From the Maasai Nyrobi 'place of cool waters' in 1896 there also sprang a railhead and now this colourful modern city. Rather engineer Whitehouse selected this spot, the last totally flat ground before the steep climb up west to the Rift.Spacious exotic tree lined avenues, superb parks and the finest hotels now adorn this important African nervecentre. Outstanding facilities include the immense Kenyatta International Conference Centre which seats 4,000 and recreational facilities include: Racecourse, Sports Stadiums, Cinemas, Theatres, Museums & Clubs
WINDSOR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Location:
On the
highlands of Kenya - just 20 minutes from the City centre.
Facilities: 18 hole international course in an exotic setting of beautiful wood and parklands, Club and elegant Conference facilities, 2 Tennis and 2 Squash Courts, Croquet Green, Health Club, a variety of Restaurant offering a'la carte and table d'hote menus. Facilities include Pool, an Arcade of Shops, Art Gallery and Boutique.
Accommodation: 80 Superior Double Rooms, 20 Super Suites and a sweep of 15 Cottages
Opinion: Period piece accommodation, offering excellent service and cuisine.
Location:
A five minute walk from the City Centre. Shops, Theatres and Restaurants - Twenty
minutes from the airport.
Facilities: Five Restaurants, The Delamere and Ibis. The Delamere Bar & Terrace, a wide choice of Public Rooms, Beauty Salon, Swimming Pool and Gift Shop, with Golf on request.
Opinion: Nairobi's first hotel, an Edwardian classic set in peaceful grounds with aviaries, capturing the atmosphere of the turn of the century.
Location:
Close to the centre of town.
Facilities: 2 Restaurants, 2 Bars, Swimming Pool
Accommodation: 146 air-conditioned suites.
Opinion: A modern hotel providing a high standard of accommodation and service.
Location:
Centre, close by the Government buildings
Facilities: 2 Restaurants, Swimming Pool with 2 Poolside Bars, Health Centre
Accommodation: There are 385 air-conditioned en-suite rooms.
Opinion: A first class hotel in a convenient location.
Location:
At the heart of Nairobi
Facilities: 3 Restaurants, choice of Bars, Thorn Tree Café, Swimming Pool.
Accommodation: The Stanley has 217 rooms including suites.
Location:
In a traditional setting conveniently located near Westlands -just north of the
City centre - 40 minutes from the airport.
Facilities: There are 2 Swimming Pools. Breakfast is enjoyed in the airy White Mischief Restaurant, which offers international table d'hote cuisine at economic prices.
Accommodation: Twin bedded rooms, each with en-suite Bathroom, TV and Telephone Rooms are located on three levels, with a block of Superior Rooms to the rear surrounding a peaceful garden atmosphere.
Opinion: A medium hotel offering friendly service
Location:
20 minutes out of town set within 64 acres of tropical gardens.
Facilities: Include 7 Restaurants and a choice of 3 Bars, Night Club, Swimming Pool and Sports facilities.
Accommodation: The Safari Park has 204 rooms including suites.
Location:
Five minutes from the City Centre - twenty minutes from the airport in Nairobi's
facing famous Uhuru Park.
Facilities: Include a Health Club, Boutiques and Swimming Pool with its comfortable Coffee Shop. The tented ceiling Restaurant also offers a'la carte.
Accommodation: Totally refurbished 190 rooms are air-conditioned with en-suite bathroom, TV and Video, Mini Bar and Telephone.
Opinion: Peacefully set in landscaped, tropical gardens, this hotel enjoys the distinction of being included in 'Leading Hotels of the World'.
Location: In Westlands, 5 miles from the City centre -
40 minutes from the airport.
Facilities: Cuisine from the Pizzeria, The Table d'hote Dining Room or outdoor Barbeque. The hotel is equipped with a large Swimming Pool & Hairdressing Salon.
Accommodation: 120 twin rooms with Private Bathroom and Telephone.
Opinion: Block hospitality, centred around a 4 acre garden atmosphere.
Location:
The Hilton is located in the heart of Nairobi City shopping area, about 20 minutes
from the airport.
Facilities: You can dine at the Amboseli Grill, the Mara or Watamu Restaurants or enjoy a Bar-B-Que at the Poolside Bar. Also there is the Jockey Bar and the Pizzeria. There is a heated swimming pool and fully equipped health centre with sauna and steam bath. The Hilton has its own arcade of shops.
Accommodation: Bedrooms are well appointed with a fully stocked minibar, personal safe and many have a panoramic view of the City park.
Opinion: The hotel offers international famed Hilton service: luxurious accommodation and q wide choice of cuisine.
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK - 4 Hours
One of Kenya's original National Parks established in 1946, it features 46 sq. miles of pristine savannah and yet is only six miles from the city centre. Large populations of Giraffe, Wildebeest, Eland and Gazelle dominate the plains. Of the Big Five only the Elephant has not been spotted. Prides of Lions appear at the entrance to Mbagathi Gorge.
This park, so convenient to the business traveller also offers the spectacle of a Nairobi silhouette on the near horizon. Bounded by the Athi River to the south with its Hippo Pools, here there are two animal orphanages, including Daphne Sheldricks' Home for Orphaned Elephants and Rhinos.
LAKES NAKURU & NAIVASHA - Full Day
In the Great Rift Valley on Lake Nakuru there is the amazing spectacle of the Flamingo. In a purpose-built Safari Cruiser, we head north-west, descending to the floor of the Great Rift passing Mt. Longonot. En-route there will be many opportunities to take spectacular photographs. Before lunch we arrive at Lake Nakuru, here is the most awesome bird spectacle in the world - a million greater and lesser Flamingo transform the shores of the lake to that of a delicate pink due.
The National Park here is home to many mammals, including Leopard, Lion and Rhino. Lunch is taken at one of the lakes lodges. After lunch we head back for Nairobi via Lake Naivasha. On and around this lake in the Great Rift Valley are upwards of six hundred species of birds, we have afternoon tea on the shores of this beautiful lake before returning to Nairobi.
BOMAS OF KENYA - 3 Hours
Bomas of Kenya is a cultural centre, a short
drive from the city, set in a rural environment. Here you can gain insight into
village life and traditional African dancing - vividly described for the benefit
of the audience - at a permanent exhibition. The dancing covers events occurring
in the lives of different tribes. Authentic 'bomas' or villages are all part of
the presentation, representing the country's 16 ethnic groups, so this tour will
be an enlightening Kenyan experience !
KAREN BLIXEN & GIRAFFE MANOR - 4 Hours
Drive towards the Ngong Hills and
through small villages to the Karen Blixen Museum - the house which, for many
years was her home. Next driving through the residential area of Langata the tour
continues to the Giraffe Manor where the offspring of Daisy (the famous Rothschild
Giraffe) can be seen and fed at their beautiful home overlooking at the Ngong
Hills. After tea at the Giraffe Centre, you return back to Nairobi.
CITY TOUR - 3 Hours
Let our experienced drivers show you the sights of Nairobi ! This tour includes a visit to the colourful City Market, Parliament Buildings and the Kenyatta Conference Centre, along with other places of interest. Clients will then visit the National Museum, which has become a major international centre of Homo Sapien history. Your tour finishes with a visit to the Snake Park. During this tour, our friendly drivers will be more than happy to share their vast knowledge of Nairobi by answering any questions.
