Archive for January 2012

Sweet Waters Tented Camp and Ol Pejeta Ranch House

January 28, 2012

Ol Pejeta Conservancy And Sweet Waters Game Sanctuary

Sweet waters tented camp

Sweet Waters Tented Camp

Ol Pejeta conservancy inclusive of Sweet Waters Game Sanctuary occupies an area of 110,000 Hac. The conservancy is located between Mt Kenya and Aberdare national parks. Part of ol Pejeta’s attractions is its history.  Originally owned by Lord Delamere, Ol Pejeta has changed ownership several times. From Lord Delamere, It went to Roussel (Father in law of Christina Onasis) and later to Adnan Khasoggi. Today it is run by Serena Hotels. It has all the big five-rhino, elephant, buffalo, leopard and lion. Also found here are chimpanzees, Grevy’s Zebra, Jackson’s Hartebeests anc cheetahs. Besides chimpanzee tracking and game watching, Ol Pejeta offer tree planting, bird walks, camel rides, cultural tours to Maasai Manyattas, safari sun-downers, lion tracking,

Sweet Waters Tented Camp (USD 150 PP sharing on full board) comprise thirty-nine luxury tents.   The tents are en-suite with private veranda overlooking the water hole. The central Rhino Restaurant features regional and international cuisine.  The Kashoggi Bar and lounge centres on a blazing log fire. The Waterhole Bar, a game-viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole offering unrivaled wildlife-watching.

Ol Pejeta Ranch House(USD 124-246 pp sharing full board depending on season) has a total of six suites and two private swimming pools. Originally the home of famed multimillionaire, Adnan Khashoggi, Ol Pejeta House is a beautiful private house set within the pristine calm of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. If one of your ambitions is to retreat back to history, to the bygone traditions of Kenya’s farmhouse hospitality, then the Ol Pejeta House is the place to stay. Accommodation -2 superior guest rooms with queen size beds, ensuite bathroom, dressing room and large balcony with excellent view of game teeming plains; 2 standard guest rooms with double bed, en suite with bathroom and terrace, Buffalo Cottage with2 Deluxe Rooms and a Fireplace.

Book Sweet Waters Tented Camp/ Ol Pejeta ranch House Email:  rnxploresafaris@gmail.com Tel +254 723 684 974

Hire your car at Nairobi Car Hire Company to visit Ol Pejeta

4x4 Car Hire Nairobi Kenya

4x4 Car Hire Nairobi Kenya

Our vehicle Car Hire  / auto rental locations include-Nairobi City Centre Office, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Coded NBO or JKIA) serving the whole of the country and Nairobi.  Other locations in Kenya include, Mombasa TownMoi Airport Mombasa (MBA), Malindi Airport (MYD), Kisumu, Nakuru, Nanyuki. They  open from 08:00to 18:00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.  Rental Cars can be returned at the point of pick up, at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) airport or at the hotels in either Nairobi, Mombasa or Malindi. In the rest of East Africa rental locations (locations des voiture) are Kigali (Rwanda),  Kampala , Jinja and Entebbe (Uganda),  Bujumbura (Burundi) Dares salaam, Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR), Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), Arusha ( Tanzania) and Zanzibar.

Gorilla Tracking Rwanda Treks,Hiking And Trekking Safaris

January 28, 2012

4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Treks,  Hiking And Trekking Safaris.

4 days gorilla tracking safari

Mother gorilla with twins

Tour Highlight:

  • The genocide memorial of Gisozi where you get an insight into the history of modern day Rwanda- Pre-colonial Kingdom, the colonial period, the genocide and post genocide.
  • Volcanoes National park where you experience the thrill of coming within metres of the massive mountain gorillas.
  • Sightseeing in lakes Burela, Ruhondo and Kivu.

Duration: 4 days

Programme

Day1  Arrival, Kigali city and genocide memorial tours, drive to Kinigi for overnight

Day2  Breakfast, gorilla trek and tour lakes Burela and Ruhondo

Day3 Breakfast, gorilla trek and visit lake Kivu

Day4 Breakfast and drive back to Kigali, transfer to airport for home flight.

Accommodation at Kinigi and Prices pp for two sharing

  • Budget at Kinigi Guest USD 1960.00
  • Mid Range at Mt Gorilla View Lodge / La Bambou Lodge USD 2210.00
  • Luxury at Sabyinyo Community Lodge USD 3452.00

Included

  • Transport in 4×4 car for exclusive use
  • Accommodation on full board-all meals included
  • 2 gorilla permits per person
  • Visits to lakes Burela, Ruhondo and Kivu
  • All government taxes
  • English/ french speaking guides

What to bring

  • Hiking boots-not mountain climbers-anything hardy above the ankle is okey

  • Gloves 

  • Water proof container for your camera

  • A warm cardigan

  • If you desire to wear a headgear, a base ball cap is recommended

  • Long trousers and long sleeves are ideal

To book this safari contact

Gorilla Safaris Rwanda

Email: rnxploresafaris@gmail.com

Gorilla Tracking Families

here are seven(7) tourist groups-Susa, Sabyinyo, Amahoro, Kwitonda, Group 13(Agashya), Umubano and Hirwa. To read more on groups or families visit  7gorilla tracking families or groups in Rwanda.

Encounter with Rwanda gorillas  and tracking tips

Gorilla tracking is a clean practice (eco friendly) which ensures minimal impact to the local community, the environment and the gorillas. Gorilla Tracking rules and regulations have been put in place for the safety of the trackers, the gorillas and to check adverse environmental impacts. Besides these rules and regulations guarantees the continued existence of the gorilla as species, that is to avoid the extinction of the gorillas. Read more or rules at Gorilla Tracking Rules And Regulations. (see our blog on gorilla tracking safaris)

4×4 Car Hire Kigali  Rwanda to track gorillas

4x4 Car Hire Kigali Rwanda

Car Hire 4×4 Kigali Airport Rwanda

Our Car hire / rental locations (locations de voitures) include-Kigali City Centre Office, Kigali (Kanombe) International Airport (Coded KGL) serving the whole of Rwanda.  Other locations in Rwanda include Gisenyi, Cyangugu (Kamember Airport), Kibuye, Ruhengeri. They  open from 08:00to 18:00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.  Rental Cars can be returned at the point of pick up, at  Kanombe Airport, Hotels in Kigali, Gisenyi, Cyangugu, Kibuye.  In the rest of East Africa rental locations (locations des voiture) are Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi (Kenya), Kigali (Rwanda),  Kampala , Jnja and Entebbe (Uganda),  Bujumbura (Burundi) Dares salaam, Dar es Salaam Airport , Arusha ( Tanzania) and Zanzibar.

Meru National Park Lodges Hotels | Kenya Game Safaris | Car Hire Attractions

January 25, 2012

Meru National Park Lodges Hotels | Kenya Game Safaris | Car Hire Attractions.

Meru National Park Lodges Hotels | Kenya Game Safaris | Car Hire Attractions

The Park is located in Meru Country in Kenya’s Eastern Province below the eastern slopes of Nyambene Hills. The Park lies 85 Km east of Meru town . It is managed by Kenya wildlife service on behalf of the Central Government.

The larger Meru conservation area is a cultural melting pot and the success of the Park depends on the generosity of the local communities. To the west of the park on the slopes of Nyambene hills are the agricultural Meru with hectares of Miraa (Catha edulis) Tea and Coffee . Other communities bordering the park are Kamba ,the Borana and Orma pastoralists. A visit to the Park is not only about the big five experience but also a good opportunity to meet and interact with these communities, learn about their culture with long traditions of conservation. Always bear in mind that without their sacrifice, there would be no Meru Park.

Meru National Park can be visited throughout the year. A visit to the Park is best combined with the nearby attractions. These include the national parks of Mt Kenya National Park, Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba Reserve, Sweet Waters game sanctuary.

Meru National Park can easily be combined with the private ranches of Laikipia, including Borana, Lewa, Ol Ari Nyiro, Lekurruki, Il Ngwsei, Ol Pejeta, Sweet Waters, El Karama, Ole Lentille, Ol Malo, Loisaba, Mugie. The ranches feature luxury private houses and eco-lodges of international acclaim. The local community Eco-lodges in these ranches include –Il Ngwesi, Borana and Tassia. Other facilities include Lewa Safari Camp, Lewa House, Ol Pejeta Ranch House, Sweet Waters Tented Camp, Kitich Tented Camp, Elephant Watch, Laragai, Mutamaiyu House, Loisaba Wilderness Lodge, Sabuk Lodge, Mukutan Retreat, Makena’s Hill, El Karama Bandas, Rutundu Log Cabins, Koija star beds, The Sanctuary at Ole Lentille and many others.

Malindi Car hire,Car Rental Malindi, Hotels, Self drive, Attractions

January 17, 2012

Malindi Car hire,Car Rental Malindi, Hotels, Self drive, Attractions.

car hire malindi

Our car Hire services / Car Rental company locations include-Nairobi City Centre Office, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Coded NBO or JKIA) serving the whole of the country and Nairobi. Other locations in Kenya include, Mombasa Town, Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA), Malindi town, Malindi Airport (MYD) Kisumu, Nakuru, Nanyuki. They open from 08:00to 18:00 hrs from Monday to Saturday. Rental Cars can be returned at the point of pick up, at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) or at the hotels in Nairobi, Mombasa or Malindi. In the rest of East Africa rental locations (locations des voiture) are Kigali (Rwanda), Kampala , Jinja and Entebbe (Uganda), Bujumbura (Burundi) Dares salaam, Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR), Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), Arusha ( Tanzania) and Zanzibar.