ALFAJIRI HOUSE

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): Exclusive

LOCATION: Diani Beach, South Coast – Mombasa. One hour from Mombasa Airport with 10 daily scheduled services from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta and Wilson Airports,ì¥Á 5@ ø ¿ î

ROOM AMENITIES: All rooms, excluding the master bedroom are air conditioned with mosquito nets. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms. (3 double rooms + 2 single rooms).

SPECIAL FEATURE: Guests at Alfajiri have exclusive use of the property. No other guest, belonging to another group, will be booked at the same time.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
CUISINE: Fresh seafood is brought twice daily to order from the beach and includes some of the best crab, prawns, lobster, octopus and sea fish available. The food at Alfajiri is very healthy with a Mediterranean influence with oils, Parma ham and some cheeses flown in weekly from Europe. The salads and fresh vegetables come daily from local farms and the fruit is hand-picked from trees and bushes around Diani. The Molinaros will easily adapt the menus to suit the guests.

GENERAL FACILITIES:

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

• Golf: an 18-hole championships golf course, 100 meters away
• Relaxation
• Snorkelling
• Massages and reflexology
• Vehicle available for local excursions within Diani Beach area
• Tennis, squash and a health club can be included at a nearby property
• Wind surfing

CLIMATE: Alfajiri has an excellent climate with little humidity from September to March. There is a continuous off or onshore breeze

BEDOUIN TENTED CAMP

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): TBA

LOCATION: Located on the Western border of the famous Samburu Game Reserve, Bedouin Camp is set within an 83,000 acre exclusive concession of pristine wilderness. It is about 30 kilometres from Archer’s Post.

DESCRIPTION: The Bedouin Tented Camp is situated on the southern banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River, on the western border of the Samburu Game Reserve, within a conservancy area.
The camp, resplendent in tented finery and comfort, offers a stunning contrast to the surrounding landscapes of rocky hills, shrubs and acacia trees.

To stay at this stunning tented camp is to experience a return to the original spirit and essence of a “safari”, reminiscent of a golden bygone era of romance, adventure and elegance. Here you will experience the ultimate in personalised service. The camp is personally hosted by the owners Craig and Samantha Griffiths.

Number of rooms: The camp has 8 tents (16 beds), set up between Giant Tortilis Acacias and Doum Palms, on the white sandy banks of the Ewaso Ngiro.

Room décor: The beautifully appointed tents overlook the river and are well spaced to ensure maximum privacy.

The tents are luxuriously furnished with camping furniture, safari antiques, Persian rugs, four poster beds (either double or twin) with sprung orthopaedic mattresses

Room amenities: private en-suite dressing rooms, bathrooms with safari style canvas baths, showers and porcelain flushing toilets.

Special features: Private Butler service.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Lunch is served al fresco on the banks of the Ewaso River, where the graceful elephants come for their daily drink and wallow.
Dinner is served in the shimmering light of the candelabras, or privately under the stars, to the accompaniment of the resident pride of lions’ nightly chorus. Dinner is an elegant affair, with silver, crystal, fine wines and freshly baked bread.

Proudly adorned Samburu Warriors and liveried waiters attend to your every whim, ever attendant but unobtrusive. The cuisine and service is of the highest standard to be found in the bush.

GENERAL FACILITIES:
• Laundry - daily at no extra cost.
• Telephone and Fax.
• Radio contact with other camps.
• Sun Downers AND Bush Picnics.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Nil.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Day AND Night Game drives.
Escorted Nature walks.
Bird watching.
Fly camps on top of the mystical Mt. Lolokwe.
Rock Climbing.
Massage and aromatherapy facilities are available upon request at the camp.
Helicopter trips can be arranged.

ADVENTURE
Fishing in Lake Turkana.
Game counts.
Camel treks.
Rafting through the Game reserve.
Samburu Cultural Ceremonies.

CLIMATE:. Long rain season begin end of March to end of May, short rain season is in November. Camp closed in June.

DELORAINE

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): Exclusive.

LOCATION: Deloraine is situated on the western side of the Rifty Valley at Rongai, ten minutes off the main Nakuru-Kericho road, and is ideally situated for safaris coming from the east of the Rift Valley on there way to the Mara. Lakes Nakuru, Bogoria and Baringo are within easy reach and a day spent on the farm is never wasted. One, two or three night stays are recommended as it is a unique experience to sample a bit of colonial history during safari to East Africa. Many British Royalty have stayed, including the Queen Mother as the Duchess of York, when a young bride.

DESCRIPTION: Built in 1920 by Lord Francis Scott, a prominent early settler, this has to be one of the grandest examples of colonial architecture in the country. It is set in the middle of the 5000 acre commercial farm at 6000 ft. on the lower slopes of Londiani Mountain, a forest and bamboo shrouded volcano, on the western edge of the Great Rift Valley.
The gardens are magnificent, boasting a croquet lawn and tennis court. There are 40 or so horses on the farm and although some are used for safaris, there always plenty of polo ponies to ride - the farm and the mountains providing more than adequate countryside to explore.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: There are 3 double rooms with their own bathrooms in the main house with 2 extra rooms for families that may have to share bathrooms. There are 3 double rooms with their own bathrooms in the cottage adjacent to the house.

On safari, tents are 10ft x 9ft traditional safari style green canvas with wash stands and a short drop loo adjacent. Showers are readily available. Twin safari cots are the norm but 2 double beds are available on request and of course for honeymoon couples!

Room Décor: The rooms are charming
Room amenities: Decorated in colonial country house style, with a mixture of antique, new and well-loved pieces. A further three rooms in the guest cottage are also available.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
All meals are taken in the dining room and guests are expected to be part of the family in a house party atmosphere - there are small children and dogs in the family too!

GENERAL FACILITIES:

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
• Bird watching,
• Game viewing
• Horse riding
• Swimming pool
• Tennis court.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: N/A

CLIMATE: Hot and dry during the day, cool at night.

ELEPHANT WATCH SAFARI CAMP

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): 04****

LOCATION: In the Samburu Game Reserve, Northern Kenya. Access: By road 01 330Kms (5 hours), past Mount Kenya region.
By air – 50 minutes on scheduled flights to Samburu Airstrip served by daily scheduled flights from Nairobi, to Masai Mara and thrice a week from Meru National Park.

DESCRIPTION: The exotic Camp is perched on the sand banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, beneath big Kigelia trees and Acacia Elatiors. It is home to some of the largest Elephant bulls in Samburu who can often be spotted resting under an acacia tree or picking pods beside the tents. The trees are filled with a multitude of birds and monkeys. At dawn a gentle chorus echoes overhead announcing the new day in the wild.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: The camp, which is eco-friendly, has been specially constructed for comfort and coolness, accommodating a maximum of 10 guests with its wide and breezy desert tents, individually styled, draped with colourful cloth and unusual furniture.

Room décor: Everything about Elephant Watch Camp is a feast for the senses, with bright swathes of cotton fanning in the breeze, huge cushioned sofas, woven local mats and special beds and furniture made from fallen trees.

Room amenities: Bathrooms are built around trees, giving our guests a novel washing experience with plenty of sun heated water and lights.

Special feature. Elephant Watch Safaris was selected as a world "hot spot" by Conde Nast Traveller in 2002 voted Best Tented Safari by The Week magazine in 2003

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: A tradition at Elephant Watch Camp, our Sundowners are a great way to conclude your day. Our Sundowners are located at our "top of the world" spot, with a breathtaking vista to observe the sunset. Enjoy a refreshing drink while you watch the Samburu warriors dance in the glow of a fire they created using their "firesticks."
Menus are a fusion of bush gourmet, fresh from our farm, with tropical fruit and drinks and a selection of good wine.

GENERAL FACILITIES: Books, films and information on elephants are provided for guests. At night, flame torches and lanterns light up the camp along the river.

RECREATION ACTIVITIES: Elephant Watching begins on arrival. Our Elephant Watch guides meet their guests at either of the two airfields and drive them gently through the Reserve spending time with many of our well
known elephant families as well as introducing them to some of the particular Northern inhabitants - the slim necked Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy Zebras and over 400 species of birds. A special visit to Save the Elephant Research Centre can also be organised.
Each day opens with a new adventure. Early morning or evening bush walks along well-travelled elephant paths or collecting medicinal plants and honey and always accompanied by our Samburu Warriors. At times one can witness the great river crossings of camels and cattle, fire making and Samburu ceremonies.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: NIL

CLIMATE: Very hot and dry with temperatures averaging 29 degrees C or 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Warm nights.

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