Ash’s Kenya Trip

On my return from a whistle-stop tour of the country I call home – Kenya, I appreciate all the special things about the country which make me want to return time and time again. I joined a fam trip with Kenya Tourism Board and was lucky enough to experience some truly remarkable properties. I was blown away with the luxury accommodation, but equally how there is such an emphasis on supporting and empowering the local communities and surrounding wildlife.  Below is a quick round-up of my trip to give you just a taste of what I experienced.

House of Waine

A former family home, House of Waine is a true ‘home from home’ and is a tranquil retreat in the city of Nairobi. I loved the well manicured gardens and was impressed by the service and cuisine. It had a lovely calming colonial feel and I woke up feeling rested and ready to take on an action-packed day in the Borana Conservancy.

 

Borana Lodge

Borana Lodge is the only not for profit lodge in Kenya with all the profits going towards conservation and community projects, so guests will have a warm feeling knowing they are helping to fund important projects such as protecting rhinos in the area.

This place has so much to offer and I would definitely recommend this lodge for families and honeymooners. Game drives, horse riding, mountain biking and quad biking are just a few of the activities on offer, so it’s just as well they have a calming spa for guests in need of some relaxation. A highlight for me was being driven out to a peaceful spot in the conservancy for sundowners – a perfect end to an action-packed day.

Sanctuary Olonana Camp

This camp is utterly luxurious and boasts some great views of the Mara River. Here, they do a lot of work with and for the community, particularly for education of young Masai girls and empowerment of (Masai) women in the workplace.

Tree-planting is just one of the activities at the camp. Guests pay $20 per tree planted.

Mara Plains Camp

Absolutely amazing. This place has the ‘wow factor’ from the moment you set foot in the colonial-style mess tent and take in the uninterrupted views of the Mara Plains. There are just 7 extremely tastefully furnished tents complete with copper baths and private balconies. Shaun and Amy were our hosts and made us feel hugely welcome and totally spoilt. This place is truly unique and I think it would be a perfect place for honeymooners wanting to experience something really special.

 

Alfajiri Villas

A visit to the coast is a great way to unwind after going on safari, and my stay at the Alfajiri Villas was a very relaxing sojourn. There are just 3 villas here (cliff, beach and garden) each with 4 rooms and a personal butler for each villa. I really enjoyed my stay here and nothing was too much trouble – I can see why Alfajiri prides itself on offering exceptional service.

Kinondo Kwetu

This place has a ‘Man Friday’ look and feel to it, and I really enjoyed the informal and relaxed atmosphere. The service was fantastic and I would highly recommend this for couples looking to completely unwind after going on safari.

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