How to have a cheap wedding in Kenya

Most couples looking to get married want to have it in style which translates to walking down the aisle. For such a couple, saving money is top on the list being a time when most Kenyans are going through financial difficulties. Thus, they try to find ways to have a cheap wedding in Kenya.

Weddings tend to be costly and may end up leaving you financially distressed along with debt which may result to squabbles in the union. With this in mind, you’re left with the question, “how do we have a cheap wedding that will be joyous and satisfying at the same time where the guests leave pleased after witnessing and filling their appetite?”

A cheap wedding in Kenya can also entail planning a wedding with various aspect including dowry payment, food and catering services, transportation services, video coverage and photography, clothing and apparel (gown, rings, shoes and suit) and the public address system.

Once these issues are sorted, the ceremony will like grease on moving parts roll on well.  Avoid too much pomp and colour, just get what is enough to make the wedding successful; in any case the most important matter is tying the knot.

First of all, you need to attach prices to the main cost drivers. For instance, dowry payment varies from one community to another hence the need to do a background check on the same. However, being a couple on a budget, set aside KSH 200,000 and look for other ways to supplement the bride price in kind. That is a simple trick to how you can have a cheap wedding in Kenya.

The amount of food required will depend on the number of guests you are expecting in your wedding. The catering team will help you cost food and labour to an affordable price of Kshs 500 per plate for relatively say 250-300 guests which translates to Kshs 150,000.

On matters transport, consider using your friends’ cars which minimizes on costs and only hire the bridal car; the main focus is the couple and their parents’ as the rest can take care of their own transportation.

When designing and printing wedding cards, look for places that do bulk printing at fair prices and that will averagely cost Kshs 10,000. With advanced technology, have someone design a softcopy wedding invitation card which can be shared amongst your friends.

Video coverage and photography proves to be costly but its advisable to ask for referrals to affordable service providers who can deliver quality at the same time.

Clothing and apparel are important because it’s your day and you have to look the part. You can hire the gown or import it from China at relatively lower prices than the Kenyan market rates.

Shoes, suit and rings can be sourced from Eastleigh and other wholesale shops. With a budget of Kshs 60, 000 for the tents and chairs plus Public Address system, a projection of Kshs 50,000 @ 5 days booking an AirBnB apartments in Mombasa and provision for miscellaneous expenses of Kshs 20,000, you are good to have a standard wedding.

In addition, consider getting a free venue for the church and reception e.g., a school, little known hotels or government premises. With this calculation a wedding will averagely cost Kshs 600,000, a budget that will favor middle-income earners who can easily put up the sum.

In conclusion, find a way of raising the funds without necessarily burdening friends and relatives, rather consider having a saving plan say at least 25,000 per month. If friends and family support you financially or in kind, you will easily get to your budget.

Best Views in Spain

Spain is a gorgeous country to explore and one of the most popular vacation spots in the world. It’s hard to finalize a list of the best views in Spain, when every corner of the country seems to offer up such an intense and diverse a range of natural beauty — from craggy mountains to verdant hills and stunning coastlines. But for now, here we outline Spain’s very best views.

1. The Aragonese Pyrenees

The Pyreenees mountain range stretch more than 430 kilometres between Spain and France, rising higher than 3,400 metres in elevation at their peak. The Aragonese Pyrenees are located at the top of Spain, along the border with France, encircled by the Catalan Pyrenees to the east and the Navarrese Pyrenees to the west. Brimming with quaint villages and stunning national parks, the views from the Aragonese are known as some of the best in Spain. The Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido is one of the world’s first national parks and UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is found on the mountain range. Its views of cascading waterfalls and lush woodland provide visitors with a true sense of Spanish splendour and majesty.

2. Mirador del Río, Lanzarote

Situated on a 500 metre escarpment called Bateria del Rio, Mirador del Rio is an incredible viewpoint which offers jaw-dropping views of the surrounding Canary Islands.

Mirador Del Rio, Lanzarote, Spain.

There are telescopes in the viewing platform, which improve the view even more, meaning on a clear day you can see to the islands of Montaña Clara and Alegranza. If you’re in Lanzarote Mirador del Rio shouldn’t be missed.

3. Toledo

The city of Toledo is the capital of the province of Toledo, in the community of Castile–La Mancha, central Spain. Being one of the country’s most spectacular cities, there are many incredible views to enjoy throughout Toledo, but the view from the Mirador del Valle (a scenic viewpoint) is one of the best. From this vantage point, you can experience a full panorama of the glorious city, across the Valley of Toledo and the Tagus River. The sunset views from this spot are truly breathtaking.

4. Ronda

Ronda is a mountaintop Spanish city, and its high elevation means that it’s brimming with places to enjoy truly epic views. But the city’s finest views are found at the El Tajo Gorge. The famous Puente Nuevo bridge is the best vantage point for the gorge. It was completed in 1793, after 42 years of construction, and joins the old Moorish town with the newer parts of the city. If you’re lucky enough to visit during the spring, you’ll see that the whole of the gorge is awash with flora and fauna.

The city of Ronda, Spain.

5. Santa María de Montserrat, Montserrat

Celebrated as the spiritual heart of Catalonia, Montserrat is one of Europe’s top pilgrimage sites. Located just 45 kilometres from Barcelona, Montserrat can refer to the mountain and also the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, located on the mountain. Hiking its heightest point, Sant Jeroni, is an incredible experience, and the sunset views on offer with stay with you for a lifetime.

Hiking in The Australian Alps

Hiking in the Austrian Alps is a great way to see the most breathtaking parts of Austria. In fact 62% of Austria is covered by the Austrian Alps. A fine network of hiking routes traverses the Austrian Alps, which are a dream for any walker. In this guide we review the very best walks on offer.

Pinzgauer Spaziergang, Zell am See-Kaprun

Our first Austrian Alp walk is a 17 kilometre trek from Saalbach to the peak of Schmittenhöhe. This route is referred to as the Pinzgauer Spaziergang route, and is found in the Zell am See-Kaprun region of the Eastern Austrian Alps.

Beautiful view of Zell am See, Austria.

The six hour hike is perfect for intermediate hikers who are on the hunt for mesmerizing views. The route runs along the ridge that seperates the Glemm valley from the Pinzgau valley, and the higher you go the more spectacular the views become. On clear days hikers will enjoy splendid views of the Grossglockner range to the south.

Kröndlhorn, Kitzbüheler Alpen

For those looking for a great Austrian hiking challenge taking on the Kröndlhorn will be very appealing. The mountain of Kröndlhorn stands 2,444 metres above sea level in the Kitzbüheler Alpen in Tirol, and will take around 7 hours to hike in total. There is a little chapel on the summit of the Kröndlhorn, and the surrounding green meadows, crisp alpine air, breathtaking views of the Austrian countryside undoubtedly make the challenge worthwhile.

The Eagle Walk, St Anton am Arlberg

The full Eagle Walk consists of 23 stages, covering over 300 kilometres from St. Johann in the Tyrolean Unterland via the Karwendel, and onto St. Anton am Arlberg. Known locally as the ‘Alderweg’, most hikers tackle a selected portion of the route, rather than taking on the full trail. For this reason there are routes perfect for every level of hiker, from beginner to the most advanced.

Karwendel.

Wildpark Aurach, Kitzbühel

For animal lovers the best walking route in the Austrian Alps has to be the Wildpark Aurach in Kitzbühel. Situated at an elevation of 1,100 meters, the Aurach Wildlife Park is home to 200 animals within a game enclosure. Visitors walk amongst deer, peacocks, lynx, yaks and monkeys. It’s a great destination for families and the celebrated interactive nature of the park is something children are certain to enjoy.

Alpine meadow in Austria.

Lünersee Circuit Trail in the Rätikon Alps

The Lünersee Circuit Trail is a stunning lakeside walk that routes walkers around the dramatic limestone mountains of the Rätikon. There are easy, moderate, and challenging trails to choose from. The 6.1 kilometre, 2 hour loop, is the easiest and very popular with families pursuing breathtaking views without the challenge of a strenuous hike.

The Austrian Alps are the physical backbone of the country of Austria. With such a vast array of awe-inspiring natural viewpoints and stunning rolling hills, it’s no surprise that they remain such a popular walking destination.

How to Deposit or Transfer Money Between KCB & MPESA

You won’t have to withdraw money from M-Pesa, or physically travel to get your money transmitted into a KCB bank account.

Life has been made easier for consumers who need to access banking services. It’s now a few touches away; the main requirement being phone ownership and you are good to go. M-Pesa is a phone-based service enabling you to transfer money, make payments while offering micro -financing services.

It was launched by Vodafone Group plc and Safaricom in Kenya and has since grown to other countries like Lesotho, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa among others. To most Kenyans, this service has long existed but the transaction costs were inhibitive. However, the use of this platform has been popularized and intensified since the measures to curb the spread of corona virus were put in place.

With reduced baking times resulting from curfews instituted, it forced the CBK to enter into an agreement with telco service providers and banks to waive transaction fees on any direct deposit to the banks via M-Pesa.

These reliefs were introduced from 16th March, 2020 as a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19 by reducing human interactions. Following the agreement, account holders were able enjoy deposits that were free of transaction costs.

To access this service, you need to be a registered Safaricom sim card holder and a KCB bank account holder. Sending money via M-Pesa to KCB benefits account holders in terms of costs.

Before 2020, I believe most people didn’t know how to deposit money through the mobile money wallet platform but this agreement with CBK has seen most businesses and people get used to this alternative mode.

Most businesses have adopted it as it allows central collection of money at a cheaper cost as compared to other pay bill and till number provisions.

How to withdraw money from KCB to Mpesa

The KCB Mobile banking is possible through the USSD code *522# and via the KCB App. You will need either one of them to transfer money.

Deposit from MPesa to KCB Bank

To deposit cash directly to your account, ensure you have money in your M-Pesa account then go to the Safaricom widget on your phone. Select M-Pesa followed by Lipa na M-Pesa and enter the Pay bill number 522522 which leads you to enter a KCB bank Account no and amount.

After confirming all the details to be correct enter your Pin number and send. Safaricom sends a pop- up message as a confirmatory test that automatically finalizes the transaction. If there is an error in the account details or Pay Bill no there is an opportunity to stop the transaction by inputting any number and pressing send; it gives you a second chance to restart the process.

When the transaction is done you receive a message from both KCB and M-Pesa that notifies you that KCB has received the amount and money has been deducted from your M-Pesa. This this message it signals a successful transaction. Any errors at this point will require you calling Safaricom to reverse the transaction that takes as from 24 to 48 hours.

In conclusion, overtime, technology has made life easier for all of us. One way is the elimination of movement of people just to transfer money. You are now able to move funds from M-Pesa to any KCB account in a moment.

How to make money from farming without a farm

In Africa, agriculture is one of the most common economic activity. Many families depend on agriculture for their daily bread. In Kenya, agriculture contributes more than 25% to the GDP.

Venturing into agribusiness may prove to be a lucrative business that can provide you with financial independence. Other than being a source of income, agriculture can provide consistent and quality food to growers and their families.

It is for this reason that most people decide to venture into avenues to make money from agriculture even though they do not own any farm.

Agriculture is a low risk investment which may have promising returns to a dedicated farmer. But what about those that do not want to be directly involved in the farm? There are ways.

Some people simply do not have a passion in anything to do with farming, but they want ways to earn passive income. Making agriculture your side hustle does not necessary mean owning or leasing a farm.

The following are some of the ways that you can make money from farming without actually owning a farm:

  1. By investing in a farm: you can just provide capital to someone that really loves farming but does not have enough resources. You will agree to them regarding how to split profits or repaying your money with interest. Nowadays there are some online farms that you can invest in without physical presence.
  2. By participating in the exportation of farm produce: Rather than actively being the one produce farm produce, you can partner with farmers and offer them a ready market for their farm produce. In such away, you would have participated in farm business without being the owner. The most common exports from Kenya are tea, coffee, and horticultural products.
  3. Selling of farm produce: you can also earn money from agriculture by buying and selling farm produce in bulk to consumers. You get these products at a cheaper rate directly from the farm and you can sell it at the price of your choice to retailers and consumers. You can either chose to be a distributor who partners with a farm to sell or be a retailer. In either way, you earn enough income from the business.
  4. Farmland harvesting of yields: You can make money from agriculture by helping farmers to harvest their crops and fruits once they are ready. Most large scale farmers do not have all the farming equipment, including modern harvesters. Owning one may generate guaranteed income as opposed to a farmer who may make losses.
  5. Packaging and storing of farm produce: You can offer safe storage for farm produce. While storing them, you can also offer packaging services if the owner intends to distribute them to different places.
  6. Being an agronomy consultancy: agronomy provides research background knowledge for farmers. With the advancement in technology, farmers need consultants to help them keep updated with new trends in farming, tips, and best practices.
  7. Providing farm transportation services: Most farmers don’t have what is needed for the farm produce to reach the market. Consequently, they resort to hiring transportation services to help them supply. You can purchase a fleet of trucks and partner with farmers. You may go to places like Kisii, Meru or any rural area and transport sugarcane, avocados, bananas, etc. to urban centers.
  8. Participate in online farming: You can do “online farming investment” by choosing a particular crop and financing its production for a specified period. Once harvesting has been done, the profits are split to you (similar to dividends from stocks).
  9. By selling farm equipment to farmers: There are many things you can sell to farmers. These include, and are not limited to, fertilizers, farm machinery, seeds, seedlings, and equipment.
  10. By offering lessons and teaching farming classes: If you are a skilled farmer, you can offer lessons online to people that need them the most. You can offer physical or online teaching courses, what you choose will depend on what you are comfortable with.

Bottom line

As you have seen, there are many farm related business ideas you can venture into without owning any piece of land. Some of them require offering farming services that require little to no capital, while others may need large initial investments.

On a Safari in Nairobi? These Are Hotels You Should Know

Gamewatchers Safaris can arrange your stay in a selection of leading hotels in Nairobi: The Giraffe Manor is an elegant and exclusive small hotel with highly trained staff and one of Nairobi’s finest kitchens. There’s also Nairobi Tented Camp – an authentic safari camp deep inside Nairobi National Park on the edge of the city.

Nairobi Tented CampNairobi Tented Camp is an authentic tented camp in the heart of Nairobi National Park. It is the first accommodation of any sort to be allowed in this unique safari destination. There isn’t anywhere else in the world like it: a wilderness escape where you can savour the thrill of camping in the heart of thick forest right on the doorstep of Nairobi.

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Eka Hotel NairobiEka Hotel is a medium-grade hotel that has opened recently as one of the newest additions to Nairobi’s list of international hotels and offers reasonably priced accommodation for a night in Nairobi before or after a safari. It is located along the Mombasa Road and is conveniently situated for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 5km from Wilson Airport and 5km from the city centre.

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Hemingways NairobiHemingways is a 45-room boutique hotel in Nairobi offering the very highest standards of luxury and hospitality. This beautiful plantation-style property is set in pretty grounds and each of the spacious bedrooms has a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills. Personal attention is assured with a dedicated butler service and the hotel is renowned for its fine dining and nostalgic Afternoon Tea.

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Tamarind Tree HotelTamarind Tree Hotel is perfect for both the business and leisure traveller. World-class amenities will ensure your meetings are effortless and successful, whilst outstanding leisure facilities and genuine service ensures that all  guests experience the very best of Tamarind hospitality.

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Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport HotelWhether you’re on business and needing a functional space to work or schedule meetings, or a leisure tourist wanting a respite from the African heat before your next journey, the hotel offers a warm and invigorating space.

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SankaraSankara Nairobi combines international five-star standards with personal service and the authentic flavour of the new Africa. The hotel lies at the heart of Westlands with excellent transport links, an array of shops, bars, restaurants and major businesses nearby – a perfect location for business or pleasure.

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Villa Rosa KempinskiWith a fine interior design and exuding exclusivity and elegance, the Villa Rosa Kempinski upholds the Kempinski reputation for top-class luxury and impeccable service.

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The Weston HotelThe Weston Hotel is among the latest Nairobi hotels. It is  located near the domestic airport (Wilson) from which many safari guests access Kenya’s game parks and reserves. The hotel has 120 rooms, has 03 restaurant options and has a swimming pool, business center, 02 lounge areas, and a fitness center with Spa, Gym and Sauna amenities.

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Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi AirportLeave your cares behind and bask in the calmness of our Hilton Garden Inn Airport hotel. With a convenient location next to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, this bright and modern hotel makes your Nairobi adventure easy and fun. The Hotel comprises 175 stylish, well decorated guest rooms. A complimentary airport shuttle service is available on request.

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Karen Country LodgeSet in green and tranquil avenues, Karen Country Lodge offers wining & dining in a myriad of ambient settings. Previously a country bungalow which retains it’s essential character despite a contemporary decor. Stunning mature gardens with fountains provide a hypnotic backdrop for functions and weddings.

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Karen CottagesLuxury accommodation in cottages with fire places, elegant stone bathrooms, satellite television and internet connections, mini-bar and private pool with private bar.

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Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport HotelThe Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel is located at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, designed to offer a luxurious and elegant experience with unmatched security within the most protected zone in Nairobi. The hotel offers 144 spacious, contemporary rooms consisting of double and twin rooms, interconnecting rooms and suites, ideal for business, family and leisure travelers.

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The EmakokoThe Emakoko is a luxury lodge set on 15 acres of land bordering the Nairobi National Park and the Emakoko River. It has been thoughtfully placed in the side of a valley on the Mbagathi River and there are wonderful views over the river and into the Park.

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper HillLocated just 20 minutes’ drive from both Nairobi National Park and the airport, the new Radisson Blu Hotel in the heart of the fast-growing business district of Upper Hill is the perfect base for a Kenyan safari or business trip. Discover Nairobi National Park – a well-known wildlife preserve with herds of zebras, wildebeests and giraffes – right on your doorstep.

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House of WaineThis is an attractive boutique hotel based on the outskirts of Nairobi. The House of Waine has recently undergone an extensive conversion but still retains much of the charm and appearance of an elegant country manor, it sits in an exclusive and peaceful residential setting surrounded by beautiful leafy grounds. The 11 rooms are individually and exquisitely furnished and the service provided throughout the hotel is friendly and highly personalised.

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Wildebeest Eco CampWildebeest Eco Camp is a great-value option in Nairobi for a night or two before or after your safari adventure. The camp is located within the Langata area of the city with good transport links to the city centre as well as both the domestic and international airports. It offers a cheaper alternative to one of the city centre hotels.

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Giraffe ManorGiraffe Manor, built in 1932 by Sir David Duncan, is a small boutique hotel with a famous resident herd of Rothschild giraffe.  The only hotel in the world where you can feed the giraffe from your bedroom window!

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The Boma NairobiThe Boma is one of Nairobi’s newest properties – having opened in 2012 – and it combines attractive architecture and modern facilities. The hotel is unique in its responsible and sustainable ethos in that it is fully owned by The Kenya Red Cross Society with all profits funding their humanitarian projects and activities.

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Tribe HotelTribe – The Village Market Hotel situated in the up-market Gigiri suburb of Nairobi. Your stay promises to be an escape from the normal mundane hotel room, bringing you into a world of hip, chic design with an emphasis on detail and luxury. Tribe is a celebration of the beauty in diversity while acknowledging our common quest for excellence and belonging.

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PalacinaLocated in the tranquil gardens of the State House Valley, Palacina is the ideal accommodation for those who wish to be centrally located but away from the traffic and noise of Nairobi. Set amongst beautiful gardens with views over the State House Valley Palacina is the perfect location for a relaxing stay in Nairobi.

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Serena HotelConsidered by many to be one of Nairobi’s finest hotels, the Serena stands amidst lush tropical gardens with panoramic views over Nairobi’s Central Park and the glittering downtown skyline. Despite its pivotal central location, the Serena also remains true to its title and offers an oasis of serenity and luxury amidst the bustle of one of Africa’s most vibrant capital cities.

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Norfolk HotelNo other hotel in Kenya captures as much of Nairobi’s splendid past and exciting present, and few hotels anywhere can claim a more romantic history. Adventurous visitors such as 26th American President Theodore Roosevelt, Lord Baden-Powell, the Earl of Warwick, Lord and Lady Cranworth, and the Baron and Baroness von Blixen have all been part of the Hotel’s history.

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Hotel Intercontinental NairobiThis hotel is a convenient stopover for your safari and onward travel. The accommodation is well equipped and has all the usual leisure facilities including a gym, sauna, jacuzzi, Turkish bath and massage service. The lovely spa, lounge, bar, dining areas and casino make the Intercontinental Hotel an excellent choice for a stopover in the city.

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Macushla HouseThe Lodge style home offers peace and comfort with facilities for conferences, seminars and workshops on a small scale. The overnight accommodation is spacious with ensuite bathrooms for a maximum of ten guests.

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The Stanley HotelSince 1902, The Stanley Hotel in Nairobi has hosted some of the world’s most acclaimed film stars and writers, as well as world leaders on royal and state visits to Kenya. The accommodation has recently been re-furbished to enhance its old charm and historic features. The Sarova Stanley remains a well-known landmark in the centre of Nairobi with the Thorn Tree Café and the famous message tree.

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Southern Sun Mayfair (Holiday Inn)Although originally built in 1945, the Southern Sun Mayfair still retains its charm and elegance, it has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and now provides all the modern touches. Situated in a popular shopping and residential suburb close to the Nairobi city centre, all 171 guest rooms offer a full range of services and facilities including colour TV, radio, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and private bathroom.

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Sarova PanafricA 3 star hotel, popular with international tour companies. Located on a hill in a suburb of Nairobi about a kilometre from the city centre and 18 kms from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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Fairview HotelThe Fairview is the only family-owned, family-run hotel in the 4 and 5 star hotel category in Nairobi. The hotel is set within 5 acres of beautiful gardens and located near the city centre but yet away from the hustle and bustle. This accommodation offers excellent amenities for the business and leisure traveller alike.

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Ole SereniLocated just off Mombasa road Ole Sereni is the only hotel bordering a National Game Park. The title of the hotel is taken from the Maasai name for the area meaning ‘place of tranquility’. Ole-Sereni captures the essence of Nairobi, which is the only city in the world that boasts a natural game park within its precincts. The hotel offers its guests views of animals in their natural surroundings at the waterhole in the park from the restaurants, bar, swimming pool and other parts of the hotel.

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Pocket Friendly Excursions in Nairobi, Kenya

During a stay in Nairobi we can arrange a number of interesting Nairobi excursions including a visit to the Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Centre, the Karen Blixen Museum or the Nairobi National Park to name a few. We have our own fleet of high-quality minivans with expert driver-guides. Vehicles are on a private-hire basis so you have the flexibility to choose how to spend your time.

To cost a Nairobi excursion just take the per vehicle rate for a half day or full day and add the Nairobi excursion cost per person as provided below. Typically one can do 1 – 2 excursions in a half day and 2 – 4 in a fully day, plus a lunch or dinner.

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Any of our own Gamewatchers team of Safari Advisors based in the USA, Canada, the UK, India and Australia will be glad to be of service in arranging your safari, helping you plan your trip, confirming prices, answering your questions and booking your choice of safari camps and lodges for you.

Our Safari Advisors have helped many hundreds of our guests to plan their trips and will be delighted to assist you and to help you plan your ideal safari.

For contact details of all our overseas based Safari Advisors in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, India and South America click here, or call us using the numbers below:

USA & Canada USA & Canada    Tel: +1-877-710-3014 (Julie Roggow) or +1-519-686-4776 (Rick McIntyre)

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Elephant OrphanageThe David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Africa’s wildlife, especially species such as elephants and Black Rhinos. This is a unique opportunity to experience the feeding of baby orphaned elephants and rhinos…up close!

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Karen Blixen MuseumThe Karen Blixen Museum is Karen Blixen’s former home which was donated by the Danish government to Kenya. Karen Blixen also known by her pseudonym, Isak Dinesen, is famous for her memoir, Out of Africa. The trained and knowledgeable guides at the museum are on hand to answer any questions on the history of the museum and on Karen Blixen’s life.

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Giraffe CentreAt the Giraffe Centre, guests can photograph and feed the giraffe. The Giraffe Centre is located on the grounds of the well-known Giraffe Manor, built in 1932 by Sir David Duncan. The Giraffe Centre is situated on 120 acres of land just a few miles from the centre of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city.

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List of 530+ Hotels, Resorts, & Places to Visit in Kenya

There are many places you can visit while in Kenya, whether you are a foreigner or a local. The following is a list of some of the places that you can tour while in Kenya. The list is not comprehensive but if you manage to visit even half of these places, then you are a true traveholic.

  1. Lake Bogoria
  2. Fairview Hotel
  3. Masai Mara Game Reserve
  4. Nairobi National Park
  5. Amboseli National Park
  6. Kerio Valley
  7. Whitesands Beach Hotel
  8. Front video
  9. Lamu Palace Hotel
  10. Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
  11. Forest Dream Cottages
  12. Mara Explorer Camp
  13. 3 Day Masai Mara Safari
  14. 5 Nights Intrepids Flying Safari
  15. Samburu National Reserve
  16. Shaba Game Reserve
  17. Lake Baringo
  18. Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari
  19. Keekorok Lodge
  20. Lake Baringo Club
  21. Stunning glimpses of paradise
  22. Ashnil Mara Camp
  23. Bateleur Camp
  24. Camp Oloshaiki
  25. Cottars Camp
  26. Best of Kenya Safari
  27. 3 Day Amboseli Safari
  28. Samburu Safari
  29. Africana Sea Lodge
  30. Bahari Beach Hotel
  31. Baobab Beach Resort
  32. Baobab Sea Lodge
  33. Capricho Beach Cottages
  34. Castle Royal Hotel
  35. The Fishing Lodge Guest House
  36. Tusk Camp Banda
  37. Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
  38. Diani Sea Lodge
  39. Emerald Bay Beach Hotel
  40. Indian Ocean Beach Resort
  41. Indiana Beach Apartment Hotel
  42. Island Hotel
  43. Jadini Beach Hotel
  44. Kijani Lamu Hotel
  45. Kilili Baharini Resort
  46. Kinondo Kwetu
  47. Kipungani Bay
  48. Lamu House
  49. Makwetu Resorts
  50. Manda Bay
  51. Maweni & Capricho Beach Resort
  52. Millbrook Hotel
  53. Mombasa Beach Hotel
  54. Hotel Ambassadeur
  55. Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
  56. Nairobi Tented Camp
  57. Karen Guest House
  58. L’Ol Dacha
  59. Macushla House
  60. Margarita house
  61. Mvuli House
  62. Palacina Hotel
  63. Panari Hotel
  64. Sentrim Boulevard
  65. Silver Springs Hotel
  66. Swara Plains
  67. 680 Hotel
  68. Hillpark Hotel
  69. Kenya Comfort Hotel
  70. Utalii Hotel
  71. Kenya Classic Safar
  72. Sarova Panafric Hotel
  73. Africa Expeditions camp
  74. Bateleur Camp
  75. Camp Oloshaiki
  76. Cottars 1920s Camp , Masaimara Kenya
  77. David Livingstone Safari Resort
  78. Duma Camp
  79. Elephant Pepper Camp
  80. Encounter Mara
  81. Enkerende
  82. Entim camp
  83. Entumoto
  84. Exploreans Mara Rianta Camp
  85. Fairmont Mara Safari Club
  86. Fig Tree Camp
  87. Governors’ IL Moran Camp
  88. Governors’ Private Camp
  89. Ilkeliani
  90. JK Mara
  91. Karen Blixen Camp
  92. Kensington Mara West
  93. Kicheche Bush Camp
  94. Kicheche Mara Camp
  95. Kilima Camp
  96. Kimana Camp
  97. Leleshwa Camp
  98. Little Governors
  99. Mara Bush Camp
  100. Mara Bushtops Camp
  101. Mara Enkipai
  102. Mara Explorer
  103. Mara Leisure Camp
  104. Mara Ngenche Luxury Tented Camp
  105. Mara Plains
  106. Mara Timbo Camp
  107. Matira bushcamp
  108. Muthaiga Safari Camp
  109. Naboisho Camp
  110. Naibor Camp
  111. Ngerende Island Lodge , Masai Mara
  112. Offbeat Mara Camp
  113. Ol Seki Hemingways Mara Camp
  114. Olarro Lodge , Masai Mara
  115. Sanctuary Olonana
  116. Oltome Mara Magic
  117. Olumara Camp , Masai Mara
  118. Porini Lion Camp
  119. Porini Mara Camp
  120. Rekero Camp
  121. Richards Camp
  122. Richards Private Camp
  123. Sala’s Camp ,Masaimara
  124. Saruni Mara Camp
  125. Sekenani Camp
  126. Mara Serian Camp
  127. Temple Point Resort
  128. Bird Watching In Kenya | Kenya Birding Safaris
  129. Sagana
  130. Rare birds of Mt Kenya
  131. Going back to the Cradle of Mankind
  132. Tsavo
  133. Marsabit National Park
  134. Tea Planting in Kericho & Nandi
  135. Kerio Valley
  136. Mt. Elgon
  137. KIT MIKAYI
  138. Old town Mombasa / North Coast
  139. South Coast – Mombasa
  140. Malindi
  141. Watamu
  142. Shimba Hills
  143. Mount Longonot
  144. Mount Kenya
  145. Kakamega Rainforest
  146. Lamu Island ,Kenya
  147. Rusinga Island
  148. Lake Turkana, Loiyangalani
  149. Lake Nakuru National Park
  150. Taita Hills Game Sanctaury
  151. Sankara Hotel ,Nairobi
  152. Tribe Hotel Nairobi ,Kenya
  153. Crowne Plaza Hotel – Nairobi,Kenya
  154. Windsor Golf and Country Club – Nairobi
  155. Holiday Inn Nairobi
  156. Kenyan doctors call off strike
  157. The Giraffe Manor – Nairobi
  158. Sarova Panafric Hotel – Nairobi, Kenya
  159. Jacaranda Hotel – Nairobi,Kenya
  160. Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
  161. Safari Park Hotel & Casino – Nairobi,Kenya
  162. The Sarova Stanley Hotel
  163. Nairobi Serena Hotel ,Kenya
  164. Nairobi Safari Club
  165. Intercontinental Hotel – Nairobi,Kenya
  166. Laico Regency Hotel – Nairobi
  167. Hilton Hotel – Nairobi,Kenya
  168. Turtle Bay Beach Club
  169. Reef Hotel
  170. Bamburi Beach Hotel – Bamburi Beach
  171. Club Sun & Sand – North Coast
  172. Kilifi Bay Beach Resort
  173. Travellers Beach Hotel – South Coast
  174. Safari Beach Hotel – South Coast
  175. Leisure Lodge Resort – Diani Beach
  176. Voyager Beach Resort – North Coast
  177. Leopard Beach Resort – Diani Beach,South Coast
  178. Sarova WhiteSands Beach Hotel
  179. Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel – North Coast
  180. Ol Gaboli Community Lodge
  181. Bilashaka Lodge
  182. Crater Lake Camp
  183. Naro Moru River Lodge
  184. Twiga House
  185. Chui Lodge
  186. Elsamere
  187. Fisherman’s Camp
  188. Hippo Point
  189. Kiangazi House
  190. Kigio Wildlife Camp
  191. Kongoni Lodge
  192. Lake Naivasha Country Club
  193. Lake Naivasha Resort
  194. Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
  195. Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
  196. Loldia House
  197. Malewa Ranch House
  198. Malewa Wildlife Lodge
  199. Malu Lodge
  200. Mundui
  201. Olerai House
  202. Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
  203. Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge
  204. Enashipai Resort & Spa
  205. Elementaita Country Lodge
  206. Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
  207. Lake Elementaita Lodge
  208. Oasis Eco Camp
  209. Pelican Lodge
  210. Sleeping Warrior
  211. Sunbird Lodge
  212. Island Camp
  213. Bontana Hotel
  214. Hotel Kunste
  215. Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  216. The Carnivore Restaurant
  217. Roberts Camp
  218. Flamingo Hill Camp
  219. Lakira Camp
  220. Midland Hotel
  221. Jannat House
  222. Stone House Hotel
  223. Samatian Island Lodge
  224. Lake Bogoria Spa Resort
  225. Beach House
  226. Palm House
  227. Shela House
  228. Garden House
  229. Diamond Beach Village
  230. Shella Bahari Guest House
  231. Sun Sail Hotel Lamu
  232. Manda Bay
  233. Mfangano Island Camp
  234. Lamu House
  235. Umma house
  236. Baitil Aman Guest House
  237. Banana House
  238. Rusinga Island Lodge
  239. Baytil Ajaib
  240. Speke Resort & Conference Centre
  241. Almanara Luxury Villas
  242. Kijani Hotel Lamu
  243. Kizingoni Beach
  244. Royal City Hotel
  245. Kaskazi House
  246. Kusini House
  247. Kiboko Bay Resort
  248. Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
  249. Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  250. Kibo Safari Camp , Amboseli
  251. Kibo Villa
  252. Kilima safari camp
  253. Ol Kanjau Tented Safari Camp
  254. Satao Elerai Camp
  255. Sentrim Amboseli
  256. Tawi Lodge
  257. Tortilis Camp, Amboseli
  258. El Karama
  259. Il Ngwesi Lodge
  260. Kicheche Laikipia Camp
  261. Borana
  262. Ol-Moran Tented Camp
  263. The Mara itinerary: Bed, Bush and Beyond
  264. Lewa Safari Camp
  265. Loisaba Wilderness
  266. Lolldaiga Farm House
  267. Makena’s Hills
  268. Mukutan Retreat
  269. Mutamaiyu House
  270. Lake Elementeita
  271. Lamu Peponi Hotel
  272. The Majlis
  273. Kipungani Explorer
  274. Mike’s Camp
  275. Severin Safari Camp
  276. Kitani Safari Lodge
  277. Pepo House
  278. Jahazi House
  279. Kuni Jogoo house
  280. Kizingoni House
  281. Wazi Dubu
  282. Kizingoni Bandas
  283. Beautiful birds in an intriguing lake
  284. Woburn Residence Club
  285. Aquarius Resort
  286. Diamonds Dream of Africa
  287. The Great Wildebeest Migration
  288. Ngare Niti House
  289. Spending time in Samburu
  290. Lake Nakuru Lodge
  291. Coral Key Beach Resort
  292. Stephanie Sea House
  293. Driftwood Club
  294. Nyati Banda
  295. Blue Bay Cove
  296. Ol Malo
  297. Sai Rock Hotel
  298. Eden Roc Hotel
  299. Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
  300. Sandies Coconut Village
  301. Kilili Baharini
  302. Ol Pejeta House
  303. Angel’s Bay Resort
  304. Pelican House
  305. Marijani Holiday Resort
  306. Porini Rhino Camp
  307. Sabuk Lodge
  308. Sangare Tented Camp
  309. Sirikoi
  310. Solio Lodge
  311. Sosian Ranch
  312. Sweetwaters Tented Camp
  313. Tassia Lodge
  314. The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille
  315. Apendalo House
  316. Lamu Festival fun!
  317. KENYA SECURITY UPDATE 2012
  318. Swahili Beach Hotel
  319. Luxury at Nairobi National Park
  320. Footloose at the Flamboyant
  321. Elsa’s Kopje
  322. Flamboyant
  323. Ashnil Aruba Lodge
  324. Isiolo: A town filled with hidden treasures
  325. Lamu – Doing the Island dance
  326. Kina Bandas
  327. Leopard Rock Lodge
  328. Meru County Hotel
  329. Ole-Sereni Hotel
  330. Murera Bandas
  331. Ikweta Safari Camp
  332. Rhino River Camp
  333. Three Steers Hotel
  334. Blue Towers Hotel
  335. Hotel Incredible
  336. Pig and Whistle hotel
  337. Thiiri Center
  338. Nevada Palace Hotel
  339. Mwangaza White House hotel
  340. Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
  341. Castle Forest Lodge
  342. Meru Mount Kenya Lodge
  343. Rutundu log cabins
  344. Serena Mountain Lodge
  345. Thomson’s Falls Lodge
  346. Green Hills Hotel
  347. Mountain Rock Bantu Lodge
  348. Naro Moru River Lodge
  349. Outspan
  350. Leadway hotel Mombasa
  351. Bedouin Camp
  352. Elephant Bedroom Camp
  353. Elephant Watch camp
  354. Kauro Guest House
  355. Larsens Camp
  356. Samburu Intrepids
  357. Samburu Game Lodge
  358. Samburu Sopa Lodge
  359. Saruni Samburu Camp
  360. Sasaab
  361. Sentrim Samburu
  362. Joy’s Camp
  363. Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  364. Kasigau Bandas
  365. Rock Side Camp
  366. Epiya Chapeyu Tented Safari camp (Bigi Camp)
  367. Main Galdessa
  368. Kilalinda
  369. Kulalu Camp
  370. Man Eaters Camp
  371. Manyatta Camp
  372. Ndololo safari camp
  373. Patterson’s Safari Camp
  374. Red Elephant Safari Lodge
  375. Satao Luxury Safari Camp
  376. Sentrim Tsavo
  377. Tsavo Safari Camp
  378. Voi Safari Lodge
  379. Voi Wildlife Lodge
  380. Finch Hattons
  381. Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
  382. Lake Jipe Bandas
  383. Ngulia Safari Lodge
  384. Voyager Ziwani
  385. Chale Island
  386. Hells Gate National Park
  387. Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
  388. Gedi Ruins, Malindi
  389. Fort Jesus, Mombasa
  390. Giraffe Center,Nairobi
  391. Nairobi National Museum
  392. Haller Wildlife Park
  393. Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi
  394. Samburu Simba Lodge
  395. Mara Nubian Camp
  396. Kibo Guest House
  397. Simba Banda & Chui Banda
  398. Kilimanjaro Guest House
  399. Isukuti Houses
  400. Shimoni Bandas
  401. Naishi Guest House
  402. Murera and Kinna Bandas
  403. Kapkuro Bandas
  404. Koitoboss Guest House
  405. Batian Guest House
  406. Sirimon Bandas
  407. Wildebeest Camp,Nairobi
  408. Muthaiga Black Leopard Retreat
  409. Ngurunit
  410. The Ark Aberdares
  411. Aberdare Country Club
  412. Treetops Lodge , Aberdares
  413. Forodhani House ,Lamu
  414. 2 Day Masai Mara Flying Safari
  415. Amboseli Flying Safari
  416. Bahari Dhow Beach Villas
  417. Base Camp
  418. Siana Springs Camp
  419. Mara Serena Safari Lodge
  420. Mara Sopa Lodge
  421. Mara Simba Lodge
  422. Sarova Mara Game Camp
  423. Medina Palms , Watamu
  424. Kichwa Tembo Camp
  425. Mara Intrepids Club
  426. Mara Hippo Lodge
  427. Mpata Safari Club
  428. Royal Mara Safari Lodge
  429. Getting Around Kenya
  430. Sun N Sand Beach Resort
  431. Ngutuni Safari Lodge
  432. Royal Reserve Safari and Beach Club
  433. Nyali beach holiday resort
  434. Mukima house
  435. A view of the hill
  436. Manes of Mara
  437. Pangoni Beach Resort & Spa
  438. Mnarani Club resort
  439. Bamburi beach hotel
  440. Watano Beach House
  441. Warandale Cottages
  442. Indian Summer Cottages
  443. Asha Cottages
  444. Taj Riviera House
  445. Coral Cove Cottages
  446. Kenya Bay Beach Resort
  447. Black Marlin Resort
  448. Le Soleil Beach Club
  449. Town Lodge
  450. Villa Annchen
  451. Pa Pweza Adamsville Beach Suites
  452. Mombasa Continental Resort
  453. Sunrise Resort
  454. Baobab Holiday Resort
  455. Eastland Hotel Nairobi , Hotels In Nairobi
  456. Eka Hotel
  457. Nomad Palace Hotel
  458. Margaret’s final resting place
  459. Kivi Milimani hotel
  460. Heron Hotel
  461. Lantana Galu Beach
  462. The Segera Retreat
  463. White Rhino Hotel
  464. Hogmead
  465. Kingdom Gardens Guest House
  466. Aberdare National Park
  467. Malindi
  468. Giraffes In Kenya
  469. Kericho Tea hotel
  470. Kiboko Luxury Camp
  471. Masai Mara Flying Package
  472. Mt Kenya Leisure Lodge
  473. Wimbi Reef House , Msambweni
  474. Emakoko Lodge
  475. Kenya Holiday Packages – Sopa Lodges
  476. Southern Palms Beach Resort
  477. Samburu Safari
  478. Diani Beach,Kenya
  479. African Weddings
  480. Masai Mara Flying Safari
  481. Mara Safari
  482. 2 Day Amboseli Flying Safari
  483. Diani Sea Resort
  484. The Sands at Nomad
  485. Nairobi City Excursions
  486. Tafaria Castle & Country Lodge.
  487. Falcon Heights Hotel
  488. Vipingo Ridge
  489. Alba Hotel
  490. Swahili House , Tiwi
  491. Meru Paramount Hotel
  492. Sentrim Elementaita Lodge
  493. Travel Check List
  494. Sanctuary Olonana Camp
  495. Eden Gardens Nairobi
  496. Eagle View Camp , Masai Mara
  497. Olare Mara Kempinski
  498. The Boma Hotel
  499. Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
  500. Weston Hotel , Nairobi , Kenya
  501. Mahali Mzuri Safari Camp
  502. Kitu Kidogo Cottages
  503. Sirai House , Borana Conservancy , Kenya
  504. Ocean Beach Luxury Resort
  505. Oltukai Lodge
  506. Shalom Cottages , Diani
  507. AA Lodge Amboseli
  508. WESTGATE MALL
  509. African Lion
  510. Hot Air Balloon Safari
  511. Losokwan Tented Camp , Masai Mara
  512. Lake Ol’bollosat
  513. Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi
  514. Ashnil Samburu Camp
  515. Olonana Seasonal Camp
  516. KTF DESTINATION UPDATE 16TH JUNE 2014
  517. Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
  518. The Sleeping Warrior Lodge
  519. Bataleur Camp , Masai Mara , Kenya
  520. The Sands at Chale Island
  521. AA Lodge Masai Mara
  522. Lamu Cultural Festival

Whoa! There you have it. If you read the whole list then you mist be really interested in places you can visit while in Kenya. You will find useful and insightful guides and suggestions on this blog.

Temple Point Resort

Watamu, Kenya – In the middle of the Watamu Marine National Park the hotel is a haven of calm as well as a perfect starting point for many different trips into nature.

The resort invites you to relax in a familiar atmosphere. Enjoy a cocktail in our jacuzzi, a massage in our SPA or try culinary dishes of our high-class cuisine. Several sports and recreation facilities at and around the hotel will enhance your holiday.

Our evening animation programme will top off your eventful day and will show you the diverse culture of Kenya.

Don’t miss the wonderful view over the Mida Creek and the breathtaking sunset while dining privately in our Honeymooner’s Pavilion.

 

Bar & Restaurant

Bar

Let our barkeeper sweeten your evening with selected drinks and cocktails and enjoy the panoramic view over the Mida Creek.

Restaurant

Dine in our elegantly set Clubhouse Restaurant and indulge in African and international dishes.

We offer you half- and full board with soft drinks included during meals. All dishes are served in buffet-form.

 

The Beach

Enjoy the warm sea breeze of the Indian Ocean and the feeling of the powdery sand in your hands.

Don‘t miss the daily spectacle, when at midday the low tide reveals the treasures of the Indian Ocean in little natural aquariums.

Of course, the hotel provides sun loungers and sunshades for your sunbath.


Your accommodation – Tropical idyll

Wake up in the middle of our lush tropical garden, with a heavenly view over the Indian Ocean.

The appealing rooms are furnished in the characteristic Swahili style. They are equipped with a modern bathroom, an air conditioning, a ceiling fan, mosquito nets, a security safe, a TV, a mini bar and coffee and tea preparations.

Your veranda or balcony invites you to linger over a wonderful view. The resort hosts 100 rooms, double, two and three bed rooms, which can be found in 25 bungalows.

 

Conferences & Seminars

A perfect place for any kind of conferences is our auditory which can encompasses up to 200 attendants. It is equipped with overhead projectors, an LCD, computers and clipboards.

 

Honeymooner‘s Romantic

Our Honeymooner‘s Pavilion invites you to an unforgettable evening.

Dine in candlelight with a breathtaking view over the Creek and enjoy an aperitif during a romantic sunset. Your personal waiter will serve you the finest specialities while the full moon will sparkle in the nearby water.

Culture at first hand!

Learn to cook African dishes!

Once a week our chefs invite you to visit them in the kitchen. Learn how to prepare African dishes and learn more about the ingredients and spices.

Evening programme – Singing, dancing & acrobatics

Every evening we invite local artists to the resort. Let yourself be fascinated by the colours, sounds and breathtaking acrobats, who will give you an understanding of the culture.

Malindi by night

Experience with us the nightlife in Watamu and Malindi. Our guides will show you the best places to drink, dance and play.

Malindi Beach Plan Hotel

Located along the beautiful “Silversand Beach” and just 3 km far from the center of Malindi. Malindi Beach is plunged in an exotic and luxuriant landscape which overlooks the environmentally protected Malindi Marine Park.

The 23 spacious rooms with king sized beds overlook the beautiful gardens in the heart of the resort. Some rooms have an ocean view. All rooms have a ceiling fan, air conditioning, bathroom with shower, satellite television, video player, stocked mini bar, room safe, hairdryer and telephone.

An exclusive restaurant and bar is situated on the property and guests have access to 2 other restaurants and 5 bars. Additional services offered free of charge include room service for breakfast and coffee/tea and snacks during the day, laundry service, a private beach with waiter service and 2 private pools with towel and bar service.

Recreation includes windsurfing (non-professional), aerobics, Latin American Dance classes, table tennis, archery, evening entertainment and a discotheque. Professional windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing and big game fishing are offered as extras.

Hemingways Resort

A luxury tropical retreat on one of Kenya’s finest beaches. Hemingways is a 76 room resort Hotel overlooking the stunning beach of Watamu Marine Park 60 miles north of Mombasa.

The ambience of the hotel is of relaxed sophistication, with the friendliness of a privately owned hotel coupled to the facilities and standards of an International resort.

Stunning sea views, stylishly furnished. All Hemingways rooms and suites are extremely comfortable, have ocean views, are within yards of the beach and benefit from 24 hour room service. All have bathrooms with showers en-suite.

There is air-conditioning and fans throughout, & rooms also have mosquito nets, personal safes and room fridges.

We offer a wide range of international styles, ranging from sophisticated recipes with delicate sauces to simple cooking of the finest ingredients.

 

We obtain farm fresh vegetables and fruits from Kenyan farms at Lake Naivasha and Timau in Nanyuki, with fresh vegetables and flowers flown in on a daily basis, whilst our own fishing boats bring fresh fish for the kitchen daily.

 

Over the centuries the influences of the trading routes have brought a medley of cooking styles to Africa. Couple these with the best seafood, mangrove crabs, lobster, and fish of all types, and our chefs really have the opportunity to excel.

 

Our ‘table d’hote’ menus are a mixture of international and local favourites, with daily vegetarian options. We are always happy to offer second portions and to cater for the large appetite or for specific dietary needs.

 

We have buffets on Wednesday and Saturday evenings and Sunday Curry Dinner and these include Mongolian, Italian and Indian specialities. Live cooking is a major feature including not only main dishes but also our pasta and salad stations.

 

During the calmer months (November to March) dinner is served on the terrace, with the sounds of the sea, the light of the moon and the stars, and the rustle of the trade winds in the palms for company.

 

And for those who fish, our Chefs will prepare your catch exactly as you would like it. You might fancy Japanese style sashimi, finely sliced with soya sauce and wasabi, or maybe blackened Cajun style fillets, or just simply steamed! Whichever way, you will never eat fish fresher than this.

 

Hemingways is the ideal venue for your first big-game fishing trips, owing to the diverse nature of the Indian Ocean. The Watamu area boasts a large number of fishing grounds of widely differing nature, all within an hour of the hotel. These include oceanic tidal rips, shallow bands, and undersea mountains.

 

It is therefore possible to fish a number of different fishing grounds in one days’ fishing, maximising ones chances of success.

 

This abundance and variety of fishing of Watamu is particularly important for the first-time big-game fisherman. On your first few trips, you want to catch plenty of fish, and not have perhaps just several large specimens to show for a whole weeks fishing.

 

What will I catch ? – When is the fishing season?

 

We fish from July through to mid April. The southeast wind (Kusi) blows from mid March to sometime in November and is cooler than the northeast breeze (Kaskazi) which blows the rest of the time. The seas are warmer and calmer during the Kaskazi months.

 

Most fish are passing through and not resident in the area and although we have a good idea of when and what fish will be around, they don’t read the record charts and pop up at times of the year that they should not be here and vice versa.

 

The main Billfish (Sailfish and Marlin) season runs from November to mid/late March but Sailfish and Black Marlin often come inshore in numbers in August (and this month has been fantastic for Black Marlin these last few years).

Eden Roc Hotel

Eden Roc Hotel is located in Malindi along the serene north Coast of Kenya.
The hotel is built on a coral cliff and is only about 4 metres above the high water mark level. It is composed of two main buildings and bungalows spread over a large Tropical Park with large exotic trees, shrubs, flowers which on their own are a sight to behold.

Eden Roc Hotel has 15 luxurious Suites and 150 self-contained rooms which are classified into Standard and Superior rooms. Standard rooms have a ceiling fan while Superior rooms have newly installed air conditioning units. All suites and rooms have a sea view and can be booked either as singles or doubles.

Eden Roc Hotel has two (2) great restaurants – the Main Restaurant and Dhow Grill Restaurant. The Main Restaurant serves breakfast (7 – 10am), lunch (1.00 – 2.30pm) and dinner (7.30 – 9.00pm). Dinners at the Main Restaurant are served in style. Every night, a special theme is featured offering different delicacies ranging from great Italian cuisines to tantalizing Swahili dishes. On Saturday night, we offer a wonderful bar be cue in an original Kenyan style (Nyama Choma) accompanied by a wide variety of music performed by a live band.

 

Built on a coral stone and facing the sea, the Dhow Grill Restaurant opens from 9am – 5pm. This restaurant offers an Ala Carte menu with a wide variety of reasonably priced mouth-watering dishes ranging from seafood to the finest steaks! The Dhow Grill Restaurant has an attractive coastal décor creating the ideal ambience for anyone to enjoy their meal.

Eden Roc Hotel offers a wide range of leisure activities within and nearby the hotel. Below is a listing of the activities that one can engage while staying at Eden Roc Hotel:

Snorkelling

Diving

Disco

Animation

Swimming

Nature walks

Sightseeing

Horse riding

Dhow sailing

Golfing

Windsurfing

Wave surfing

Coconut Village

Coconut Village is a vacation resort set on malindi silver sands beach 3 kilometers from Malindi which makes it easy to access by car. It forms a well equipped resort with 5 swimming pools, 3 bars, 2 restaurants and entertainment.

The property is surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens and great big palm trees. The fusion of international influences is visible in the architecture and décor of the rooms where Lamu, Swahili and Arab influences give a true feeling of paradise, while creating a welcoming atmosphere.

The hotel has 45 rooms of which 12 have sea views and the remainder pool and garden views. Eight of the rooms are interleading and are ideal for families.

The rooms are situated in 2 level bungalow blocks and are fitted with wooden furnishings, luggage racks, air-conditioners with individual controls, ceiling fans, large en-suite bathrooms, safes, mini bars and telephones. All the rooms have terraces with comfortable African sofas.

The five freeform swimming pools are large and beautifully maintained, offering a welcome solace from the hot Kenyan sun. All the pools and the beachfront have sun loungers, parasols and towels for guests to use, free of charge ensuring your every comfort.

Angel’s Bay Resort

All rooms are spacious, comfortable and furnished in typical African style. They are equipped with double or twin beds according to requirements and all have a mosquito net, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, mini-bar and veranda with accessories.

The “Baobab” restaurant offers a buffet menu, which particularly focuses on traditional Italian cuisine but includes some typical local dishes. The Barbeque, open for lunch and dinner, will meet your expectations. Meal times begin with a roll of Djembe drums.

Angel’s Bay Resort directly faces the Golden Beach with 40km of uncontaminated beach and dunes, which make this a unique landscape in the world.

Extremely well-equipped with sunbeds and beach umbrellas, bars and restaurants, it will be the centre of your holiday.

Magical Kenya Travel Expo

This year’s Kenya travel fair to be held in September.

Dubbed Magical Kenya Travel Expo and organised by the Kenya Tourist Board, the fair is scheduled to take place on 28th to 30th at Kenyatta International Conference Centre.

The expo provides a platform for participants to interact with the trade and consumers with trade meeting scheduled to take place on 28th and 29th while the consumer day has been slotted for 30th.

The international participants will before the expo proceed for familiarization trips across the country to sample the diverse tourism products that Kenya has to offer upon their arrival on 22nd August.

It will also be an opportunity for the visiting trade members to gain better understanding of Kenya’s diverse tourism products enabling them to sell the country better.

The expo also provides a networking platform between the Kenyan trade and those oversee and hence strengthening their marketing efforts and strategies.

Last year over 50 exhibitors registered for the event.

Masai Mara Safari

This is a short safari featuring Masai Mara National Reserve. The safari departs Nairobi in the morning and involves a drive down to the the floor of the Rift Valley, making a stop at view point to see the escarpment and the awesome sight of the valley and the features there in. To arrive Masai Mara in time for lunch, followed by a late afternoon game drive that introduces you to Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary.

Kenya Music & Drama Festival

The Kenya Music Week will be held at the Sarit Centre Expo Hall over the second weekend in December.  Opening each day at 12 pm, the events will go on until 8 pm providing a celebration of Kenyan music that goes beyond normal music festivals.  In addition to live performances from talented local musicians and performers, KMW features education workshops for aspiring musicians.

Originally started to further the Kenyan music scene, the week event hope to connect artists with producers and record label companies so…. come to the Sarit to hear and be heard.

Discover Kenya’s culture and rhythms at this Music Festival, which takes place every year at the Kenyatta International Conference Center, in Nairobi.

Oriental, western and african music gather at this celebration, where Kenyan talents from different schools and universities are put to the test.

For 10 days in August, besides music, the festival welcomes poetry, dance, several competitions and lectures. Dare to learn some dance steps and feel the Kenyan people’s energy — Nairobi awaits you!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The oldest music festival in Kenya was first organized by the colonial government, 80 years ago. African music is predominant, but you will also have a chance to see western performances and other foreign artists.

Key objectives of the measure:

The Kenya  music and drama festival  is  a programme under the ministry of education that nurtures artistic talents in music and drama.  The main objcetive of the festivlals is to promote culture as one of the goals of education as well as promote  extra carriculum activities within the school programmes.  The programme is an annual event fully funded by the government which provides oppotunities for school pupils and college students to create and  showcases drama and music artistic and culturla  creations at a national festival. Entries for participation are drawn from primary to college and university levels.The programme provides a platform for pupils  and students to express their cultural expressions  competitively. The festivals  are organized by the Ministry of Education and is  funded by government. The programme through competition  starts from the loca level to get entry to the to national level. The competitive nature of the festival provides an opportunity for students and pupils to be creative  in their talents and  pieces. The festival  has enabled some of its participants to link up  with  producers  after school and have made careers from their creativitly. Indeed the current education education reforms in Kenya which have been ongoing  for the last two years have reccomended  that reative arts subjects be introduced as  examinable subjects in the curriculum to enable those with talents pursue arts as careers. Though the current  education curriculum recognizes craetive arts as a subject at primary level it is not examinable and the subject is general and hampers progression of pursuing art at higher levels of education.  This move is likely to  encourage study of arts subjects and will improve the  quality and standards of creations showcased at the festival. Further the reforms will support study of the arts at higher education levels  thus increasing the proffessionals in the field as well as provide  skilled manpower for the creative and cultural sector.

Scope of the measure:

National
Nature of the measure:

Institutional
Main feature of the measure:

The Kenya Music and Drama festivals is organized by a national organizing committee housed within the ministry of education. The Kenya Music and drama festivals involves music and drama performance by talented school and college students from different t zones within the county. These regions are created by the Ministry of Education for easy management of the festival competitions.

The Regional Drama and music Festivals involves a competition of performances from counties which is referred to as zonal   festival which progresses to regional festival and then to the national festival.  Currently there are 8 regions. The Lake Region covers some parts of western Kenya, largely around Lake Victoria including Kisumu, Siaya, Kisii and Homabay counties. Nzoia Region also includes some areas in the western part of Kenya including Busia, Kakamega, Mumias, Webuye, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia and West Pokot Counties. Mau Region includes Nakuru, Eldoret, Narok, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Laikipia, Turkana, Kericho, and Bomet counties. Metropolitan Region includes Nairobi, Kajiado, Makueni, and Machakos counties. Highlands Region constitutes Meru, Embu, Isiolo, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Isiolo and Marsarbit Counties. Coast Region constitutes Mombasa, Kwale,Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu and Taita Taveta counties. Northern Region constitutes Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties

The National Drama Festival involves winning performances from all the different regions in the country. This structure allows for as many learners as possible to participate in theatre and music competition.  The festival is indeed the single biggest educational theatre event in Africa

Results expected through the implementation of the measure:

–  Mainsteaming of the arts within the Education System

– nurturing of young talents

– celebration of cultural diversity

– enhancenemnt of skills related to creative talents

– Awareness creation on the value of arts in society

– Creation of awareness on issues affecting society through arts

– Enjoyemnt of culture

Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

The festival is funded by the government through the regular budgetary allocations to the ministry of education but it also attracts huge sponsorship from private cooporate

organizations

Start a Profitable Hardware Business in Kenya (2022 Guide)

You are in the right place if you need a really comprehensive guide to starting a hardware business in Kenya. It is a business field that will rarely lack customers since houses are built each and every day. A hardware refers to a shop selling construction materials, tools and equipment.

It is not easy to start one due to the fact that there are many already established hardware businesses in the country. There are many barriers to entry as most customers rely on referrals from friends. However, there is great potential that you can tap. With the right information, you can run a hardware business successfully.

The real estate sector in Kenya is rapidly growing creating a demand for house fittings and building materials hence making the hardware business a lucrative opportunity. Its safe to say, if you are thinking in this line, you’re in the right direction since there an existing gap for the products. Stocking a hardware will be determined by the size of business. Whereas a small or medium shop will have a small variation of items, a large wholesale shop has variety.

Is a hardware business profitable in Kenya?

In as much as a hardware business is profitable, one needs to plan ahead putting into consideration the factors discussed in this guide.

Additionally, you should know the different factors that make this kind of business profitable.

  1. The location of your hardware store – yes, this is key. Don’t take your business in a remote village where houses are rarely constructed.
  2. Purchasing power of customers in the area you have placed your businesses. This is given.
  3. Your pricing strategy – Kenyans like making savings in their purchases. Make sure you offer a lower or the same price as your competitors.
  4. Your management skills – if you have the business acumen or when you hire an experienced manager, then your profits will succeed
  5. Availability of competitors – when there are many competitors you will need to invest a lot in marketing or offering competitive prices and discounts. These measures may eat into your profits.

Steps to take when investing in hardware businesses in Kenya

Follow the following guide and you might be soon smiling all the way to the bank.

You can find sources of capital using the following options:

  • A small business loan
  • Selling some of your items
  • Assistance from friends and families
  • Personal savings

Once you have capital, the next thing is finding an appropriate business name and register the business

Before you can register your business, you will need a business name. Get suggestions from friends and family. A name carries a lot of weight and you want to take a lot of care when choosing yours.

Ensure you pick an original name to avoid copyright infringement.

Market research will be critical to the success of your hardware business in Kenya

While it is clear there is a ready market for hardware products, its important for you, as a business person, to conduct a market research. Having an idea on the market segmentation prepares you for the challenges ahead and how to overcome them. In addition, you identify the market gap and plan how to satisfy your clients. It also enables you to note the fast-moving goods such as cement, steel bars, roofing nails, plumbing products, iron sheets and stock more of them.

While doing your research, focus on three important aspects:

  • The costs you might incur
  • Your competition
  • Your ideal customers and what they need

Identify a strategic location for your hardware business and secure a trading license

Just like any other business, you need to settle on a location that is strategic. More construction is happening in the urban areas and major towns; even rural builders prefer sourcing products from urban areas. That means, it will make sense setting up the business where construction and renovations are being done a lot. Construction materials for a hardware business in Kenya should also be sourced cheaply. Consider a town that is fast growing where commercial buildings are coming up and estates are being built. Such an area will have people with high purchasing power reducing the chances of making losses. If you’re in Kenya especially in Nairobi, consider places like Athi River, Kitengela, Magadi and along Kangundo road.

A license will be needed to showcase that you have a permit to conduct business.

Develop a business plan for the business

After settling on the location, you will then draft a budget for the business and find suitable suppliers. While projecting the capital expenses, stock up the fast-moving goods listed above to avoid holding down your money in dead stock. It’s also important to remember to include permit expenses in your forecasts; visit the county government estimates but generally a medium hardware shop license will cost up to Ksh 7000 while a larger one will cost to a maximum of Ksh 25,000. In addition, allocate rent expenses and set aside wages for the employees.

In your business plan, consider finding answers to the following questions:

  1. What are some of the short-term and long-term goals you have in place?
  2. How can you use your company’s assets to maximize profits?
  3. What is your advertising plan?
  4. Will you hire experienced employees or train new ones?
  5. What safety measures or equipment must your purchase?
  6. What are the ways you can manage and maintain quality control?

Next, secure reliable suppliers for your hardware business

You can then go ahead and find reliable and affordable suppliers. Such supplies can be obtained from wholesalers, secondary distributors or manufacturers. Since importing only makes sense when buying in bulk, source items from large wholesalers.

Making profits is the main aim of the business and marketing will see you surpass your target sales. As you enter the market, beware there are other hardware owners hence competition which you have to find a way of managing. For instance, find out the existing pricing of items and market discounted prices for bulk buying.

Conclusion

To conclude, an average hardware will cost you Ksh 500,000 to stock up and Ksh 100,000 for other expenses such as licenses, rent & deposit and employees’ salaries giving you approximate profits of Ksh. 10,000 per day. You’re likely to face challenges in starting up a hardware business but if you maintain good customer relations and stock fast moving goods, you will succeed.

Frequently asked questions about starting a hardware business in Kenya

Should I get insurance for my hardware store in Kenya?

You should. If you do not want to make irrecoverable losses from the various risks your business faces.

How much money should I expect to pay for insurance?

The amount of insurance premiums you pay will depend on the value of your business and what type of insurance you want to purchase.

Where can I find good suppliers for my hardware store in Kenya?

There are many online platforms that you can purchase from. You may also decide to import directly or sourcing direct from manufacturers within Kenya, such as Bamburi Cement.

What Should I Include in my first order?

These are the most common items you should stock:

  • masonry supplies
  • caulking guns
  • hand saws
  • cement mix
  • wheeled buckets (for hauling water to construction sites)
  • plumbing supplies
  • paint supplies and equipment (including paint rollers, drop cloths and brushes)
  • metal products
  • power tools (such as drills and electric saws)
  • hardware equipment (that is, things like nuts, bolts, nails and screws)
  • fasteners (like hinges and hooks)
  • Roofing sheets

What is the best way to advertise my hardware business in Kenya?

The answer to this question depends largely on the size of your business and what you want to achieve with the marketing campaign. Do you sell within your locality or do you provide shipment to the rest of the country?

Below are some tips:

  • Daily flyers supply
  • Word of mouth
  • Local newspapers and community newsletters
  • Business cards
  • Utilize  the power of various social media channels

If you have more questions, leave them in the comment section and I will surely respond.

Buying a third party car insurance in Kenya

Car insurance is one of the decisions you will make as an individual, if you afford a car. Insurance is one of the ways in which your personal finance decisions will be directed. But it is not possible for most Kenyans to insure everything, leave alone comprehensively insuring their cars.

Insurance is expensive affair to the average citizen. While there are three car insurance options to choose from, in most instances, Kenyans opt to buy third party car insurance covers because they are the cheapest option. And also because it is a legally mandated obligation for every vehicle user in Kenya. Because of the connation “cheap”, most people wrongly assume it is not helpful to have one. Although you may have a lot of money to spare, buying a comprehensive insurance for your car may not always be the best decision.

Below are some of the reasons why buying a third-party car insurance in Kenya is good:

  • You just need a minimum cover for your car to comply with the law. You risk facing a jail term of several months or years or a fine of up to Ksh100,000. This is something you will want to avoid at all costs, so you opt for the cheapest alternative.
  • You do not have enough money to upgrade your cover. Maybe you have just bought your car online and you have used most of the money, getting a comprehensive insurance at this time will not be a good option. Instead, you can buy a third-party insurance for a few months of even for that year. Later when you have enough money you can then buy a comprehensive insurance cover.
  • You know that your car is not exposed to serious risks. Sometimes, it is just not economical to buy an insurance cover for a car that you rarely use. If your car is parked in a secure compound for most days of the year, then a third-party insurance cover is your best choice for the few times you take it to the streets.
  • Your car is only used in a confined area. Assume you have a private school and the vehicle is used to carry firewood or desks within the locality. In such cases, you don’t need expensive covers for your vehicle.

It does not matter what the reasons for buying a third party insurance cover are. The most important factor is to ensure you have one for your car to protect yourself from liabilities that you may face whilst using the car.

I encourage you to do further research to determine which is the best insurance provider in Kenya, for not just private car third party covers but also other insurance products. Many policy holders complain a lot about how their insurers have never helped them when they needed them the most.

Overview of the Kenyan insurance industry

The insurance sector in Kenya is characterized by high competition and low penetrations. However, there is room for growth as international insurance companies are seeking to invest in Kenya after being successful in their expansions in Asia.

Low insurance penetrations

There is a poor attitude towards insurance as the market is predominantly for fire, motor and group-negotiated class covers. Many Kenyans do not buy insurance products because they consider them to be ‘unnecessary expenses’. In the sectors where insurance is compulsory, Kenyans opt for the cheapest alternatives without minding what those products cover. In the auto industry for instance, most matatus register for the third-party insurance covers. Comprehensive insurance covers in Kenya are reserved for the most affluent individuals. People that buy cars for the first time may avoid buying insurance covers because, in almost all cases, the cars have been bought with loans, and rather than paying for insurance premiums, loans are repaid instead.

Role of Insurance Regulatory Authority in the Kenyan insurance market

The Insurance Act is provided in Chapter 487 of the Kenyan Constitution. According to the Act, the role of the IRA is to:

  • Ensure the effective administration, supervision, regulation and control of insurance and reinsurance business in Kenya
  • Formulate and enforce standards for the conduct of insurance and reinsurance business in Kenya
  • License all persons involved in or connected with insurance business, including insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance and reinsurance intermediaries, loss adjusters and assessors, risk surveyors and valuers

The Kenyan insurance market is controlled by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA). The organization educates the public on who the insurance providers and what they should expect from each insurance product they hold. It is common to find insurance policy holders with little understanding of what they are protected over.

Although financial inclusion and education has improved, many Kenyans prefer to buy insurance products from insurance brokers. When one needs to file a claim, it is the responsibility of the broker to do the hard work of running up and down to complete paperwork.

To position Kenya’s insurance sector with leading economies, the IRA should encourage insurance companies and investors through risk-based supervision. Positive regulatory changes in the insurance industry may inspire companies to introduce insurance products since they will have had confidence in the country’s ability to implement international best practices for them and their potential clients.

In addition, confidence in the insurance sector can be increased by requiring all the insurance companies in Kenya to follow the guidelines stipulated by the IRA. A good move towards international best practices in the insurance industry is the mandatory requirement for life assurance companies to use the Gross Premium Valuation (GPV) and for an actuary to assess all liabilities that an insurance firm has.

Some advice to customers before buying insurance policies in Kenya

It is important to have enough knowledge before buying any policy. Some policyholders know that they are insured but they do not know who has insured them. I agree, I’m guilty for that. I recently bought an insurance cover for a car without knowing who my insurer would be. It was a short conversation on WhatsApp, followed by an M-pesa transaction and my cover was done. All I needed was to have a cover and comply with the law, but this does not have to be the case with you.

Terms to understand as an insurance customer

  • Insurance products
  • Buyers of insurance
  • Insurance companies
  • Reinsurance companies
  • Insurance intermediaries
  • Loss adjusters
  • Insurance surveyors
  • Motor assessors
  • Risk managers
  • Insurance investigators

You need to know the meaning of each of the above terms since some of the insurance brokers claim to be the insurers, yet they can’t cover your claims because they are not directly responsible. When dealing with a person claiming to be providing insurance covers, ask them which insurance company they represent.

List of the licensed insurance companies in Kenya

All insurance companies must receive licensing from the IRA. They include:

1.AAR Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: Real Tower, Upperhill, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 703 063000 ,+254 730 633000 +254 20 2895000
Email: info@aar.co.ke

2.Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited
Head Office: NEXTGEN MALL, 4th flr, Mombasa Road, Nairobi, KENYA.
Phone: 020-2204000 (Pilot line)
Cell: 0738-312121 / 0726-312121

3.AIG Kenya Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: AIG Kenya Eden Square Complex Chiromo Road
Address: P.O. Box 49460 Nairobi 00100 Kenya
Email: aigkenya@aig.com

4.Allianz Insurance Company of Kenya Limited
Head Office: Allianz Plaza, 96 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 66257-00800 Nairobi
customerservice@online.allianz.co.ke
Sales: +254 792 284 946
General Enquiries: +254 709 566 000

5.APA Insurance Limited
Apollo Centre, Ring road Parklands, Westlands
+254 (0) 20 364 1000

6.APA Life Assurance Company Limited
Apollo Centre, ring road Parklands, Westlands
Telephone number: +254 (0) 20 364 1000
Email address: info@apainsurance.org

7.Barclays Life Assurance Kenya Limited
3rd Floor, Acacia Building
Westlands Office Park, Off Waiyaki Way Westlands
P.O. Box 1140 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel +254 (20) 4209000

8.Britam General Insurance Company (K) Limited
Britam General Insurance
Elgon Road, Upper Hill.
Nairobi.
Ph: (254)733500200,
Email: general@britam.com

9. Britam Life Assurance Company (K) Limited
Britam Head Office
Mara/Ragati Road Junction, Upperhill
Nairobi,Nairobi
Ph: (254)703094000,
0202833000
Email: info@britam.com

10.Metropolitan Cannon General Insurance Company Limited
Metropolitan Cannon General Insurance Ltd & Metropolitan Cannon Life Insurance Ltd
Gateway Business Park, Block D
Mombasa Road
P.O. Box 46783 – 00100 Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 3966000,
Safaricom: +254 723 342150
Airtel: +254 735 342150
Email: info@metcannon.co.ke

11.Capex Life Assurance Company Limited
Galana Plaza, Kilimani, Nairobi
Email Address: info@capexlifeassurance.co.ke
Tel:+254 20-2712384 / 0715-140 074

12.CIC General Insurance Company Limited
CIC Plaza, Mara Road, Upperhill Nairobi, Kenya
+254) 703 099 120 (020) 282 3000

13.CIC Life Assurance Company Limited
CIC Plaza, Mara Road, Upperhill Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254) 703 099 120 (020) 282 3000

14.Corporate Insurance Company Limited
International Life House 13th floor, Mama Ngina Street,
P. O. Box 34172, 00100 – Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 2717617, 7658000, 0728 700093
Email: info@cickenya.com
website: corporate-insurance.co.ke
15.Directline Assurance Company Limited
Hazina Towers, 17th Floor, Monrovia Street
P.O. Box 40863 Nairobi, GPO 00100 Kenya
Tel: 020 3250000 / 0711 030000 / 0730 130000
E-mail: info(at)directline.co.ke

16.Fidelity Shield Insurance Company Limited
Equatorial Fidelity Centre, 5th Floor, Waridi Lane, Off Waiyaki Way, Westlands.
P.O.Box 47435, 00100 Nairobi, GPO Kenya.
Telephone (Main): +254 (0) 20 4225 000;(0)709 988 000
Telephone (Other): +254 (0)722 204 967; (0)774 783425;(0)733 620 001
E-mail:info@fidelityshield.com

17.First Assurance Company Limited
First Assurance House,
Clyde Gardens,
Gitanga Road, Lavington
Tel:+254722-444117 / +254733-605480 / +254-20-2900000
hoinfo@firstassurance.co.ke
customercare@firstassurance.co.ke
complaints@firstassurance.co.ke

18.GA Insurance Limited
GA Insurance Ltd. 4th Fl. GA Insurance House,
Ralph Bunche Road,
P.O.Box 42166 – 00100,Nairobi
Tel: 0709 626 000
www.gakenya.com

19.GA Life Assurance Limited
GA Insurance Ltd. 4th Fl. GA Insurance House,
Ralph Bunche Road,
P.O.Box 42166 – 00100,Nairobi
Tel: 0709 626 000
www.gakenya.com

20.Geminia Insurance Company Limited
Le’Mac, 5th Floor
Church Road, Off Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 61316-00200 Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 278 2000
Fax: +254 20 278 2100
info@geminia.co.ke | life@geminia.co.ke

21.ICEA LION General Insurance Company Limited
ICEA LION Centre
Riverside Park, Chiromo Road, Westlands
P.O. Box 46143 – 00100 or 30190 – 00100 Nairobi
Tel: +254 (0) 20 2750000
Mobile: +254 719 071000 / 730 151000
Email: info@icealion.com

22.ICEA LION Life Assurance Company Limited
ICEA LION Centre
Riverside Park, Chiromo Road, Westlands
P.O. Box 46143 – 00100 or 30190 – 00100 Nairobi
Tel: +254 (0) 20 2750000
Mobile: +254 719 071000 / 730 151000
Email: info@icealion.com

23.Intra Africa Assurance Company Limited
3rd Floor, Williamson House,
4th Ngong Avenue,
P.O. Box 43241-00100,
Nairobi.
Tel: 020-2712607/11
020-2723288
Mobile:0722205050?Or?0733619338
Fax: 020-2712612
Email: info@intraafrica.co.ke

24.Invesco Assurance Company Limited
Bishop Magua Center, 3rd Floor
Opp. Uchumi Hyper, Off Ngong Road
P.O Box 52964-00200 NAIROBI, Kenya
Office line: 0715 316830
Call Center: 0701 230043 or 0730 180200-210
Email address:invesco@invescoassurance.co.ke

25.Kenindia Assurance Company Limited
Address: Kenindia House, Loita Street, Nairobi.
Phone: +254 (020) 3316099 / 2214439
Mobile: 0722-205923/4, 0733-333002/3
Fax: +254 (020) 2218380
P.O. Box: 44372 – 00100 G.P.O. Nairobi
Email: kenindia@kenindia.com

26.Kenya Orient Insurance Limited
2nd Floor Capitol Hill Tower, Cathedral Road, Nairobi Kenya
P.O. Box 34530, Nairobi
Tel: +2540202962000, Mobile: +2540706833649
Email: info@orientlife.co.ke
www.korient.co.ke

27.Kenya Orient Life Assurance Limited
2nd Floor Capitol Hill Tower, Cathedral Road, Nairobi Kenya
P.O. Box 34530, Nairobi
Tel: +2540202962000, Mobile: +2540706833649
Email: info@orientlife.co.ke
www.korient.co.ke

28.KUSCCO Mutual Assurance Limited
Kilimanjaro Avenue, Off Mara Road
KUSCCO Centre, Upper Hill
28403 – 00200, Nairobi
Upper Hill, Nairobi
Phone: (020) 2730191, 2722927
Fax: (020) 2721274
0722 206 331, 0734 699 974
http://www.kuscco.com

29.Liberty Life Assurance Kenya Limited
Liberty House, Processional Way
P. O. Box 30364 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Contact Centre +254 711 076 222
Phone: (+254) 20 286 6000 / 0711 028 000
Fax: (+254) 20 271 8365
Email: csc@libertylife.co.ke
www.liberty.co.ke

30.Madison Insurance Company Kenya Limited
Madison House
Upper Hill Close,
P.O. Box 47382 – 00100, Nairobi
Tel: 0709 922 000,
SMS 20286
Email: madison@madison.co.ke

31.Madison General Insurance Kenya Limited
Head Office: Madison House,Upper Hill Close,
Tel: 0709 922 000,
Email: madison@madison.co.ke

32.Mayfair Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: 8th floor Mayfair Centre, Ralph Bunche road
Phone: +254 724 256925 / 733 256925 / +254 20 2999000
Email: info@mayfair.co.ke

33.Metropolitan Cannon Life Assurance Limited
Head Office: Gateway Business Park, Block D, Mombasa Road
Tel: +254 20 3966000, +254 723 342150, +254 735 342150
Email: info@metcannon.co.ke

34.Occidental Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: Crescent Business Centre 7th & 5th Floor,Parklands Road – Parklands
Tel: 0709 896 000
Email: enquiries@occidental-ins.com

35.Old Mutual Assurance Company Limited
UAP Old Mutual Tower, Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box 43013 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: +254 20 2850 000 Mobile: +254 711 065 000
Call Centre: +254 711065100 / +254 711010100
E-mail: uapinsurance@uap-group.com

36.Pacis Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: Centenary House, 2nd Floor,Off Ring Road, Westlands
Tel: +254 720-113122, 733-777717, 0730-677000
Email: info@paciskenya.com

37.MUA Insurance ( Kenya) Limited
Head Office: The Mirage,Tower 1 – 7th Floor, Chiromo Road,
Phone: +254 732 178 000
Email: infoke@mua.co.ke

38.Pioneer General Insurance Company Limited
Pioneer House 7th Floor,
Moi Avenue
Tel:020 7220000
P.O BOX 20333-00200
Nairobi
www.pioneerassurance.co.ke

39.Pioneer Assurance Company Limited
Pioneer House 7th Floor,
Moi Avenue
Tel:020 7220000
P.O BOX 20333-00200
Nairobi
www.pioneerassurance.co.ke

40.Prudential Life Assurance Company Limited
Prudential House,
Wabera Street, Opp. City Hall
1st Floor, Wing A
Nairobi
Tel: 020 2712591
www.prudentiallife.co.ke

41.Resolution Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: Parkfield Place, Muthangari Drive, Off Waiyaki
Phone: +254 709 990 000, +254 730 199 000
Email: info@resolution.co.ke

42. Saham Assurance Company Kenya Limited
43.Sanlam General Insurance Company Limited
3rd Floor, Pan Africa Life House
Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi
P.O. Box 7848-00100,Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 222 0559
Fax: +254 20 224 2463
www.sanlam.com

44.Sanlam Life Insurance Company Limited
3rd Floor, Pan Africa Life House
Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi
P.O. Box 7848-00100,Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 222 0559
Fax: +254 20 224 2463
www.sanlam.com

45.Takaful Insurance of Africa Limited
Head Office: CIC Plaza, Mara Road, Upper Hill
Phone: +254 (20) 2725134
Email: info@takafulafrica.co.ke

46.Tausi Assurance Company Limited
Head Office: Tausi Road, Off Muthithi Road,Westlands,
Tel: 020 2312681/85/93/0709914000 / 0735145020 / 0729145888
Email: clients@tausiassurance.com

47.The Heritage Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: CFC House, Mamlaka Road,
Tel: 020 278 3000 / 0711 039 000 / 0734 101 000
Email: info@heritage.co.ke

48.The Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Limited
Head Office: Jubilee Insurance House, Wabera Street
Phone: +254 (0) 20 328 1000
Email: info@jubileekenya.com

49.The Kenyan Alliance Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: Chester House, Koinange Street
Phone: 020-2215632 / 254 20 2284000 +254 709 334 000
Email : info@kenyanalliance.co.ke

50.The Monarch Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: Third Floor, Fourth Floor, Prudential Assurance Building,
Phone: 020 310032
Email :info@monarchinsurance.co.ke

51.Trident Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: Capital Hill Towers P.O. Box 55651, Nairobi 00200
Phone: 020-2721710
Email: marketing.dept@trident.co.ke

52.UAP Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: UAP Old Mutual Tower, Upper Hill Road​
Phone: +254 20 2850 000 / +254 711 065 000
E-mail: uapinsurance@uap-group.com

53.UAP Life Assurance Limited
P.O. Box 43013 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2850 000
Mobile: +254 711 065 000
Call Centre: +254 711065100 / +254 711010100
Call Centre landline: +254 20 2850100 / +254 20 2829100
Fax: +254 20 27 19 030
E-mail: life@uap-group.com

54.Xplico Insurance Company Limited
Head Office: Parkplace, 2nd Parklands Avenue
Phone: 0700 111 999
Email: care@xplicoinsurance.co.ke

There you have it. This list may not be updated at the time you view. Always check with IRA before you make a decision. The article does not contain any professional advice.