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Kenya Beach Safari

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Are you in dire need of a beach holiday in Africa, you will have to think of Kenya. This is the best place for beach holidays in Africa. Kenya Beaches have a unique touch when it comes to vacations. They are uniquely flavoured environments. What is even more appealing about beaches in Kenya is that they offer unrivaled experiences in all categories. Travels on Kenya holidays are assured of a worth-your-time re-energizing vacation in the country.

Kenya Beaches

Aside from the popularity of the annual wildebeest migration, Kenya beaches also have a lot more to offer to Kenya tourists. The country boasts fine beaches lined with protective coral reefs, creating idyllic clear waters for several water sports such as swimming, snorkeling, diving, skiing, rafting and sports fishing. Lamu, Malindi and Mombasa all aid out in fine white sand, are the best Kenya beach destinations for vacation. They draw several travelers all year to come and enjoy the azure blue waters lapping against your feet as they leisurely stroll on these beaches.

Kenya Beach Safaris

Beach safaris in Kenya allow you to engage and participate in numerous activities. For instance, you can snorkel, ride in a canoe or even go wind surfing. Snorkeling is the most popular activity in Diani beach. Kenya Beach holidays also offer visitors the chance to relax and engage in sight seeing activities, swimming, surfing, sailing, snorkeling and deep sea fishing.

Kenya Beach Accommodation

MALINDI BEACHES

If you are looking for nothing less than a luxury tropical retreat on one of the world’s finest beaches, Malindi is the place to go! Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the opening of river Galana, Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. This coastal town offers diverse holiday making packages thus its definitive tropical paradise identity.

malindi-beach

Malindi Beach

Available Accommodation in Malindi

  • Indian Ocean Lodge Malindi Kenya
  • Malindi Beach Club
  • Blue Bay Village Hotel
  • Silver sands Villas
  • Kivulini Beach Hotel
  • Eden Roc Hotel
  • African Dream Village
  • Bougan Village Resort
  • Ocean Sports Beach Hotel

MOMBASA BEACHES

Mombasa is the backbone of Kenya beach holidays. With 60% of Kenya beaches here, this coastal city boasts several immaculate beaches with clear water perfect for swimming, surfing, sailing, snorkeling and deep sea fishing. The beach hotels here have good standards and rates.

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Mombasa Beach

Available Accommodation in Mombasa

  • Kaskazi Beach Hotel
  • The Alliance Hotels & Resorts
  • Silver Beach Hotel
  • Travelers Beach Hotel & Club
  • Baobab Beach Resort
  • Silver Star Beach Hotel
  • Reef Hotel Mombasa
  • Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa
  • Hemingway Resort
  • Leopard Kenya Beach Resort
  • Mombasa Serena beach hotel

LAMU BEACHES

Lamu is another coastal Island with some of the top beach destinations in Kenya. It is widely acknowledged that for a perfect beach vacation, Lamu is the best. Lamu vacationers explore the beach areas on mainly on donkey-backs. Lamu is more popular with honeymooners and couples who find it romantic.

lamu-beach

Lamu Beach

Available Accommodation in Lamu

  • Petleys Inn
  • Voyager beach resort
  • Alipenda Guest House
  • Balgis Guest House
  • Amu House
  • Dodo Villas
  • Casuarina Rest House

We recommend the guidance of Kenya tour operators while selecting for beach destination for your Kenya vacation!

Kenya Tour Operators

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Welcome to our section of Africa Tour Guides. In order to have a well planned and successful safari or adventure holiday, you need a well established tour operator or travel agency in Kenya. These Kenya tour operators are specialists in tailor made, group, family and honeymoon tours, Indian Ocean beach & Kenya holidays in Mombasa, Malindi, Nairobi and several other destinations in the country.

Most of these Tour companies offer destination guides and tour itineraries covering your Kenya travel needs but they are also to give priority to your tailored Kenya safari tours by arranging an expert tour agent who will also take care of your interests and activity in the country. Most of them are experienced, reliable and knowledgeable about the country.

Guideforafrica.com offers you the best and efficient Kenya tour operators for your safari holiday. Many, if not all of these travel operators take into consideration your budget which will most likely dictate your accommodation options while on a tour or safari.

Top Kenya Tour Operators

Africa Partners in Safari

Telephone: + 254-20-2211308

Fax: + 254-20-211284

Mobile Phone: +254-724-331016

Website: www.apsafari.com

African Quest Safaris

Tel: +254 41 222 7052 / 7766

Fax: +254 41 222 8746 / 231 6501

Email: info@africanquest.co.ke

Website: www.africanquest.co.ke

Cruzeiro Safaris

Tel: + 254(0)20-7789196

E-mail: info@cruzeiro-safaris.com

Website: www.cruzeiro-safaris.com

Dallago Tours & Safaris

Tel: +254 020 3877361 / 3872845

Website: http://www.dallagotours.com

Express Travel Group

# P. O. Box 14736

2nd Floor, Middle East Bank Tower, Nairobi

Tel: +254 20 2734971 / 2734973

Website: www.etg-safaris.com

Gamewatchers Safaris

# P.O. Box 388

Village Market, Nairobi

Tel: +254 (0) 20-712 3129 / 7121851

Website: www.porini.com

Go Africa Safaris & Travel

Tel: +254-040-320-2938

Website: www.go-africa-safaris.com

Ideal Tours and Travel

TEL: +254 20 3862911/ 3862914

Email: Info@idealafricansafaris.com

Website: www.idealafricansafaris.com

Kenya Beach Travel

Kenya Phone: +254 41 2227007

Email: info@kenya-travels.com

Website: www.kenya-travels.com

Kobo Safaris

Tel: +254 (0) 20 387 0333

Website: www.kobo-safaris.com

Let’s Go Travel

Tel: +254 020 4447151

Website: www.letsgosafari.com

Lynra Tours and Travel

Tel: +254 020 249 774

Website: www.lynratravel.com

Nature Expeditions

Tel: 254-020-4347417/4347508

Email:  info@natureexpeditions.com

Website: www.natureexpeditions.com

Safari Trails

Tel: +254 20 2245765, +254 20 2384050/1

Website: www.safaritrails.com/

Safaris in Style

Tel: +254 (20) 3010441

Website: www.safarisinstyle.co.ke

Shoor Safaris

Tel: +254 20 374 5690

Website: www.shoortravel.com

Silver Africa Tours

Airport North Road, Nyayo Embakasi

Seasons complex suit no 20

P.O.BOX 60854 00200 City Square

Tel: +254 020 351 3140

Speedbird Travel and Safaris

Tel: +254 020 4443096 / 4442999

Website: www.speedbirdsafaris.com

Zoar Tours & Safaris

Tel: +25420782816 / 202119637.

Email: info@zoartours.com

Website: www.zoartours.com

Nairobi city Tour

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Nairobi the capital of Kenya is the biggest city in the country and home to over 3 million people. It has risen in a single century from a brackish uninhabited swampland to one of Africa’s thriving modern capital cities.

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Nairobi City

A home address for many organizations, including the United Nations Environmental Program and UN Habitat Headquarters, the city also performs numerous other administrative functions.

Modern Nairobi has blossomed into a top tourist destination in Africa. It has acquired a new status as “Africa’s safari capital” because of the variety it presents to its visitors. Nairobi has is also one of Africa’s largest, and most interesting cities. The city has a lively nightlife full of fun and enjoyment. You can not afford to sleep in Nairobi at night. It has an endless and colourful array of giant super shops and markets that offer plenty for the visitor.

The city’s weather described as a moderate climate with the warmest season running from December to March, Nairobi is Eastern Africa’s most populous built-up town found along the Nairobi River.

For the more adventurous travellers, in Nairobi, you will enjoy several green spaces that this city offers with Uhuru Park being the most prominent. If you have come to Africa to experience its wild outdoors, then you must stop at the Nairobi National Park – home to large herds of Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Giraffe and more. Rhino, Cheetah, and a large number of Lions are all found here, living wild within 20 minutes of the centre of town.

An hour’s drive around town gives a true scenic description of a real African developing city. A city drive tour to enjoy white water rafting on the beautiful Tana River will always spice up a Kenya holiday trip here.

Nairobi city also offers a great shopping experience especially for travelers coming to Africa for their first time. Wonderful cafes await the first Africa travelers. A variety of fine dining to experience offering a “no pass” opportunity on your adventures in Africa await you in the city’s restaurants.

Getting Around Nairobi

Kenya Airport Guide

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Welcome to the most comprehensive Kenya Airports Directory!

Find all Airport information, directory, Contact information about Kenya Airports online with guideforafrica.com.

All International Airports in Kenya:

Kenya has three international airports and these include the following;

Moi International Airport (MBA): Moi Airport is an broad airport in Kenya that handles over eighteen airlines flight traffic that fly non-stop to and fro Africa and Europe; it operates flight connections to about destinations in the East African Community and its neighbours. The airport is prominent in handling flights to Mombasa, a region which is a much sought tourist hub. Recently, the airport was expanded to handle long haul international flights.

Airport contact address:

Fax 041 3434434

Tel 0413433211

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA): Jomo Kenyatta (formerly Embakasi Airport) is the biggest Airport in East and Central Africa, and is the focal point for major aviation activity in the region. Its importance as an aviation centre makes it the pacesetter for other airports in the region. Located 18km to the East of Nairobi, the airport is served by 49 airlines and has non-stop connections to Europe, the Middle East, Far East and Africa.

Airport Contact Address:

Fax 020 8222930

Tel 020 822111, 82204

Eldoret International Airport (EDL): The airport is located about 16km south from the town Eldoret in Eldoret region. Currently the airport has three scheduled international cargo flights and several ad hoc freighters a week. The Airport was built with the vision of achieving accelerated travel tourism and international travel, through integration and opening up of the Western region to local and international markets.

Airport Contact Address:

Fax 020 822930

Tel 053 61299, 63377

Other Airports in Kenya

  • Wilson Airport:Langata rd

Fax 02 501944

Tel 501941

  • Malindi Airport: Fax 042 20806

Tel 042 31201

  • Kisumu Airport
  • Wajir Airport
  • Lokichoggio Airport: El 054 32266, 32441
  • Bamburi Airport
  • Mandera Airport
  • Kisima Airport
  • Marsabit Airport
  • Keekorok Airport
  • Mara Serena Airport
  • Homa Bay Airport
  • Isiolo Airport
  • Kakamega Airport
  • Kalokol Airport
  • Kericho Airport
  • Kilaguni Airport
  • Kerio Valley Airport
Airstrips in Kenya Contact Information
Ukunda Airstrip Tel 040 3202126
Manda Airstrip Tel 042 632018
Kabarak Airstrip Tel 051 343368
Kakemega Airstrip Tel 056 20142
Kisumu Airstrip Fax 057 21857

Tel 40125

Kitale Airstrip Tel 054 31017

Kenya Airport Facilities and other services range from Hotels and Restaurants; Forex Bureaus; Commercial Banks; Tour Operators and Travel Agents; Taxi and Car Rental Agencies; Duty Free Shops; Ground Handlers; Fuel Companies; and Cargo Facilities.

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