Lake Nakuru National Park 188 sq km

This paradise lake, so colorful, so beautiful is located some 140km north-west of Nairobi, in Nakuru District of the Rift Valley Province. Lake Nakuru was gazetted as a bird sanctuary in 1960 and later to National Park in 1968. A northern extension was added in 1974 and the lake was designated as a Ramsar site in 1990.

The foundation of the parks food chains is the cyanophyte spirulina platensis which can support huge numbers of lesser flamingo.Lake Nakuru is a shallow strongly alkaline lake, about 62 sq. km. It is set in a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and grassland next to Nakuru town, once dubbed the cleanest town in Kenya. The landscape of marsh and grasslands alternating with rocky cliffs, stretches of acacia woodland and rocky hillsides covered with a Euphorbia forest on its eastern borders. 

 The lake catchment is bounded by Menengai crater to the north, the Bahati hills to the north east, the lion hill ranges to the east, Eburu crater to the south and the Mau escarpment to the west. Three major rivers, the Njoro, Makalia and Enderit drain into the lake, together with treated water from the town's sewage works. The Menengai crater is an ideal expedition outing for schools and colleges.

The lake has unique vegetation of about 550 different plant species including the unique and biggest euphorbia forest in Africa, picturesque landscape and yellow acacia woodlands and beautiful Makalia Waterfalls.

The normally water covered surface of the lake occupies about a third of the park. The lake water supports a dense bloom of the blue-green Cyanophyte Spirulina platensis from which it derives its beautiful color and is the major food source for the flamingo and is fringed by alkaline swamps with areas of sedge, Cyprus laevigatus and typha marsh along the river. inflows and springs.

Famous for the Flamingo, which serves a crescent for the main Town in the Rift Valley, Nakuru, and a variety of terrestrial birds close to 450 species. The game includes the white Rhino and most of the others. The park has three gates, Main Gate and Lanet Gate that link the park with the Nairobi-Nakuru highway and the less used Nderit Gate. It is served by the Naishi airstrip and Lake Nakuru & Sarova Lion Hill Lodges amongst bandas and camping sites.It’s climate ranges from cold, hot and humid, The sheer beauty of the park with thousands of Flamingo leaves a lasting experience on ones mind

.Mount Elgon National Park National Park - 104 sq km

Mt. Elgon, on the Kenya/Uganda border is a volcanic mountain, formed when the earth’s crust erupted, creating the Great Rift Valley. The National park is one of Kenya’s most beautiful, still wild and intact, with vast areas of untouched forest.

The Park is home to an estimated 400 elephants, buffalo, leopard, the protected colobus and blue monkeys, and various types of antelope. Huge Elgon Teak and cedar trees, some over 80ft. tall dominate the forest scenery. There are close to 240 Bird species.

A major attraction are the four caves, Kitum, Makingeni, Chepnyalil and Ngwarisha, Kitum is the largest, extending horizontally for 200m into the heart of the mountain. Kitum in Maasai, means “Place of Ceremonies”.These caves are popular gathering places for elephants. Every night long convoys venture deep into the caves to feed off the salt rich deposits. This nightly phenomenon has earned them the title “cave elephants”.

Mt. Elgon also offers excellent climbing and walking opportunities. No special equipment for hiking is required and the park management provides guides. The highest peak on the Kenya side is Koitobos (4,200m). It is reached across beautiful moorlands and the hot springs can be visited on the way.

tourism desk: Mzee Clark

Lake Bogoria National Reserve 107 sq km

Most of the reserve is occupied by Lake Bogoria which is a spectacular sight, reflecting searing blue skies and the rose pink of flamingo. It has significant ornithological interest with 135 species of birds. Like Lake Nakuru of the Great Rift Valley, the alkaline lake waters grow blue-green algae, thus seasonally attracting thousands of flamingo birds. The Reserve’s herd of the rare Greater Kudu makes this reserve unique .

Visitors can also find buffalo, zebra, cheetah, baboon, warthog, caracal, spotted hyena, impala, and dik dik. The south shore has acacia-ficus woodland and to the north is a papyrus swampThere are plenty birds like little grebe, tawny eagle, pratincole, swift, little bee-eater, cape widgeon, yellow-billed stork, African spoonbill, augur buzzard, gabber goshawk, water dikkop, gret tit, starling, hornbill, crombec.

The Reserve has a lodge with 8 cottages of 78 beds, three public campsites near the Emos Gate, Acacia campsite, River Campsite & Fig Tree Campsite, one professional campsite and one picnic site. It enjoys a hot and dry climate.

Kagamega Forest National Reserve 240 sq km

The forest is the only tropical rainforest in Kenya, left over from past millennia when dense rain forest stretched from West Africa, across Central Africa and into the highland areas on the west and eastern walls of the Great Rift Valley and has been a protected area of Kenya since its vital role in the eco-system was first recognised in 1933.The sheer size and grandeur of these immense trees, some over a hundred years old, is impressive. The trees create a complete environment for the birds, insects, butterflies and wildlife, who are in abundant here.

The forest includes some of Africa’s greatest hard and soft woods, Elgon teak, red and white stink woods and several varieties of Croton and ‘Aningeria altissima’. The beauties of this forest are spectacular. Splendid orchids sit amongst the branches of the larger trees. Walking beneath the lush forest canopy deep shade is pierced by flashes of colour, exotic birdcalls, and the scents of wood, flower and moss. The best time to visit is during the rainy season, April to July, when the flowers are at their most beautiful. The walk to Buyango Hill, the highest point in the forest, is a must for visitors. The indigenous trees lining the trails are identified on signs with their local and Latin names.

350 species of bird have been seen here including rare snake-eating birds. Butterflies and snakes normally only found in West Africa can also be seen, although visitors need have no concern about meeting them around every corner. bush pig, grey duiker, civet, Suni, clawless otters and some fascinating nocturnal game: such as porcupines and the occasional leopardBlack and White Colobus are in plenty and the De Brazza Monkeys (known as ‘Karasinga’ in Swahili, thanks to its distinctive white beard) can be found in the adjacent Kisere forest area. Many rare species of primate are common here such as the Blue Monkey, frequently seen near the Ishiuki Falls, the Olive Baboon and the Red Tailed Monkey.

Despite its name, Hell’s Gate is an ideal family gateway for a day trip from Nairobi or stopover en-route to Lake Nakuru or the Masai Mara, located just beyond Lake Naivasha. Famous for its natural hot geysers, eagle and vulture breeding grounds, visitors have the choice of driving, walking, camping, cycling and rock climbing within the park. Horseback safaris  are available.

Fischer’s Tower, formerly a volcano’s plug, the Central Tower and Njorowa Gorges present excellent viewing. Two extinct volcanoes: Olkaira and Hobley’s are worth a trip. Natural steam vents rise from fissures in the volcanic rock. Obsidian, a striking black glassy rock formed from cooled molten lava is a feature of this landscape.

The Game at Hell’s gate is hyrax, buffalo, Masai Giraffe, eland, Coke’s Hartebeest, lion, leopard and cheetah This is  haven for ornithologists and rock climbers , the cliffs of Hell’s Gate are breeding grounds for vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, Augur Buzzard and thousands of swifts;. Hell’s Gate has three campsites and is warm and dry.

Amboseli National Park 392 sq km

The park can be reached by two main routes. One is through Athi River town, off the main Mombasa-Nairobi Highway, down along the main Kajiado - Namanga - Arusha road, turning through the main gate at Namanga to Ol Tukai lodge and the alternate route is past Emali Town on main Mombasa-Nairobi Highway, branching to the right and along Loitokitok Road. The landscape is dominated by the glistening majestic snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro immediately to the south of Amboseli.

Famous for its big game, Amboseli is the home to - elephants, lions and cheetahs – and is reputed for its great beauty. Amboseli embodies five main wildlife habitats, plus a generally dry lake-bed - Lake Amboseli. These are open plains with extensive stands of yellow-barked acacia woodland; rocky, lava strewn thorn-bush country; swamps and marshes; and at the western end of the reserve, above Namanga, is magnificence of Ol Doinyo Orok rising to over 2,760m (8.300ft).

This being One of the most popular national parks in Kenya, Amboseli offers four luxurious lodges inside the park, the Amboseli new lodge, Ol Tukai lodge, Serena lodge, Kilimanjaro lodge with total 602 beds and two campsites. A number of small tented lodges are available outside the park and have a capacity of 72 bedsMain game viewing lies in the eastern half of the park, in the vicinity of Ol Tukai lodge and lakes Engoni Naibor and Loginya.

Game includes elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, Maasai giraffe and buffalo. Also common are zebra, eland, coke's hartebeest, white-bearded Gnu, waterbuck, Thompsons and Grant gazelle and impala. Black rhinos are seen but quite rare due to poaching in the mid-1970s.Bird life is in abundance especially near the lakes and swamps where you may find water birds. The Madagascar Squacco Heron shows up in intervals and the long toed lapwing is a resident in small numbers. Yellow-throated, chestnut-bellied and black-faced, water in hundreds during the dry season. The climate is hot and dry.

Mountain ranges and peaks soar to around 12,900ft (3,930m) giving way to deep V-shaped valleys with streams and rivers cascading over spectacular waterfalls – this area is a must for landscape lovers. From its vital catchment area the Aberdare Rainforest feeds the entire local and Nairobi water supply. Above the forest is a belt of bamboo, a favourite haunt of the Bongo, a rare and elusive forest antelope. At 10,000ft (3,000m), the bamboo gives way to moorland, home to eland, spotted and melanistic serval cats. Other features are the giant alpine varieties of lobelia, groundsel and heather. The moorlands are similar to English Moors,and just ideal for walking, picnics, camping and trout fishing in the rivers.

 In the forest are red Duiker, suni, Bushbuck - some of the old males are nearly black - Elephant, Buffalo, Giant Forest Hog, Leopard- - and colobus monkey The moorland thickets are the home of Bush Duiker and Black - fronted Duiker and also the Black RhinoBird life is abundant and varied. Perhaps the most conspicuous group is the sunbirds.

 Bird species seen here are Tacazze sunbird, brilliant metallic violet and bronze with a black belly; Golden-winged sunbird, and scarlet chest band.Birds of prey are specially interesting and crowned and Ayres' Hawk Eagles, Mountain Buzzard, Rufous-breasted Sparrow Hawk and African Goshawk are usually to be seen here.

Accommodation is available at the world famous Treetops lodge and the Ark, a lodge built in the shape of Noah’s Ark. Night game viewing is provided by the lodges in the Salient area of the Park with excellent sightings of elephant, buffalo, lion and rhino, drawn to the waterholes and saltlicks each eveningAberdare National park has two lodges of total 219 beds three self catering Banda sites (of total 18 beds), eight special campsites (and one public campsite (moorland). It has a wet & moist climate.The beauty of these Parks and Reserves are a lifetime experience.

safari correspondent  mzee clark

Tsavo West National Park 9,065sq km

This beautiful historic Game Park is popular the world over. I was lucky to have frequented the park since a child and Tsavo always seems to fascinate me with surprises.Famous of its notorious Man Eaters of Tsavo in the 1900s, man-eating lions preyed on the railway workers   building the great Kenya-Uganda Railway in 1900. Still evident of those traumatic times for the many coolies (workers) who were building the line, on display at the Railways Museum, Nairobi, is one of the carriages that a traveller was mauled and pulled away by the man-eaters.

The park is easily accessible, located off the main Nairobi-Mombasa road. Its plains border with Tanzania another great destination for Game. It is an ideal park for walkers, offering a number of nature trails and the opportunity to explore the Chaimu volcanic crater.

The park is spread with diverse habitats ranging from mountains, river forest, plains, lakes and wooded grassland. Leopard, cheetah, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, black rhino, lesser kudu, waterbuck, impala, zebra, lion are the game that can be found here and also crocodile and other small mammals

.Bird lovers are in for a treat as there are always new species in Tsavo. One of the most conspicuous is the white-headed buffalo weaver, brownish-black and white with a vivid red rump when it flies. Starlings are in plenty .the rare duller Fischer's starling, and hornbills are also prevalent. The park has a hot and dry climate with fabulous features. One of the star features at the park is the Mzima Springs, beautiful cool, clear natural spring waters with underwater viewing hides for observing hippos, Lake Jipe. The park has three lodges with a bed capacity of 276 beds, public camp sites and four tented lodges with a bed capacity of 154.

Tsavo East National Park 11.747 sq km

Undisputedly the largest National Park, covering almost 40% of the total area of National parks in Kenya. It is one of the oldest parks and with its beautiful landscape and proximity to the coast has made it a popular tourist destination. Its bushy grassland and open plains alternate with semi-arid acacia scrubs and woodlands. Green swathes that cross the park give rise to lush vegetation at the river banks.

Some of the spectacular views at the Tsavo East are Mudanda Rock and the Yatta Plateau, the world’s largest lava flow. And the Lugard Falls on the Galana River are eye catchers for photographers. Home to some of the largest herds in Kenya, the elephants glow red after dust baths, blowing the vivid red dust through their trunks over their bodies others includes rhino, lion, leopard, crocodile, waterbuck, kudu, gerenuk and zebra and Hunter’s Hartebeest with lyre-shaped horns.

Close to 500 bird species are known to frequent this area including the ostrich and some migratory kestrels, buzzards stop at Tsavo-East during their long flight southThe park is hot and dry and has 16 airstrips and houses one lodge of 104 beds, four tented camps with 92 beds including 11 camp sites and a self catering Banda (cottage).

Nairobi National Park 117 sq km

We had a couple of hours to spare on Sunday, so we popped into the park, and saw a leopard, a rhino and a giraffe giving birth. .This is   Kenya’s oldest animal sanctuary. Spread on 117 sq. kms of savannah set against the beautiful skyline of Nairobi, the cosmopolitan capital city of Kenya, thus making it the only city in the world which neighbours a natural game protection area, harbouring over 100 species of mammals. 

Although Nairobi National Park is a seasonal park, most of the game, such as lion, leopard, cheetah, impala, , Thomson's and Grant gazelle, Maasai giraffe, hippo and buffalo, including the indigenous Black Rhino, live in the protection of the park all year round. Herds of plains zebra, wildebeest and eland enter the park during the great migration in July and August to enjoy the rich grazing until the next rains come.

The Park is also an ideal starting point for ornithological safaris, with over 400 species of birdlife. Most birds in this park depend on year seasons. Game birds include helmeted guinea-fowl, yellow-necked spur fowl, and Shelley’s (greywing) to name a few. The grasslands birds include; red-napped widow-bird and the Jackson's widow bird .Birds of prey include; secretary bird, martial, crowned, tawny and bateleur eagles. Vultures, buzzards (augur buzzard) and hawks are also present.

Nairobi National Park was Kenya’s first ever National Park and celebrated its golden anniversary in 1996/97. It captured world headlines in 1989  when former President Daniel Moi torched ten tons of Ivory worth sixty million Kenya shillings in a fight against the mass slaughter of the African elephant for their tusks .The main park gate bears a commemorative plaque with the legendary words “Great objectives often require great sacrifices. The park has no accommodation facilities but plenty is available on prior booking in the City of Nairobi. 

Sibiloi National Park 1,570 sq kmThis is one of the world’s greatest treasures, the proof of man’s origins was found at Sibiloi National Park. The park was initially set up to protect these unique prehistoric and archaeological sites by the National Museum of Kenya.

Dr. Richard Leakey led an expedition to this remote area of Kenya that borders Ethiopia, and discovered some of the earliest hominid traces at Koobi Fora. In the 1960’s these are now credited as some of the most important paleontological finds of the 20th century. Close to 160 fossil remains of early man including Homo Habilis and Homo Erectus were discovered, In the 1960’s and 1970’s placing man’s origins to three million years.

To date some 4,000 fossil specimens of mammal and stone age artefacts have been discovered at Sibiloi area. These locations of can be visited.Four significant treasures are : the shell of a giant tortoise dating back 3 million years, a set of jaws over 5ft. long from a crocodile believed to have been over 45ft. in length and the extinct Behemoth, forebear of the elephant with massive tusks, both dating back 1.5 million years and the hominid (early man) finds.Sibiloi also boasts the rare Striped Hyena, leopard, lion, cheetah, and hippo, Grevy’s Zebra, Lesser Kudu and Grant’s Gazelle.Like the Tsavo East and West Sibiloi has a hot and dry climate and features include Koobi Fora museum , scenic mountainous wilderness landscape  with three camp sites and two air strips.

Ol Doinyo Sabuk National Park  - 20 sq km  

This park is very close to the capital city, Nairobi, about 65 kms. It is an ideal place for a day trip. It has a warm climate hence very attractive to hikers and those that enjoy walking in beautiful surroundings. The mountain rises to some 8000ft over the 20 kms square area.

It is recommended to approach the park via the spectacular Fourteen Falls.The game includes baboon, colobus, bushbuck, impala, and duiker, Black Rhinoceros, Leopard, Sykes Monkeys and Black-faced Vervets. The Park’s attraction is its beauty and views of Mounts Kenya and Kilimanjaro and at the start of the rains butterflies are noticeably abundant, including species of Swallowtails and Charaxes. The relatively rare Charaxes nandina is sometimes common at OL Donyo Sabuk. A Maasai name meaning ‘Big Mountain’.

Today some two hundred and fifty buffalo roam the slopes. Kikuyu traditionalists call it Kea-Njahe, known as the ‘Mountain of the Big Rain’ one of the Ngai’s (God for kikuyu) lesser homeForest Birds are common and Species such as Ayers' Hawk Eagle, Great Sparrow Hawk, African Goshawk, Olive Pigeon, Lemon Dove, Emerald Cuckoo, and many other forest birds are common here

The steep ascent of solitary mountain rears up to 2,145m from an otherwise flat area. Requires a 4WD vehicle. As you approach the summit laid the graves of Sir William Northrop McMillan (1872-1925) and his wife Lady Lucie. A Scot, raised in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A arrived in Kenya in 1901 for the big game shooting, playing host to Roosevelt during his famous 1911 safari at their ranch Juja Farm

Mount Kenya National Park   715 sq km

Mt. Kenya is East Africa’s second highest mountain at 5,199m high, it is referred to as home of the Ngai (God) by the Kikuyu, Kenya’s largest tribe. In traditional rituals Ngai is addressed as Mwene Nyaga (possessor of brightness), this name comes from Kere Nyaga, the Kikuyu name for Mt Kenya, the Mountain of brightness.

Part of the mountain’s fascination is the variation in flora, including Giant Groundsel and Lobelia, as the altitude changes. Dry upland forest, the true montaine (mountain) dominate the lower slopes. The forest begins at 2,000m which is mainly cedar and podo.  A dense belt of bamboo forest can be found at 2500m which merges into the upper forest of smaller trees, interspersed with glades. These forest belts play host to different animals and plants with at least 11 unique species. Here you can find the Black and White Colobus and Sykes Monkeys, Also there are, buffalo, and elephant. Lower down are Olive Baboon, waterbuck, Black Rhino, leopard,
Occasional sightings have been recorded here of the albino Zebra.Birds seen form the lodge includes the Green ibis, African black duck, to name a few. There are two species of giant Lobelias; the narrow, feathery-leafed lobelia telekii and the broad-leafed lobelia kinesis.

The peak (above 3,500m) is moorland, with little game other than high altitude zebra and eland, common in the northern moorland.
The park has one lodge with 66 beds) seven climbers huts of total 82 beds) and three self catering Banda sites with total 136 beds. On the outskirts of the Park there are three lodges  having a total 456 beds)  Alternate Hotel accommodation can be found in Nanyuki  or Nyeri two historic towns very close to this Mountain region. The climate here is wet. 

correspondent mzee clark

 Voyager Beach Resort All aboard the Voyager Beach Resort to cruise your way through a laid-back beach break. This place is right on the silvery sands of Nyali Beach, so you'd be forgiven for thinking it'll be just like any other luxurious beach hotel. But inside you'll discover a nautical theme that's not only different, it's totally original.

The main airport, Moi International Airport is 30 km away.The resort is close to to places of historical, sporting and cultural attractions, including Africa’s largest crocodile farm and the world-famous Bamburi Nature Trail.

If you've always fancied a cruise but aren't so keen being out at sea, this is the hotel for you. It's a cruise ship like no other. We're talking decks not floors, cabins instead of rooms and a smiling crew dressed in sailing gear. You could even find yourself dining at the Captain's table. And it's all on dry land too. Just like a cruise ship, this place is all about taking it easy. Whether you're sitting at the seaside lookout bar or just chilling out by one of the pools, life here moves at an easy pace. But the real star of the show is the magical strip of coastline that clings to the hotel. It's got all the traits of a perfect beach. Pearly white sands. Warm seas. Sailing boats. It may sound like a cliché, but it really is paradise on Earth.

Voyager Beach Resort offers 233 spacious ‘cabins’ – 83 with beautiful sea views, the remainder overlooking the resort’s lush tropical gardens. Eight cabins are interconnected for families, and the resort also offers three large junior suites. All cabins have a private balcony and are equipped with their own telephone, air-conditioning unit and electronic safe. Voyager Beach Resort has three classic restaurants and a coffee shop.

Three bars, including one open 24 hours. Sports pool and beach front relax pool. Fun pool, with Jacuzzi, waterfall and kids’ pool. When it comes to meal times, the buffet menu depends on where the good ship Voyager has 'docked'. Every day is a different country, so you can dine around the world without ever leaving Kenya. Barbecue from Australia. Spaghetti from Italy. Peking duck from China. And when the ship's 'Out to Sea', you can enjoy all manner of freshly caught fish. If that's your thing, you don't have to wait for that particular day to roll around. Take a walk along the secluded track to the hidden 'Smuggler's Cove' restaurant, which has a seafood menu to die for.

If you're looking for a hotel with a difference, this is the one for you. So hoist up the sail, drop the anchor, and get ready for the best cruise you never had…more www.voyagerbeachresortkenya 

Severin Sea Lodge Set alongside Kenya's most exotic Bamburi Beach Indian Ocean location, Severin Sea Lodge is both a tranquil haven and a dazzling paradise.
The Severin Sea Lodge provides various levels of luxury accommodation in addition to imaginatively designed Makuti thatched rondavels and features a choice of international restaurants.

There are two swimming pools set within the tropical grounds .Sporting facilities including a superb golf course nearby; you will easily find the activity of your choice to complete your holiday paradise.Severin Sea Lodge is a dream hotel where the white sandy beach is lapped by Indian Ocean, and the cool sea breezes and the equator sun give pleasant warm temperatures all year round. The hotel has a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, and is set amongst lush tropical gardens giving you peace and tranquillity and making your holiday an exceptional experience.

When it comes to being beach beautiful, Severin Sea Lodge is the cream of the hotel crop. We're talking soft-as-silk white sands. Bath-warm, sapphire seas. More palm trees than you can shake a coconut at. From the moment your clap eyes on these stunning surroundings, you'll truly know you've arrived in paradise. And it's all just footsteps from your window.

Whether you're staying in the main building or in one of the palm-thatched rondavels, your room's a peaceful oasis of effortless luxury. Cue Arabian-style beds draped with mosquito nets. Floors so polished you can see your face in them. And fabulous views that'll take your breath away. See the sun set over the Indian Ocean, watch monkeys playing in the gardens or glimpse the pool sparkling through the trees – whichever way your room faces, you get a vista to-die-for.

Speaking of the pool, it's time to slip into your swim suit and make a bee-line for those glittering turquoise waters. Use your towel to reserve a sun lounger in the shade of a swaying palm and dive straight in. After a few laps, hop out the water and onto your sun lounger where you can dry off the natural way – under the warm Kenyan sunshine.

If you fancy a change of scenery, head down to the beach bars. Wander down and pull up a swing at the aptly named Swing Bar. They do amazing things with fruit here, so order a fresh fruit cocktail - heavily laced with rum - and simply soak up the view.

When dinner time rolls around, you simply have to check out the 'Imani Dhow'. This authentic Arabic sailing boat's been turned into a fantastic a la carte restaurant. Sticking with the nautical theme, you can look forward to a top notch menu of freshly caught seafood and fine wines.

But the jewel in the Severin Sea Lodge crown is the staff. Friendly and welcoming, they'll go out of their way to make your stay special. So think hakuna matata because at Severin Sea Lodge there's no need to worry about the little details…more. Severnsealodgekenya   

Plaza Beach Hotel The Plaza Beach Hotel is a 4 star beachfront boutique resort situated on Bamburi Beach along Mombasa's North Coast. The hotel is a 30 minute drive from Moi International Airport and just 20 minutes from the culturally rich town of Mombasa.

The Plaza Beach Hotel is committed to the preservation and conservation of Kenya's environment. We continue to develop and promote eco-friendly practices that are socially, culturally and environmentally acceptable in a conscious effort to keep Kenya green.

The hotel's newly renovated guestrooms have been designed with soft, warm colours and have been thoughtfully appointed with plenty of modern amenities to ensure guests enjoy a comfortable stay. Each spacious room has its own private balcony with views of the ocean, the tropical gardens or the poolside….more...plazabeachkenya



 Sun N Sand Resort The all inclusive beach resort  Located along the Kenyan north coast, Sun N Sand is the finest beach resort built in a modern Swahili architectural design, the outer walls depicts un obtrusive sand and sea waves colours.

Set on spacious lush landscaped beautiful gardens, under the swaying whistling palms overlooking the emerald green waters of the Indian Ocean, the resort offers unparalleled luxury and refined comfort to all. Sun N Sand is a secluded haven where tranquillity meets with activitySun N Sand all inclusive beach resort includes all the fun, adventure, and luxury that you want, elevating your vacation to world-class standards on the Kenyan Coast.

The resort has 300 air conditioned rooms; with en-suite bathrooms are available in 4 categories, which offer a perfect sophisticated blend of elegance and comfort.

Standard All the 260 bedrooms are richly appointed and tastefully designed with green interior décor  

Deluxe 35 spacious rooms located from ground floor to top floor all with a guaranteed breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean.   They have blue interior decors, beds equipped with orthopaedic mattresses and twin wash -hand basins.   Guests are provided with fruits and flowers on arrival and a daily supply of local news paper.All the comforts of home... placidly elegant, essentially African and superbly equipped. 

Executive These 4 suites have immaculate light green interior decors. The bedrooms are endowed with Lamu style king-size beds fitted with mosquito nets this spacious suite is the epitome of the "home away from home." of a queen's palace. 

The Royal Suite features golden interior decor. The two bedrooms and living room is stunning modernist designed with Jacuzzi size heart shaped bath tubs, touches of Lamu style furniture- king-size beds, study tables, floor rugs and antique wall paintings.You have an unrivalled choice of five specialty restaurants, to enjoy delicacies from worlds best chefs, Irrespective of your meal plan (Half board, Full Board or All Inclusive), our attentive staff guarantees to cater to your every need to the true Kenyan hospitality….more..www.sunnsandresortkenya  

Whispering Palms-3 stars Set in a lush tropical palm fringed beachfront, Whispering Palms Hotel is in the Kenyan coast 27km north of Mombasa, in Kikambala area. Moi International Airport is 30 km away.

The hotel has 160 double rooms, with air-conditioning, a bath or shower and a balcony or veranda. It has an African atmosphere, with first-class service, for both adults and children.The hotel has bars, a pool-bar, a snack bar and a spacious restaurant.

There are many sports facilities available, including a tennis court among the coconut palms, a mini golf course, archery, darts, volleyball, water polo, gymnastics, table tennis and open-air bowling.

You can walk along the beautiful unspoilt beach.For those who like water sports, there are wind surfing and boat trips. Bush tours and other entertainment are organized by the hotel’s animators. You can also walk to the reef when the tide is low. There is entertainment in form of discos, live bands, acrobatics, traditional dances, barbecues and African nights….more .www.whisperingpalms beachkenya...

Dolphin Beach Hotel  A sweeping drive amidst lush tropical gardens leads you to the welcoming and friendly Dolphin Hotel, which enjoys an enviable position right on palm-fringed Shanzu Beach, 20km north of Mombasa.

From the elevated reception area, with its central dolphin fountain, steps lead down to the restaurant, bar and shady terrace. Another flight of steps takes you down to the swimming pool, sun terrace and pool bar, which are attractively floodlit at night. Owing to these several flights of steps, this hotel is not recommended for people with walking difficulties.

The 107 air-conditioned rooms are housed in seven separate two storey buildings. All have twin beds, and self contained a terrace or balcony with a table and chairs, and an internal telephone.
Suites in the hotel benefit are self-contained complete with a bath/shower and toilets with a private lounge and a fridge. The gardens and ocean beyond can be seen from the large balcony, complete with sun loungers. Most have wonderful views over the gardens and Indian Ocean, although views of the sea can be interrupted by the lush foliage.

The main restaurant overlooks the pool and beach beyond. A hot and cold buffet breakfast is offered. Lunch and dinner are served from either a buffet or table d’hôte menu. Alternatively, lunch or dinner may be taken in the main restaurant at the Vasco da Gama or Flamingo Beach HotelsThe hotel also has two à la carte restaurants; the Watamu Grill which specialises in local seafood dishes and grills or savour the ambience of Italy in the Piccolino restaurant.During the day, the pool bar can keep you refreshed as you relax in the sun, while the restful, air-conditioned Safari Bar is an excellent venue for that pre-dinner drink with new found friends.

The hotel's swimming pool, sun terrace and pool bar are just a few metres away from the white sandy beach, perfect for relaxing days in the sun. Sun beds and pool towels are free to guests. Guests staying at the hotel may also use the facilities and enjoy the evening entertainment at the adjacent Flamingo Beach Hotel, which is just a short stroll away through the hotel grounds, and at ‘Pirates Bay’, African Safari Club’s private Marina on Mtwapa Creek….www.dolphinhotelkenya... 

Shanzu-Paradise Beach Hotel

30 minutes from Mombasa Airport Situated 18km north of Mombasa within the same grounds as the Coral-Palm Beach Hotel and forming part of the Shanzu Holiday Resort, you can enjoy a relaxing setting with winding paths leading through beautiful tropical gardens fragrant with frangipani, poinsettia and other exotic flora.

Stroll past tended lawns and shady coconut palms, down the steps to the beach where glittering white sands slope gently into the Indian Ocean.This hotel comprises of several 2 and 3 storey buildings and has 330 rooms which are situated around the inviting swimming pools and gardens.

The air-conditioned bedrooms are simply furnished, bright and spacious with twin beds, and en-suite.
Suites benefit are self-contained and have, a separate lounge with a fridge and a large balcony complete with sun loungers.The two cool and airy restaurants are built in traditional Makuti style with a thatched roof creating a distinct character and ambience. A buffet style continental breakfast is offered.

Varied hot and cold dishes are served at breakfast and lunch, buffet style. Dinner will be served from either a buffet or table d’hôte menu. For that special treat Le Gourmet à la carte restaurant offers fine cuisine at realistic prices. Please note that access to this restaurant and one other is reached via a number of steps. There are two swimming pools with large sun bathing terraces, one has a sunken pool bar, and being situated on Shanzu Beach with its 1.5km long stretch of white sand, swimming opportunities are unlimited.

The friendly and outgoing staff organise impromptu games such as water polo, aqua aerobics, football and volleyball matches which all add to the fun. Tennis and table tennis are also available, for a small charge.

There are three bars and on most evenings there will be entertainment within the Shanzu Holiday Resort.

A programme of exciting optional daytime and evening excursions is available during your stay at the Paradise Beach & Shanzu Beach Hotels. Spend the day at sea staying watchful for dolphins and turtles. A half day tour visits the old port of Mombasa where trade ships once sailed between Arabia, Persia and India. Enjoy an evening discovering the stunning sunsets of Mtwapa Creek and the tribal dances of the Masai warriors. If water sports are your passion or you would like to give them a try, there’s dinghy sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling and more, available at the Water sports Centre, adjacent to the Shanzu-Paradise Beach Hotel.Kenya offers some of the best diving in the world with a coral reef that extends almost the entire length of the coast with a wide variety of marine flora and fauna. ..More...shanzuparadisehotelkenya

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