SOUTHERN PALMS RESORT, MOMBASA

SOUTHERN PALMS BEACH RESORT, MOMBASA

By Abdul Aziz



The Southern Palms Beach Resort is exactly as its name implies: It’s set on the South Coast of Mombasa, and it’s a veritable paradise set within thirteen acres of palm trees, bougainvillea and many other interesting species of flora! This ocean front property is set before one of the best beaches in the world: DianiBeach, and overlooks the delightfully warm green and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.


Compared to the North Coast Hotels which are more popular because of their vicinity to the city, the Southern Palm is a heaven where the key focus is on privacy, peace and serenity away from the crowds. Arrival at Southern Palms is preceded by a short drive from the Moi International Airport to Likoni, whereby a ferry boat awaits to take you to the other side!



Accommodation at this four star hotel is quite reasonable, considering the fact that it gives you the ultimate Kenyan hospitality, amazing facilities and access to one of the cleanest beaches in Africa. This hotel has 148 rooms of which 36 overlook the sea and have to be asked for in advance. The rest offer views of the amazing tropical gardens where the beguiling scent of flowers is ever present.



Families with children are accommodated on the ground floor for safety reasons. Each guest room is en suite and has amenities such as air conditioning, beautiful four poster beds carved in the traditional Swahili way, a mini bar, direct dial telephones, television and video and a balcony with easy chairs for you to relax in and sunbathe in private. For your security, the wardrobes are fitted with special combination locks so that your personal belongings are always safe!



Dining at the Coast is always a flavorful experience, and this is more so with the Southern Palms Beach Resort which gives you a taste of exotic cuisines at its Main Restaurant, Boriti Snack, Pizza and Bar Restaurant and the ever-popular Nyama Choma Restaurant. You just can’t afford to give the local Nyama Choma a miss! Guests are entertained during and after dinner with a combination of African traditional song and dance, local folklore, African bands and acrobatics.



As for those who love water sports, the Southern Palms offers deep sea diving, fishing, snorkeling off the shores, wind surfing and so on. And if you’re not in the mood to face the waves, why not use the two swimming pools?



The Southern Palms Beach Hotel is truly an exercise in peace, tranquility and fun. So why not take this chance to forget the world, have some fun and get a tan?

Kenyan Street Food

Kenyan Street Food

Kenyan food is tasty ,fressh and affordable. taste ugali, githeri, sukuma wiki, cabbage, irio, beans, and  chapatis (chapo)

Grilled Maize (mahindi ya kuchoma)

White corn grilled over coals on makeshift grills and then rubbed with chili,salt and lime is one of the most popular  Kenyan street  snack!
 
In mombasa you will find sharwama, mishkaki and mhogo (fried casava chips with chiili)

bestmombasa.com « Mombasa Real Estate,property for sale and rent bestmombasa.com

This Beautiful house in Mtwapa has been very popular with people looking for property at The coast of Kenya.Over 500 views in a few months is really good.
It just goes to prove that real estate industry in Kenya is really growing fast.
Go One check out the latest properties available on our real estate website MombasaEstate
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7 Acre Beach Plot Mtwapa
Beautiful Seven Acre Beach Plot At Mtwapa.
This plot is located at Mtwapa. It is a seven acre plot, with almost 6 acres undeveloped. The one acre that has been built upon includes two sea facing houses with a swimming pool, store, car parks and private access to the beach.
This plot is ideal for constructing Villas, since the access to the beach already exists the only thing remaining is the construction of the Villas. A good example of such a project is the Wonder Paradise Beach Resort located at South Coast. The development could consist of a stretch of several Villas facing the swimming pool with each Villa having access to the beach. The houses that already exist could be brought down and a lounge area could be put up instead.
The owner is asking for 25M per acre but he is very keen for a quick sale it so there is lots of room for negotiation, which could bring the price down significantly.
Mtwapa is being developed at an alarming rate. This place is in huge demand hence a very good investment, prices for a 50 x 80 plot at the moment are going for 2.5M.
The pictures say the rest

How To Live Like an Omani Princess

How To Live Like an Omani Princess

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The "InshaAllah..." Mindset Strikes Again
After having asked my husband to clean the yard "this week" 9 weeks running now, so that HIS guests can have a safe (and clean) place for their children to play, I do not feel bad at all posting this. Anyone who has been a English teacher in USA, or anywhere in Asia, and in the Middleeast, will relate. So will loads of others, so even though MOP DOES NOT fit the "inshaAllah" stereotype, I am mad about the "inshaAllah I will clean the yard" soooooo.... here goes.JAPANESE/CHINESE/KOREAN ATTITUDE FOR WORK:"If one can do it, I can do it. If no one can do it, I must do it."MIDDLE EASTERN ATTITUDE FOR WORK:"Wallahi, if one can do it, let him do it. If no one can do it, ya habibi how can I do it?"
Posted by Omani Princess (not Omani LOL) at 4:30 AM 0 comments
Labels: quote of the day, working in Oman
Monday, December 26, 2011

Daily Diary: More Photos of my Own from Nakhl, Al Batinah, Oman
Some more of my cellphone photography. Taken at Nakhl fort. More photos can be found in the older post on Nakhl.
Posted by Omani Princess (not Omani LOL) at 4:51 AM 2 comments
Labels: museums and forts, omani architecture, REGION: Al Batinah, things to do and see in Oman

"Caring What People Think Too Much in Oman"
Caring what people think too much, is a village's theme in Oman. Which is why my husband, who loves his village more passionatley than many who actually reside there, does not want to live there at this point in his life. Same goes for his cousin, who has all her family and friends there, but wishes often, that she could escape to a nice cosy apartment in Muscat.Example: my sister in law recently purchased the abaya pictured below.

Mombasa houses for sale

We added more properties on our mombasa property website.
Adding basic property listing is free for owners and Estate Agents
some properties available are

FORT JESUS 1/4 ACRE PLOT FOR SALE

FORT JESUS 1/4 ACRE PLOT FOR SALE
This is one of the last empty plots located near Fort Jesus,Mombasa Old town. Its a Quarter Acre plot with a good road access and benefits from an amazing view of the Indian Ocean. Price on application. Owner keen for a quick sale.

1/4 Acre Tudor Creek Plot For Sale

1/4 Acre Tudor Creek Plot For Sale
This property is right on the creek with full view of the sea. A very prime plot.and one of a few plots remaining in town with a Sea view advantage. This area is considered the high end area of Tudor The rental is in the range of 60,000-80,000/- per Month. A very prime property for development of Sea view luxurious apartments.
Negotiable price of 46M.

2 Acres GreenWood Drive Nyali, Corner Plot

These are a few pictures of a 2 acre property on Greenwood Drive. This is a highly desirable corner plot and is ideal for development as you can see in the background major developments have taken place. The area is very popular and I have inquired if there are any available flats in the surrounding buildings but all have been occupied.
This is a beautiful plot and I have been informed that if a high rise is constructed you would be able to see the sea.
Copies of the deeds for this property are available. Viewing of the plot is by appointment only as per the owners strict polices.
The asking price, which is very reasonable for its high end location, is 65M per acre. Once interested in purchasing negotiation can take place directly with the owners.

2- 3Bedroom Beautiful Maisonettes For Sale- Bombolulu

These are 3 bedroom Maisonettes located at Bombolulu… Very well built and the rental income is really good in that area with high demand… Only two units available for sale… A good investment with good returns

Beach Plot Mtwapa

7 Acre Beach Plot Mtwapa - for sale

Beautiful Seven Acre Beach Plot At Mtwapa.
This plot is located at Mtwapa. It is a seven acre plot, with almost 6 acres undeveloped. The one acre that has been built upon includes two sea facing houses with a swimming pool, store, car parks and private access to the beach.
This plot is ideal for constructing Villas, since the access to the beach already exists the only thing remaining is the construction of the Villas. A good example of such a project is the Wonder Paradise Beach Resort located at South Coast. The development could consist of a stretch of several Villas facing the swimming pool with each Villa having access to the beach. The houses that already exist could be brought down and a lounge area could be put up instead.
The owner is asking for 25M per acre but he is very keen for a quick sale it so there is lots of room for negotiation, which could bring the price down significantly.
Mtwapa is being developed at an alarming rate. This place is in huge demand hence a very good investment, prices for a 50 x 80 plot at the moment are going for 2.5M.
The pictures say the rest
http://bestmombasa.com/7-acre-beach-plot-mtwapa/

Konza technology city

Konza technology city

Introduction


The Government of Kenya are to sponsor thedevelopment of new-town catalysts, to launch EastAfrica into Global Business Process Outsourcing.Building on a rapidly expanding demand for providinginternational top quality nancial and businessprocess services, this undertaking will harness talentfrom a strong well-educated and highly competitivelocal work force.The following synopsis provides details of theMasterplan, Economic Assessment and Legalframework prepared by international consultants. Theproject plan explains how key service provision for infrastructure and development design will be usedto construct a state-of-the-art 21st century exemplar city – Konza Technology City. Driven by commercialtechnology services the site will also be home toKenya’s Financial City initiative, provide Universityand Science Parks, potentially house governmentministry relocations from nearby Nairobi and establisha modern living community which attracts high calibreprofessionals to a modern life style.



The Vision

Kenya’s Vision 2030 aims to improve the quality of lifefor the citizens of Kenya by transforming employmentmarkets, enhancing social infrastructure and securinggood governance. Konza Technology City embodiesthis thinking. Designed to be a beacon of excellencefor not only Kenya but all of Africa, the city representsan ambitious vision of a modern, inclusive andsustainable Kenya. Konza Technology City is based onsuccessful new town projects around the world anddraws on international best practice to ensure globalcompetitiveness.





Masterplan

The 2,000 hectare city will be located on a green site 60km south of Nairobi. It is already a location withexcellent transport and communication links. The A109 Highway connecting Nairobi with Mombasa runs adjacentto the site, the mainline Konza rail station is less than4km away and Jomo Kenyatta airport is under 50km





MASTERPLAN CONCEPT

The commercial engine of the new city will be a cluster of technology businesses, nancial services rms andother enterprises. Konza will be developed with worldclass infrastructure, especially ICT infrastructure, whichwill enable rms located there to compete on a globalstage.



KEy FEATURES OF THE PLAN ARE:

A radial road structure with the public transportroads (shown in red) providing the preferred meansof access to all parts of the proposed city.



A Central Business District (CBD) is proposed in the•heart of the city, easily accessible to all residentsand workers both by public transport, walking,cycling and by car. A modern city centre will includehigh class shopping, sport, cultural and leisurefacilities as well as amenities like a district hospital.

The city will also include safe, well designed•neighbourhoods, providing 35,000 new homesfor people working in the city. Schooling will beprovided for all age groups from pre-school touniversity.



The BPO (Business Process Outsourcing)•Technopark is split into two zones to the north andsouth of the CBD. These areas are easily accessibleto local residents expected to work there and also toemployees living outside the Technology City. TheTechnopark provides an attractive setting to attractinward investment into this sector, in accordancewith the Government’s Vision 2030.

The Science Park is envisaged to the south of the BPO Park.
The Outsourcing Handbook: How to Implement a Successful Outsourcing Process


A central park near the CBD is proposed to be laid•out as a public park, providing a green lung for theresidents and workers.A site for a university campus is shown to the north•of the CBD. This will provide an area for academicbuildings, student residences and sports andleisure facilities for students. It is accessible to theCBD and will assist in the cross-fertilisation of ideasbetween the university and businesses on site.
 
The Black Book of Outsourcing: How to Manage the Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities (Wiley Desktop Editions)

Kenya safari

Kenya safari

When you are going to visit Kenya your first priority to think about is the accommodation facility. There is a wide range of accommodation facilities in Kenya safari. It starts from simple tents and ends at luxurious lodges. Houses in Nairobi Kenya  are available in a huge range. These houses are for every class of persons. These houses suite to your budget. You can search on Nairobi Kenya sites and have detail about houses and apartments available in Kenya

When people want to visit Kenya their key curiosity is to know the standard of accommodation facilities provided to them in Kenya safaris. Don’t need to think about this you will have number of opportunities here. The safari lodges is the best option among all the options. You will enjoy a luxurious Kenya safari trip by spending time in these lodges. You are served with every luxury of life in these lodges. You will be served with high standard accommodation facilities, transport facilities. You will have everything which will you desire in luxury Kenya safari.

 Tasavo safari is one of  the best destination of Kenya. It is unique in its like pink elephants, crocodiles, barbells and hippo. It is the best option for them who seeks privacy during their Kenya trip. tsavo west national park is famous for volcanic cones and lava. It gives the spectacular image of this park.

Through  Kenya safari guide you can explore each and every thing about Kenya. On Kenya safari guide sites hundered of pages are available which provide you every minor detail about Kenya. These guides depict a true picture of African safaris. The data uploaded on these tour and safari  websites is done to aware you about everything . it will ultimately assist you to make your safari trip best. The guides which are provided you in Kenya are very experienced and they have deep knowledge about Kenya. They make your trip more informative. 
 In African safaris Kenya is best African safari. It has so much to see wild animals, mountains, beaches, enchanting views, safari parks, safari lodges and many more

Hotels in Kenya

Hotels in Kenya
Lamu is an island on the indian ocean coast of Kenya.
Lamu is a nice place for those people who want to enjoy holidays in a peaceful environment .The famous hotel in lamu Kenya is Peponi hotel. It is located on beach. It is small but fantastic hotel. The amazing feature of this hotel is that it offers two category of room one is standard room the other is superior room category.
The most important point of this hotel is that you have to enjoy the sea view from all the rooms the hotel has been working since 1992.The hotel food menu is totally consist of seafood item which is a very good point for people who like the sea food. The hotel offer facility of gift shop from where you can buy the gift for your family and friend. The hotel can also arrange your trip for safari Kenya.
Malindi is situated on the north coast. The famous hotels in malindi Kenya are dagamus hotel and the scorpion beach resort. The scorpion beach resort is very beautiful. There is very beautifully lawn with lots of flower which increase its beauty. Here also the facility of cooking own meal is available for this purpose separate kitchens are available. The hotel specialty is that it serves the fresh fish in food. The hotel offers the different packages for stay. The hotel also arrange the candle light dinner for there guest. The facilities provided by resort are comfortable beds, hairsaloon, and restaurant with verity of food item, swimming pool and comfortable sitting near beach.
Reef hotel Kenya is famous international hotel. The hotel is located on nyali beach. The hotel is serving its guest from more than forty years. The hotel provided the different combination of facilities for the beach holidays. The hotel is located near the world class shopping center, different types of restaurants and different famous places for visit. The hotel was constructed in 1972.the hotel offers the Varity of traditional and international food items.The reef hotel is best place for stay in Kenya.

Business booming in the Mara as tourists flock to watch wildebeests

Business booming in the Mara as tourists flock to watch wildebeests


The wildebeest migration, one of the last remaining great mammal migrations in the world, has started in earnest with visitors from all over the world jamming Maasai Mara game reserve.

A Nation team that toured the resort at the weekend was met by safari enthusiasts from within and outside the country who scrambled to catch a glimpse of what is one of the world’s truly spectacular scenes.

The migration, determined mostly by climatic patterns, has coincided with the sprouting of long lush green and golden grass in the savannah, the result of rains that have recently fallen over the area.

Kenya Tourism Board managing director Muriithi Ndegwa says the rise in the water levels in the Mara was as a result of the conservation of the Mau Forest which is the catchment of the river.

An estimated 1.5 million wildebeests cross the Mara River in the months of June to August to graze and to mate, before returning to the Serengeti in the late October to November. As many as 500,000 zebra precede them.

“KTB is keen on contributing towards the survival of this crucial resource that has boosted our performance in the tourism sector with Maasai Mara being among our hot spots in terms of tourist attractions,” said Mr Ndegwa.

He called on the tourists to discover Kenya’s diversity by visiting other attractions within the country after witnessing the wildebeest migration.

“KTB has put in place diversification strategy to sell other niche products that include eco-tourism, sports, culture and conference tourism,” added Mr Ndegwa.

Sometimes the chosen crossing place is shallow, which allows the majority of the herds to cross safely. But often the river is deep and fast flowing, with steep banks on either side.

Many of the weaker animals are not able to cope with the strong river currents or the buffeting from other wildebeest as they swim.

Hundreds of animals can die during the crossing, littering the waters edge with corpses. These will be devoured by the numerous, hungry, and eagerly waiting crocodiles.

Mr Brian Heath, the director of the Mara Conservancy which manages the Mara Triangle on behalf of the Trans Mara county council says the migration started a few weeks late and had led to the swelling of waters in the Mara, a situation which he said was endangering the animals.

“It is an ironic situation. When the water levels are high, the plunge is more spectacular; but the animals die in their thousands.

“However, when the water levels are low, more animals survive, but visitors are disappointed that the crossing is not as interesting as it should be,” said Mr Heath.

Conservationists have however warned that if the environment around the Mara was not conserved, then the destination’s most important attraction will soon be history.

Dr Joseph Ogutu, a senior researcher at the University of Bohenheim, Germany, recently told the BBC that the annual wildebeest migration, for which the Mara is known, will soon be a thing of the past as it now involved “64 per cent fewer animals than in the early 1980s”.


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Brisk business as tourists flock to lodges and camps

Tourist establishments in national parks and game reserves are packed with holidaymakers who have flocked to the country for wildlife safaris.
According to players in the tourism industry, investors in the sector are doing brisk business with lodges and camps in Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Tsavo West and Tsavo East national parks bursting at the seams with guests.

A majority of the tourists are in the country to witness the spectacular migration of wildebeests from Serengeti plains in Tanzania to the Mara.

Ashnil Hotels marketing manager Paul Kurgat said their camps in Mara and Samburu are fully booked up to September. The camps have more than 100 beds.

Seven Wonders

Mr Kurgat said most of the tourists were from the US, the United Kingdom, Germany and France.

“Tourists from the US and Europe have flocked to the Mara attracted by the migration of wildebeests which is one of the new Seven Wonders of the world,” he said.

“Lodges and camps in Samburu and Tsavo are also packed as holidaymakers have visited to watch wildlife,” he added.


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Photo/FILE Tourists gather to view wildebeests crossing the Mara river during a migration in Masaai Mara game reserve, 270 km (165 miles) southwest of capital Nairobi.

By MATHIAS RINGA mringa@ke.nationmedia.com

Posted Sunday, July 17 2011 at 16:47

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According to players in the tourism industry, investors in the sector are doing brisk business with lodges and camps in Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Tsavo West and Tsavo East national parks bursting at the seams with guests.

A majority of the tourists are in the country to witness the spectacular migration of wildebeests from Serengeti plains in Tanzania to the Mara.

Ashnil Hotels marketing manager Paul Kurgat said their camps in Mara and Samburu are fully booked up to September. The camps have more than 100 beds.

Seven Wonders

Mr Kurgat said most of the tourists were from the US, the United Kingdom, Germany and France.

“Tourists from the US and Europe have flocked to the Mara attracted by the migration of wildebeests which is one of the new Seven Wonders of the world,” he said.

“Lodges and camps in Samburu and Tsavo are also packed as holidaymakers have visited to watch wildlife,” he added.

Mr Kurgat said there was a likelihood that the industry may perform better than last year if all goes well in the country.

Things were no different at the Sweet Waters Tented Camp, which was also packed to capacity.

“Since the beginning of this month, we have been busy as tourists are coming here for game drives. Bookings are trickling in for August to December,” manager James Odenyo said.

Sarova Hotels Coast regional general manager Mohamed Hersi said its establishments in Mara and Taita Hills are enjoying good business.

Mr Hersi said Sarova Mara camp, Sarova Salt Lick lodge and Sarova Taita Hills had registered impressive bookings.

“The high tourist season is here with us and the major focus for visitors is wild safaris. Our lodges and camps across the country are enjoying a boom in business,” he said.

“Most of the airlines from Europe have resumed their flights as passengers are coming on holiday in droves. This is a sign that the industry will do better this year,” he added.

Kenya Association of Tour Operators Coast branch chairperson Monika Solanki said tour companies have recorded brisk business in the wake of the high tourist season.

“I am glad that tour firms are now doing well as a result of the high tourist season. We expect good business up to December this year,” Ms Solanki said.
Daily Nation: - Business News |Brisk business as tourists flock to lodges and camps

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp in Naivasha

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp in Naivasha

TPS Serena has announced a Sh4 billion plan to upgrade the Nairobi Serena hotel as competition intensifies in Kenya’s hospitality industry The revamp will see the hotel chain establish a separate wing adjacent to the Nairobi hotel that will have a 300-seat conference centre, a car park, 40 new rooms and refurbished public areas. The annex will be built on a piece of land that is currently used as a car park by hotel guests.

“If we do not reinvest in improving our properties, then they will become boring especially for repeat customers,” said the TPS Eastern Africa Group managing director, Mr Mahmud Janmohamed.” The expansion will start in December and take three years to complete.

Mr Janmohamed was speaking at the opening of the Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp in Naivasha, its 24th property in the six countries it operates in. TPS Serena’s hotels and lodges are located in Kenya, Rwanda, Zanzibar, Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique.

The Sh360 million camp has 24 luxury tents and a furnished suite named Flamingo for travellers seeking privacy and comfort in a natural setting.

Located within a private ranch - the Soysambu Conservancy - 28 Kilometres from Nakuru town and a kilometre from an airstrip, the facility will host tourists visiting Lake Elmenteita. The Lake is the only breeding ground for the white Pelican in East Africa.

Lake Nakuru national park, the Kariandusi pre-historic site and the Kikopey hot springs are other tourist attractions within reach from the camp.

Unlike hotels and lodges that offer a mix of business and pleasure, luxury camps offer an exclusive experience in the wild. It is set on 25 acres within the 40,000 hectare ranch that is home to three species of giraffes. The location will help it tap into the shift in preferences by visitors towards environmental tourism.

The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) is the principal shareholder in TPS Eastern Africa Ltd, which runs the Serena hotel chain.

His Highness Prince Amyn Aga Khan, chairman of the AKFED Executive Committee, called on the government to ensure that the relevant infrastructure is installed to support further investments in the country. “We in the Serena Group, are proud and grateful that we have been able to play a leading role in the growth and development of this country.

Prince Amyn said the main aim of investing in Elmentaita Serena Camp was to strengthen the hotel chain’s western Kenya Safari circuit and link it with the Masai Mara Serena Lodge.






Daily Nation: - Business News |Serena Hotel gears up for Sh4bn upgrade as it unveils new camp

Saudi Arabia, Kenya to boost cooperation in tourism sector - Arab News

Saudi Arabia, Kenya to boost cooperation in tourism sector


Plans are also afoot to open a full-fledged office of Kenya’s tourism department in Saudi Arabia, which will be entrusted with the task to generate awareness about Kenyan tourism products and to increase Riyadh-Nairobi tourism traffic,” said Kenyan Minister of Tourism Najib M. Balala, here Tuesday evening.

He met Prince Sultan bin Salman, chief of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and Fahd A. Balghunaim, Minister of Agriculture during his stay. Mohamud Ali Saleh, Kenyan ambassador, was also present during the meetings.

Balala, who held wide-ranging talks with top officials during his stay in Riyadh, said that the two sides were keen to share experiences in this sector. The Kenyan minister was speaking to Arab News in a special interview at Riyadh’s Al-Faisaliah Hotel.

The Kenyan minister pointed out that he had discussed with the head of SCTA Prince Sultan safari tourism and upgrading Saudi skills in the tourism sector. He said he would share with the SCTA the legal framework that governs the tourism sector of Kenya.

Referring to the broad areas of cooperation in tourism sector, he said, "Prince Sultan had done a great job especially in terms of promoting community-based tourism in the Kingdom …… Kenya can also learn from Saudi experience."

Also, Kenya has a lot to offer to the Saudi market in terms of training of personnel working in tourism sector, exchange of technical expertise and tourism programs, the Kenyan minister said.

The Kenyan government recently passed a tourism bill that harmonizes all existing laws of the tourism sector. To this end, he noted that the tourism sector of Kenya has been growing progressively. The country recorded the highest number of tourists’ arrivals ever at more than one million tourists in 2010. This was a 15 percent increase over 2009, said the minister, adding that this figure excludes travelers that entered the country by land, which could add up to another approximately 700,000 tourists.

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Fort Jesus, Mombasa has now been recognised as a UNESCO World heritage centre.

@mfalme for Fortjesus.com

Fort Jesus joins other world famous sites in Kenya already recgnized as Unesco world Heritage centres.
This include,
Kenya Lake system in the great rift valley (lakes Bogoria, Lake Elementaita and Lake Nakuru)
Lake Turkana National Parks
Mount Kenya National Park /natural forest
Paradise island of Lamu Old town
Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests

Fort Jesus of Mombasa

http://www.fortjesus.com/blog/mombasa/fort-jesus-mombasa-unesco-world-heritage-centre

Enjoy a Dhow Trip

Things to Do in Kenya

As you visit Kenya, there a few experiences you should not leave without. Kenya has been known worldwide for its glamorous culture and rich heritage, most of which place Kenya as one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Here are the top five recommendations of travelers and locals alike for tourists like you to make the most out of your experience:

1. Enjoy a Dhow Trip
Dhows were traditionally used by Arab traders who roamed from one port to another. Centuries after their first use, dhows are still readily and widely used in Kenya both as livelihood necessities and tourist attractions. Should you choose to avail of a dhow trip, you have the option of having a bigger dhow which is usually run by motors, or a smaller dhow which utilizes the wind for navigation. Whichever you opt for, the experience would definitely be exhilarating.

2. Take a Balloon Trip
A balloon trip over Kenya can be very memorable, most especially if you are in the company of the people you love. The trip would take you over acres of land, wherein you would be able to spot a variety of animals as you enjoy a better perspective of Kenya. It will often commence at early dawn, last for several hours, and end with a delicious breakfast served with a bottle of champagne.

3. Experience a Safari
If you are an animal lover or simply someone who appreciates the sight of animals, then an African Safari is the best experience for you. Once in a safari, you will be taken to various sights on your chosen reservation area. From such place, you will be able to witness how animals usually spend their days. In a safari, you might be able to see cheetahs, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and even hippos in action.

4. Visit a Traditional Village
A visit to a Traditionaltribal village would definitely let you experience the diverse kenyan culture at its finest. A visit such as this facilitates an interaction with the local people, and if you are lucky, they might even teach you some of the techniques of their crafts.

5. Head Out to the Beach
A visit to Kenya would not be complete if you fail to appreciate its clear and serene waters. Every visitor in Kenya must enjoy taking a dip into the Kenyan beach after a day’s worth of exploring the Kenyan land and air. After all, Kenya does boast of having one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

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Mombasa Old town

Mombasa old Town leading to fort jesus.
picture taken in the evening

Big cats Kenya's Masai Mara game reserve

Big cats Kenya's Masai Mara game reserve


Nature: Big Cats

Lamu wedding pics by the blodephotographer

Pictures of a recent wedding in kipugani Lamu.
Lamu is definitely the top wedding destination.thanks for showing the beauty of lamu and love with the pictures

kipungani is a secluded, remote area of lamu island located on the southwest side, and separated from the mainland by a peaceful, mangrove lined bay. the beach is an endless stretch of white sand, speckled with palm trees and strewn with delicate sand dollars, facing out onto the indian ocean. traversing the 15 miles from either of the two main settlements on the island, lamu town or shela village, takes approximately 3 hours on foot, 1.5 hours by dhow (sail boat) or 25 minutes by speedboat.

for lu + jason’s wedding, guests flew in from nairobi and landed on the manda airstrip, just across the channel from lamu island, and traveled by speedboat to kizingoni beach. kipungani is a very small village, and kizingoni beach is a collection of privately owned, stunning swahili houses, with a full staff to accomodate guests and arrange meals, activities and excursions, as well as plan events + weddings.

follow the link below to the blonde photographers website for the beautiful pictures


http://theblondephotographer.com/2011/03/26/lusungu-jason-married/

Isinya properties

isinya.info a new website that will have all the info you need about isinya.latest properties and developments will be posted on this site.
www.isinya.info

gift from God

YouTube - NTVKenya's Channel: "http://www.ntv.co.ke
A child, it is said, is a gift from God. And for Mzee Cheserem Bogoria, his were a ten-fold gift from God. But unfortunately, two of the gifts have caused him and his wife more agony than joy. The two children have strange physical features, which have kept villagers talking behind their backs, and one child has already run away from home to live in the bush. And as Ferdinand Omondi reports from Baringo County, Cheserem is appealing for help to save his other child, who is still at home


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Gadafi Mosque in kampala Uganda

Is the kampala mosque the largest in East africa and 3 rd largest in Africa?
see the video below by lolani kalu for NTV

South Sudan backs independence - results

Newest african nation

Southern Sudan voted overwhelmingly for independence, election officials have confirmed.

They said nearly 99% of the voters in January's referendum were in favour of dividing Africa's biggest country.

Earlier, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir again said he would accept the outcome of the vote.

The poll was agreed as part of a 2005 peace agreement ending more than two decades of civil war between the south and north Sudan.

Although the vote was peaceful, tension remains high in parts of the oil-rich border region.

At least 50 people were killed over the weekend in fighting between soldiers in south Sudan's Upper Nile state.
more from the bbc:

BBC News - South Sudan backs independence - results

End of the road for Masai giraffe

nation.co.ke
Did KWS really shoot the giraffe?

A male Maasai giraffe with a broken right foreleg lies by the side of Nairobi-Magadi road, Friday January 28, 2011. ADAM WITHEY, a traveller who took the photographs, believes it was hit by a vehicle earlier that morning. He says the incident took place just before Ol Tepesi, about 2 or 3 kilometres from the National Museums of Kenya's Olorgesaille prehistoric site. The matter was reported to Kenya Wildlife Service, he adds, and to various other conservation groups. While returning to Magadi the following day he stopped at Ol Tepesi and was informed that the KWS had arrived later that day and the giraffe had been shot and dragged away.



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