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Nairobi
Essential Nairobi
2 Nights from £168
Nairobi National Park
Departures Daily Duration 4 hrs Just 10km from Nairobi and only 117 sq km in size, this is Kenya's oldest park. With over 500 varieties of birds and 100 mammal species, it makes for a great early morning or afternoon game drive. 01Jan09-15Dec09, £75 per person.
Full Day City & lunch
Departures Daily Duration 8 hrs Highlights of this day tour include some of Nairobi's popular landmarks including the law courts, parliament buildings and the uniquely shaped Kenyatta International Conference Centre. You will also have the chance to visit the Lunch at Carnivore Railway Museum and the National Museum, or perhaps choose to barter in the colourful city market. After, enjoy lunch at Carnivore', a meat eater's paradise, famous for its succulent steaks, barbecue dishes, game meat and great African hospitality. Following lunch, head out of town to the suburb of Karen, with the Ngong Hills as a backdrop, and feel immediately swept onto the film set of Out of Africa'. From here visit the Giraffe Centre, where the highly endangered Rothschild giraffe lives in peace. 01Jan09-15Dec09, £65 per person.
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi On arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the next two nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or explore the surrounding area. This evening you will be collected and taken to 'Carnivore', a unique open air speciality meat restaurant, where you can enjoy every meat imaginable and try the famous 'Dawa' cocktails. Overnight: Nairobi Safari Club Day 2: Karen After breakfast, follow in the footsteps of Karen Blixen as you travel towards the Ngong Hills. You feel immediately swept onto the film set of 'Out of Africa' the moment you arrive. The old colonial farmhouse is simple, housing a few items that Karen Blixen chose and once enjoyed herself. There are also the colourful gardens to explore, where several old coffee machines have laid untouched for decades. From here visit the Giraffe Centre, where the highly endangered Rothschild giraffe lives in peace.
Day 3: Depart Nairobi Depending on your onward travel arrangements, perhaps enjoy some of Nairobi's popular landmarks before your transfer back to the airport.
Prices Include
* 2 nights accommodation including breakfast * Return private airport/hotel transfers * Dinner at 'Carnivore' on the first night * Half day sightseeing tour of Karen
Tour Prices
Prices per person in £'s from
Nairobi Safari Club 01Jan09-15Dec09 16Dec09-31Mar10 Twin Single 168 233 185 256
Safari Park Hotel
3+*
Nairobi Safari Club
4*
The Sarova Stanley
4+*
The Safari Park Hotel has grown from a British Army officers' retreat during the colonial period, to its current status as an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of this lively city. The hotel blends stylishly-elegant architecture, luxurious accommodation, beautifully landscaped gardens and a wide choice of restaurants. It is only 20 minutes from downtown Nairobi with a free shuttle bus operating hourly. The original African architecture and authentic art objects complement the wide range of facilities, making staying at the Safari Park Hotel a memorable experience. Facilities 5 restaurants * 3 bars * lounge * nightclub * casino * health club * gym * large pool * 2 floodlit tennis courts * 2 squash courts * jogging track Rooms 204 spacious rooms * mini-bar * satellite TV * balcony * 24hr room service
The Nairobi Safari Club, Kenya's only all suite property, is situated along University Way in the heart of the central business district of Nairobi and is a convenient base to discover all that Nairobi has to offer. This hotel's spacious suites have large bedrooms and a comfortable separate lounge. The hotel is also well known for its restaurants and themed dinners. There are numerous facilities, including health club membership, which make it an ideal choice for a stay before or after a visit to this fascinating country. Facilities 2 restaurants * pizzeria * bar * business centre * fitness room * health club * heated pool Rooms 146 suites & 4 penthouses * mini-bar * satellite TV * internet access * air-con * tea & coffee * 24hr room service
With over 100 years of offering Nairobi guests the finest hospitality, the Sarova Stanley has a proud and unique history. As Kenya's first luxury hotel since 1902, The Sarova Stanley has always occupied a special place in Nairobi's heart, offering a world of cool Victorian elegance with 21st century efficiency and service. The Thorn Tree Café, a legendary open-air, bistro style pavement café of yester year, remains the place to meet and eat with its legendary message board, while the Pool Deck restaurant offers you a perfect place to relax in an alfresco atmosphere. Facilities 3 restaurants * bar * Wifi internet * heated pool * health club * beauty salon * shopping arcade Rooms 217 rooms & suites * mini-bar * TV * air-con * tea & coffee * 24hr room service
Prices per person, per night, including breakfast, in £'s from Standard Twin Single
01Jan09-15Dec09 16Dec09-31Mar10 41 46 72 79
Prices per person, per night, including breakfast, in £'s from Standard Twin Single
01Jan09-15Dec09 16Dec09-31Mar10 36 39 68 75
Prices per person, per night, including breakfast, in £'s from Deluxe Twin Single
01Jan09-31May09 01Jun09-31Oct09 01Nov09-15Dec09 16Dec09-31Mar10 69 75 69 76 110 121 110 121
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