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[muhana]

the carnivore restaurant


beautiful school kids


lake naivasha




the equator

[muhana]

For some strange reason, I always have a problem posting pictures. Could someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?

In the meantime, feel free to keep the post alive.

[muhana]

I'll try one more.

Mount Kenya

[muhana]

mombasa

[muhana]

hotel in mombasa

[muhana]

nairobi




university of nairobi

[muhana]

samburu woman


getting their freak on


lake victoria




lake baringo


lake bogoria


lake elementaita


lake elementaita lodge

[muhana]

the aberdares




amboseli national park - camp site. Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background


lodge @ amboseli


nyambeni hills


sunset in meru


mount longonot


sagana river in tsavo east

[muhana]

ewaso nyiro river, samburu


samburu serena lodge




lake turkana






mzima springs, tsavo

[muhana]

lamu


matatus - the most popular form of public transport



sarit centre shopping mall


shopping centre somewhere, dunno where.


school kids

[muhana]

kericho




tea plantation


kenyan beer


kenya airways

[muhana]

the safari rally, an annual event in kenya


kenya fashion week


Carnivore restaurant

[Kenguy]

Originally Posted by muhana

lamu


matatus - the most popular form of public transport



sarit centre shopping mall


shopping centre somewhere, dunno where.


school kids

The shopping centre is Hurlingham shopping centre

[Carver02]

Taken in 2004:

Mt. Kenya from a rural area near Nyeri:



Looking towards the Kedong Valley, Mt. Longonot, Lake Naivasha, and the Susua Crater from off of Highway A104 between Limuru and Naivasha:

[Carver02]

Some pics in Karatina, Central Province from 2006:

[Matthias Offodile]

Woow, wonderful pics! Great work!

[Kenguy]

Here are some pictures showing Eldoret. One of kenya's large towns and headquarters of the north rift region. (Also home to most of Kenya's famed long distance runners)

http://www.mu.ac.ke/eldoret/eldphoto.html

[volinamwarabu]

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[ernestombayo7]

Golfing Holidays at The Coast





March 14, 2008: The weather is warm, with a cold breeze from the ocean. The thirst-quenching cocktail is chilled just the way you like it.

The breath-taking panorama of the never-ending sun and sand and the perfect view of the sapphire Indian Ocean are no doubt an ideal way to wind down.
The brilliant white Coastal tropical beaches await you this Easter holiday.

Nothing beats lying down under a palm tree, with the sun setting directly in front of the bay caressing you to sleep. How about adding this thrilling swing to your itinerary?

If a challenging 18-hole course makes your adrenaline charge, take a pick from the north or south Coast, which hosts Nyali Golf & Country Club and the Leisure Lodge Golf Club respectively.

Located about nine kilometres from Mombasa Airport, Nyali Golf and Country Club’ is the oldest 18 holes golf course on Kenya’s coast. It is a gently rolling course with a decent mixture of right and left doglegs and shallow fairway bushes.

The course is not short of adventure. The type of grass used on the green makes it fast. Parting the ball may require less weight and this poses a unique challenge to golfers. Golf buffs are also put to test due to the wind factor, as they play against it.

Musa Odada, managing director Nyali Golf, said the most difficult hole is the index one, the first hole, as well as the front nine – the first nine holes in an eighteen course. The remaining nine holes – back nine, part of the par-5 and par-4 have proved to be problematic for many golfers.

The 160 acres of land has a fantastic course layout, with the sea breeze cooling off the golfer. There is also abundant wildlife including vervet monkeys and dik diks.

In between swings one can enjoy some Italian cuisine at the II Duetto restaurant. Green fees vary. Kenya Golf Union members pay Sh1,400 while non members pay Sh2,400 during the weekdays and an additional Sh200 on weekends. In addition, a caddie is available for Sh350 for the entire course layout.

Golfing is not the only activity as one can enjoy some squash, tennis and swimming. Just an hour’s drive from Mombasa city, but a few minutes from the nearby Ukunda airstrip, down South Coast in Diani, sits one of the one of the most modern but also challenging 18 holes courses in Kenya.

With its American style bunkers, country club grasses imported from South Africa for the fairways, and two water feature holes, the feeling is of seventh heaven.

It is said the course is not for the weak hearted, for one reason— the finishing hole is a 547 yard par five dogleg, with a lake with live crocodiles planned for it. It also has tight fairways.

The water hazards as well as slow greens make putting a tricky affair , requiring careful calculation. The principal challenges for most golfers here are the winds and coping with the humidity.

Perhaps the most interesting and scenic hole at Leisure is the par-3 fifteenth where the tee shot into a cross or head wind must carry the lake. The pro shop is fully equipped, with golf carts available for the players.

One can opt for Italian or sea foods While at it, children can have their own fun in the all exclusive play pen. If tired of swinging, windsurfing may be just the perfect substitute.

For the Easter packages, there will be a 50 per cent off the green frees on the championship golf course. Also on offer are two nights on half board basis, return air tickets on Kenya Airways with tax and return airport transfers. Services at their Urembo hair & beauty salon will attract a 25 per cent discount.
The beauty of all golf clubs in the country is that any time is tee time; no booking is needed for the course.

Right in the heart of the busy city is Mombasa Golf Club, the oldest course in the country. The nine-holes started in 1911 has eight greens and is surrounded by a beautiful coral reef with powdery white sand beach.

The front course is the most interesting to play, especially because of the surrounding Indian Ocean. Another activity that one can indulge in while at Mombasa Golf Club other than golfing is snookering.

Naomi Ruwa, the golf manager said green fees Sh1,500 while caddie charge is Sh350. However, one has to carry his own gear since there is no pro -shop at Mombasa Golf.

For those who prefer snooker or to play tennis in between the swings, Malindi Golf Club may be an option. At the North Coast, some 117 kilometres from Mombasa, Malindi Golf Club is an unusual nine hole with 15 tee course spreads out on 133 acres of land. The rate for green fees is Sh2,000 while cadres go for 150. There are various facilities provided by the club for its members.

These include darts and a luxurious bar.

[ernestombayo7]

Adventure in the wild at Samburu Reserve




Perfect getaway for lovers of the outdoors at the Mara Game Reserve: Kenya has many underexplored tourism and travel attractions.

March 14, 2008: Looking for a wilderness getaway, away from the beach, mountain and cities?

A safari to Samburu National Reserve could be the answer this Easter. Located six hours from Nairobi by road and an hour by air, Samburu remains one of the under explored game reserves despite variety of game, fauna and culture it offers.

The reserve has one major feature working for it — the Ewaso Nyiro River which divides Samburu National Reserve from Buffalo Springs National Reserve. Along it one gets to enjoy most of the game in the reserve as animals drink from the brown river— as its name means.

In the heart of the reserve is a quiet camp that has gained international recognition due to its ambiance, facility and customer service — the Larsens Camp. Owned by Wilderness Lodges, the company that took over the facility as well as two others from Block Hotels in 2003, Larsens Camp boasts 20 exclusive tents.

Here one gets to enjoy exclusive accommodation in the spacious tents which have wooden furniture, locally hand made cushions and carpets. Guests can sit at their verandahs as they view game and bird life along the river as all tents face the Ewaso Nyiro.

Towards the end of last year the Wilderness Lodges decided to add the activities available by opening a spa. Here guest can get their backs massaged, finger nails pampered or body wraps as they enjoy the view and game.

Named after Erik ole Larsen, a legendary Dane credited with defining the luxury safari under canvas, Larsens was recently recognised by the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH).

SLH is a collection of over 400 hotels in various parts of the world which together offer a variety. It identifies exclusive small luxury outlets and markets them .

This has worked for the camp, according to Ms Shikha Nayar, Wilderness Lodges business developer, the recognition has been good for the camp as they have received more enquiries about it.

“We are now working at ensuring Kenyans know about the camp and have been driving a marketing campaigns, including participating in fairs to ensure this,” she says.

Reserve special packages are on offer until the end of June. Travellers can also enjoy the Samburu Game lodge along the river should Larsens be fully booked over Easter. Owned by the same company it is much bigger with 61 units and similar hospitality.

Other than the Wilderness Lodges one can enjoy the richness of the reserve from the Samburu Serena Safari Lodge, Sopa Lodge, and Atua Enkop, among others. The reserve also has camping areas.

Established in the 1970s, Samburu National Reserve boasts rare species of animals like the Grevy’s Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich and Beisa Oryx.

The Ewaso Nyiro flows from the highlands into the Loriam Swamp creating a lifeline for many communities found along the way. The river, which gets its supply of water from the glaciers on Mount Kenya, can be used for canoeing although some areas are infested with crocodiles.

The river is the basis of the reserves eco-system and attraction as it draws a wide range of animals that are the main tourist attraction in both reserves. They are part of the northern tourist circuit.