Nairobi, Kenya’s Capital, is a
city of great contrasts with striking modern high-rise
buildings, with reminders of the early days.
Born in the spirit of adventure in the days of the early
pioneers less than 100 years ago, Nairobi quickly grew.
Today it is one of the most important cosmopolitan and
vibrant cities in Africa with a growing population,
currently estimated to be 1.5 million consisting of many
cultures and nationalities. Visit some of the landmarks -
Law Courts and Parliament Buildings, the Jamia Mosque, the
City Market with its array of tropical fruit and flowers and
the famous Norfolk Hotel, linked with Kenya's history since
1904.
All around the city are public parks and gardens, full of
shrubs and flowers, and the main routes out of the town are
tree lined avenues. The city is an important business and
social centre with a range of international hotels and
conference facilities. Most of the leading hotels offer
gourmet cuisine, but for visitors who wish to dine out the
choice is appealing - superb seafood, a wealth of
sophisticated restaurants serving French, Italian, Indian,
Chinese and other international and ethnic cuisines.
Just outside the city is the popular Carnivore Restaurant,
serving a wide variety of meats cooked on open charcoal
pits, and one of the few places in Kenya to offer game
meats.
HOLIDAY INN MAYFAIR
Situated in a popular shopping and residential suburb
close to the city centre, the four star Holiday Inn
Mayfair is only 20km from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport and offers a full range of services and
facilities. All 171 guest rooms have colour TV, radio,
telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and private
bathroom. Guests can look forward to experiencing the
traditional warmth and hospitality for which the hotel
has been renowned since the colonial days of the 1940s.
The hotel is located in the suburb of Westlands, several
minutes by car from the city centre. The beautifully
laid out hotel has a garden setting and is home to
Mischief's, a popular Nairobi night spot.
1 Night (BB)
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
16 Dec 07 - 15 Dec 08
$135
$265
GIRAFFE MANOR
The five star Giraffe Manor is an elegant, personally
hosted, small and exclusive hotel, famous for its
resident herd of giraffe. The Giraffe Manor offers a
rich blend of welcoming accommodation, highly trained
and friendly staff, as well as one of Nairobi's finest
kitchens. This is the only place in the world where
guests can enjoy the experience of feeding giraffe over
the breakfast table or at the front door. Giraffe Manor
is surrounded by 140 acres of indigenous forest just
outside Nairobi. As well as the giraffe, the property is
also home to many species of birds, large families of
warthogs and the elusive Bush Buck. (BD)
1 Night (BD)
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
16 Dec 07 - 15 Dec 08
$460
$640
HOUSE OF WAINE
House Of Waine is a unique boutique five star hotel in
the Karen suburb of Nairobi featuring 11 bedrooms. On a
property of 2.5 acres the hotel bends the elegance of
gracious living with the spirit of modern Africa in an
exclusive and serene setting. House Of Waine's aim is to
provide guests with an experience that exceeds all their
expectations of city hotels with personalised, friendly
and excellent service and cuisine in beautiful
surroundings.
1 Night (BB)
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
16 Dec 07 - 15 Dec 08
$365
$500
NAIROBI SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS: (Prices based on a minimum of 2 passengers)
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK - HALF DAY
One of Nairobi's greatest attractions is just outside
the city - the Nairobi National Park. Of the more
popular species, only the elephant is not present. Hippo
wallow in the river pools, giraffe dominate the plains.
Lion and cheetah and in excess of fifty rhino have made
this park justly famous. The animal orphanage, beside
the main gate, provides sanctuary to orphans of the wild
from all over the country. Cost Per Person: $210 ($245 from May 08)
KAREN BLIXEN & GIRAFFE CENTRE - HALF DAY
Visit the Karen Blixen Museum, a memorial to a woman
admired both for her writing and her spirit, and the
Giraffe Centre at Langata where one can feed the rare
Rothschild giraffe. Cost Per Person $95
DAPHNE SHELDRICK’S ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE - HALF DAY
A visit to this world renowned Elephant Orphanage to see
the baby elephants wallow in their mud baths. Learn
about them and have the opportunity to adopt one. Cost Per Person $80 + park fees
RIFT VALLEY & LAKE NAKURU - FULL DAY
Day tour to the Rift Valley Escarpment and game viewing
in the Lake Nakuru National Park with lunch at Sarova
Lion Hill Lodge. Cost Per Person $430 ($470 from May
08)
CARNIVORE RESTAURANT
Lunch or dinner at an ideal eating spot for meat lovers
set in lovely gardens outside the city centre. Cost Per Person $85
FLAMES OF THIKA - FULL DAY
A unique chance to visit the Kenyan home of Elspeth
Huxley, author of "The Flame Trees of Thika". Tour the
Coffee Estate, visit the historical Kitimuru House and
enjoy a delicious lunch whilst watching the birdlife and
resident Hippos. Cost Per Person $185
THE STANLEY
This elegant four star hotel is located in the city
centre, and from the moment you pass through the century
old revolving doors, you leave the heat and bustle of
modern cosmopolitan Nairobi behind, for a world of cool
Victorian elegance, recalling a graceful era of fine
furnishings and grand living. The hotel offers 217
luxurious rooms, executive suites and clubrooms,
presidential, penthouse and state suites, blending
Victorian grandeur and comfort with all the practical
amenities of the 21st century. There are 3 fine
restaurants, a fully-equipped health club and heated
pool.
1 Night (BB)
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
16 Dec 07 - 15 Dec 08
$165
$281
THE NORFOLK
No other hotel in Kenya has as rich a history as the
Norfolk, one of the world's most romantic hotels. When
it was first opened on Christmas Day, 1904, it was to
spearhead traditions of hospitality in East Africa which
are still unmatched today. It is said that Nairobi as a
capital city grew up around the Norfolk. The guest list
has made the hotel a legend. It is situated 30 minutes
from the international airport and a short distance from
Nairobi's shopping and business district. This five star
hotel offers 107 twin, 60 double and 81 standard
air-conditioned rooms, as well as suites, all rooms have
private bathroom with shower and bath, mini-bar &
satellite TV and radio.
1 Night (BB)
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
16 Dec 07 - 15 Dec 08
$230
$425
SAROVA PANAFRIC
Located in a quiet residential area in spacious gardens
overlooking the city this tree star hotel offers 153
ensuite rooms. One of the finest restaurants in town,
the Flame Tree, has its home at the Sarova Panafric. All
rooms have tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV
and radio. There is a half Olympic size outdoor swimming
pool & kiddies club available.
1 Night (BB)
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
16 Dec 07 - 15 Dec 08
$115
$160
NAIROBI SERENA
Peacefully set in landscaped gardens, the Nairobi the
four star Serena Hotel overlooks Central Park and is
five minutes walking distance from the city center. A
free courtesy bus operates to/from town. Each
air-conditioned room has satellite TV, mini-bar,
electronic safe and ensuite bath and shower. The hotel
is renowned for efficient, personalised and attentive
service, offering fine a la carte dining with modern
contemporary cuisine. A fresh water swimming pool with
health, fitness centre and gym is available with
complimentary golf nearby.
1 Night (BB)
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
16 Dec 07 - 15 Dec 08
$210
$340
N.B. Be warned
-
Road surfaces can be very rough at times and distances
between camps are such that one can be on the road for many hours.
Have you considered adding a
Tanzania Safari to your Kenya trip?
Please confirm prices with Bench International prior
to booking your trip.
There could be changes beyond our control that have not made it to
the web site yet.
