted on the grounds and at the watering hole near the swimming pool.

The Sanctuary is a success story in sustainable conservation where wildlife – including elephant, lion, buffalo and giraffe – thrive. Game drives are tightly controlled to ensure that animals are not harassed and some areas are completely closed to vehicles. This commitment to responsible ecotourism, which has been so well supported by visitors, ensures that the Sanctuary and all its wildlife will continue to prosper.
The Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge offers luxury accommodation and amenities and is the perfect base in an unforgettable setting to explore the natural environment around.

The Sarova Stanley

NAIROBI SINCE 1902

…intricately braided coiffures over smart business suits…

…a rainbow of tiny beads threaded into a cell-phone cover…

…the throb of the village market in the heart of the city…

As Kenya’s first luxury hotel, The Sarova Stanley has always occupied a special place in Nairobi’s heart.

From the day it opened its doors in 1902, it has been making history – hosting royal safaris, groundbreaking business events and a long line of legendary personalities such as Edward Prince of Wales, novelist Ernest Hemingway and Ava Gardner to name just a few.

From the moment you pass through the century old revolving doors, you leave the heat and bustle of modern Nairobi for a world of cool Victorian elegance. From the grandeur of the presidential suite, to the chic and sophistication of the club-rooms or the contemporary functionality of the deluxe rooms, The Sarova Stanley has a fine range of accommodation to choose from and an eclectic mix of Dining and entertainment options.

Today, as The Sarova Stanley enters its second century, it continues to make history, providing state-of-the-art services and facilities for business and leisure travelers including private meeting rooms, WIFI, executive ladies rooms, health and fitness facilities and a shopping arcade in an elegant old world setting.

The attentive yet unobtrusive staff look after guests in a way that only a century of experience allows.

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge SHABA NATIONAL RESERVE ..doum palms in silhouette against a deep red sunset, endless stunning landscape.. …a crocodile slices it’s way to the waters edge, a leopard emerges to hunt… …a lion roars somewhere… just another day in Africa… Deep in Kenya’s arid North lands is “Born Free” country. Joy Adamson spent her final years here reintegrating a lion into the wild. More recently, Shaba was the location for the popular TV show Survivor Africa and numerous world acclaimed films such as To Walk with Lions, Born Free, Out of Africa, and The Great Crocodile Trial. In the environs of the Shaba Game reserve, lies the secluded oasis of Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. Overlooking the fast-flowing Uaso Nyiro River, Chalet style rooms are perfectly situated for guests to watch the, rare grevy zebras, elephants and reticulated giraffes that brave the jaws of the resident crocodiles to come and quench their thirst. Dining options include exquisite tree level restaurant dining and amazing bush dining as a lifetime experience amidst one of nature’s most beautiful landscapes anywhere in the world. After a dusty game drive, dip into the free form swimming pool, or engage in various animation activities including the muscle stretching Sarova Survivor Challenge. In the evening, the local Samburu dancers entertain you in age-old tunes that brings a close to an adventure in Africa that you will never forget!

… excitement, adrenalin, anticipation – the first game drive…

… silence, awe, wonder – the lion is on the hunt…

…control, cunning, precision – he makes his kill!…

The Maasai Mara.
Some call it the eighth wonder of the world. One of the world’s last remaining ecosystems harmonizing animal and nature.

The Mara is where you will have one of those breath-taking, heart-stopping moments…a crack of dawn balloon ride over natures playground, a million teeming wildebeest making their annual migration across the Mara, your first face to face encounter with the big five of Kenya.

Sarova Mara Game Camp offers luxurious tented accommodation equipped with en-suite bathrooms and a deck for outdoor seating. The Isokon restaurant features international buffets with specialty live cooking and our bush dining options are a must at least once during your stay. Enjoy live guitar music, sundowners and post dinner entertainment at the Bar whilst sitting around a log fire.

Game drives are delightful and our informative guides ensure that you sight most, if not all of Kenya’s Big Five ; And then get spoilt with our bush massage – a real treat in the wild. The Lodge also features an authentic Maasai habitat at the Isokon Maasai Cultural Village where you can experience first hand, one of the few remaining ancient great cultures of the world.