Lodges
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Staying At Jumbo Hill Top Lodge Kwale
In this blog post I share with you an overview of Jumbo Hill Top Lodge, a budget hotel that borders Shimba Hills National Reserve in Kwale County. This overview will include, the general areas, pool and rooms. The lodge offers free onsite parking for guests. The parking lot has a lot of room to accommodate the lodge’s visitors. Jumbo Hill Top Lodge also allows pets, which is ideal for any pet owner. The lodge is also ideal for large groups, families and people looking for long stays. On site the lodge offers activities such as table tennis, darts, cycling and the staff can organize game drives and hiking expeditions to…
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A Quick Tour of Shimba Hills Lodge
Shimba Hills National Reserve is one of the remaining and the largest coastal forest in East Africa. Well known for its abundant bird life and the rare Sable Antelope. In this post I share with you a brief tour of Shimba Hills Lodge the only tree lodge in Shimba Hills National Reserve. This Lodge was built in 1986, one of the unique qualities of Shimba Hills Lodge is that it is the only tree lodge along the Kenyan Coast with a watering hole next to it. The lodge also connects to Shimba Hills Forest through wooden walkway. This area is a great place to experience sun downers as you watch…
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Staying At Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is located at Shaba National Reserve on the northern arid part of Kenya. Shaba National Reserve is a protected reserve in Isiolo County of Northern Kenya and next to it are Samburu National Reserve and Buffalo Springs National Reserve. Shaba National Reserve is unique in the sense that it was the setting for 3 popular worldwide movies. It was the setting for the Born Free book and film, Out of Africa film and the reality show Survivor. Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is the only luxury game lodge in this reserve. Watch a video tour of Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Rooms The lodge has 85 chalet style…
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Top 10 best honeymoon safari destinations in Kenya
Kenya is considered as among the world’s most popular safari destinations. Kenya is home to some luxurious safari lodges and hotels that encompass the ultimate safari getaway for honeymooners, safari enthusiasts, discerning travelers including both local and international celebrities. Kenya is located in Eastern Africa with an array of both safari and beach destinations for any traveler looking adventure. With 23 National Parks and 28 National Reserves, Kenya has a lot of options to offer in terms of safari destinations. The country is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches, wildlife and amazing luxury resorts, hotels and lodges. Here is my selection of the 10 best honeymoon safari destinations…
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Staying At Fig Tree Mara Camp
Fig Tree Camp is about 240km from Nairobi that’s about a 5-hour road trip. If you are coming by plane its about 40 minutes from Keekorok airstrip and 30 minutes from Ol Kiombo airstrip. Fig Tree Mara Camp is situated on the banks of Talek River in the Masaai Mara National Reserve. The camp offers 48 Ngamboli tents for its guests including another 32 stylish tents within the camp. Each of these tents comes with a modern bathroom and views of Talek River. There are also beautiful garden chalets each with a private balcony. Meals The meals here are served on full board and they are served in the main…
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Staying At Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli National Park
Staying At Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli National Park Ol Tukai Lodge is located inside Amboseli National Park in Kajiado County Kenya. Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge has a main lobby that features traditional Kenyan décor that features various ethnic groups. The décor’s them is red. The entrance to the lodge’s reception features the elephant logo which depicts the main attraction when you visit Amboseli National Park. The main attraction of this park is elephants. The rooms are located within an expansive land that overlooks the park and Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. The lodge has beautiful views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The lobby gives way to a pool area with direct views…
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Staying At Kongoni Lodge In Nanyuki
I am on a mission to travel all of Kenya and in the process review hotels, I get the unique opportunity of staying at. I recently had the chance to spend 2 nights at Kongoni lodge located in Nanyuki. Read on my experience and travel tips as you plan your next getaway to Nanyuki. I spent 2 nights at this lodge as I was en-route to Mount Kenya. Here is the link to my guide to Mount Kenya. Kongoni Lodge is about a 3-hour road trip from the city of Nairobi. It is located in Meru County and just outside Laikipia County. You can get here by private means, either…
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Lodge Review: Staying At The Rondo Retreat Lodge
Lodge Review: Staying At The Rondo Retreat Lodge This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Please see my full disclosure for further information. The name Rondo originates from Kavirondo the area around Lake Victoria formerly known as the Kavirondo Gulf. Rondo means all round which means a place of wholeness for body soul and spirit. The first house a guest cottage was built in 1948 by Bob Turton a saw miller from South Africa. He built the cottage for his wife. He later donated the house to the NCCK (National…
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Staying At Serengeti Bushtops
There is a camp in the Serengeti and if you haven’t visited yet, it’s a high time you do, because everything at Serengeti Bushtops truly is from the top drawer.
