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Sarova Panafric has 153 rooms as well as a block of 42 furnished and serviced apartments. The hotel’s Suites, Club, Superior & Standard rooms are stylishly furnished and equipped with all modern first class hotel facilities. All rooms have wireless internet, direct dial phones and 24- channel satellite TV. Flame Tree restaurant is the popular multi-cuisine restaurant adjoining a full service bar. The Pool Garden restaurant serves light meals in a garden setting by the pool side. Room service is available round the clock. The hotel’s meeting and conference facilities have been recently renovated and are amongst the most popular in the city. The business center is well equipped to provide all secretarial services. Sarova Panafric is a very child-friendly hotel with a special Ozone Kids Club where children can play and be entertained. The hotel has a swimming pool and massage facilities as well as a gift shop located on the premises. ACCESS: • Distance: 0.5 km from Nairobi city centre. • By road: 18 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and 3 km from Nairobi Railway station. SITE: • On a hill, in a quiet residential area overlooking the city centre. • By road 0.5 km from the city centre at the end of Kenyatta Avenue. LOCALE: • A first class hotel set in spacious natural gardens. • Plentiful Secure parking space CLIMATE: • Warm days average 24°C. • Cooler nights average 12°C. • Cold months June- July. • Long rains March – June. • Short rains October – December. RECEPTION: • Beautifully lit and earthy with lush green plants. • Checkout time 10.00 am. • Luggage storage facilities available for late check-outs. • Taxi services available 24 hours. • Mailing services available. • Concierge service. GUEST SERVICES: • Free safety deposit boxes. • Laundry and valet services. • Bureau de change. CONFERENCE & BANQUETING FACILITIES: Room Theatre U-Shape Banquets Baraza 120 120 50 Jambo 1 80 30 60 Jambo 2 60 20 40 Simba 250 100 200 Chui 150 60 150 Duma 100 35 60 Umati 30 20 20 Karibu N/A 22 20 Sebule NA 22 20 FACT SHEET • Syndicate and meeting rooms available for 10 to 30 executives. • Modern conferencing equipments available. BUSINESS CENTRE • Modern, professionally manned, with high-tech equipments. Open Monday – Sunday: 7am-10pm ACCOMMODATION: 153 Spacious bedrooms well spread on 6 storeys. • 4 Suites • 13 Club, 3 twin, 10 double. • 69 Superior- 14 twin, 55 double. • 71 Standard- 65 twin, 6 double. • 2 rooms for physically challenged • Massage room 132 • Fully serviced apartments 30 – one bedroom, 15 – two bedrooms ROOM FACILITIES: • Private bath with shower and WC. • Direct dial telephone with voice mail. • Satellite TV with remote control. • Minibars in suites and all club rooms • Tea/coffee making facilities in all rooms. APARTMENT FACILITIES: • Fully equipped kitchen. • Private bath with shower and WC. • Direct dial telephone with voice mail. • Spacious and secure parking. • Satellite TV with remote control. RESTAURANTS AND BARS: Flame Tree Brasserie and Bar: • Open 6.30 am to 11.00 pm. • Has a terrace with a panoramic view of the city. • Serves buffet breakfast and á la carte Services • Fully stocked modern bar and a weekly entertainment programme. • Tasteful background music and inconspicuous TV. Poolside Garden Restaurant • Poolside Bar and Restaurant ideal spot for BBQ, parties and Bridal or normal receptions. • Buffet Lunch/Active cooking stations. • Offers snacks and á la carte menu. ROOM SERVICE: • Available 24 hours. • á la carte menu. RECREATION: • Olympic ½ size crystal clear swimming pool with life saver/trainer. • Active Ozone Kids club. PERSONNEL ON CALL: • Duty manager available24 hours. • Dial 2020 for assistance.

General: Kenya and the Masai Mara, in particular, are known as the heart beat of the safari, the origins of which date back to the early 1920’s. Ngerende Island Lodge strives to capture the excitement, style and good living of those times but in a contemporary style and keeping with its environment. Location: Ngerende Island Lodge is the first luxurious boutique lodge in the Masai Mara set on a 12 acres site on an oxbow on the Mara River and is surrounded on all sides by the river except for a 100 yards section where the river has not cut through to make a true island. The boutique lodge is situated 120kms from Narok town (a two hour drive or 4 hours drive from Nairobi) on the Olchoro – Oirogua Conservation Ranch which borders the Masai Mara Game Reserve and the Mara North Conservancy. The Olchoro – Oirogua Ranch which is managed by Mara Conservancy covers more than 17,400 acres and is mainly open savannah except along the banks of the Mara River which are heavily wooded and are an ideal habitat for wildlife. The lodge lies at 5300 feet above sea level and is serviced by its own airstrip at a distance of 2kms with scheduled flights from Malindi, Mombasa, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi and Wilson Airport, Nairobi. The flight time from Nairobi is approximately one hour. Accommodation: There are 7 luxury en-suite canvas and wood suites all with raised platforms giving panoramic views of the Mara River and the woods on the opposite bank. Each suite has polished Mahogany floors (including the terrace) and is very spacious providing an open plan sleeping and living area complete with wood fire, a separate bathroom providing both Villeroy & Boch massage shower, open air bath (if desired) hand wash basins and flushing toilet. Comfortable seating is provided both in the living area and on the terrace so that the true tranquillity of the boutique lodge can be best appreciated. The distance between each suite has been maximised to reduce any disturbance that may be caused by other guests. Lovely touches as flowers on the bed, fire in the suites, and a bubble bath with essential oil prepared by your personal butler and a hot-water bottle in your bed in the evening, set Ngerende Island Lodge apart from the rest providing a memorable experience. Description: Ngerende Island Lodge has been designed to complement the safari experience so as to give comfort, luxury and service naturally. There is an abundance of wildlife both on the Conservation Ranch and of course within the Masai Mara Game Reserve to include Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Hippo’s and many others. A feature of the Conservation Ranch is an exclusive project to rear the White Rhino so that they can take their place back in the Mara society to which they belong in greater numbers. Over 180 varieties of birds have been spotted within the lodge itself and there are 3 Hippo Pods strategically located around the boutique lodge. Ngerende Island Lodge can sleep up to 14 guests in individually designed suites. There is one honeymoon suite isolated from the main lodge, which has a private plunge pool and a Jacuzzi and stunning views of the Mara River. The public area is also raised on stilts with a large open terrace overlooking a Hippo Pod which normally has more than 20 resident hippos. There is a library, sitting room all with log fires, a small bar and dining area. There is also a craft shop stocked mainly with locally produced items created by Masai women who rely on the lodge for theirs and their family’s livelihood. The boutique lodge is pleased to provide them with an outlet for their fine goods. Facilities: A new addition to Ngerende Island Lodge is a traditional Masai thatch hut spa offering indulgent pampering through a range of therapeutic massages and treatments. The stilted hut offers excellent holistic treatments in beautifully wild scenery. Two local in-house masseuses, trained by Thai teachers in Nairobi, offer the treatments which can be taken individually or in pairs, overlooking the Mara River proximate which is a regular spot for hippos and crocodiles basking in the midday sun. The construction of an infinity pool themed” swimming with the Hippos” is ongoing which will have stunning views of the Mara River and the Hippo Pod. Ngerende’s ‘Big Five’ treatments include: Safari Soother: The holistic treatment begins with a full body exfoliation followed by a deep aromatherapy back massage. Essential oils products are then applied generously all over. Guests are wrapped and treated to a scalp massage to de-stress. Finish with a facial aromatherapy massage using Rose and Sandalwood oil. Treatment takes 90 minutes. Kshs 7,000 ($100) Sensual Africa: This luxurious treatment relieves muscular aches and pains for guests and is ideal for sleep rejuvenation. A full body exfoliation, followed by warmed oil is massaged into the guests’ body paying particular attention to the neck and back. Treatment takes 90 minutes. Kshs 8,500 ($120) Ngerende Restorer: This holistic treatment is designed to restore and re-balance the guests’ body’s energy. A full body exfoliation is followed by a feather-light crystal massage sequence which works in synergy with the meridian lines of the body. This soothing treatment evokes feelings of peace and contentment. A head and facial massage completes the final stage of relaxation. Treatment takes 90 minutes. Kshs 7,000 ($100) Indulgent Mara: The holistic treatment begins with a full face and body exfoliation. This powerful anti-oxidant face and body massage, conditions and hydrates the skin whilst working rhythmically into tired muscles or sluggish lymph’s using massage techniques. Choose between warming cinnamon and ginger balm that stimulates circulation and works deep into stiff muscles. Treatment takes 90 minutes. Kshs 8,500 ($120) Ngerende Teaser: This wonderfully indulgent combination of exfoliation, body and scalp massage leaves you feeling relaxed, soothed and nourished. Treatment takes 90 minutes. Kshs 8,000 ($115) Cuisine & Drinks: Ngerende Island Lodge has an excellent reputation for its nouvelle cuisine. Menu’s are internationally inspired by our executive chef who uses whenever possible organic vegetables and herbs grown in the lodge garden. The executive chef discusses menus with the guests daily and will easily adapt the menus to suit individual tastes and requirements. The management team has identified different locations for luxurious dining all with stunning views to include the lawns, the island, Hippo point view and the beach where bush breakfasts, lunches and dinners may be served. No meals are served in the same location twice subject to weather conditions. Candle lit dinners are also served in the main restaurant with a fireplace for cosy evenings. Soft drinks, house wine, bottled water, local beers and selected spirits are included in the room rates. Champagne, non house wine and luxury spirits/liquors are an additional extra.

Community: 70% of the staff at Ngerende Island Lodge is recruited from the local Masai communities. Management accepts applicants by recommendation and for those who they believe have the potential, are provided with rigorous on- the- job training in-house. Normally trainees will start as personal butlers helping to meet the high standards set at the boutique lodge for both the suites and the restaurant .The lodge has sponsored Rosemary who was a stewardess in the kitchen for formal training in Nairobi to be a masseuse and currently she is training as a supervisor in the house keeping department. There are plans to send the Masai staffs that have had in-house training for more formal training at Utalii College, the prestigious school for the hospitality and service industry in Kenya. This will ensure staff from the local communities have proper training and will enable them to achieve supervisory and management positions in the lodge or indeed in the diverse and dynamic tourism industry in general in Kenya. Ngerende Island Lodge is committed to empowering the local communities by providing sustainable employment including purchasing wherever possible supplies locally, by providing in-house and formal training and on a very practical note has donated a beautiful canvas and thatch Rondel at Ngerende Airstrip, in the same style as the boutique lodge, for the local Masai women. The craft shop is an outlet for the Masai women to sell their crafts to guests arriving and departing from the airstrip and enables them to derive direct revenue from the project. The Management at Ngerende Island Lodge firmly believes luxury, comfort and style go hand in hand with conservation and community empowerment. Activities: There are a wide variety of activities at Ngerende Island Lodge to include morning, afternoon and full day game drives, bush walks guided by our local Masai naturalist and safari drivers with a minimum bronze certificate of KPSGA (most have silver), night game drives, bird watching, tree planting ceremonies and visits to the local Masai villages. Volunteer work in the local schools and dispensary can be arranged. Activities during game drives uses 4×4 safari land cruiser vehicles which have been adapted for luxurious game viewing in Masai Mara Game Reserve- the 7th wonder of the world. Bush breakfast, lunch, dinners and sundowners are available weather permitting. Eco-Friendly Initiatives at Ngerende Island Lodge: Opposite bank of the Mara River has been leased and fenced to protect the Hippos. Providing the local Masai women with a retail outlet for their goods. Providing employment to the local communities surrounding Ngerende. Training local Masai in-house for the butler service. Tree planting activities for guests. Solar panels are used for heating water. A Solar pump is used for extracting water from the borehole. We have invested heavily on inverters for lighting of the lodge and running the kitchen equipment and the use of inverters has reduced the generator use to only 4 hours in 24 hours and also minimised the noise level from the generator. Boutique lodge is in the process of investing in solar panels to work with the inverters and so that we phase out the use of the generator in the long term. Most vegetables and herbs are grown in Ngerende’s own kitchen garden and others purchased locally from the community. Harvesting of rain water for re-use for irrigation on the lodge lawns. Boutique Lodge is in the process of setting up a recycling water plant for the garden. Rates: Prices at Ngerende Island Lodge start from nett $624 per person per night. A three night package including internal Kenyan flights starts from $1641 pp and includes: Return domestic flights to Ngerende Island Lodge ex Nairobi Full board accommodation Airport and airstrip transfers House wine, soft drinks, local beers Refreshments on game drives Two extended game drives per day in the Lodge vehicles with other Camp guests Bush breakfast / lunch / dinner weather permitting Sundowner Guided bush walks accompanied by our resident Masai Naturalist Game viewing at Olchoro Conservancy A visit to the Masai village (entrance fee extra) Half hour free massage per person per stay Prices may change without notice.

MARA LEISURE CAMP

FACT SHEET

Introduction
As Simba proudly surveys his kingdom in his majestic glory, Ndovu leisurely chews on succulent tree
branches, his family close by. Not too far ahead, Nyati and his comrades graze on the lush Mara plains as
the lonesome and often ill-tempered Kifaru stomps along in solitude. And finally, the elusive Chui…
lounging above the ground on a lofty tree branch, on the lookout for his next meal.

Together, they make the Big 5. Known as such not for their size, but for the difficultly they presented
hunters who tried to capture them. And this is their home. The Masai Mara – Kenya’s finest game reserve –
gentle rolling grasslands teeming with a plethora of animals and bird life.

See Thomson and Grant Gazelles, Topi, Eland, Zebra, Waterbuck, Giraffe, Hippo, Wildebeest, Warthog, Crocodile, Ostrich, Vultures among others, and over 450 bird species, with over 50 birds of prey.

One thing is for sure… at the Masai Mara, you will experience nature in all its wild wonder!

Our accommodation facilities include 1 exclusive honeymoon tent, 8 spacious ‘jumbo’ tents, 17 standard
‘nyati’ tents and 3 family ‘jamii’ cottages.

With these, all social groups are adequately catered for.

For the discerning palate, we have expert chefs who deliver mouth watering 5 star cuisines for all three
meals of the day… Why not enjoy these in the bush for that ultimate experience?

Now that your comfort is taken care of, let us embark on a safari of a life time! Soak in the abundance of
untamed wilderness, fresh and natural scenery, filled with exotic wildlife during our expertly guided game
drives, enjoyed in open vehicles. These can be scheduled for morning, evening or full day.

For those interested in a more intimate encounter, we conduct a safe and exciting walking safari where you
have the chance to come face to face with nature’s beauty both in flora and fauna…

Should you feel the need for a break from the bush life, take a dip in the cool waters of our swimming pool
for that refreshing feeling.

As dusk rolls in, enjoy romantic evenings while you watch the sunset, sipping on cool drinks. Or get cozy
by the fireplace while taking pleasure in a sun downer cocktail of your choice, as you listen to the unique
sounds of nightfall in the African wilderness. Tip your head back and get mesmerized by the star studded
velvet skies above, in clarity rarely witnessed elsewhere… And as the evening draws to a close, allow
gentle warm breezes full of natures mystery lull you to sleep… the morning awaits!

The exclusiveness that you seek and deserve is our promise to You…

Location

Mara Leisure, a Luxury Tented Camp nestled in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve
on the banks of the Talek River.

The camp is situated on the northern border of the game reserve and this makes all areas of the park
accessible for game viewing. The Maasai Mara is renowned for its abundance and diversity of wildlife and
your stay here should be rewarded with sightings of the BIG FIVE – lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and
rhino.

You will have the chance to meet the local Maasai community and interact with them and learn of their
traditional lifestyle.

Getting there:
Traveling by road to the Maasai Mara has become more comfortable with the repair of the road.

From Nairobi, take the Narok road coming down from the escarpment towards Maai Mahiu.
At Maai Mahiu, take direction Narok (C12, bording the Mt Longonot).
After Narok, continue up to the main gate (Sekenani gate).

Location
Distance on Kms Time
Nairobi 260 4- 5 hrs
Narok- The Gate 130 2 hrs
Keekorok Airstrip 30 45 minutes
Ol-kiombo Airstrip 22 30 minutes

There also twice daily scheduled Air Kenya flight from Nairobi at 1000hrs and 1500hrs.
There is also daily flight from Nanyuki –Mara at 1000hrs and
Samburu-Mara at 0915 hrs.Monday to Friday Mombasa –Masai Mara via Wilson 0850 hrs.
Saturday Mombasa –Masai Mara via Wilson 1105 hrs

There also twice daily scheduled Safari link flight from Nairobi at 1000hrs and 1500hrs.
Shaba –Masai Mara 0910hrs, Samburu-Masai Mara 0930 hrs and Nanyuki-Masai Mara 0945 hrs.
There is also scheduled flight from Mombasa/Malindi/Ukunda with Mombasa Air.
Private Charter from anywhere. Airstrip is OlKiombo or Keekorok.
There is need to notify our office or the Camp the airstrip your guest will use in order to facilitate the transfers and to avoid inconveniences

Accommodation:

The Tents spaciously line up along the Talek River, overlooking the plains of the game reserve.

Accommodation is offered in twenty six double tents and 3 cottages.

Breakdown as below:

We have 6 Jumbo Tents

• Very spacious

• Wooden floor with sizeable floor rags

• Minibar

• Each tent has en-suite facilities-i.e. Bathtub

• Hot and cold running water

• Spacious verandah overlooking the river

• unique hand crafted furniture & fittings

• Mosquito Posta Bed Net

• VIP Services-personalized room service

• Blow-dryers

• Tea/coffee Making facilities

• Umbrella/Spotlight Torches

• King Size Bed

• Study Table

• maximum privacy and tranquility

2 Family Jumbo:

• Interconnecting corridor

• Common Meeting area for Breakfast, Lunches, Dinner or social gathering

• Ideal for families(we recommend 2 close families at one given time)

• Everything else that is in Jumbo Tents.

3 Chui Cottages:

• Ideal for families

• Interconnecting door

• Kings Size beds

• Mini-bar on request

• Wooden floor with sizeable floor rags

• Each cottage has en-suite facilities- i.e. Bathtub

• Hot and cold running water

• Spacious verandah overlooking the river

• unique hand crafted furniture & fittings

• Mosquito Posta Bed

• VIP Services-personalized room service

• Blow-dryers

• Adjoining room has twin beds with similar facilities as double cottage

• Tea/coffee Making facilities

• Umbrella/Spotlight Torches

• Study Table

• maximum privacy and tranquility

• Permanent Structures

17 Nyati Tents

• Standard Tents

• Twin/ Single Beds

• Spacious Bathroom

• Wooden floor with sizeable floor rags

• Mini-bar on request

• Tea/Coffee making facilities

• Good view of Talek River

• Blow-dryers on request

• Study Table

• Umbrella/Spotlight Torches

• VIP Services-personalized room service

• Hot and cold running water

• Spacious verandah overlooking the river

• Mosquito Posta Bed

Facilities:

• A swimming pool

Should you feel the need for a break from the bush life, take a dip in the cool waters of our
swimming pool for that refreshing feeling.

Fire Place

• Elegant lounge/reception

• Curio Shop

• Conference /Video and Guest Lecture room

• Drive/Guide Accommodations

• Dinning area

• Resident nurse and medical Clinic

Power: Is supplied by solar power for heating up the water and generator is available for the rest of
electricity use in the Camp. Facilities available for recharging video batteries.

Climate & Clothing:
Kenya has a tropical climate, which is characterized by warm days and cool evenings.
There is no winter here and the coolest months are June to September with average
day temperatures of 18-22 C and night temperatures of 8-15C.

The hottest months are October to February with temperatures ranging
between 22- 30C during the day and 15-21C at night.

Clothing should be cool, comfortable & casual all year round. Jerseys and heavier jackets are required in
early mornings and evenings. Muted colors are the most suitable on safari and white does reflect the light,
creating a glare.

We advise long sleeves and long trousers due to the long grasses.
Sturdy and comfortable shoes are essential.

Laundry services are available.

Payment:
All personal expenses can be paid for with Visa, Master Card and Amex credit cards, in addition to
traveler’s cheques and cash. We regret that we cannot accept personal cheques unless cleared in advance of
arrival.

Accessories:
Sunscreen, sunglasses and hats are essential, as the sun in Kenya can be strong. Good insect repellents are
advised although the camp does provide. Binoculars and good cameras are an absolute must. Please don’t
forget to bring plenty of film and camera batteries, as local stocks are unpredictable.

Health:
Please consult your doctor and local advisor on health requirements for Kenya.
Malaria also exists in Kenya and prophylaxis as advised by your doctor is required.

Special Requests:
Mara Leisure Camp prides itself on their personalized services. Please do alert us to any special requests,
dietary requirements, allergies or medical conditions. Please advise this information at the time of booking,
so that we may plan in good time.

Rates & Gratuities:
The rates includes all meals and accommodation, Maasai cultural experience, laundry and most beverages
(Spirits & champagne are not included).

Bush skills programs are available on request – archery, spear throwing, fire-making, etc.

Gratuities for the guides and camp staff are not included in any of the packages offered and are left to the
guests’ own discretion. These may be relative to your experience during your stay.

Age Restrictions:
Children of all ages are welcome at Mara Leisure Camp. Children up to 2 years are free of charge.
Children between 2 & 12 years will be required to share with an adult.
A 50% reduction of half twin rate when sharing with adults.
This reduction is only applicable for children up to and including 12 years.
2 Children in own room rate to apply is Single Rate.
3 Children in own room rate to apply is Single Rate + Child rate {50% of half twin rate}.
4 Children in own room rate to apply is Twin Rate.

Communication:
Communication to the camp is relayed via telephone, fax and email

Baggage Allowance:
In cases of use of light aircraft, schedule flights or private charters,
luggage is limited to 15kg in one soft bag.

Activities:
• Game drives

Maasai Mara is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife. Her 1510 square kilometers of open
savannah, woodlands and tree-lined rivers creates an eco-system which supports huge numbers of bird and
mammal species. The acacia dotted plain creates scenery of stunning beauty. Lion are found in abundance
throughout the park as are elephant, giraffe, a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are
also regularly seen and, if lucky, you may also find rhino. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, and
patience is often rewarded with unique sightings: a pride of lion stalking their prey; a solitary leopard
retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree; male wildebeest sparring to attract females into
their harem; or even a herd of elephant protecting their young from opportunistic predators.

The annual wildebeest migration traditionally is present in the Mara from July-October and at this time
nature’s dramas unfold before your very eyes at every turn. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also
home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park –
morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree
discussing matters of the day.

For guests on the Full Game Package, two game viewing drives in open-topped 4WD vehicles are included
in the package, per day. The Camp also organizes fly in packages from Nairobi and Mombasa.

• Guest lectures
Our naturalist is available to give our guest free lectures and slide presentations on the Masai Mara.

• Guided Bush /Nature Walk
For that intimate encounter take a safe and exciting walking safari where you have the chance to come face
to face with nature’s beauty both in flora and fauna…

• Bush Dinners

For that bush experience we do organize bush setting for Breakfast and Dinner. This can be done for a
minimum number of six guests. This is done at extra cost.

• Balloon Safaris
We have a partnered with several balloon safaris companies that offer daily Balloon departures.
From this vantage bird’s eye view of the Masai Mara you will be able to see beautiful and
excellent scenery and variety of the game. To top of this special occasion, a full Champagne
breakfast complete with open bar is organized on the landing site to celebrate the flight.

• Cultural Visits
For those who want to know more about the Masai Culture they can visit their villages though at a
price.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Number of Tents/Cottage 1Chui+3Cot+8Jumbo+17Nyati
Maximum Guests 64 Pax
Children Yes
Triples Extra bed can be added in all rooms
Twin beds All convertible to double
Overhead Fans NO
Mosquito Nets Yes
Camp Pool Yes
Bathtub Jumbo, Jamii cottage and Chui Suite
Indoor Showers Yes
Jakuzi No
In Room Safe No
Telephone Yes in the main building
Blow-dryers Jumbo Tents
Laundry Yes(changed at reasonable rates)
Suitable for disabled guests Yes, with assistance
Distance between Rooms 10m/33ft
Check In 12h00
Check Out 10h00
Power 220v AC
Private 4×4 safari vehicle Yes
Credit Cards Visa & MasterCard
In-Room Massage On Request
Family Rooms Yes
Honeymooners Suite Yes

Elegance on the equator
The sacred peak of a long-extinct volcano, Mount Kenya has drawn visitors for decades.

Nestled in the lush foothills of this spectacular mountain, straddling the equator and with a history as rich and evocative as the surrounding landscape, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club offers a snapshot of Africa from a bygone era.

Under the watchful eye of the mountain, guests can stroll throughout the hotel’s tranquil grounds and relax in the refined elegance of the club-like interior. And, of course, our enviable location adjacent to Mount Kenya National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as close to Aberdare National Park, ensures that an unforgettable African safari experience is at your doorstep.
an historic retreat at the foot of mount kenya

GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES
Each of the hotel’s 120 guest rooms, suites and cottages is imbued with
tradition and charm, and equipped with modern-day amenities.

Room and suite selections

• Fairmont Room

• Deluxe Room

• Deluxe View Room

• Garden Suite

• William Holden Room

• William Holden Suite

• Manor Junior Suite

• Signature Suite

Guest room amenities and features

• Wood-burning fireplace

• En suite bathroom with separate rain shower,
marble vanity, hair dryer, electric razor plugs
and separate water-closet

• 220v electrical sockets (adapters available)

• Safe-deposit boxes and minibar

• Tea and coffee making facilities

• Magnificent views of Mount Kenya and the
surrounding landscape
Guest room facilities and services

• Transfer service

• Newspaper delivery

• Laundry service

• Shoe cleaning

Recreation

• Outdoor heated swimming pool

• Nine-hole golf course

• Maze

• Mountain biking and hiking

• Horseback riding

• Lawn bowling and croquet

• William Holden Animal Orphanage

• Sweetwaters and Aberdares game drives

• Camel trek safaris

• Fishing excursions

• Whitewater rafting excursions

• Bird walks and nature walks

GUEST CONFERENCE AND EVENT SERVICES
Specializing in personalized conference arrangement, for groups small and large,
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club offers elegant meeting spaces, which can
accommodate up to 200 guests in theatre format, and spectacular grounds for outdoor
events. Our facilities, complemented by our dedicated conference and catering team, will
ensure that your event becomes a unique and memorable occasion.

BUSINESS SERVICES
E-mail, Internet, photocopying and general
secretarial services are available through our
Business Center.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHOICES
Tusks Restaurant and Terrace: Facing
snow-capped Mount Kenya and overlooking the property’s beautifully manicured grounds,
the signature restaurant boasts a menu abounding with the incredible variety of foods that are farmed in Central Kenya. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this
elegant setting features terrace and indoor dining around the original grand fireplace.

Zebar: In addition to offering a relaxed lounge atmosphere, Zebar, resting on the
equator, is one of the few places in the world where your server will have to cross from
the southern to the northern hemisphere to retrieve your order. Savour stunning views of
Mount Kenya from the lawn terrace, while surrounded by lovely manicured grounds.
Zebar also serves afternoon tea.

Duma’s Corner: Set around a wood-burning fireplace, this cozy TV/cigar lounge is accented
with a collection of photographs that feature actors and movie casts from yesteryear.

The Pool Bar: No need to go inside for refreshment—The Pool Bar offers beverage service as well as light snacks and outdoor lunches.

In-room dining: Menu service in the privacy of your own room is also available.
Dining in the great outdoors: From breakfast on the slopes of Mount Kenya to a romantic
dinner along the River Likii, our culinary team is happy to arrange a dining experience
that is a truly unforgettable expression of our spectacular region.

AVERAGE
TEMPERATURES high low
(Fahrenheit/Celsius) °C/°F °C/°F
Winter (Jul–Aug) 21/70 11/52
Spring (Sep–Nov) 24/75 14/57
Summer (Dec–Mar) 25/77 12/54
Autumn (Apr–Jun) 24/75 13/55

GENERAL INFORMATION
• Time zone GMT/UTC + 3:00 hour
• Currency Kenya Shilling (KES)
• Taxes 16% VAT, 2% training levy
Service charge 10%
• Languages The national language is Swahili
(Kiswahili), although English is spoken throughout.

All major credit cards—Visa, American Express
and MasterCard—are accepted at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.

A calm oasis in the heart of the city Since opening its doors in 1904, Fairmont The Norfolk has remained a celebrated Kenyan landmark—the surrounding, modern city of Nairobi essentially growing up around it.

Offering 165 charming, well-appointed guest rooms and suites, as well as a heated outdoor pool and private tropical gardens, the hotel provides tranquil and sophisticated despite from the bustling downtown district.

If business is on the agenda, our beautiful facilities—including the Lord Delamere Terrace, the city’s most famous meeting place—can accommodate up to 90 delegates.

Whether guests are seeking the ultimate location for their special event or a luxurious starting point for their safari, Fairmont The Norfolk will turn every moment into a treasured memory.

the grande dame of nairobi

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES high low
(Celsius/Fahrenheit) °C/°F °C/°F
Winter (Jul–Aug) 25/77 12/54
Spring (Sep–Nov) 24/75 14/57
Summer (Dec–Mar) 21/70 11/52
Autumn (Apr–Jun) 24/75 13/55

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Time zone GMT/UTC + 3 hours

• Currency Kenya shilling (KES)

• Taxes 28%

• Languages The national language is Swahili (Kiswahili), although English is spoken throughout.

All major credit cards—Visa, Senator, American Express and MasterCard—are
accepted at Fairmont The Norfolk.

GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES

Inspired by the elegance and charm of this historic landmark, all guest rooms and suites
are luxuriously furnished—from plush carpeting to marble bathrooms.

Room and suite selections
• 64 Fairmont Rooms
• 68 Deluxe Rooms
• 7 Junior Suites
• 7 Duplex Suites
• 2 Karura Suites
• 8 1937 Suites
• 9 Signature Suites

Guest room amenities and features
• Air conditioning
• Colour satellite tv
• Telephone (direct dial)
• Internet
• 220v electrical sockets (adapters available)
• En suite bathroom, with separate shower,
marble vanity, hair dryer, electric razor
• Safety deposit box
• Mini-bar
• Backup generator (ensuring
24-hour electricity)
• Electrical mosquito repellent

Guest room facilities and services
• Transfer service
• Newspaper delivery
• Butler service
• Same-day laundry and dry cleaning
• Complimentary shoeshine

RECREATION
• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Health club, with personal trainers and daily classes
• Sauna and steam room
• Day spa, with treatment rooms
• Cultural tours
• Tours to Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and The Elephant Orphanage
• Shopping tours

CONFERENCE AND EVENT SERVICES
Specializing in personalized meeting and conference arrangements, for small and
large groups alike, we offer several meeting and event venues—and a dedicated conference
and catering team.

Every detail is carefully considered, ensuring that events are effortless and memorable.
• Ballroom—accommodating up to 200 guests,
it pays homage to Kenya’s history with a remarkable collection of artwork and artifacts.

• Tinga Tinga Room—accommodating up to 60 people,
it’s ideal for luncheons, cocktail receptions and conferences.
• 4 Executive Boardrooms—Longonot,
Menegai, Batian, Lenana.

BUSINESS SERVICES
For added convenience, e-mail, Internet, photocopying and general secretarial services are offered through our fully equipped business center.

Wireless Internet is also available.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHOICES
Whether guests are enjoying one of the fabulous on-site settings or the extensive
in-room dining menu, Fairmont The Norfolk offers something for every mood and palate.

Lord Delamere Terrace: One of Kenya’s most fabled locations, this cosmopolitan,
open-air café offers simple, classic cuisine— from continental to Italian to Asian—and signature cocktails.

Tatu: A contemporary American steak house featuring dry aged premium Kenyan
Angus beef cooked over sustainable wood, as well as a variety of coastal seafood and the
finest Kenyan produce.

Cin Cin: A wine bar with a unique blend of contemporary design and timeless elegance,
overlooking a beautiful courtyard. The impressive selection showcases labels from
around the world. A cutting-edge menu of delicacies complements the extensive collection.

The Tea Room: With the charm of an old colonial hotel, it graciously welcomes guests
to the incredible teas and coffees of Kenya.

The Pool Bar: Enjoy beverage service, as well as light snacks and outdoor lunches.

In-room dining: An interesting array of regional and international cuisine, available
24 hours a day, in the privacy of your own room.

HISTORY
Tucked away at the heart of one of Kenya’s greatest national parks, this intriguing tree lodge is an ark of
discovery, from the drawbridge entrance to a choice of terraces overlooking the floodlit Yasabara waterhole.

The rustic environment offers a charming retreat for overnight visitors eager to view the local wildlife at
close range .

Located 180 km north of Nairobi 3 hour 30 minute drive from Nairobi or 30 minutes flight
plus transfer (45 minutes) 45 minute drive from Aberdare Country Club.

ACCOMODATION:
60 Cabin style rooms with:
6 singles
37 twins
8 doubles
9 triples

All rooms en suite

DINING:
Nyati Dining room on C deck
Tea & Coffee available 24 hours

OUR FOUNDATION:
Photographers Den
Observation Deck
Water hole Enclave
Cat walk
Hiking to view Karuru,Chania, and Maguru falls
Ground level hide
Gift Shop

THE ARK
ENHANCING ACTIVITIES:
Game drives in Aberdare National Park
Resident Naturalist
Bird Feeding
Noah’s lunch
Breakfast with the Elephants
Starlight Receptions

MFANGANO ISLAND CAMP The Camp is located in a secluded bay on Mfangano Island in the eastern part of Lake Victoria, Kenya (closed in April and May) Camp description: Mfangano is situated on the unspoilt island of Mfangano in Lake Victoria and occupies an entire secluded bay on the western shores of the island. This great lake has romantic associations as the source of the River Nile, ever since explorers such as Speke and Burton came to the area at the end of the last century. Mfangano Island Camp, a small remote hideaway, is a perfect place to combine with your safari. It is only 40 minutes charter flight from the Masai Mara followed by a relaxing 15 minutes boat ride along the tropical shoreline. The camp is situated under ancient fig trees right by the lake shore. The six rooms all have stunning views of the lake and offer complete privacy, en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower, basin and flush toilet as well as hot and cold running water. Decorated in the ethnic style, all rooms have four poster beds and private verandas, which gives them a special charm and romance. Each room is open to the lake and offers uninterrupted views and spectacular sunsets. At the centre of Mfangano Island Camp is a cosy sitting room and dining room, both are open to the lake shore and decorated in beautiful ethnic style. Here you can sit and listen to the waves, feel the breeze in your hair, read a book or watch the dhows on the lake. Birds sing all day long. The cormorants dive for fish or spread their wings to dry in the sun and the fish eagles call from the treetops. The meals in Mfangano Island Camp are superb. Fresh salads and the daily catch served with freshly made crusty bread made daily and chilled wine. The lush hillside and Camp surrounds are abundant with indigenous plants and flowers. In the early morning, fleets of multi coloured fishing boats gracefully sail past the bay, and in the evening spectacular sunsets are seen as the sun dips below the unbroken lake horizon. Governors’ Camp, by offering visits to Mfangano Island on Lake Victoria, provides a unique opportunity to see the colourful life on the lake, where enchanting Luo fishing villages have not changed in centuries. For those interested in fishing it is excellent, the bird life is unsurpassed and seeing the families of otters is an added bonus. You can also enjoy walks through lush vegetation on top of the hills or along the lake shore. For those interested in culture, there is the possibility to visit a Luo family and experience their day to day life or visit the school in the next village. All activities are included in the rate. Mfangano Island Camp is a perfect place for nature lovers, and is particularly recommended as a relaxing retreat for honeymooners. All meals, all activities, airstrip transfers as well as laundry is included in the price. The flight to Mfangano Island Camp is not included in price (except for our day trip offers). Please announce special dietary requirements in advance. MFANGANO ISLAND CAMP Information and Details: Location: On the western shoreline of Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya Number of beds: 6 rondavels (12 beds) Double & Twins: 4 Double rondavels and 2 twin rondavels Facilities: En-suite bathroom with bath, shower, basin, flush toilet, hot and cold running water Rondavels: Very tastefully decorated thatched rooms, each with private verandah overlooking Lake Victoria (recently renovated to a very high standard) Swimming Pool: Small Swimming Pool made of natural stone overlooking the lake Electricity: 24 hours generator (220/240 volts UK plugs) Bar / Restaurant: Open sitting room with bar and dining room, decorated in ethnic style with panoramic views over the lake Room service: Room service on request. Tea and coffee is served in the rooms with the morning wake up call Laundry: Daily at no extra cost Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express and Traveller Cheques are accepted Communication: Radio contact with other camps and Nairobi office and a VSAT telephone Activities: Fishing: Boat rides on Lake Victoria for fishing with full equipment (Nile Perch, Tilapia) (included in the price) Bird watching: Stunning Birdwatching. Various walking trails or boat excursions along the lake shore for bird watching (Black headed gonolek, Double toothed barbet) (included in the price) Boat rides: Traditional excursions in a ‘long boat’ for sun downers (included in the price) Culture: Visits to nearby Luo villages and school (included in the price) Watersports: Waterskiing, watersports and swimming either in the lake or pool Active: Trail walking or jogging on Island paths, visit prehistoric cave paintings How to get there and transfers: Charter flight: Daily. Duration approx. 40 minutes from any Camp in the Masai Mara followed by a boat transfer to the camp (approx. 15 minutes) Scheduled flight: Daily from Nairobi to Kisumu on Kenya Airways (45 minutes). Onwards by either charter flight (approx. 10 minutes) or road & boat transfer (approx. 3 hours) Luggage restriction: Maximum 15 kg luggage per person in small air craft including hand luggage Road: Drive to Mbita on Lake Victoria (approx. 6 hours from Nairobi) and be picked up there for a boat ride to camp (approx. 45 minutes) General: Seasons: Open throughout the year, with the exception of April and May. Peak season months August and September and 15th – 31st December. High season months January – March inclusive and June, July, October, November and 1st – 14th December. Children: Of all ages are welcome and catered for Rate includes: Airstrip transfers, accommodation, meals, all activities and laundry Rate excludes: Flights, drinks and personal expenses

The Camp is located along the banks of the Mara River, Masai Mara, Kenya (open throughout the year)

Camp description: Governors’ Ilmoran is for those who want that extra bit of luxury. The camp comprises just 10 tents situated along the banks of the Mara River.

This exclusive camp was formerly known as Paradise Camp and originally had 20 tents.

The owner’s decision to reduce the size of the new camp is in direct response to their desire to preserve the surroundings and make a contribution to reduce the impact of tourists on the environment. This is probably the first time in the Mara that this has happened.

Ilmoran is hidden in the shadow of ancient trees.

The camp recreates the atmosphere of the original hunting camps.

Each room is furnished to a superior standard. The beds have been hand carved from specially selected wood from fallen, ancient olive trees.

The interior of each tent also includes a Victorian style bath, flush toilet and double basins.

Each tent has a large, extended verandah designed so you can take dinner in private at your tent if you wish.

You will be the personal guest of manager, Patrick, who has a wealth of experience of the African bush.

Game drives and game walks are included in the rate and complimentary wine is served with dinner.

During the day, meals are served outdoors amongst the trees. For breakfast there are fresh fruits, cereals and hot-baked breads together with a full, cooked breakfast prepared before your eyes.

For lunch, a buffet that will satisfy the hungriest appetites. In the evening guests can enjoy cordon-bleu dinners by candlelight, deep in the bush.

These are truly unforgettable experiences.

The Masai Mara is a unique area with a constant and unrivalled flow of wildlife throughout the year.

From July to October the Mara becomes a backdrop for one of the last great natural wonders of the world, when 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra surge up from the Serengeti plains in their annual search for the seasonal grasses that sustain them.

The spectacle as the vast herds cross rivers and sweep through the golden grasses, is punctuated by individual struggles with the predators, which are in turn drawn to take their part in this dramatic event. Whilst the migration is spectacular, game viewing at all other times of the year remains almost unrivalled anywhere in Africa.

Birds and butterflies abound, elephants wander through the camp at night, leopard’s call nearby.

Nowhere else can you get so far from civilisation, yet stay in such style.

There are various activities on offer:

game drives in open Landrovers, game walks or balloon flights over the wide plains of the Masai Mara.

Day excursions to the Lake Victoria are also on offer. However, we recommend that you book this excursion well in advance and combine the Lake Victoria trip with an overnight stay at Mfangano Island Camp.

All meals, drinks (except champagne and spirits), three game viewing excursions daily, game walks in high season as well as laundry are included in our price.

Park entrance fees and other activities (such as ballooning, Lake Victoria excursion, a visit to a Masai village) are to be paid separately.

Please announce special dietary requirements to us in advance.

Please note: luggage restriction of 15 kg on all domestic flights. Extra luggage can be left at your base hotel in Nairobi.

Safari arrangements and bookings can be made through your local ground handling agent

GOVERNORS‘ ILMORAN CAMP

Information and Details

Location: On the Mara River in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Number of beds: 10 tents (20 beds)

Double & Twins: 10 double suite tents (extra beds can be added if necessary)

Facilities: En-suite bathrooms with bath, large shower, twin basins, flush toilet, running cold and hot water

Tents: Very spacious luxurious safari tents under canvas, each with private verandah

Electricity: Gas & Paraffin lamps in tents. 220/240 UK Volt plugs at reception

Bar / Restaurant: Open bar and dining tent with a stunning view over the Mara River

Room service: Room service on request, tea and coffee is served in the tents with the morning wake up call

Bush meals: Bush breakfast, lunch & dinner can be organised on request at a supplementary cost

Souvenirs: Curio Shop is open daily

Laundry: Arranged daily at no extra cost

Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express and Traveller Cheques are accepted

Communication: Telephone, Fax and Email at Governors’ Camp. A satellite telephone is available.

Radio contact with other camps and the Nairobi office

Musiara Airstrip: Length 1.600 m, all weather gravel airstrip, Coordinates: S 0117.98 E 03503.92

Activities:

Game viewing excursions: 3 game viewing excursions per day, early and mid morning as well as in the afternoon with experienced driver guides in the Masai Mara Game Reserve (included in price)

Balloon Safari: With professional balloon pilots daily, at dawn, in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, followed by a champagne bush breakfast and game viewing on return to camp (extra Cost)

Game walks: Daily with qualified guides in a private concession area adjacent to the Masai Mara Game Reserve; morning with a champagne bush breakfast and afternoon with sundowners and canapés (included in the price)

Culture: Visits to a nearby Masai village (manyatta) can be arranged (to be paid locally) or visits to the local school, one of the Governors’ Camps charity and community support initiatives

Mfangano Island Day excursions to Lake Victoria by light aircraft. Bird watching, boat rides, Camp on Lake walking and fishing are available on Lake Victoria.

Excursion with overnight at Victoria: Mfangano Island Camp is highly recommended (booking prior to the trip advisable) (additional cost)

General

Seasons: Open throughout the year. Peak season months August and September and 15th – 31st December. High season months January – March inclusive and June, July, October, November and 1st – 14th December. Green season – April and May

Children: Children over 8 years old only

Rate includes: Airstrip transfers, accommodation, meals, 3 game viewing excursions daily and laundry

Rate excludes: Flights, drinks, Park entrance fees

How to get there and transfers:

Air Kenya & Twice daily (10:00 hrs & 15:00 hrs) scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Safari Link: Musiara Airstrip (duration approx. 45 minutes). Clients met on arrival and transferred with a Landrover to the camp (duration approx. 15 minutes). Return Musiara Airstrip – Nairobi twice daily (11:00 hrs & 16:00 hrs)

There are scheduled flights from other airstrips in Kenya such as Nanyuki, Samburu, Lewa, Lamu, Malindi, Mombasa, Ukunda (Diani)

Charter flights: From all airports/airstrips in Kenya to Musiara Airstrip

Luggage restriction: Maximum 15 kg luggage per person in small air craft including hand luggage

Road transfer: Ex / to Nairobi is possible. Duration approx. 6 hours (depending upon road conditions)

The Camp is located along the banks of the Mara River, Kenya (open throughout the year)

Camp description: Camp description: To enhance and complete the services of Governors’ Camp in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, we are pleased to offer Governors’ Private Camp. As the name suggests, this camp is available for the exclusive use of individual groups. It is their own “private camp”.

Governors’ Private Camp has all the assets of an individually tailored mobile safari, with the added bonus of the highly specialised experience and back-up of Governors’ Camp.

The professional and well-established infrastructure that operates behind the scenes makes it possible for us to offer the full services and facilities of Governors’ Camp to Governors’ Private Camp throughout the year.

Our Executive Chef is responsible for planning the menus at Private Camp and for ensuring that the food is of the highest possible quality.

We have gone to great lengths to maintain the traditional safari atmosphere and the comforts that have been incorporated do not in any way detract from this concept.

Governors’ Private Camp can be booked by individual clients, or by small parties, who want the exclusivity of a private safari camp without the daunting costs normally associated with this degree of luxury.

We cater for up to 16 people, in beautifully appointed and luxurious tents which we have developed through the years and now adapted, without any compromise, for our Governors’ Private Camp.

The Masai Mara is a unique area with a constant and unrivalled flow of wildlife throughout the year.

From July to October the Mara becomes a backdrop for one of the last great natural wonders of the world, when 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra surge up from the Serengeti plains in their annual search for the seasonal grasses that sustain them.

The spectacle as the vast herds cross rivers and sweep through the golden grasses, is punctuated by individual struggles with the predators, which are in turn drawn to take their part in this dramatic event.

Whilst the migration is spectacular, game viewing at all other times of the year remains almost unrivalled anywhere in Africa.

There are various activities on offer: game viewing excursions in open vehicles, game walks or balloon flights over the wide plains of the Masai Mara.

Day excursions to the Lake Victoria are also on offer. We recommend that clients book this excursion well in advance and combine the Lake Victoria trip with an overnight stay at Mfangano Island Camp.

All meals, drinks (except champagne), three game viewing excursions daily, game walks as well as laundry are included in our price.

Park entrance fees, as well as other activities (such as ballooning, the Lake Victoria excursion, a visit to a Masai village) are to be paid in addition to the rate.

Please announce special dietary requirements to us in advance.

Please note: luggage restriction of 15 kg on all domestic flights. Extra luggage can be left at your base hotel in Nairobi. Bookings through your local ground handling agent or directly with Governors’ Camp.

Information and Details

Location: On a private spot on the banks of the Mara River in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Number of beds: 8 tents (maximum 16 beds)

Double & Twins: Twins and double tents as per requirement

Facilities: En-suite bathrooms with his and her safari showers, hot and cold water, basin and flush toilet

Tents: Spacious luxurious safari tents under canvas, each with private verandah

Electricity: Gas & Paraffin lamps in tents. (220 Volt plugs at the Governors’ Camp reception)

Bar/Restaurant: Open bar and dining tent with view over the Mara river

Room service: Room service on request. Tea and coffee is served in the tents with the morning wake up call

Bush meals: Bush breakfast, lunch & dinner can be organised on request at a supplementary cost

Laundry: Daily at no extra cost

Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express and Traveller Cheques are accepted

Communication: Telephone, Fax and Email at Governors’ Camp

Radio contact with other camps and the Nairobi office

Musiara Airstrip: Length 1.600 m, all weather gravel airstrip, Coordinates: S 0117.98 E 03503.92

Activities:

Game viewing excursions:

3 game viewing excursions per day, early and mid morning as well as in the afternoon with experienced driver guides in the Masai Mara Game Reserve (included in price) Balloon Safari: With professional balloon pilots daily, at dawn, in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, followed by a champagne bush breakfast and game viewing on return to camp (extra Cost)

Game walks: Daily with qualified guides in a private concession area adjacent to the Masai Mara Game Reserve; morning with a champagne bush breakfast and afternoon with sundowners and canapés (included in the price)

Culture: Visits to a nearby Masai village (manyatta) can be arranged (to be paid locally) or visits to the local school, one of the Governors’ Camps charity and community support initiatives

Mfangano Island Day excursions to Lake Victoria by light aircraft: Bird watching, boat rides, Camp on Lake walking and fishing are available on Lake Victoria. Excursion with overnight at Victoria: Mfangano Island Camp is highly recommended (booking prior to the trip advisable) (additional cost)

General Seasons: Open throughout the year. Peak season months August and September and 15th – 31st December. High season months January – March inclusive and June, July, October, November and 1st – 14th December. Green season – April and May

Children: Children of all ages are welcome and catered for

Rate includes: Airstrip transfers, accommodation, meals, 3 game viewing excursions daily, drinks (with the exception of Champagne) and laundry

Rate excludes: Flights, champagne, Park entrance fees

Health: Preventative Malaria medication is recommended

How to get there and transfers:

Flights: Air Kenya & Twice daily (10:00 hrs & 15:00 hrs) scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Safari Link: Musiara Airstrip (duration approx. 45 minutes).

Clients met on arrival and transferred with a Landrover to the camp (duration approx. 15 minutes). Return Musiara Airstrip – Nairobi twice daily (11:00 hrs & 16:00 hrs)

There are scheduled flights from other airstrips in Kenya such as Nanyuki, Samburu, Lewa, Lamu, Malindi, Mombasa, Ukunda (Diani)

Charter flights: From all airports/airstrips in Kenya to Musiara Airstrip

Luggage restriction: Maximum 15 kg luggage per person in small air craft including hand luggage

Road transfer: Ex / to Nairobi is possible. Duration approx. 6 hours (depending upon road conditions)

Location: On the 49,000 acre Mugie Wildlife Conservancy in Laikipia, a district in Northern Kenya consisting of semi-arid grassland and savannah bush. Property description: A gracious manor house, private home of Nicky and Gaby Hahn, which offers its guests a unique opportunity to live their own African dream: participating in ranch life and vital conservation work within one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas including the big five. Accommodation: Mutamaiyu House has 4 spacious luxury cottages, each with its own fire place, built to take full advantage of the spectacular views. 240V charging facilities as well as wireless internet connectivity are available. Specifications: Total Number of cottages: 4 Rondavel cottage size: Diameter of 10 mt Bath rooms size: 5,6 x 5 mt King bed (7 x 7ft) – Standard size single beds can be added: 2 Twin beds (2 @ 7 x 3.5ft) – Standard size single beds can be added: 2 Drinks Policy: • Water, soft drinks, beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits are included in the room rates. • Champagne, special wines and luxury spirits are at an additional cost. Daily Activities personalised to guest requirements: • Day & night game drives in the Mugie Wildlife Conservancy with Professional Safari Guides • Visits to the Mugie Rhino Sanctuary • Lion tracking • Guided bush walks • Camel walks • Fishing • Heated swimming pool • Bush breakfast • Sundowners • Visit to the Mugie school • Introduction to the Pokot and Samburu traditional ways of life • Visit to the weekly market day in Suguta Marmar • Join in with day to day ranching activities • Visit to the Gala graves • Clay Pigeon Shooting * • Cultural boma visit * • Day trip to Roof of the World –(Porro-Maralal) * * Activities at an extra cost Game drives are done in closed 4WD safari vehicles with three roof hatches. A maximum of five guests per vehicle. Dining & Food & Lounge: • Spacious dining room with large windows to maximise views. • Dinner is served around a large dining table ‘dinner party style’. • Private meals can be arranged. • International cuisine caters to a variety of dietary requirements. Community Conservation: Mugie Ranch is a commercial livestock ranch, which includes cattle, sheep, goats and camels. The ranch is a vital part of the local economy as local villages, small-scale farmers and nomadic tribesmen supply livestock to the ranch. Mugie Ranch is also a founding member of Laikipia Wildlife Forum, an association of the residents of Laikipia to conserve the integrity of the Laikipia ecosystem by creatively managing the natural resources to improve the livelihood of its people. A huge success story is the Mugie Primary and Nursery school, built and funded by Mugie Ranch since its creation 15 years ago. The school, currently at 150 children has moved from 17th position to 1st position within the region over the last three years! A School Trust has been formed to enable gifted children to further education on leaving the school. Mugie Ranch provides the children with uniforms, all education materials and two meals a day. How to get there: GPS co-ordinates: N 00 42 528 E 036 35 121 By road: Approximately 4½ hours driving time from Nairobi. By air: Nearby airstrips are Mugie (10 min game drive) and Loisaba (45 min). These are private and unmanned airstrips, serviced by Mugie and Loisaba: Safarilink – from Nairobi daily @ 10.20 am to Loisaba with return from Loisaba to Nairobi @ 12.20 am (min. 2 persons) from Loisaba to the Maasai Mara @ 11.50 am (min. 2 persons) Charter flights as requested Annual closing dates: Months of January and June