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ABOUT KENYA

KENYA
Capital Nairobi.

National language English, Swahili

Population 31,012,000

Government Republic

Administrative divisions: 7 provinces and 1 area*; Central,

Coast, Eastern, Nairobi Area*,
North Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley,
Western

Independence from Great Britain

BIG FIVE OF EAST AFRICA 12 December 1963

Currency Kenyan Shilling

1 KES = 0.01263 USD
1 KES = 0.60981 INR
Flag Great Seal
Calling code +254 Or ( 00254 )

TEMPRATURE Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

Nairobi Min 12 13 12 11 12 13
Max 25 23 23 25 26 26
 MAP OF KENYA

In Kenya we visit:
Nairobi
Aberdare
Lake Nakuru
Masai Mara
 Hotel
InterContinental
Nairobi
CITY HALL WAY
NAIROBI, 00100 KENYA
Hotel Front Desk: 254-20-3200000

Choose your own brand of entertainment. This

superbly equipped hotel has all the usual leisure
facilities including gymnasium, sauna, jacuzzi,
Turkish bath and massage service. It also offers
the outdoor pursuits of tennis, cycling and golf.
 NAIROBI

Nairobi remains a lively and compelling mix of

cultures, commerce and community. In the
city that never sleeps, see some of the
famous boutique shops, modern art objects,
traditional handicrafts, paintings, clothing and
jewellery. Explore Nairobi’s markets and
discover the capital city.
 ABERDARE
NATIONAL PARK
Within a beautiful mountain range in the
central highlands of Kenya is the Aberdares
National Park, a fairy tale place of dense
forest, misty moorlands and alpine plants
where icy rivers plunge in glorious
cascades and waterfalls.
The 766 sq. km of the area are rich in
wildlife. The Salient stretching out towards
the nearby town of Nyeri, was once an
elephant migration route, not used today.
These great animals remain within the park
together with buffalo, a wide variety of
antelope, giant forest hog, the elusive
bongo, rhino, lions and hyenas. Tacazze
and Malachite Sunbird, Mountain Buzzard
and African Goshawk are found in this area
where the birdlife is abundant and varied.
HOTEL OUT SPAN
ABERDARE
At N,yeri, about 165 Kms from Nairobi, in the Central highlands.

A gracious, solid comfortable country hotel. Its

setting carefully chosen in 1927, with views of
Mount Kenya and framed by the white water of
the Chania River, Outspan is the nearest hotel
to the spectacular Karua Falls in the Aberdare
National Park. The gardens are beautifully
manicured and the rooms still retain the
qualities of a historical (burial site for Lord
Baden Powell – the founder of World Scout
Movement). The 30acre setting lends itself to
conferences and training sessions with
numerous activities for the leisure hours.
Another 16 acres bordering the river are set
aside for nature walks. It is the base hotel for
the Tree-Tops (famous tree-hotel in the
Aberdare National park).
Upgrade to Tree Tops at
ABERDARE

This is the original tree lodge, legendary for its

historical royal connection - as it is here that
Queen Elizabeth 2 of England ascended the
throne in 1952 after the death of her father
King Edward. The lodge rises straight out of
the ground on stilts and has four decks, a
rooftop viewing platform and vantage viewing
platforms on each floor with open balconies
that are ideal points for viewing and
photography. The two photographic hides at
ground level at either end of the lodge give real
close shots of animals. There is an optional
buzzer in the rooms to alert of arrival of
animals at the floodlit water hole. The
emphasis is on making as little noise as
possible so as not to scare away the animals at
the water hole. Children below 07 are not
allowed here except on special children nights.
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Lake Nakuru National Park which covers an area of

188 km2 is world famous for its spectacular aquatic
and terrestrial birdlife of international reputation. The
lake was designated as a Ramsar site in 1990. Lake
Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake in the rift valley, 62
km2 in extent. The national park comprises the lake
and its surrounding areas. The landscape includes
areas of marsh and grasslands alternating with rocky
cliffs and outcrops, stretches of acacia woodland and
rocky hillsides covered with a Euphorbia forest on the
eastern perimeter.
LAKE NAKURU LODGE
LAKE NAKURU

Lake Nakuru Lodge offers the sort of relaxing

you have never experienced before and the
surroundings are sight too good to miss. For
the visitor, this is Kenya at its best and the
memories will linger for a lifetime.
Lake Nakuru Lodge is situation in a
wonderland, which lies in the heart of one
ofKenya's most densely populated wetlands
National Park (Ramsar Site), only two
hoursleisurely dirve - on first class roads from
Nairobi, through some of the most exciting
scenery to be seen anywhere in Africa.
The game drive at Nakaru National Park will give you the opportunity to
see some of the best wild life the country has to offer.. see leopards,
rhinos, hippos giraffes and even flamingoes by Nakaru Lake. Experience
nature and relax in the serene atmosphere. On an early morning game
drive you can see some rare specie of animals not usually visible during
the day.
 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Enjoy a scenic drive in your Safari Van into

the Masai Mara Game Reserve. En route,
stop at the edge of the Great Rift Valley for
a breathtaking view of the landscape and the
two volcanoes. Witness the Masai Tribe
culture, one that is almost completely
unaffected by modern civilization.
 MARA SIMBA LODGE
MASAI MARA

Room Facilities: Rooms are

spacious & have private
verandah with uninterrupted
views across the river.
Ensuite showers/ bath.

Mara Simba was conceived

as a safari resort with
emphasis on exclusivity &
comfort. The ambiance is
Masai, décor incorporating
ethnic design elements from
the culture of the proud tribe
in whose realm the lodge is
set.