Go Places Magazine June July 2019 Issue No. 166

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When was the last time you saw something for the very first time? This 166th edition will bring you that new feeling of experiencing something for the first time and new adventures that you need to immerse yourself in.

Travel often and live well that is what our Go Places™ travel section is trying to bring forth. Travel is in our souls, it is our collective desire to see the world and what it has to offer.

This season we have something for partners who are trying to get away and reignite their romance. Sun Africa Kiboko Luxury Camp is the place to escape and discover the meaning of romance. You will also get the chance to experience the great outdoors with your partner in a luxurious way. You can also relax by the beach as you visit Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa. Take some time to explore the Seychelles islands and discover that it is more than just the beaches. The great migration season is here with us and Mara Engai has amazing offers

that you do not want to miss out on. Relaxation is a necessity and Skyward Express has prepared a package for you to go and deepen that relaxation in Lamu, Kenya’s wellness destination.

Your trip does not stop there, fly to Ukunda and take in the ultimate glamping experience.

There are great seasonal offers from Skyward Express, Mara Engai Lodge, Sarova and Sun Africa hotels that will inspire you to travel. We have travel partners such as Ethiopian Airlines that will ease you travel experience; book your flight through their app. The Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE 2019) and Karibu fair/ Kilifair have progressed since their inception and these platforms are necessary for everyone that has invested in the tourism sector.

In life we do not just want to exist but to enjoy every moment that life has to offer.

Come along on this journey as we discover a world full of fun and adventure. If you are adventurous in daily life that means you are also adventurous when you travel, check out the 48 hours and 24 hours section and discover new activities.

I once heard someone say that there is no love that is sincerer than the love of food and I am inclined to agree. The Wine and Dine section has spots that understand that food language. The First we Feast segment will continue to share places that we have experienced and that undeniable food language cannot be silenced. Look forward to 4 multiple ‘award-winning’ wine and dine experiences at the Tamarind village an authentic Swahili destination. The secret in life is to eat what you like that is why we share recipes that you can try out. A well-made cocktail is the envy of every party; learn to make your own cocktails from the comfort of your kitchen.

The Go Places™ Lifestyle Segment emphasizes the fact that you cannot live the same day twice. Pick up a book and disappear in those pages. Go to the movies and use your imagination. Get exclusive coverage of events that happened so that you do not miss out on upcoming events. The Polo Vivo at DT Dobie is guaranteed to make you drive happy, a classic Volkswagen that pays tribute to its roots. If you enjoy feeling the reactions of your car then the newly launched 2019 RAV4 fifth edition by Toyota is the car for you. As you read through these pages allow yourself to escape, to dream and to gaze into the moments that are impossibly beautiful and unforgettable. Content is fire and the digital space is what fuels that fire continue to travel and live through our Go Places™ Digital platforms. We are going green; find a QR code in this issue of the Go Places™ magazine to access the digital copy.

The purpose of life is to live it and taste new and wholesome experiences. On behalf of the Go Places™ team I want to wish you a happy read.

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One of Seychelles’ greatest assets is the exotic assortment of its multitude of islands and the variety they offer to visitors wishing to take in a selection of islands during the course of their stay.

Each isle has its individual geography and character extending from granite boulders to coral reefs, from untouched forests and bird sanctuaries to private resorts and hideaways and, in this respect, never has the visitor been more spoiled for the sheer choice of unspoiled island venues.

Here, cocooned within the reassuring atmosphere of a large family, there is still ‘time to enjoy’ the finer things of life and to appreciate the elements of a truly refreshing Creole culture and enviable island lifestyle.

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FOREWORD Tourism is a principal export for many African countries and a significant source of foreign exchange. Africa’ s tourism industry is growing faster than its economy as a whole with majority of countries in Africa demonstrating the capacity and political will to improve and expand their tourism sector.

Kenya tourism sector has experienced an upsurge in the development of the hospitality and hotel industry in the first quarter of the year, due to the overwhelming support and partnership from various stakeholders and the citizens. The growth experienced in the sector mirrors the successful implementation of the four strategies of product development , investment , infrastructure and marketing strategies by the government and the stakeholders in the sector.

I am extremely honored to have received the World Travel and Tourism Global (WTTC) Champion Award for Social Impact during the at the 19th World Travel and Tourism Global Summit in Seville, Spain on 3rd April 2019. The Awards recognized those public officials or countries who, through their leadership, have made a difference through unique public policies and initiatives that have increased the competitiveness of the sector within their countries enabling gender equality and diversity; engaging local communities and making the sector more attractive for future generations.

This Award is not only a win for myself, the Ministry, tourism and wildlife sectors, but is also an endorsement of Magical Kenya’ s efforts to make tourism, wildlife sustainable and ensure that both, directly benefits our local communities who are the custodians, and stewards of both our tourism and wildlife resources. The World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit is the highest level gathering of travel and tourism leaders in the world.

Kenya through its National Tourism Blueprint 2030 and National Wildlife Strategy 2030 advocates for sustainable growth in tourism by undertaking community engagement and participation in the management of tourism sector with host communities as the custodians and protectors of wildlife and tourism resources. This was best exemplified by the record-setting tourism performance in 2018 which saw over 2 million international arrivals, which was also endorsed

by President & CEO of WTTC, Ms. Gloria Guevara in Nairobi, where she symbolically released the WTTC Economic Impact Research 20 1 9 for Africa.

The Ministry is focused on improving and modernizing Kenya’ s wildlife conservation sector, under the banner KENYANS FOR WILDFLIFE & WILDLIFE FOR KENYANS , since it has a direct impact on the tourism sector - of which 703 is wildlife-based. Thus, wildlife is key to the success of our tourism sector. We plan to empower local communities who co-habit with the wildlife. Empowering the local communities will ensure that they are better custodians and stewards of wildlife conservation through communitydriven conservancies .

In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service, we held a global march for endangered species, which was geared towards stopping poaching of elephants and rhinos, so as to put an end to trade in ivory and rhino horn.

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Businesses and Conferences contributed 12.13 of total arrivals in 2018. The Ministry is now keen on positioning Kenya as a leading MICE destination. This will in turn promote different counties as MICE destinations, which will highlight the diversity in what the tourism sector has to offer. Nairobi City is a key destination for MICE business, with the World Travel Awards ranking it as one of Africa’s leading meetings and conference destinations.

I recognize contributions made by key tourism partners who continue to proudly showcase Kenya as a world class destination. One such exceptional partner is Go Places™ Kenya.

Enjoy reading this issue and Tembea Magical Kenya!

HON. NAJIB BALALA, EGH, CABINET SECRETARY MINISTRY FOR TOURISM & WILDLIFE

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

MINISTRY OF TOURISM & WILDLIFE

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CONTENTS

NEWS & LIFESTYLE 3 5 9 15 18 21 23

Toyota Kenya - The All New Rav4

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Dr. Mattress - Only the best for you and

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Diamond Watch Company - Time Pieces

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Newsbits

Toyota Kenya - The Suzuki Ciaz Dt Dobie - Drive Me Happy AHIF 2019 - Connect, Invest, Sustain MKTE 2019 - Exhibitors Kenya Wildlife Service - Come Ujibambe National Museums of Kenya - Thimlich Ohinga A World Heritage Site your baby

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That Make a Statement

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National Museums of Kenya - Celebrating

Toyota Kenya - The Suzuki Ciaz

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SKAL - March Luncheon May Tamambo SKAL - Congress Appreciation Cocktail Sharing Moments - Travel-Tourism Stakeholders / Agents Cocktail Park Inn Sharing Moments Travel - Westgate

Card Launch / IMEX 2019

Getaway Tour Driver Guides Privilege

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Sharing Moments - Travel-Silverstone

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Sharing Moments Travel - Zuri Mice

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Golf for Beginners - Putting Drills

SKAL - March luncheon April Haandi’s

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Go places living - Your Property Partner Book Review- The Dragonfly Sea

Kenya’s 7th World Heritage Site Upcoming events June/July 2019

Race Day Forum at Weston Hotel/ Thimlich National Museums of Kenya Sharing Moments Lifestyle - KWAL 50 Years

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AHIF 2019 - Connect, Invest, Sustain

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Sharing Moments Lifestyle - Mercedes C

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Sharing Moments Lifestyle - 7th Al

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Sharing Moments Lifestyle - Wines of

Class Launch Muslima Wedding Expo 2019 South Africa World Cup

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MKTE 2019 - Exhibitors

Dr. Mattress - Only The Best For Your and Your Baby

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Sharing Moments Lifestyle - What Women Want with Pinky Ghelani Go Movies June/July Sports Events June/July ATTA-Promoting Africa Tourism.

Kenya Wildlife Service - Come Ujibambet

Diamond Watch Company - Time Pieces That Make a Statement

P 23 National Museums of Kenya - Thimlich

Ohinga A World Heritage Site

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Go places living advert

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Ethiopian Airlines - Istanbul The European

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The Seychelles Island - Another World

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Sun Africa Kiboko Luxury Camp - Escape

Capital of Culture and History Sarova - Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa Getaway by the Beach

to Discover Romance

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City Lodge - Elegance Redefined

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Sarova-Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa

The Seychelles Island - Going Botanical Skyward Express - Deepen Your Relaxation

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Fly - In Package 2019

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Sun Africa Hotels - Corporate Adverts

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Mara Engai - High Season Specials

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Sun Africa Holidays Rate 2019 Skyward Express - Beach Glamping Anyone?

Tamarind Village - An Authentic Luxurious and Enchanting Swahili Styled Escape Awaits AHIF 2019 Ethiopian Airlines – Go Digital Ease your

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Karibu Fair/Kilifair 2019

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Go Places Travel - 4 Days Maldives

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Gamewatchers-Maasai National Reserve

Travel

P 6 Ethiopian Airlines - Istanbul The European

Capital of Culture and History

P 40 City Lodge - Elegance Redefined

Travel Article - 7 for 2019 Thrill Seeking Activities You Have To Try Go Places Travel - 9 Days Treasures of Egypt 48 Hours in Catania, Italy 24 Hours in Aruba Go Places Travel Packages - 3 Days Zanzibar Classic Beach Holiday

P 7 The Seychelles Island - Another

World

P 46 Skyward Express - Beach Glamping

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Anyone?

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Sarova - Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa Getaway by the Beach

P 107 Go Places Travel Packages - 3 Days

Zanzibar BClassic Beach Holiday

WINE & DINE 2 64 66 68

Tamarind Group - A Legacy of Excellence Sarova - Flame Tree Brunch Wine & Dine Article - First we Feast Recipe of the Month - Sweet Chilli Habanero Wings

P 2 Tamarind Group - A Legacy of Excellence

P 69 Cocktail of the Month – Blood and Sand

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Chefs Delight Awards 2019 - Awarding

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Eyecontent Food Photography

Cocktail of the Month – Blood and Sand Excellence

Wine & Dine Article - First we Feast

P 70 Chefs Delight Awards 2019 - Awarding

Excellence

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Recipe of the Month - Sweet Chilli Habanero Wings

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Eyecontent Food Photography

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Visitors Guide Maps National Parks

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FOREWORD I was honored to have been re-appointed by His Excellency the President to serve a second-term as the Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). I would like to thank the KTB Board and the management team, and also the tourism private sector for the support given in my first-term. I look forward to continuing to work closely with them for my next three years.

2018 was a significant year for tourism in Kenya thanks to the combined destination marketing efforts of the tourism private sector and the KTB. According to the Tourism Sector Performance Report 2018 released by the Tourism Research Institute (TRI), a state corporation under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, visitor arrivals grew by over 37% over 2017 and revenue receipts grew by over 31% over the same period. I am very excited to continue to be a part of Kenya’s tourism journey.

The mandate of KTB is essential in ensuring that brand awareness and visibility remains top notch. We will not slowdown in delivering on our mandate to keep promoting Kenya as a leading leisure and business destination on local, regional and international levels. MagicalKenya has been named one of the beautiful places around the world to visit by Cable News Network (CNN). This recognition is a boost for us because it continues to highlight our tourism product to the local, regional and international markets.

The KTB bagged the ‘Africa Campaign of the Year Award’ from Expedia Group for the digital campaign ‘Can We Kenya?’ by Expedia group, one of the largest online global travel agencies. The campaign focused on promoting Kenya and encouraging travelers to explore the wide variety of magical experiences, culture and cuisine the destination has to offer, and even to book travel to Kenya through an Expedia website travel partner. The campaign targeted travelers from Australia, Canada, South Africa, the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK). The Expedia award was an award for Kenya.

We will continue to use social and digital media marketing strategies in response to the changing global travel trends which are increasingly leaning towards online platforms for interactive marketing results. We want to get it right in terms of the digital space and as such we shall continue to explore the use of online channels to heighten the MagicalKenya experience. Our destination’s ‘Signature Experiences’ will continue to be highlighted

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on social media platforms and through this we will continue projecting Kenya’s diversity and uniqueness in tourism product offering. We will continue to work closely with the counties as part of improving the quality of existing tourism circuits and enhancing the tourism products.

In March this year, Kenya hosted the European Golf Tour event dubbed the ‘Magical Kenya Open’. This event has helped position Kenya as a golf destination. We have over thirty-five golf courses around the Country.

Finally, I would like to appreciate the efforts of Go Places™ to promote our diverse tourism products through their various digital platforms. On behalf of the team at the Kenya Tourism Board we wish all the Go Places™ readers an exciting migration season. Enjoy your read and be sure to continue to experience the Magic of Kenya.

Jimi Kariuki Chairman, Kenyan Tourism Board

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FOREWORD The Magic of Kenya is supported by the diverse experiences that MagicalKenya offers traveller.

We have continued to cement Kenya as as a tourist destination for all visitors . Our mandate is to ensure that Kenya is explored and you are able to discover the untold wealth of the destinations’ experiences.

Our varied tourism products set us apart, we are home to wildlife and pristine beaches, diverse culture and adventure experiences. We continue to urge local and international tourists to immerse themselves in this variety.

Kenya Tourism Board refreshed the Magical Kenya logo in order to enhance the visibility of the tourism brand across key international markets as well as domestically under the Tembea Kenya sub brand. Since its inception Magical Kenya has heightened awareness amongst all government investment and marketing bodies across a variety of sectors including Agriculture (Tea and Coffee), Investments and Trade.

Our rebranded logo has taken into account the warmth of the Kenyan people, the cultural values of the destination and the splendor of Kenya’s diversity. KTB taps into insights of travel data which ensures that we stay informed when it comes to traveler behavior and needs. Experiential packages, culture and heritage, wellness and sustainable tourism are the new trends in the tourism business. We want to bring to life memorable authentic experiences as we continue to discover trends in this growing sector. Constant research enables the brand to notice the changes in the taste of travelers so that we can enrich their travel diaries.

According to QRi 2018 research, the awareness of Kenya as a tourist destination among international travelers is at 62 per cent we are targeting 65% awareness as we tap into the tourism diversity that Kenya offers by establishing signature experiences.

The United States is one Kenya’s leading and best performing tourism source market with a market share of 12.2 percent of the total international arrivals to the country. We have other markets such as UK, Uganda India, China, Germany where we aim to grow as a portfolio supporting our marketing efforts.

KTB organized a Diaspora forum with the Kenya’s High Commission in the UK. This was aimed at emphasizing the fact that we are all brand influencers for our country and as such we should all work to promote our country.

Kenyans who live abroad are an avenue for reaching out to potential travellers. Kenyans in the diaspora at large have the potential to contribute to the development of tourism and investment openings in their motherland.

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As the digital marketing and communication sector continues to grow we want to re-engineer how we tap into it. A better relationship with customers will be formed once we understand their needs in this sector.

We are proud to announce that some of our digital marketing efforts are bearing fruits. We were awarded the ‘Africa Campaign of the Year Award’ for the digital campaign “Can We Kenya Campaign ‘by Expedia group.

The campaign was an influencer social media marketing campaign hosted in a microsite on Expedia Website. The Expedia group is one of the largest online travel global agencies that provide travelers with varied information such as recommendations and vacation packages.

The digital space is growing and travelers are now seeking their experiences through these platforms. As a brand we are collaborating more with the private sector to revamp the way we represent the destination in the digital space.

Go Places™ is following the trends in the tourism market and they have continued to highlight the diverse Kenyan products on their various digital platforms. Enjoy your read and discover exciting new places to explore.

Embrace the magic that is in magical Kenya.

DR . BETTY RADIER CEO - KENYA TOURISM BOARD (KTB)

FOREWORD This is the right time to invest in Kenya

Kenya remains a strong economy and a formidable brand if the recently released Economic Survey Report 2019 is anything to go by. The survey which was compiled by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows a significant rise in Kenya’s economic growth by a whopping 6.3 per cent in 2018.

This, the report says, was thanks to a boom in the agricultural sector that was necessitated by favourable rainfall last year.

Agriculture remains the country’s biggest pillar that contributed more than a third of the overall wealth.

The sector, which has also been earmarked as a priority area towards the achievement of the national development blueprint Big 4 Agenda, experienced an accelerated growth of 6.4 per cent down from 1.9 per cent in 2017. The sector created more than KES. 3 Trillion in wealth.

Transport sector came second after agriculture, injecting Sh711 billion into the Kenyan economy, with a greater percentage coming in from the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which has so far been a success story.

The tourism sector also flourished last year according to the report, recording the biggest growth ever at 16.6 per cent to earn the country a record Sh157 billion. This growth is attributed to the stable political environment among other factors. Other sectors which lifted the economy include manufacturing, telecommunication, financial services, among others.

What does this say about Kenya? That Kenya’s economy remains significantly stable and resilient despite the usual developmental challenges not unique to Kenya alone. The vibrant key sectors continue to flourish cementing Kenya’s position as a powerhouse in the East African region.

The country was recently ranked 3rd most innovative country in Africa in the 2018 Global Innovation Index report coming after South Africa and Mauritius.

The report also identified Kenya as the chief innovation achiever in the region since 2011, far ahead of a country like South Africa, which has a higher GDP per capita.

This is an indicator that the country is on the right path in strengthening its economy further.

Aside from the stable economy, this is why you should choose to invest in Kenya: • Kenya is the largest and most advanced economy in East and Central Africa. Its GDP accounts for more than 50 per cent of the region’s total and in terms of current market prices.

• Kenya’s strong growth prospects are supported by an emerging middle class and an increasing appetite for high-value good and services. There is a rising trend towards urbanization, which is contributing to an increase in consumer demand for high value goods.

• Kenya is strategically located and a gateway to East and Central Africa with great regional and international connectivity. It borders the Indian Ocean and is well suited as a production and distribution base to service Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and other Indian Ocean Islands. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for instance functions as an effective Air hub between Africa, Europe and Asia.

• Wide market access as a result of Kenya’s membership to regional economic blocs like the East African Community (EAC) with over 135 million people and COMESA that gives access to over 450 million people. Kenya also has several trade preferential arrangements including The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) which allows for quota free and duty free access to the USA market for over 6,000 items produced in Kenya as well as The new Africa Caribbean and Pacific-European Union (ACPEU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) which gives duty free access to the EU among others.

• Improving infrastructure with the following ongoing projects: ---USD 5.5 billion Lamu Port Southern Sudan – Ethiopia Transport Corridor Construction of Lamu Port headquarters is in progress.

---USD 3.6 billion Standard Gauge Railway links Kenya’s Indian Ocean port city of Mombasa to the capital Nairobi ---USD 654 million Jomo Kenyatta International Airport expansion comprises of a 178,000m2 facility due for completion in 2017, complemented by Nairobi Commuter Rail Service linking the city centre to the airport.

---USD 366 million The Port of Mombasa harbour channel was deepened by 15 metres and widened to 500 metres to accommodate larger vessels.

---USD 360 million Construction of the eight-lane controlledaccess 50km Nairobi– Thika superhighway was completed in 2012. It has led to the emergence of new • Availability of labour with Kenya having a large, highly educated and skilled talent pool (Kenya population comprises of 55% of people between 15-64).

Ag. CEO, Brand Kenya Board Ms Floice Mukabana

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02 - 04 October 2019, KICC Nairobi

By choosing to exhibit at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo you have made a great decision towards increasing your business opportunities in East Africa’s key source markets and beyond.

Increase your business’s exposure, meet with carefully-selected hosted buyers, and have meetings with members of the tourism industry including media and trade.

Choose one of our many sponsorship opportunities. Each sponsorship carries its own and decision-makers.

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02 - 04 October 2019, KICC Nairobi

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Visit MKTE 2019 from 02 – 04 October 2019 to meet and connect with products from across East Africa. You will gain valuable insights on Kenya’s key source markets, the tourism industry, and the Kenya Tourism Board’s strategic plans.

We invite you to join the African gathering of the travel trade.

Event hashtag: #MKTE2019 • Meet over 200 top tourism suppliers from various industry sectors including accommodation, destination marketing, technology, tour operator and transport • Seek out new opportunities to get ahead of your competition • Discover the latest travel trends • Attend exclusive seminars and be inspired by market leaders talking about global trends • Network with fellow industry professionals

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FOREWORD We thank you all for your continued support to Kenya Wildlife Service which has enabled us to conserve, manage and enhance Kenya’s wild flora and fauna.

This month we are reaching out to the international community to support Kenya’s proposals on elephants and giraffes at the forthcoming Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

This is an international agreement between governments, which aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism & Wildlife Hon. Najib Balala recently met with five European Union ministers to lobby for their support for Kenya’s CITES proposals when the world will make important decisions to govern regulation of international trade in endangered species of wildlife.

We call upon other countries to support Kenya’s proposals to strengthen efforts to ban international trade in rhinoceros horns and elephant ivory, respectively. We also urge Parties to CITES to close all domestic markets for raw and worked rhinoceros horn and elephant ivory or other rhinoceros and elephant parts and derivatives as a matter of urgency.

The demand for elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and other wildlife products in the Asian market continues to be a growing concern and threat to the existence of wildlife. Therefore, governments, the civil society, grass root communities and all stakeholders should be proactive and collaborate to ensure the survival of elephants, rhinos and other endangered species.

This was highlighted at this year’s Nairobi Global March for Elephants, Rhinos and Lions. The slightly over 10km march walk across Nairobi City from the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) to Kenya Wildlife Service was led by Hon Balala and was attended by other dignitaries, including the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Board of Trustees vice chairperson Ms Betty Maitoyo, KWS Director General Brig. (Rtd) John Waweru, Kenya Tourism Board Managing Director Betty Radier, Tourism Regulatory Authority Director General Mr Kipkorir Lagat and Wildlife Direct CEO Ms Paula Kahumbu.

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We have had recent successes in the management and protection of wildlife, including hosting three out of four species of giraffes. In fact out of a global population of 90,000 giraffes, 35,000 are in Kenya.

Last year, only 38 elephants were lost through poaching compared to 384 in 2012. During the same period, only four rhinos were illegally killed compared to 69 in the year 2013.

The march could not have ended on a better note as the government granted a free entry-day for all Kenyan citizens to Nairobi National Park, Nairobi Safari Walk & Nairobi Animal Orphanage the following day.

Follow us on Facebook: Kenya Wildlife Service Twitter:@kwskenya Instagram:@kenyawildlifeservice Website: http://www.kws.go.ke/ Brig. (Rtd.) John M. Waweru Director General Kenya Wildlife Service

COME Ujibambe Visit a KWS Park near you and enjoy a wide range of activities including camping, biking, game viewing, rock climbing, swimming, snorkelling and much more.

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FOREWORD

As we get into the middle of the year we look forward to exciting activities across our various historical sites across the nation.

We just concluded inaugurating Kenya’s 7th World Heritage Site- Thimlich Ohinga in a pompous event held at the site in Migori County. This site enriches the Western Region Tourist Circuit by adding an important aspect about the historical culture and heritage of this region’s ancestry. Visit this wondrous archaeological site and discover the intrigues of the Western Region.

Join us as we celebrate the International Museums Day which is marked globally on 18th May annually. We will have various activities happening at various museums countrywide.

In a bid to continue with our conservation efforts, NMK together with the County Government of Trans-Nzoia held a tree planting ceremony at Kitale Museum to reclaim 60 acres of encroached land.

Kitale Museum was first opened in 1924 and seats on 82 acres of land. Over the years, squatters encroached 60 acres of land belonging to NMK. In March, 2019, efforts to reclaim the land intensified and NMK was able to reclaim and fence off the entire 82 acres with help from the County Government, KWS, KFS, NSIS, National Land Commission, NEMA and Kitale Club.

The land is the only remaining riverine forest and had almost been cleared by settlers. It was also home to the endangered De Brazza monkey. After deforestation, the monkeys moved away and now fight for territory that is not theirs endangering their survival.

The swamp that exists within the land acts as a place for clearing storm waters from the town hence a very important feature for the community living down-stream.

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This is an initiative to not only reclaim the encroached land but to also contribute towards the growing Kenya’s tree cover to 10% by 2022.

In this issue we will talk more about our 7th World Heritage Site. Learn more about the importance of protecting our heritage and how to contribute towards its preservation.

Write to us, we want to also hear from you on how you’d like to be involved in promoting, preserving and protecting Kenya’s rich heritage.

Visit your nearest museum/gallery and find out what activities await you.

Karibuni!

KIBUNJIA, NYAGA MZALENDO, Ph.D., EBS. Director General, National Museums of Kenya

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NEWS BITS DR. MATTRESS- A GO PLACES ™ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PARTNER FOR QUALITY SLEEP MATTRESSES FOR YOUR BABY Dr. Mattress strives to be the best sleep partner in East Africa and it has over 70 years’ experience in the manufacturing and supplying of the highest quality international standards sleep solutions in the region. This household name assures you of a wide range of sleep products as you enter any of their locations.

The company has perfected the art of giving you an array of products that will ensure that you and your whole family get a goodnights’ sleep. Studies have shown new born babies up to the age of 24 months, sleep 10-16 hours a day (including naps). Getting quality sleep during this period of infancy plays an important role in the child’s growth, learning and cognitive functions. The Dr. Mattress Baby collection employs different technologies that ensure your child will be comfortable and gets premium quality sleep. The baby mattress comes with a special add vent holes on either side of the mattress adding to the list of advantages. How you sleep is their business. FOR INQUIRIES, ORDER AND DELIVERIES CALL: +54715303030 OR VISIT WWW.DRMATTRESSES.CO.KE

CITY LODGE HOTEL TWO RIVERS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED – A GO PLACES™ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CITY HOTEL Looking for a redefined elegant experience then City Lodge is where you should be. It is located along the Runda, Limuru Road.

It has 171 rooms that will ensure that you remain impressed. They have designed the rooms to cater to differently abled people making their stay as convenient as possible. Being a city hotel, it makes your commute easier whether you are travelling for business or leisure. With easy access to convenient road connections to the Nairobi CBD and the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The list of activities you can access from City Lodge are endless. You can head to the museum, national park, the Karura forest or just visit the Two Rivers Mall. #Cafe for breakfast, lunch and light evening meals, as well as a sundowner bar service. If you are looking to stay fit during your visit then you can take a dip in the sparkling swimming pool or use the fitness room. TO BOOK YOUR UNFORGEATTABLE EXPERIENCE CALL: +254 709 264000 or EMAIL: cltworivers.resv@clhg.com 28 | Go Places www.goplacesdigital.com

NEWS BITS SUN AFRICA KIBOKO LUXURY CAMP A GO PLACESâ„¢ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ROMANTIC GETAWAY PARTNER OF THE SEASON The tented luxury camp is owned by Sun Africa Hotels, a brand that has a collection of hotels across East Africa such as Keekorok lodge, Kiboko Luxury Camp Maasai Mara and Naivasha, Lake Naivasha Country Club, Lake Baringo Club, Nyali Sun Africa Beach Hotel and Spa, Sovereign suites and Ballon Adventure. Kiboko Luxury Camp was the first luxury tented camp opened on the shores of Lake Naivasha in 2013. During this period the camp has amerced a couple of accolades maintaining their luxurious status. Visit the tented Luxury camp to reignite the romance with your partner. Kiboko Luxury Camp, Naivasha is a hub of activities if you do not just want to stay indoors. Enjoy gourmet meals during your romantic getaway and your favorite cocktail by the pool side. Relish the luxury side of travelling and experience dream like qualities at this luxury tented camp by Sun Africa Hotels.

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RISE TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH POLO VIVO AT DT DOBIE The Polo Vivo has a stylish new look that will make you drive happy. Live your life to the fullest in the Polo Vivo. Built for those spontaneous moments, the new Polo Vivo gives you the freedom to go through life in an extraordinary way.

It is the perfect way for you to enjoy your days, more fun, more places to see and more things to do. The Polo Vivo Comfortline has low running costs, 1.6 litre powerful engine, Bluetooth, 6 speed automatic (Tiptronic) transmission and a stylish new look. It has been made for the Kenyan roads because of the raised suspension. It has paid tribute to the roots of the Volkswagen by providing a car for the people. It has also ensured that the safety, technology and quality of the car has not been tampered with or compromised. If you are looking for a car that has high standards and that you will enjoy driving for several years to come then the Polo Vivo Comfortline is the car for you. Get in touch with DT DOBIE through: T+ (254) 020 7604000 / 0711 057000 Email: info.dtdobie@cfao.com w: www2.dtdobie.co.ke

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NEWS BITS SAROVA® HOTELS, RESORTS & GAME LODGES – GO PLACES™ HIGHLY- RECOMMENDED TRAVEL PARTNER A group that has perfected the art of having sophisticated hotels offering different experiences across the country. It is one of the largest and most successful hotel chains in the East African region. The hotel chain boasts of eight properties found in Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Taita Hills, Tsavo, Samburu, Nakuru and Mombasa. These different locations provide different experiences from romantic getaways, beach holidays and a stay in the city to the safari experience. It is a great way to sit back, relax and enjoy nature all around you. Expect a stay like no other with amazing offers from the beach to the safari throughout the season. A weekend beach getaway is always the answer whatever the question. Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa is Kenya’s finest resort and your stay is guaranteed to be blissful. Take a walk by the beach, enjoy scrumptious meals and take in all the beautiful sites near the beach. They have amazing offers that you do not want to miss out on. TO BOOK THESE OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES TODAY SIMPLY CALL CENTRAL RESERVATIONS ON +25409111000 or VISIT WWW. SAROVAHOTELS.COM

TAMARIND VILLAGE AN AUTHENTIC SWAHILI GETAWAY – GO PLACES™ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE OF THE SEASON The coastal city has always been captivating to enhance that captivating aura then Tamarind Village should be your first and last stop. You are promised an authentic Swahili experience. The privacy and exclusiveness of Tamarind Village is just the cherry on top for all its visitors. Tamarind Village is thirty minutes from the Mombasa city centre. It has elegant one, two- and three-bedroom apartments. This is an alternative option if you are looking for that homely feeling away from hotel accommodations. The property overlooks Mombasa’s picturesque Old Town on Tudor Creek. When it comes to dining you have the choice of hitting the kitchen yourself or visit the two world famous restaurants in the property. You can choose to eat while overlooking the Indian Ocean or aboard a majestic Arab dhow. There is a myriad of activities to choose from but as a guest you are able to experience deep sea fishing onsite. There is an onsite casino if you would like to take your chance on the different games they offer. This is definitely an ideal location for both leisure and business. MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY: Tel: +254 733 623 583 / 722 205 160 E:reservations.village@tamarind.co.ke W: www. tamarind.co.ke/tamarind-village 30 | Go Places www.goplacesdigital.com

NEWS BITS MARA ENGAI WILDERNESS LODGE GO PLACES ™ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SAFARI GETAWAY THIS SEASON Looking for a new and extraordinary experience away from the city? The annual movement of a great number of wildebeests is here and there is no better place to enjoy this than at the Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge. You will have front row seats to this spectacular event that gets better every season.

The lodge overlooks the amazing Masai Mara National Reserve and Wildebeest Migration Route, 1,000ft below.

Capture magical Kenya and create memorable experiences that cannot be replicated anywhere else. During the wet season more wild animals are giving birth and this is one of the best times to visit the lodge because you will be able to see a variety of creatures of the wild. This is your ideal glamping destination. You can also enjoy your wedding ceremony or honeymoon. They have great offers depending on the season, stay glued to their pages to know what is new at the lodge. Relax, Dine and Enjoy yourself in luxury.

Book Your Mara Engai Luxury Experience Today Call: 0719764000 /0786974634 /+254726091330 or Visit: www.maraengai.info

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES A GO PLACES ™HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AIRLINE PARTNERS OF THE SEASON Board Ethiopian airlines and travel the world in style. The airline has three weekly flights to Istanbul. A trip to the European capital of culture is an enlightening experience. The airline continues to grow in leaps and bounds connecting African countries to different destinations worldwide. As a frequent passenger you are encouraged to use the Ethiopian Mobile App to help you with all your flight needs. This will ease you travel experience. The App allows you to book your flights, manage your trip, pay online using credit or debit cards, mobile money, eWallet and bank transfer, check-in, manage your Shebamiles account and issue boarding passes seamlessly. Africa’s fastest growing and multi-award winning airline, Ethiopian airlines enables you to enjoy unforgettable travel experiences. Follow simple steps and book your journey to different destinations that the airline passes through. Go digital through the Ethiopian Airlines Mobile App and book your trip to Istanbul. TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS WITH OUR AIRLINE PARTNER TODAY, DOWNLOAD THE APP FROM GOOGLE PLAY STORE OR APPLE STORE OR VISIT:WWW.ETHIOPIANAIRLINES.COM Go Places www.goplacesdigital.com | 31

NEWS BITS BRINGING YOU TIME PIECES THAT WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME – GO PLACES™ RECOMMENDED DIAMOND WATCH COMPANY From 1946 Diamond Watch Company has been your go to place for luxury time pieces. This was a vision by one man who wanted to bring transformation to the watch components in the Kenyan market. He brought world class brands into the country and continues to update the time pieces that stand the test of time. Diamond Watch Company specializes in different luxury brands such as OMEGA, RADO, Longines, Tissot and Calvin Klein. These time pieces can be passed from generation to generation. Your time piece accentuates your look and continues to tell stories that transcends era’s. RADO Kenya is Africa’s 1st and making it the world’s 11th RADO boutique. RADO timepieces are high tech ceramic that are objects of art and careful craftmanship. Due to this technique these watches are incredibly comfortable to wear and can be worn even by people with sensitive skin. Drop by their boutiques at Westgate mall, Junction mall, Yaya Centre and Two Rivers and grab any of these classic pieces. TO GET YOUR HANDS ON THESE TIME PIECES CALL 0735706183.

THE SEYCHELLES ISLANDS-GO PLACES™ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TOURISM DESTINATION OF THE SEASON The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa.

It is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as the giant Aldabra tortoises. The Seychelles islands are so much more than sun, sea and sand. There is so much more to experience in this tropical island. It has yearround warm weather, pristine powder-white beaches, clear turquoise waters and lush tropical vegetation Seychelles has long been a popular island destination. You can go to experience the mootia, a dance rooted in the flames of the past with African influences that was created 200 years ago. There are many tempting reasons to visit Seychelles such as the beautiful flora and fauna that encompasses the Island. Take a nature walk across the island and visit the World Heritage Sites, the incredible Vallée deMai on Praslin, where the world heaviest nut the coco-de-mer shaped like a woman’s pelvis grows on ancient palms in a hidden valley. Experience the diverse Seychelles islands. TO BOOK YOUR UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY TO THE SEYCHELLES ISLAND, EMAIL: seychelles@stoza.com or Visit www.seychelles.travel or www.goplacesholidays.com 32 | Go Places www.goplacesdigital.com

NEWS BITS TOYOTA LAUNCHES THE NEW 2019 RAV4 FIFTH EDITION Toyota Kenya recently launched the 2019 RAV4 fifth edition in a colourful ceremony that was held at their Toyota headquarters in Nairobi. The newly launched 2019 RAV4 was designed with the user in mind. The RAV4 has provided abundant cargo and passenger space, a quiet interior and comfortable ride quality. This fifth edition has a modern and user friendly dashboard with controls that are easy to use. Redesigned to reflect a futuristic vision, the new 2019 RAV4 comes with a stylish new look, a new engine and added safety and technology features. The new model comes with a 2.5-liter engine that produces 203 horsepower. The ingenuity of the new model lies in the fact that despite its enhanced power, the vehicle is more fuel efficient. The new engine and a lighter curb weight compared to previous versions help the 2019 RAV4 achieve the most fuel-efficient performance among its peers. It comes with improved safety features that include anti-lock brakes, front impact airbags, and side impact. The new 2019 RAV4 is a car that is evolved and ready for anything. FOR ENQUIRIES GET IN TOUCH: E:enquiries@toyotakenya.com T: 0719029380 / 07119029000 / 0719029015

GO PLACES™ AIRLINE PARTNERS, SKYWARD EXPRESS LIMITED FLYING TO UKUNDA AND LAMU Skyward has continued to grow and provide services that are unmatched. Do you want a Yoga holiday?

Where you can go relax and get your thoughts in order, Lamu is the destination for you. Deepen your relaxation and enjoy yoga by the beach. Fly Skyward express to Lamu, Kenya’s wellness destination for that unforgettable yoga by the beach experience.

Beach Glamping sounds like an appealing idea right?

To enjoy glamping by the seaside at the coast then book your flight today. Fly Wilson to Ukunda for that ultimate camping experience. Skyward express is a business that is focused on providing safe, reliable and convenient air travel services for passengers and cargo as well as the provision of aviation related services including charter flights. The airline flies to Mombasa, Eldoret, Wajir and Lodwar with additional flights to Malindi. Their services have contributed heavily to the boosting of tourism in various regions and increased business travel across the region.

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Escape

TO DISCOVER ROMANCE When you close your eyes and think of a romantic getaway, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Do you imagine yourself on a beach resort, safari or camping? Who is the person enjoying this moment with you? It is always amazing to take time away to spend it with your loved one.

Kiboko Luxury Camp. Moi South Lake Road, Naivasha.

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Between long working hours, taking care of yourself and the family, you and your partner definitely need some time to get away. It is necessary to take time off to get things into perspective and travelling is the best way to do that.

There is always a dilemma when you are trying to choose an intimate destination because there are a couple of places to choose from. Whether you are planning a couples escapade, a honeymoon spree, wedding or an anniversary celebration, Kiboko Luxury Camp puts an end to your quest. It has made your choice easier by giving you the ultimate romantic getaway destination that combines the intimate aspect and adventure. Kiboko Luxury Camp destroys the notion that a romantic getaway has to be in Rome or Paris for it to pass the test.

Perched on the banks of Lake Naivasha is Kiboko Luxury Camp, a one and a half hour drive from Nairobi. It is a tented camp raised above the ground on stilts with eight luxury tents. The reception leads to a long terrace with a view of the lake on one side and lush gardens on the other.

The camp is owned by Sun Africa Hotels, a brand that has a collection of award winning hotels across East Africa. Kiboko Luxury Camp was the first luxury tented camp opened on the shores of Lake Naivasha in 2013. During this period the camp has amerced a couple of accolades maintaining their luxurious status.

ACCOMODATION

The idea of the great outdoors can be very appealing but also a comfortable bed to sleep in is more appealing. Revel in the magnificent luxury of your tented room. The ensuite tent is neatly furnished with all the amenities you would have at home. The room is elegantly decorated with warm and natural colors and lighting. It has a large bed with plush beddings, a sitting lounge with a television and a modern tea and coffee and machine as well as a fully stocked mini bar.

The walk-in bathroom has two basins with a separate shower and toilet on each side, giving plenty of space for movement. Each tent has a private terrace where one can relax and get a view of the breathtaking lake. A spectacular natural setting is perfect for you and your partner to take a relaxing stroll around the property where you will come 38 | Go Places www.goplacesdigital.com

across Waterbucks, Zebra’s & Giraffe’s in their natural environment.

Expect to see Hippo’s at night when they come out to feed.

WINE AND DINE

Food is a language that changes everywhere you go and Kiboko Luxury Camp is no different. Enjoy delicious signature gourmet meals at the main restaurants with a fine dining setting where guests experience a four course a la carte menu that serves a variety of famous cuisines with fresh organic ingredients of herbs and vegetables grown in their own garden. For a more intimate dining experience one can request for a traditional barbeque menu and that will be setup at your own private terrace. The all-inclusive package includes unlimited soft beverages, wines and local beers during your stay.

ACTIVITIES

You have to remain active even if you are taking a break. The camp has both indoor and outdoor activities. Bring your competitive side to life with indoor and outdoor games. Pamper yourself with a soul and body renewing treatment at the spa or swim the day away with your loved one. You can take a sip of your favorite cocktail by the poolside. You can book guided nature walks, fishing or bird watching, however the ultimate memorable experience is a romantic sundowner boat ride indulging yourself with a bottle of Champagne or Finest Wine. The luxury camp is situated near the Hell’s Gate and Lake Nakuru National Parks where your trip with nature can only be heightened.

Enjoy that luxury side of travelling, experience the dream like qualities of Naivasha through Sun Africa Kiboko Luxury Camp. This trip will be full of natural magnificence and romantic panoramas to re-ignite the romance in your lives.

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Elegance Redefined Located in Runda off Limuru Road, this impressive 171-room hotel is close to the Karura Forest which is ideal for walks and trail-runs. It is within easy access to the United Nations local headquarters and has convenient road connections to the Nairobi CBD, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the National Museum of Kenya and Nairobi National Park. The hotel offers two 20-seater boardrooms and two 8-seater meeting rooms, ideal for various corporate meetings and events. It also offers free and convenient parking, wireless internet, #Cafe for breakfast, lunch and light evening meals, as well as a sundowner bar service.

There is a sparkling swimming pool and fitness room. Same-day laundry and dry cleaning services are offered, as well as photo-copying services. Guests have access to 24-hour reception and check-in facilities.

Spacious, air-conditioned bedrooms offer queen bed and twin bed options and one in 50 rooms is specially adapted to meet the needs of guests with reduced physical ability. Bathrooms feature showers, although selected rooms offer baths as well. All rooms offer televisions with selected M-Net and DSTV channels, an electronic safe, tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a work desk with easy and convenient lighting and plug access points.

Situated at Two Rivers Mall, Off Northern Bypass/Off Limuru Road For reservations or enquiries contact: Tel: +254 709 264 000 Email: cltworivers.resv@clhg.com Web: www.clhg.com

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Going Botanical Seychelles is a veritable Noah’s Ark and home to a spectacular array of flora & fauna including some of the world’s rarest species.

Don’t miss a trip to one of Seychelles’ UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the incredible Vallée de Mai on Praslin, where the world heaviest nut, the coco-de-mer, shaped like a woman’s pelvis, grows on ancient palms in a hidden valley. Back on Mahé, the Botanical Gardens on the outskirts of the capital, Victoria, offers a bite-sized experience of Seychelles’ natural world and an impressive collection of endemic palms, the famous cannonball tree, an old orchid garden and the famous coco-de-mer.

For nature lovers, there is a network of walks and trails criss-crossing the islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue where it is always advisable to take a guide and avoid the midday sun. Boat trips to island sanctuaries such as Curieuse, Moyenne, Aride and Cousin are also a must.

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Wilson to Ukunda

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BEACH GLAMPING ANYONE? Glamping and the seaside go together like jam and clotted cream. We simply love glamping on the coast and can't think of anything better than rolling out of bed in a yurt, bell tent or shepherd's hut and strolling down to the beach for a morning coffee by the sea, sipping to the sound of crashing waves.

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16/6/2019 tO 31/7/2019 2-night flying package kSh 89,760

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Single Occupant: KSh 98,760 2-night stay package 3rd person: KSh 89,760 2-night stay package

Single Occupant: KSh 43,500 per person per night 3rd person: KSh 20,300 per night

Package includes:

• Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • WiFi in public areas, Water, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee • Transfers to/from Serena Airstrip

ReTuRn FlighTs:

• Wilson-Serena-Wilson • Return transfers to/from Serena Airstrip

exPeRiences included (WeaTheR PeRMiTTing):

• Two shared scheduled safari game drives per day • 1 Bush Dinner, 1 Bush Breakfast, 1 Sundowner (per stay)

child 0-12 yeaRs (PeR sTay):

• Under 2 years: free • 2-12 years: KSh 50,500 for 2-nights

Flying Package TeRMs & condiTions: Package rate may change due to changes in fuel taxes, amendments within 4 days of travel will attract a surcharge of USD. 50 per ticket, cancellations within 5 days of travel will attract a 100% cancellation fees, proof of residency required. Masai Mara park fees are excluded and payable locally, please visit www.maratriangle.org/visit/ conservationfees for details. 5% credit card charge applicable on all bookings when paying by Visa or Mastercard. Please see www. maraengai.com for accommodation terms and conditions. **One of each experience stated per confirmed guest including children, conditions permitting, cannot be exchanged for monetary value.

Package includes:

• Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • WiFi in public areas, Water, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee • Transfers to/from Serena Airstrip

exPeRiences included (WeaTheR PeRMiTTing):

• Two shared scheduled safari game drives per day • 1 Bush Dinner, 1 Bush Breakfast, 1 Sundowner (per stay)

child 0-12 yeaRs:

• Under 2 years: Free • 3-12 years: KSh 14,500 per child per night • Extra nights: KSh 14,500 per child per night

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kSh 23,000

per person per night Single Occupant: KSh 34,500 per person per night 3rd person: KSh 16,100 per person per night

Package includes:

• Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • WiFi in public areas, Water, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee

child 0-12 yeaRs:

MaRa engai TeRMs & condiTions: Each tent can accommodate a second bed with one additional adult sharing, maximum three adults per tent or two children and two adults per tent. Minimum of one adult per tent with children.

Child Policy 0 - 12 years; 1st child sharing with 1 or 2 adults – FOC (excluding park fees). 2nd child sharing with 1 or 2 adults – 50% of adult sharing rate (excluding park fees). Child Policy 12 years and above; Adult rates to apply 2 children sharing own room – 75% of adult (excluding park fees). 3rd Adult rate is 70% of per person sharing rate. Tent 8 & 9 room supplement – KSh 6,000 per day extra. Each tent can accommodate a second bed with one additional adult sharing, maximum three adults per tent or two children and two adults per tent.

• Under 2 years: Free • 3-12 years: KSh 11,000 per child per night • Extra nights: KSh 11,500 per child per night

BOOk nOw call +254 (0)726 091 330 email info@maraengai.com visit maraengai.com Offer subject to availability. E&OE. © 2019, Virpra Limited.

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For those seeking a private and exclusive retreat at Kenya’s captivating coastal city of Mombasa, The Village is the first and last stop. Just thirty minutes from the city centre, this elegant ensemble of one, two and three bedroom apartments offers guests a wonderful alternative to hotel accommodation coupled with spectacular oceanfront views overlooking Mombasa’s picturesque Old Town on Tudor Creek. Award winning dining options are in store for guests, courtesy of two world famous restaurants: one overlooking the Indian Ocean, and the other aboard a majestic Arab dhow. Guests also have the option to self cater.

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The Village offers guests a choice of 58 one, two or three bedroom fully serviced apartments to choose from, adorned in stylish furnishings each featuring stunning oceanfront views, spacious verandahs, Satellite TV, en-suited bathrooms, modern day room and bathroom, amenities and fully-equipped kitchens.

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Thrill Seeking Activities You Have To Try No one wants to keep doing the same things day in and day out. New experiences can only be formed if we are willing to try. Outdoor activities are the only way to experience how beautiful the world is. Extreme sports in Kenya have taken a life of its own with not only foreign tourists attracted by the prospect of adrenaline filled experiences but also locals.

The following article highlights 7 adventure destinations worth exploring.

ZIP LINING

ARCHERY

Ever felt like standing on top of a cliff while screaming your lungs out, or fly high in the sky like a free bird? A zip line activity is an ideal way to get over the fear of heights. Zip lining has weaved its way to the top of people’s bucket lists. It enables you to view beautiful sceneries such as rivers, green forests, hill ranges, valleys and birds. To experience this adventure you can visit; Kereita Forest, The Forest, Rapids Camp Sagana.

Take a chance on the wild side with archery. Shooting with a bow and arrow may seem like a primitive thing to do but the thrill you get afterwards is indescribable. It is an easy thing to do especially if you follow your instructor’s technique. Hitting the target right in the middle is your ultimate goal once you pick up your bow and arrow. This activity requires focus and patience because you will not get it right the first time. Nairobi Archery Club and the Forest are some of the places that offer this activity.

SKY DIVING Jumping out of a plane seems like something traumatising. Your first jump will always be part of you. You will forget that you are jumping off a plane as you take in the most incredible views imaginable of the mountains or ocean. The sensation craved will be quenched as you soar through the air, free as a bird. Skydiving and adrenaline are synonymous. Sky diving produces an overwhelming happiness due to the release of endorphins. In a pleasurable blend of fright and pure excitement, sky diving gets your blood pumping and your heart palpitates.

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PARAGLIDING An energizing and loosening up experience that everybody can appreciate, paragliding is likely the most elating, quiet and unadulterated type of flight yet. If skydiving isn’t enough, paragliding is another way for you to get up in the air. You will get a little more air time and scenic views; this is definitely the way to do it. You and your heartbeat will be soaring after being part of this recreational sport. Visit Machakos Mua Hills for a paragliding experience.

MOUNTAIN BIKING It doubles up as a great workout session and a lot of fun. Casually bike along the coast or head into the terraces such as Mount Kenya for some more extreme cycling as you shred up and down mountain trails.

Biking across terraces and scenic places with flora and fauna underlines the fact that mountain biking ranks up there with the best of the best in adventurous sports.

Sightseeing, body exercises across different terrains make mountain biking a natural choice for anyone who loves these experiences or would want to have a taste.

WHITE WATER RAFTING Managing to navigate risks and distractions builds someone’s self-confidence and sharpens their wit. White water rafting is a sport that requires watchfulness and this aspect makes it downright fun and exciting. Giving loved ones an opportunity to huddle up in a raft, participants get to bond and have a time to share moments and make precious memories. Paddle your way through some amazing watery terrain in Rapids Camp Sagana or the Ewaso N’giro River.

KITE SURFING Kite surfing is a great choice for anyone who just wants to have fun or let off some steam. As you glide over the water, learn and practice new skills you end up feeling fulfilled. This activity offers a picturesque setting with strong winds to sail in any fashion.

Kite surfing requires less strength in comparison to windsurfing. Find this thrilling activity at Nyali beach, Che –Shale and H20 extreme.

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Maasai Mara National Reserve

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Maasai Mara which can also be referred to as Masai Mara is situated in south-west Kenya. It is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves because of its diverse, incredible and spectacular eco-systems. You will get a wide range of conservancies in the area. It is referred to as a reserve not a national park because it is unfenced and run by the local county government. If you want to have the best viewing of wildlife then this is the place you should visit.

How to get there

The reserve is about 270 km from Nairobi. It will take around 5 hours by road and 45 minutes if you are using a flight. The seasons keep changing and with that the state of the roads, from Narok town to Sekenani Gate is the main access road. You can also use the Lemek and Aitong town route but it is very bumpy. The Mara Triangle is serviced by two all-weather airstrips– Mara Serena and Kichua Tembo.

Entry Charges/Fee

Park entry for non-residents is currently $80 per adult and $45 per child for 24hrs. Park entry for residents is KES 1200 per adult and KES 300 per child or student for 24hrs. If you have a vehicle with 6 seats and under is it KES 400 and for 6-12 Seats is it KES 1000 for 24hrs.

Thinking of a place to stay

The fact that there are different conservancies in the reserve provides you with different places for you to stay. You can take your pick whether you want the glamping, camping or luxury stay experience. The Spirit of the Masai Mara, Mara Engai and many different camps that will give you the experience of a life time and put you close to the action.

Park activities

The highlight of the season in the Mara is the wildebeest migration that happens from July- October. Game viewing, camping, night game drives, visits to Masai cultural villages, ballooning, bush dinner, lunch and breakfast. It is also a wedding destination.

What to carry Proper Shoes Kikoi Drinking Water Snacks Binoculars Camera Sunscreen and Hat

Animals you may encounter

Maasai Mara has been referred to as one of the finest wildlife destinations in the World. You will be able to see the Big 5, cheetah, hyena, bat-eared foxes, black-backed and side-striped jackals, hippo, crocodile, baboons, warthog, topi, eland, Thompson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, impala, waterbuck, oribi, reedbuck, zebra.

As you document your Game Watcher experience, you can share the photos with us via our digital platforms (Go Places Digital) and you stand a chance to win a trip to one of our partner properties!

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HOURS IN CATANIA, ITALY

Welcome to Catania, the second largest city on the Italian island of Sicily. It is an important economic hub for the country. You will find baroque palaces, fine beaches and Mount Etna. It is influential because of its rich culture, arts and history. This is an interesting place to visit because it has maintained a lot of its heritage and culture. Get ready to enjoy day trips and outdoor sight-seeing excursions.

Where to Stay?

There is so much to see and so much to do here but first you have to find a place to stay. It depends on the kind of experience you are looking for. You can stay at the Una Hotel Palace this is a prime location with a Sicilian touch that towers over the early 20th-century palazzo. It has elegant, understated rooms and rooftop views of Mount Etna. If you are looking for something that is more homely, B&B Crociferi, is located on one of Catania’s most beautiful streets. Palazo Asmundo is also an option, this is a high end five-bedroom house with all the luxuries you would find at home. If you are travelling on a budget and you are looking for a hostel then the popular Agorà Hostel should be your next stop. We want to make your trip pleasant visit www. goplacesholiday.com and we will help you find a place to stay.

Get to admire the extraordinary landscapes as you take your tour. This is a city of layers and you have to unfold each step by step. If you are intrigued by mysteries you can uncover the underground layer of Catania. You will find the Roman city full of decorations, shrines and aqueducts the Christian city and the sixteenth-century modern city, with streets, churches, palaces, baths, completely buried by lava in 1669 and devastated by the earthquake of 1693. There is even a river flowing underground, the Amenano. You can relax with the stunning view of San Giovanni Li Cuti harbor, a town that is characterized by fishermen’s cottages, mouthwatering fish restaurants and a volcanic sand beach.

What to Do?

Let us explore Catania and all the activities present for you to indulge in. Piazza Duomo should be your first stop. This is the glory of the Baroque style that you cannot afford to miss. At the center of the square lies the Fontana dell’Elefante (Elephant Fountain). Via Etnea which connects Piazza Duomo to the foot of Etna, the immense volcano that is renowned in Catania. Aci Trezza is a good place to visit especially if you are a literature lover. You will get to see where the famous Italian writer Giovanni Verga got some of his inspiration from. One of the main attractions is climbing Mount Etna. You will have to wake up early for this excursion, there are different tours depending on your interests.

You can use a jeep tour, walking or mountain biking.

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Where To Wine & Dine?

This is a city that is full of great food and you will not be disappointed. You can snack at the Scirocco Sicilian Fish Lab, you will find this gem as you visit the Catania Fish Market. They fry the best sea food in that area. Razmataz is also a highly recommended dining place by the locals. It is a quaint place to eat and drink wine. They have a blackboard with the specials of the day. When you are in Italy, gelato is a must have. Visit Savia which is also a pastry shop but it sells one of the best hazelnut flavored gelatos in Catania. For a casual dining experience visit Al Tortellino for all the pasta you can have, they give Sicillian classics like pasta alla norma and everything you have ever imagined pasta to be. They also have pizza which you must try.

Time’s Running Out…

You cannot leave Catania without experiencing the night life. Mercati Generali might be the islands most known club. It is a restored 19th century winery. They have a palm shaded garden courtyard that will make your night.

Make use of the dance floor and make memories in a beautiful city. What are you waiting for? It is time to explore Catania.

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A trip to the Caribbean is a delight and Aruba is known for being the happiest island in that region. Aruba has the sunniest days and has the most beautiful beaches you will get lost in that paradise. This is your perfect island getaway and these are the things you can indulge in for the day. It may be a small island but it is filled with fun things to do.

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BEACH BAGGING

Your day must begin with a heavy breakfast. Being home to the most beautiful beaches you can take a tour with a rental car in the west-coast. You can enjoy tranquil spots in the beach before you embark on any other activities. Snorkeling is an ideal way to spend your time at the beach, Malmok beach is an ideal spot for that. Get the best view of the coral heads teeming with reef fish. Arashi Beach is the place you can enjoy body surfing while enjoying the breeze. There are local vendors around you enjoy a drink of coconut water as you take in the magnificent views.

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TIME TO GO SHOPPING

When you travel to a new place you always want to take a piece of that place back home with you. In Aruba you can take a pick of luxury-end diamond and fashion outlets seen in every popular Caribbean cruise port or cheap trinkets and T-shirts..

Depending on who or what you are shopping for you have a lot of options. You can also visit some art galleries while you are shopping, you can enjoy art at the same time get your retail therapy. Shopping can be a bit expensive but the views as you walk from shop to shop are worth taking in.

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FIND YOUR LUNCH SPOT

Food is a language that keeps on evolving and no matter where you are in the world you will definitely find a language that speaks to you. The diversity in their meals is fascinating, your taste buds will be ignited by that different feel. I would recommend a taste of food at Asi es mi Peru.

It has the option of casual, outdoor or indoor dining. Asi es mi Peru features authentic Peruvian Cevicheria. You can sit at the bar and watch the Chef make your meal from scratch. The restaurant also has a market in the gazebo where you can buy some Peruvian crafts.

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CULTURAL EXCAVATION

Your first stop should be the capital of Oranjestad at the National Archaeological Museum Aruba. The museum does not have any entry fees. It is in a reconstructed and brightly painted Dutch colonial estate, the museum features exhibitions devoted to early indigenous groups..

You will get to see the cave paintings that are exhibited at the museum using motion-activated wall projections..

Ancient artefacts tell the story of the island from the pre-ceramic fishermen to Spanish occupiers in the 16th century to the arrival of the Dutch in 1636.

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DONKEY SANCTUARY

When you hear about a donkey sanctuary what is the first thing that comes into mind. We are all reminded that they are the beasts of burden in terms of how hard they work all over the world. Located at Bringamosa, it is a family friendly activity. You will get to encounter donkeys that have been placed in the sanctuary for their safe keeping.

The sanctuary provides you with more information about its mandate and you also have the opportunity to get original donkey-themed gifts and souvenirs.

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SAILING TOUR

When the sea calls, you have no choice but to answer. You have seen the beach but you have not explored the waters.

It is cooler in the evening after using up your energy it is time to relax as you take in Aruba’s scenic beauty. You have the option of taking a huge ship or a smaller boat. Hit the water and continue to explore the happy island. This tour can also include underwater tours if you are interested in more than scuba diving. You will be able to see shipwrecks and all sorts of colorful sea life.

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PROGRESSIVE FEAST

The diversity can be felt from the people to the culinary landscape. It is time for dinner and you have options ranging from Dutch pancakes to Italian pasta, Brazilian steakhouses and American fast food. It all depends on what you are in the mood for whether it is fine dining or local cuisines. The vibrant restaurant scene will have you eating fresh fish straight from the sea. Visit the Zeerover Aruba for your local dining experience. Also visit Barefoot restaurant in Aruba for the barefoot dining experience.

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A NIGHT OUT IN THE CITY

Happy Hour is something we all love to hear no matter where we are. Aruba has cocktail hours that happen just as soon as the sun dips. Your night out can begin at Pinchos Grill & Bar near downtown Oranjestad for extra atmosphere. The bar is on a pier at the Aruba Surfside Marina Hotel. Pick your spot at the circular central bar for margaritas listed on the extensive bar menu and enjoy your night. The nightclubs in the area exude contagious energy that will have you dancing your night away.

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E AT I N G O U R WAY A C R O S S N A I R O B I As you continue to feast upon this issue here is a little something to ignite your taste buds. These are our favourite places to Dine & Drink.

FOGO GAUCHO Steak-ation anyone? Fogo Gaucho is a Brazilian steak house that offers excellent meat cuts all roasted in the traditional Brazilian style. The flavours and texture of the steaks served are as delicious and authentic as the culture that inspired it.

GRILLL SHACK If you find yourself at Westgate mall and you are craving something meaty then this is the place for you. You are spoilt for choice talk of steak, ribs and juicy burgers with a selection of starters, burritos, salads and sea food. Good food, amazing service and perfect ambience. The virgin strawberry mojito is a taste I want to remember for a long time. This has been tried and tasted.

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GRAND CAFE & INDIAN CUISINE Grand CafĂŠ has a versatile menu of modern Indian cuisine and continental dishes. You will get an authentic taste of whatever dish you pick. The dishes are delicacies of different regions that will give you a unique experience.

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Sarova provides you with luxury on a plate, the perfect blend of both Kenyan and continental cuisine.You are guaranteed an eclectic mix of diverse creations by renowned chefs across all their branches. Enjoy their outstanding hospitality in a relaxed dining atmosphere, take your pick.

They have perfected the art of culinary diversity through the various wining and dining options. Dine in style from a casual dining restaurant, continental cuisine, meaty experience and a coffee shop. From Tamambo, Carnivore, Dawa lounge, Duka coffee shop to Tamarind Tree .

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You can wear gloves for this process. Core and de-seed the habaneros. This will ensure that you get the right amount of spicy for your sauce.

Add your chopped habanero chilli peppers, garlic, ginger and the rice vinegar in a blend. Blend until you get a smooth and consistent liquid. Note you can also use the immersion blender for this process.

Use a sieve to strain the liquid into a pan. Add the honey and lime at this point. Boil the liquid for around 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Store the sauce in an airtight container and it can be stored for up to four months in a refrigerator. The longer the sauce stays the richer the flavors become.

METHOD 200 grams habanero chilli peppers 5 Garlic cloves 1 teaspoon ginger paste 500ml honey 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Half a cup of lime juice Salt

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Start by cleaning your chicken wings you can do so in a mix of water and vinegar or just plain water. Once that is done set them aside as you prepare your marinade.

Mince the ginger and garlic with your pestle and mortar. Throw in the lemon grass to heighten the flavors.

Transfer the paste to a bowl. Mix it with one teaspoon of the light soy sauce and the lime juice. Put in the salt and pepper at this point.

Take your chicken and put it in the bowl with the marinade ingredients. Mix well to ensure that it soaks in all the flavors.

Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator. If you do your prep the night before it can stay for 24 hours but if you want to cook it the same day let it marinate for around 30 minutes.

As your chicken wings are soaking in the marinade, preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius.

Place your marinated chicken wings on your baking rack and let it bake for 40 minutes and flipping the wings halfway.

Once the wings are ready toss them in the habanero sweet chilli sauce. You can serve them as they are or after tossing them in the sauce you can put them back in the oven for an extra five minutes. The extra five minutes in the oven ensure that your wings are caramelized.

Serve with a side of your choice & garnish with sesame seeds.

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Are you looking for a light snack that is easy to make? The Habanero Sweet Chili wings is what you need because of all the wholesome flavors it has. You want to build layers and layers of flavors with that sweet and spicy taste.

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3/4-ounce blend whisky.

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1. You will need to put ice into your cocktail shaker. Once that is done pour in the blend whisky, cherry liqueur, Campari, orange juice.

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4. Garnish the drink with an orange peel and it is ready to serve.

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BOOK REVIEW

The Dragonfly Sea Novel

GENRE: FICTION The Kenyan Coastal community has not been featured prominently especially in mainstream literature. This novel has been set in that area exploring the culture and political situation of the region. This is a relatable novel to people who come from the Coastal region by a Kenyan author. Owuor’s language is lush, and the vision she portrayed in the book is vibrant. It makes you feel like you are at the coast reliving the words.

You feel connected to the characters, the spaces and places in the book. Owuor addressed themes of love, losses, searching and returning. Through these themes she addressed issues such as radicalization of the youth in that region. We see how that perceived war on terror in that region affects the characters in the book. The relationship between China and the sea is highlighted, also China’s relationship with African countries is discussed. We see Ayanna’s journey unfold throughout the book and as the story unfolds, we are transported to Pate, Xiamen and Istanbul. She has worked to make the book realistic, as you read you feel yourself being transported to the sights and the sounds described in the novel. Owuor’s craft keeps being redefined from her first novel making it exhilarating for her readers. As you keep reading the book your quest for answers will be heightened. Identity, belonging and marginalization of people that belong to a certain country are the questions you will continuously ask.

This is a worth it read for Kenyan readers by a Kenyan writer.

Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor is a Kenyan writer. She won the 2003 Caine Prize for African Writing for her story “Weight of Whispers”. In 2004, she won the Woman of the year (Arts, Heritage category) for her contributions to the arts in Kenya. In September 2015, her book Dust was shortlisted for the Folio Prize and won Kenya’s pre-eminent literary prize, the Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature.

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Putting Drills The age old saying, “Drive for show & Putt for dough!” never gets old. Putting well will always save you atleast 3 to 4 shots per round but I know it’s not as interesting to practice. The good news is, you can make it fun with drills and competitions with friends and at the same time improve.

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Box Drill

Place cones or tee pegs 2 feet away from the hole as shown above and try to hole out from each cone. You can increase the difficulty by moving further away.

This is one of my favourite drills especially amongst juniors. Place alignment sticks or clubs around the hole as shown above.

The idea is to try putt into the box and hole to score points. This is a great drill to do as a group as you can compete as well as improve distance control. Increase difficulty by moving further away.

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Celebrating Kenya’s 7th WORLD HERITAGE SITE

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Kenya is a signatory to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage World Heritage Convention, 1972. Thimlich Ohinga site is situated in Migori County is listed by UNESCO as being of outstanding universal value. Thimlich Ohinga became the 7th World Heritage Site in Kenya to be inscribed after Lamu, Fort Jesus Mount Kenya, Kaya Forests, Lake Turkana and Great Rift Valley Lakes of Bogoria, Elementaita and Nakuru.

phase dry stone laying technology which is not known to exist anywhere else. The complex is composed of four main enclosures, Kochieng, Kakuku, Koketch and Kolouch. The walls consist of meticulously arranged stones of irregular shapes and sizes. They were constructed in three phases that ran concurrently where the outer and inner phases of the walls were joined together using a middle third phase consisting of smaller stones that pressed down the ends of outer and inner stones. Due to the lack of distinct shapes of the stones used, the walls do not exhibit any Thimlich Ohinga Cultural Landscape is course line, as is common in modern an outstanding example of indigenous stone walls. architecture characterized by a threeThimlich Ohinga Cultural Landscape is a fourteenth century stone built complex representing a unique dry stone architectural tradition of massive monumental walls. These constructions characterize the early settlement of the Lake Victoria Basin. The walls exhibit meticulously arranged stones rising to a height of about 3.9 m. They were built without mortar and have many complimenting features that have made them survive for several centuries.

Today, they have been preserved in an unchanged character.

Join us as we celebrate Kenya’s 7th World Heritage Site, wherever you are, visit a monument or site near you.

Article by Ms. Sharon Mwelu Kyungu PR Manager, National Museums of Kenya Email:skyungu@museums.or.ke

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JUNE - JULY 2019 GROOVE AWARDS Date: 1st June 2019 Time: Starts: Saturday 1st June, 10:00am Location: TBA

people of the Tourism industry, as well as from the local industries.

Meeting prominent business people in the tourism and local industry for networking and business contracts.

7TH NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL Date: June 8th 2019 Time: Starts: Saturday 8th June, 10:00am Ends: Saturday 8th June, 5:00pm Location: Nairobi National Museum.

Tickets: Free.

This Kenyan Annual Gospel Award keeps getting better as the public selects the winners.

The awards are presented to exemplary Gospel musicians in Kenya, East, West and South Africa.

KARIBU KILIFAIR Date: 7th – 9th June 2019 Time: Starts: Friday 7th June, 9:00 a.m.

Ends: Sunday 9th June.

Location: TGT Ground, Arusha.

Contact Details: +255 754 200580

TOUR TO LAKE TURKANA CULTURAL FESTIVAL Date: 11th -18th June 2019 Time: Starts: Tuesday 11th June.

Ends: Tuesday 18th June.

Location: Loyangalani

Join us for a cultural mosaic in our global village. Where countries from all five continents present their cuisine, music, dance, handcrafts and fashion.

SECOND ANNUAL K-POP AND K-DRAMA CULTURAL EVENT Date: June 15th 2019 Time: Starts: Saturday 15th June, 4:00 p.m.

Ends: Saturday 15th June, 8:00pm Location: Sushi Soo Restaurant Tickets: Free Entry

This is the leading international Outdoor Tourism & Industry Fair in Tanzania, promoting and presenting companies based in the Kilimanjaro-Region, Tanzania and East Africa as a destination.

As an exhibitor you are able to promote your company by networking with important

be hosting the event at the Sushi Soo restaurant. The aim of the event will be to bridge the gap between Kenya and Korea through networking.

It will also create a space for the K-community in Kenya to connect and collaborate with like-minded people who share a mutual interest, their love for Korean culture. The networking event will include games, Korean entertainment, Korean food and more.

Siham Abdul a Korean culture enthusiast and blogger will

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Culture has been the backbone of the nation for years and to be able to explore different cultures is essential. Join us in this very special cultural tour to East Turkana and experience unity in diversity with the 15 ethnic groups of Marsabit county. You are guaranteed an experience of a lifetime.

CIRQUE DE L’AFRIQUE NAIROBI EDITION Date: 20th June 2019 Time: Starts: Thursday 20th June, 5:00pm Location: Muze Enjoy a live concert by Germany’s Afro House duo Freak de l’Afrique. Freak de l’Afrique is

JUNE - JULY 2019 Time: Starts: Saturday 22nd June, 10:00am Ends: Saturday 22nd June, 15:00pm Location: German School Nairobi Tickets: Free entry (ID required)

a collective, a social platform, a universe of rhythm, sound, performance, dance and fashion.

An ongoing dialogue of kindred spirits, on both sides of the DJ stand, with a shared passion for Africa’s rich cultural heritage and a desire to draw on that heritage in shaping its future.

BIZARRE BAZAAR SUMMER CRAFT FESTIVAL 2019 Date: 22nd -23rd June 2019 Time: Starts: Saturday 22nd June 2019, 09:00 am Ends: Sunday 23rd June, 6:00pm Location: Karura Forest Tickets: Adults 500, Under 5 100

Through Bizarre Bazaar Summer Craft Festival, the community is insistent on their commitment to support the creativity, innovation and talent of the numerous craftsmen and women who form the informal sector or “jua kali” ORGANIC MARKET GERMAN SCHOOL NAIROBI Date: 22nd June 2019

The market is open to members of the public. Vendors are selling organic fruits and vegetables, other food and non-food.

Kids animation available.

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LEWA MARATHON 20TH EDITION 2019 Date: 29th June 2019 Time: Starts: Saturday 29th June.

Location: Multiple Venues

This fundraising event will host over 1,000 runners from over 40 different countries. The Safaricom Marathon is regarded as one of the toughest marathons in the world. However, runners of all abilities take part, from fun runners, walkers and amateurs, to professionals like Paul Tergat the Kenyan international and former world record holder.

CONNECTING ENTREPRENEURS TO THE DREAM TEAM

Date: 6th July 2019 Time: Starts: Saturday 6th July, 08:00am Location: Multiple Venues Tickets: 0702 938260

The event is aimed at connecting aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and SME’s to the components of a successful business. From registration process/bodies, tax awareness, financial institutions, Insurance covers, investment opportunities, money lending companies, business plan and project management, training and life couching and finally education concerning the business. The event will also help aspiring business owners who have a great business idea or project and have proof of concept, get investors for their projects. This is because we will have a team of investors who will be present to scout business projects/ideas worth funding.

MMA JULY 2019 Date: 20th July 2019 Time: Starts: Saturday 20th July, 6:00pm Location: The Trademark Hotel Ticket: Ksh.3000

Be ready for a Top Dog fight championship presentation.

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SKÅL LUNCHEON AT HAANDI INDIAN RESTAURANT, THE MALL The monthly edition of the Skål International Nairobi luncheon happened on Friday April 12th, 2019 at Haandi Restaurant situated at The Mall, Westlands. Haandi Restaurant exudes quality from the moment you walk in; to the moment you leave the establishment.

The guests were treated to authentic, delicious and scrumptious home style food freshly prepared in a relaxing environment. The event also saw a number of people walk away with amazing prizes. It is never a dull moment! Here’s an exclusive coverage of the luncheon...

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SKÅL LUNCH AT TAMAMBO KAREN BLIXEN Skål International Nairobi held their monthly luncheon on the 8th May, 2019 at Tamambo Karen Blixen. Tamambo Karen Blixen Coffee Garden is located on the beautiful site of the original farmhouse which was the Blixen property, on Karen Road. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi in Karen’s leafy suburbs, Tamambo is the very epitome of a serene experience. The #Skålleagues were treated to amazing dishes in an unforgettable location. As is the order of most Skal luncheons we saw a couple of guests walk away with amazing prizes. Here’s an in-depth coverage...

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SKÅL SPONSORS APPRECIATION COCKTAIL AT SOUTHERN SUN MAYFAIR NAIROBI On Wednesday 17th April, 2019 the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Najib Balala, EGH, presided over a Sponsors’ appreciation cocktail reception. The event was organized by the Local Organizing Committee of the 79th SKAL International Congress.

The cocktail held at Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi appreciated the organization and key individuals who came together to support and see to it that the congress was a success.

In attendance were members from the tourism industry, as well as the companies that sponsored the Skal International Congress. Here’s the coverage...

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TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS COCKTAIL FOR CS NAJIB BALALA A cocktail reception was hosted in honour of the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Najib Balala, EGH. The event was held on Monday 15th April, 2019 by tourism stakeholders to celebrate his World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2019 Global Champion Award. Hon. Najib Balala, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism & Wildlife in the Government of Kenya, was awarded the WTTC Global Champion Award at the 2019 Global Summit in Seville, Spain, for his country’s work on Social Impact. Here’s the Go Placestm media exclusive of the celebration...

AGENTS COCKTAIL AT PARK INN BY RADISSON On 23rd May 2019, Park Inn Nairobi hosted a monthly networking cocktail for Tour Operators and Travel Agents. This event saw the top tour operators and travel agents come together for a night of appreciation, fun and networking. Also, amazing prices were awarded. Here’s an exclusive insight to this highly interactive event by the Go Places™...

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TOUR DRIVERS/GUIDES COCKTAIL EVENT The new Tourist Privilege Card for Tour Drivers/Guides in the industry was launched on 15th May 2019 at Westgate popup market. The launch was an exclusive networking cocktail event at Westgate, Nairobi’s Premier Shopping Mall. The invited guests got to experience this new exciting product. They also learnt about the benefits and importance of the privilege card and how it will impact the tourism industry in the country.

It was a fun filled event as guests enjoyed, interacted, networked and caught up with one another with live music. Here’s an exclusive...

IMEX 2019 The worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events is currently ongoing at Messe, Frankurt.

The Exhibition began on 21st May going on until 23rd May 2019. Kenya is well represented by Go Places Digital and other incredible exhibitors including KICC. Showcasing at IMEX has allowed an increase in our clientele as it has given us an opportunity to network with greater brands from all over the world advertise with us and reach a diverse number of clientele internationally Call us on : 0724786999 / 072474057. Here are some of the sharing moments as captured by James Mwangi Ndabia..

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SILVERSTONE AIR KENYA DERBY The Silverstone Kenya Derby took place on the 14th of April 2019 at the Ngong Racecourse was a memorable event. The event was fun-filled and we saw James Muhindi win after riding Silverstone Air. Silverstone Air had won five straight meets showed up with some sublime pacing from the inner lane to clinch the meet clocked at 2:32:8 with over 15 lengths. The race saw Muhindi win by only a-length-and-a-quarter timed at 1:39:4 followed closely by Fast Five (Lesley Sercombe) and Galileo. Here’s an exclusive of the event...

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THE GLOBAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY DAY (ZURI MICE FORUM ) Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), was held on April 4, 2019 at the lavish Weston Hotel, the event brought together leaders from across the meetings and events industry, showcasing the impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions have on our industry. The Global Meetings Industry Day is celebrated all over world, bringing together leaders from across the Meetings and Events Industry, to network, connect and showcase the impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions have on the MICE industry. Here’s a Go Places™ media coverage…

THIMLICH OHINGA WORLD HERITAGE SITE, MIGORI COUNTY National Museums of Kenya in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports Arts and Culture, UNESCO and county Government of Migori held a press conference on the 9th of April 2019. The press conference addressed the official inauguration of the Thimlich Ohinga as the 7th world heritage Site. Thimlich Ohinga means “frightening dense forest” in the Dholuo language. The dry-stone walled settlement is situated in Migori and is said to have been built in the 16th century, according to UNESCO. In attendance was Hon. Okoth Obado, Governor Migori County, Dr. Purity Kiura among others. Here’s Go Places™ coverage of the event...

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KWAL AT 50 ANNIVERSARY DINNER KWAL celebrated 50 Years on 16th May 2019 at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Jeff Koinange emceed the event.

The chief guest was Peter Munya, MGH Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Industry, Trade and cooperatives. The guests were treated to KWAL brands i.e. Whisky, Brandy, Liqueur, Wine, Ciders and Yatta Juice for the nonalcoholics. Themed “A Night of 5” KWAL took us through an evening of celebrating the past 5 decades. 5 is a very significant number as it also represents KWAL’s 5 Core Values; heritage, quality, trust, value and delight.

Lina Githuka leads KWAL. KWAL is planning to expand with a new branch at Tatu City. Here’s a Go Places™ exclusive of the celebration …

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NEW MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS LUXURY SALOON UNVEILED FOR KENYA MARKET Ian Middleton, MD DT Dobie and Maliha Sheikh, GM Mercedes unveiled the new Mercedes C-Class luxury saloon for the Kenya Market. The car has been transformed and features modified bumpers, radiator grille and state of the art head lamps and tail lights. Owners will also have an optional fully digital instrument display and multimedia systems with tailor made information and music. A customer ordering a new C-Class has a myriad of options including a driver assistance package featuring park distance control, steering assist and support for the driver to keep a safe distance from other vehicles on some models. Speed is now adjusted automatically ahead of bends, junctions and traffic islands. Have a look‌

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7TH AL-MUSLIMAH WEDDING FAIR The 7th Al-Muslimah Wedding Fair one of the most exclusive bridal events in the region took place from 13th 14th April at The Sarit Centre. The event was filled with breath taking displays & colourful shows of the Kenyan wedding industry. The event also brought together hundreds of vendors under one roof for this occasion. Al Muslimah Magazine celebrated this edition by bringing all brides-to-be an exclusive bridal experience. AlMuslimah is a one of a kind lifestyle magazine that is tailor made for the Muslim woman, age 16 to 65. Here’s an exclusive...

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WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA SOMMELIER CUP ANNOUNCEMENT COCKTAIL The 2019 WOSA Sommelier cup took place on 4th April 2019 at Sierra Bistro, Yaya Centre. The event served as an announcement cocktail creating an avenue to interact with many passionate winemakers, wine enthusiasts, local and international sommeliers. From January 2019, Wines of South Africa (WoSA) has been running the fourth WoSA Sommelier Cup competition where after the competition; finalist from different countries will be hosted in South Africa for a tour of the wine lands. This event saw several exhibitors showcase their different wines from South Africa and others who went away with amazing prices. Here’s a Go Places™ exclusive …

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WHAT WOMEN WANT WITH PINKY #WhatWomenWant is a weekly event curated by Pinky Ghelani that offers a safe space for all of us to come together. People come to share and discuss openly things they have lived through, things that are beneficial to our lives, those that one needs to let go of or those things that we need to pull closer and hold dear as we go through life. Join the conversation EVERY MONDAY at the Westgate popup market at the Westgate Shopping Mall, Westlands. Entry is absolutely free. Here are some of our sharing moments...

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TOY STORY Genre: Animation, Comedy Actors: Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, Patricia Arquette Synopsis: Woody continues to take care of his kid, whether it is Andy or Bonnie. Woody is confident about his place in the toy world and tries to share that with the toys around him.

When Bonnie’s new toy Forky considers himself trash, Woody encourages him to embrace being a toy. Bonnie takes the whole toy gang on her family’s road trip. On this trip Woody meets his long-lost friend Bo Peep and together they realize that even though they are worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy it should be the least of their worries.

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MEN IN BLACK INTERNATIONAL Genre: Action, Adventure Actors: Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Kumail Nanjiani Synopsis: This is the fourth movie in the Men in Black franchise. It is a science fiction action filled movie.

The agents in this movie have always protected the earth from aliens using high-tech weaponry. In this new mission the agents are tackling a mole within the organization.

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Genre: Horror, Suspense Actors: Mark Hamill, Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman Synopsis: This is a remake of the 1988 horror classic Child’s Play. It has been re-imagined in a contemporary way. It follows Karen, a single mother and her son, Andy.

They move to a new city and the mom gifts Andy a Buddi doll, unaware of its more sinister nature. The doll becomes Andy’s best friend but it takes a life of its own causing havoc in its wake. Andy devices a way to stop it with the neighbourhood children.

SHAFT Genre: Action, Crime Actors: Samuel.L Jackson, Regina Hall, Jessie Usher Synopsis: In this sequel we continue to see the work of one of New York’s coolest private eye John Shaft Jr. He is a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death, he reaches out to his dad. John’s father was absent throughout his childhood this call from his son would be a way for them to bond. He agrees to help him solve this mystery but he has an agenda of his own to settle.

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SPIDER-MAN FAR FROM HOME THE LION KING Genre: Adventure, Family Actors: Beyonce Knowles, Donald Glover, James Earl Jones Synopsis: This is a live action remake of a classic animation. The music remains true to the original movie. It is set in the African savannah. It tells the story of young Simba who is cast out of the wilderness by his uncle Scar after he killed his father Mufasa. He lives everything he has ever known behind, his time away helped him to build the courage to believe in himself. After years away from home, Simba comes back to take his rightful place on the throne.

Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction Actors: Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Keaton Synopsis: The web crawling super hero returns. In this new Spider-man movie Peter Parker is facing a new villain. Peter Parker was on a relaxing European vacation when his trip was cut short by Nick Fury. This unexpected turn to his vacation is one that he will always remember. Nick Fury needs spider-man’s help to stop the evil Mysterio from wreaking havoc across the continent. It seems Peter Parker will not retire his suit anytime soon as long as there is evil in the world.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Genre: Thriller, Drama Actors: Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio Synopsis: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is set in 1969. Where a faded television actor and his stunt double are trying to achieve the fame they once had. Tv star Rick Dalton and his long-time stunt double Cliff Booth are in Los Angeles trying to relive their glory days in an industry that is ever changing and nothing is the same.

DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD Genre: Adventure, Family Actors: Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez, Madeleine Madden Synopsis: The movie is based on the cartoon Dora the Explorer. Dora has spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents. In high school she gets to experience the most dangerous adventure. Dora has to rescue her parents with the help of Boots (her best friend Monkey), Diego (a mysterious jungle dweller) and rag tag group of teens in the lost city of gold.

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ITS AN ALL ENGLISH FINAL IN THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE The curtains are finally coming down to what can only be summed up as the most exciting UEFA Champions League Season of the decade. The 2019 Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspurs will be played at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain on 1 June 2019 (22:00 EAT) With the shocking exits of some of the favourites to the rise of the underdogs and the Liverpool Comeback that will be the talk of the football world for years to come. Liverpool overcame a 3-0 deficit to pull a comeback of the decade by thrashing Barcelona 4-0 at Anfield on the return leg. The Reds proved that they never walk alone leaving the wonder boy Lionel Messi with much to think about and reigniting the debate of who is the greatest player in the world between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tottenham Hotspurs who were also trailing 1-0 against Ajax Amsterdam after the first leg loss at their home ground bounced back and won 3-2 at the Amsterdam Arena leading to Tottenham qualifying on away goals after 3-3 aggregate.

The finals will have two Kenyans battling it out for the most prestigious UEFA trophy with Victor Wanyama’s Tottenham going against Divock Origi’s Liverpool.

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ITALIAN OPEN (TENNIS)

SPANISH GP (FORMULA 1)

In the tennis calendar this year, the Italian Open was an event to anticipate. The men’s finals saw Rafael Nadal winning his 9th Italian Open title against his longtime rival Novak Djokovic after more than two hours of intense battle. It marked the first time in an Open Era-record 54 meetings, that Nadal won a set against Djokovic without conceding a game known as a Bagel.

It was a thrilling precursor to what could be the same lineup in the French Open final at Roland Garros next month. Meanwhile, World number one female Tennis player Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Italian Open with a hand injury. Rodger Federer also withdrew from the tournament with an injury on the right leg.

This year’s fifth race of the Formula 1 season took place in Spain’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya circuit.

The race took place on May 12th and it was a great spectacle with Lewis Hamilton retaining pole position and Valtteri Bottas coming in a close 2nd, Sebastian Vettel finished 4th while the flying Dutchman Max Verstappen came in 3rd. The next race is set to take place on May 26th at the Circuit de Monaco and promises to be a thrilling race. In other exciting news Formula 1 is in talks to hold a race in Morocco, according to commercial boss Sean Bratches. This will be a great opportunity to market the sport, increase interest and viewership of the races in Africa.

US PGA CHAMPIONSHIP (GOLF)

CONFERENCE FINALS (BASKETBALL)

Brooks Koepka held off world number one Dustin Johnson to retain his US PGA Championship title and win a fourth major on a dramatic final day at Bethpage. World number three Koepka, who earned a winner’s cheque of $1.98m became the first person to successfully defend the US PGA Championship and the US Open. ‘‘That was a stressful round of golf, DJ [Johnson] played awesome. I’m just glad to have this thing back in my hands,” Koepka said at the trophy presentation ceremony. Koepka, who led from start to finish, has now won four majors in his previous eight starts compared to legends Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

The Basketball season has reached its fever pitch with the Eastern and Western Conference finals underway.

The Western Conference finals has arguably made history with two brothers Steph Curry of Golden State Warriors and Seth Curry of Portland Trailblazers.

The Golden State Warriors are leading the Western Conference finals 2-0. In the Eastern Conference finals, the Milwaukee Bucks are leading the Toronto Raptors 2-0 with the Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo leading them to their first NBA finals. This promises to be an exciting finals with the Golden State Warriors chasing their 3rd NBA finals.

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VISITORS GUIDE - KENYA

VISA Travelers from any country can now obtain a multiple entry visa that will allow entry to the Republic of Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda for tourism over a period of 90 days. This visa is the result of a joint initiative made by the Heads of States of these respective partner countries to boost regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East Africa.

ATTRACTIONS Historical Sites and Museums Nairobi

Kenya conjures all the romance and adventure of its colorful colonial days. Its rich history and tribal culture is brought to life by its excellent museums and historical sites.

Nairobi National Museum - The museum houses celebrated collections of Kenya’s History, Nature, Culture and Contemporary Art. The Nairobi Snake Park is located within the museum compound.

About Nairobi

Nairobi is a charming, cosmopolitan city, and the only city in the world with a National Park within its precincts. Known as the ‘ Green City in the Sun’, Nairobi is the largest city as well as the capital city of Kenya. Nairobi is the main commercial center of Kenya and has a welldeveloped infrastructure with modern facilities to match.

About Mombasa

Mombasa is Kenya’s principal port and the country’s second largest city. It is a colourful island town with a picturesque blend of ancient and modern buildings. The old town and its labyrinth of narrow twisting allies display beautifully carved doors and Arab verandas, bazaars with curios and antique shops. The coastal city of Mombasa is one of Africa’s major tourist destinations, with some of the best beaches in the world

Kenya National Archives - Situated at the edge of the central business district in downtown Nairobi, along Moi Avenue. The Kenya National Archives is a reservoir and a living example of historic and ethnographic knowledge.

Bomas of Kenya - The Bomas of Kenya is a cultural centre located in Langata Nairobi.

Bomas (homesteads) displays traditional villages belonging to several Kenyan tribes.

The Railway Museum - The museum exhibits 10 old steam engines built between 1923 and 1955, as well as other materials that portray the country’s history and role played by the railway in growing some of Kenya’s major towns and cities.

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Fort Jesus - This is Mombasa’s monumental piece of architecture that was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. The fort has a museum that displays various artifacts from the era where Mombasa served as a transit point for slave trade.

Mountain Climbing And Trekking Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa is popular for trekking safaris, so are the Ngong hills close to the capital city of Nairobi.

The scenic view is bound to be a moving experience for any visitor to the country.

Balloon Safari A balloon safari over the vast savanna plains of Kenya Maasai Mara complete with a view of the animals in their natural habitat is an experience that will never leave you.

Old Town - Old Town is a part of Mombasa that is reminiscent of the days when the Arabs exerted a heavy influence on the town and its culture, and especially in the architecture and language. It is well known for its ancient buildings, extravagant art designs and curio shops.

Gede Ruins - The Gede Ruins are located in Gede off the Malindi-Mombasa Road along the road to Watamu. It dates back to the late 13th century and was abandoned in the early 17th century.

Vasco Da Gama Pillar - The pillar is situated on the seafront road in Malindi and is one of the oldest remaining monuments in Africa. Vasco Da Gama pillar was built in 1498 by the great Portuguese explorer as a sign of appreciation for the welcome he was given by the Sultan of Malindi.

Fishing There are exceptional opportunities for trout fishing, especially in the Mount Kenya and Aberdare regions in the central parts of the country. Nile Perch fishing takes place in Lake Victoria and the Lake Turkana regions.

River Rafting / White-water Rafting The best times for rafting in Kenya are late October to mid-January, and from early April to late July. There are plenty of rapids, waterfalls and chutes on the Athi/Galana and Tana Rivers as well as on the Ewaso Nyiro river near Isiolo.

Adventure & Activities

Kenya offers an unparalleled combination of landscapes and unique cultural experiences that will make any tourist want to come back for a second and third trip.

Diving At The Coast The best places for diving in Kenya will be found in the numerous marine reserves. From Malindi to Shimoni, scuba diving and snorkeling is the norm in the midst of some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world. Watamu and Wasini island have some of the most spectacular snorkeling experiences.

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Cycling / Mountain Biking Mountain biking and cycling trips at the Hell’s gate National Park around the great Rift Valley region are great breathtaking experiences.

VISITORS GUIDE - KENYA Bird watching Take a breathtaking view of a variety of birds at Rusinga Island, Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogoria.

Horse riding - You can catch some horse-riding and horse racing action at the Ngong Race Course or at the Thigiri Riding School.

Daphne Sheldrick - The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is located at the Nairobi National Park and serves as an orphanage for baby elephants as well as some rhinos.

Water-slides - Slide, spin, soar and plunge into the water. Enjoy water slide at Splash Waterworld Lanagata, Nairobi; or Wild Waters Nyali, Mombasa

Giraffe Center - The Giraffe Center is an amazing place to visit. The center was built initially as a rehabilitation project to rescue the Rothschild Giraffe. It is home to a number of endangered species and a unique ecosystem.

Quad bike - You can drive down to Lukenya Motorcross on the outskirts of Nairobi for Quad biking, or head out further to the Hells Gate National Park in Naivasha about an hours drive from Nairobi.

Ice Skating - The Panari Hotel along Mombasa Road has an ice-skating rink for ice skating lovers or get to even learn how to play Ice Hockey.

Go Karting - Experience the rush of adrenaline as you take sharp corners in a kart at high speeds around the track at GP - Karting at Splash Langata or at Go Kart, Mombasa.

Mamba Village - Nairobi Mamba Village is located in Nairobi’s leafy Karen suburb, about 13 kilometers away from the city center. Mamba Village is famous for its Crocodile Farm.

Paint Balling - Paintballing is a warlike game where guns are substituted with air pressure driven paintballs, which burst on impact! Enjoy some paintballing action at Paintball Fury- Karen, Jungle Paintball Kenya - City Park or at Kitengela Paintball Polo.

Archery - Kenya Archery Association is the official national Archery association. Archery training grounds include: Twiga Centre- Parklands Sports Club, Strathmore Univesity Grounds and East Africa Bow Sports Ltd

Safari

Kenya is globally known as the original land of Safari. It is in this country where the big five; elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard can all be found roaming free in their natural habitats alongside other wild animals such as cheetah, wildebeest, eland, zebra, gazelle, giraffe, Go Places www.goplacesdigital.com | 101

VISITORS GUIDE - KENYA waterbuck, impala and more. You will also come across brilliant butterflies, and rare exotic birds in every conceivable shape, size and color. With over 20 national parks, and game reserves, which have been set aside for the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats this is a Kenya safari enthusiast’s dream. About 8% of the Kenya’s land mass is protected area for wildlife conservation. Protected areas are gazetted landscapes/seascapes that have been surveyed, demarcated and gazetted either as National Parks and/or National Reserves.

Aberdare National Park The park is located about 100 km north of Nairobi and stretches over wide terrains. The Park covers the higher areas of the Aberdare Mountain Ranges of central Kenya. Animals easily observed in the park include; the Black Rhino, Leopard, Baboon, Black and White Colobus monkey and Sykes monkey.

Amboseli National Park Amboseli National Park is located in Loitoktok District within the Great Rift Valley; 269 Km

from Nairobi. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants, meet the Maasai and get spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest mountain in the Africa).

Hell’s Gate National Park Hell’s Gate National Park lies to the south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, Northwest of Nairobi. Some of the frequently observed animal species include lions, leopards, and cheetahs. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest and Thomson’s gazelle.

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Lake Nakuru National Park

The park lies 140km Northwest of Nairobi. Its ecosystem is surrounded by mainly wooded and bushy grasslands. The park supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos and other water birds being the major attractions of the area and 56 different species of mammals including the white rhino and buffaloes.

Maasai Mara National Park The Maasai Mara National Park covers 1530km and lies southwest of the country. It borders the Serengeti Park to the south, the Siria escarpment to the west and Maasai pastoral ranches to the North and East. It is famous for its exceptional population of Big Cats and the annual migration of wildebeest and other grazers from the Serengeti every year from July to October.

Meru National Park Meru National Park is located in the east of Meru 350 km from Nairobi. Covering an area of 87,044 hectares, it has abundant rainfall and a wide range of wildlife such as elephants, hippos, lion, cheetah leopard, black rhinos, some rare antelopes and more than 300 species of birds.

Mt. Kenya National Park Mt. Kenya National Park is located to the east of the Great Rift Valley, about 175km North-East of Nairobi. At 5,199m Mt. Kenya is the second highest

VISITORS GUIDE - KENYA peak in Africa. It is also an important water tower in the country. The park supports wildlife such as elephants, tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, suni, black fronted duiker, mole rat, bushbucks, waterbuck and Elands.

Samburu National Reserve The Samburu National Reserve is located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River. It was one of the two areas in which conservationists George Adamson and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness made famous in the best selling book and award winning movie ‘Born Free’. All three big cats, Lion, Cheetah and Leopard as well as elephants, buffalos and hippos are found here.

Malindi Marine National Park & Reserves Malindi Marine National Park & Reserves is located in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Kenya. The park’s attractions include coral reefs, turtles and dolphins and over 300 species of fish including the Barracuda, Sharks, Angel Fish, Surgeon Fish Lobsters, Crabs, Clams, Octopus and Star Fish.

Beaches North Coast Mombasa

Tsavo East National Park Tsavo East National Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Kenya at 11,747 square kilometers.

The park lies to the east of the Nairobi - Mombasa road, offering a vast and untapped arena of arid bush, which is washed by the azure and emerald meandering of Galana River. Guarded by the limitless lava reaches of Yatt a plateau and patrolled by some of the largest elephant herds in Kenya.

Tsavo West National Park Tsavo West covers an area of 9,065 square kilometers and is generally referred to as the “Land of lava Springs and Man-eaters”. It is located on Southeast of Kenya, 240km from Nairobi along the western side of the MombasaNairobi highway. Major wildlife attractions include Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos, Lions, Cheetah, Leopards, Buffalos, diverse plant and bird species including the threatened corncrake and the threatened Basra Reed Warbler.

Bamburi Beach Bamburi Beach offers a picteresque stretch of sandy beach with a good number of top class hotels and resorts lined up facing the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The beach is located in close proximity several town attractions.

Nyali Beach Nyali Beach offers long miles of white sandy beach, backed by private villas, hotels and gardens. They are suitable for those seeking a beach holiday with the convenience of Mombasa’s urban attractions close at hand.

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VISITORS GUIDE - KENYA Shanzu Beach Shanzu Located about 20 kilometers from Mombasa city along the Indian Coast, is a town, a lovely spot, with superb beaches and many beautiful and interesting places to visit. There is a holiday market in Shanzu with lots of small shops and a Bazaar offering a large collection of local crafts at very good prices.

South Coast Mombasa Diani Beach Along the beaches are hotels catering to all tastes; from small boutique properties for the discerning traveller to larger family hotels. There are also self-catering properties where you can enjoy privacy and informality. Here guests can enjoy water-sports such as windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, water-skiing and scuba diving. Diani Beach lies 35km south of Mombasa city. The beach covers the shores for about 25km.

its appearance and character over the centuries. The town has narrow streets, no cars and the only means of transport are donkeys, or by sea on dhow or motor boats. The Lamu area contains wildlife and wide beaches.

The beauty of this ancient world is celebrated daily, however, every year during the annual Lamu festival all are welcome to experience the marvel of this coastal gem.

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Tiwi Beach Tiwi is a beautiful beach located north of Diani Beach. Tiwi Beach is much quiter compared to Diani and is a more preferable spot for a romantic beach getaway. At tiwi you can also enjoy a number of water sports and five star accommodation at several hotels and resorts.

Galu Beach If you are seeking even more serenity along the South Coast, then Galu Beach would be your destination of choice. Galu Beach expands it’s white sandy beach as far as the eye can see, with palm trees fringing over the tropical coastline and turquoise clear water is sheltered by a coral reef which makes it a safe swimming lagoon, perfect for a beach vacation or holiday.

Lamu Going to the remote archipelago of Lamu is like traveling back in time. As Kenya’s oldest town, Lamu has retained

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Malindi is a place full of history dating back to the 15th Century when the Portuguese visited our shores, making it a prime trading post.

Sometimes referred to as Little Italy, Malindi is located at the centre of a strip of idyllic tropical beaches offering the visitor a range of world class resorts and quiet relaxing hideaways. The Vasco Da Game Pilar in Malindi stands just south of the town at Vasco Dagama Point. The pillar marks the last stop in Africa before Vasco Dagama sailed across the Indian Ocean to India in 1498.

Watamu Watamu offers wide white sandy beaches fronts.

This tranquil haven is home to several wellestablished resorts such as Turtle Bay Beach Hotel, Blue Bay Village, Watamu Beach Hotel, Temple Point Resort, Hemingways Resort, and many private guest-houses scattered through the forest along the shore. In this area, Watamu Marine National park is the ideal spot for divers and snorkellers alike. The Marine Park boasts over 600 species of fish in just 10 square kilometers.

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MONEY ATMS Can be found throughout Kenya in major Urban centers.

Credit cards such as VISA and MasterCard are widely accepted.

American Express and JBC are accepted only at certain establishments Forex Bureuas Forex Bureaus are the easiest way to convert currency and are found at airports, hotels and at all major towns centers and cities in Kenya. Forex Bureaus operate for longer hours compared to banks. Among other major currencies that can be exchanged with the Kenyan Shilling are: • • • • • • • • • • •

US Dollar Sterling Pound Euro South Africa Rand French Franc Australian Dollar Indian Rupee Japanese Yen Chinese Yuan Swiss Franc Saudi Riyal

Banks In Kenya banks are found in major towns and shopping malls. Banking hours vary from bank to bank but generally they open from 9.00am – 4: 00pm and run from Monday through Friday and some even operate on Saturdays.

COMMUNICATION

Phone and internet are the most common means of communication for tourists visiting the cities of Nairobi and Mombasa. Kenya uses GSM network for mobile phones and 3G internet connectivity. Major Mobile Service Providers are Safaricom, Airtel and Orange. These networks are also among the major internet service providers, with Orange having an unlimited monthly or weekly internet offer. Most hotels provide Wireless or wired internet either as a complimentary to guests or at a nominal fee.

TRANSPORT

The best mode of road transport available for tourists moving around towns is by taxi. Car rentals are a convenient option for people who prefer self drive. Tours and travel companies

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VISITORS GUIDE - KENYA such as Go Places Tours and Travel offer experienced chauffeur driven tour guides for best tours and travel experiences to all the major national parks and game reserves across the country. Some hotels and lodges may also offer their own transport to the national parks either as a complimentary or at a nominal fee to guests.

Taxi companies include: Delight Cabs Ltd Tel: (+254 20) 2305697 Kenatco Taxi Service Tel: (+254 20) 2506790 Virgin Tours Tel:(+ 254 20) 2720952 Jatco Tel: (+254 20) 4446096 Pewin Cabs Tel: (+254) 798 01000 Tours & Travel Companies Go Places Tours & Travel Tel: (+254 20) 2338685, 786 974634, 719 764000 Car Hire Avis Car Rental Kenya Tel: (+254 20) 2213330/1, 316061

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Taxi Apps With advanced technology, one can now get a taxi by using mobile applications such as: Easy Taxi, Uber, Taxify and Little Cab which connects taxi drivers and passengers. The application is available for Android, iOS, Blackberry, and Windows Phone devices, as well as for B2B clients through EasyTaxi Pro and Easy Taxi Corporate solutions.

Connecting Airlines There are several airlines that offer scheduled charter flight services to major national parks and towns around Kenya. These include: Airkenya, Safarilink, SAX, Kenya Airways and Jambo jet.

WHERE TO STAY Kenya offers a wide range of accommodation facilities for business and leisure travellers. The diversity is impressive and encompasses big and small city hotels, lodges and beach resorts among others.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Today’s society puts Health and fitness at the forefront, this means there is demand for highly trained professionals well conversed within these areas. Hence keep-up a healthy body or take time off from your busy every day life to switch off, relax, recharge, detox and experience rejuvenation of body and soul in some of the best health and fitness centers in Kenya offering a number of programs in health, wellness and fitness completed by beauty facilities to help improve individual health and lifestyle.

Spas Maisha Health Club - Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nightlife Enjoy a vibrant nightlife at all major towns and cities in Kenya with exclusive clubs, casinos and lounges to dazzle different tastes.

Nairobi Clubs Gypsy Bar- Westlands, Tree House Club Nairobi, Simba Saloon - Carnivore, Ebony Lounge - Westlands Klub House - Westlands Gallelio - Westlands Venom Lounge & Bar - Westlands Aqua Blu - Westlands Level 8 - Best Western Que Pasa - Karen Casablanca - Lenana Rd Kenya Coast Clubs Forty Thieves - Diani Il Covo - Bamburi Mombasa Pirates - Bamburi Stardust - Malindi Billionaire Club - Malindi Patapata - Malindi

Zoezi Spa - The Boma Nairobi Kaya Spa - The Tribe Hotel Sovereign Suites Spa Revive Health Club and Spa - Heron Portico Hotel Kempinski The Spa -Villa Rosa Kempinski Tulia- Sarova Whitesands Maya Spa - Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Uzuri Spa - Leopard Beach Resort Swahili Beach Spa - Swahili Beach Resort Titanium Fitness Centre - Victoria Courts Westlands

ENTERTAINMENT

Movies Watch the latest movies in some of the best cinema auditoriums in Africa.

Century Cinemax - Junction, Ngong Road Fox Cineplex - Sarit Centre IMAX 20th Century - Mama Ngina Street, Nairobi Nyali Cinemax - Nyali Planet Media Kisumu - Kisumu Planet Media Prestige Plaza - Nairobi Westgate - Nairobi

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Nairobi Casinos Babylon Casino - Sentrim 680 Hotel Nairobi CBD Bollywood Casino - Royal Orchid Hotel Westlands Captain’s Club Casino - Mombasa Road Nairobi Joker’s Wild Casino - Nairobi CBD Paradise Casino - Safari Park Hotel Casino Flamingo - Fortis Tower Westlands Mayfair Casino - Westlands Las Vegas Casino - Westlands Palm Regency - Laico Regency Mombasa Casinos Casino Rocco Casino Max - Nyali Golden Key Casino Nyali Casino - Nyali International Beach Resort

VISITORS GUIDE - KENYA Malindi Casinos Casino Malindi

SHOPPING Curio Shopping Those looking for souvenirs or African artifacts, Maasai Market is the place to visit. This vibrant market is a true festival of color and form, and

offers shoppers an opportunity to buy some of the rich collections of African arts and crafts.

The market’s venue rotates between different shopping centres and other locations, and is open from 8am to 6pm. On Wednesday, the market is at Capital Centre on Mombasa Road.

On Thursday, at the Junction Shopping Mall, third floor parking, Village Market on Fridays and on Saturday and Sunday, at the Supreme Court parking. On Sundays, you can find some of the traders at the Yaya Centre parking lot.

Malls and Supermarkets If you enjoy shopping then you will be spoilt for choice. There are many shopping venues in Nairobi and Mombasa. These state-of-the-

art shopping malls boast leading retail stores and ancillary services, ample parking, one-stop shop experiences stocked with both local and international brands, numerous wine & dine outlets, clothing stores and much more. Below are some of the major shopping malls and supermarkets.

Shopping Malls ABC Place, Westlands, Waiyaki Way The Sarit Centre, Westlands, off Waiyaki Way​ Yaya Centre, Hurlingham, Arwings Kodhek Road​ Village Market, Gigiri, Limuru Road ​ The Junction Mall, Ngong Road Two Rivers Mall South Field Mall Rosslyn Riviera Mall The Galleria Shopping Mall Junction of Magadi and Langata Road​ Crossroads Shopping Mall, Karen, Langata Road The Mall, Westlands, Waiyaki Way Thika Road Mall, Roysambu, Thika Superhighway Ukay Centre, Westlands Nairobi The Oval, Westlands Nairobi Nakumatt Nyali, Malindi Road, Mombasa City Mall Nyali, Malindi Road, Mombasa The Diani Beach Shopping Centre, Mombasa, Kenya Westgate Mall, Mwanzi Road, Westlands, Nairobi The Hub, Dagoretti Road, Karen, Nairobi Garden City, Thika Superhighway, Nairobi Supermarkets Nakumatt, Uchumi, Tuskys, Naivas and Ukwala

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WESTERN Eldoret WESTERN Kakamega

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Kitale Kitale

L.Bogoria L.Bogoria

L.Turkana L.Turkana

Nanyuki Nanyuki

RAHOLE RAHOLE NAT. RES. NAT. RES. KORA

BISAHINDI BISAHINDI NAT. RES. NAT. RES.

SHABA SHABA NAT. RES NAT. RES

LOSOI LOSOI NAT.RES NAT.RES

MARSABIT MARSABIT NATIONAL NATIONAL RESERVE RESERVE

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Ashnil Samburu Lodge Ashnil Samburu Lodge Elephants Watch Safari Camp Elephants Watch Safari Camp Samburu Simba Lodge Samburu Simba Lodge Samburu Serena Lodge Samburu Serena Lodge Samburu Game Lodge Samburu Game Lodge Samburu Intrepids Samburu Intrepids Sarova Shaba Lodge Sarova Shaba Lodge Sentrim Samburu Lodge Sentrim Samburu Lodge

ABERDARES ABERDARES NAT. NAT. PARK PARK • Abardare Country Club

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Mandera MALKA MALKA MARI MARI Mandera NAT. PARK NAT. PARK

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MERU MERU NATIONAL NATIONAL PARK PARK

SAMBURU SAMBURU NAT. RES. NAT. RES. BUFFALO BUFFALO SPRINGS SPRINGS NAT. RES NAT. RES

MARALAL MARALAL NATIONAL NATIONAL SANCTUARY SANCTUARY

RIFT VALLEY VALLEY RIFT

Lake Lake Turkana Turkana

SIBILOI SIBILOI NATIONAL NATIONAL PARK PARK

MT. KENYA MT. KENYA NAT. PARK Nakuru NAT. PARK Nakuru

SOUTH SOUTH TURKANA TURKANA NAT. PARK NAT. PARK

Lodwar Lodwar

SAIWA SWAMP SAIWA SWAMP NAT. PARK NAT. PARK

MT. ELGON MT. ELGON NAT. PARK NAT. PARK

NDERE I. NDERE I. NAT. PARK

Enasoit Kicheche Laikipia Camp Kicheche Laikipia Camp Lemartis Camp Lemartis Camp Makena Hills Makena Hills Ol Pejeta Bush camp Ol Pejeta Bush camp Sweet Waters Tented Camp Sweet Waters Tented Camp

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Acacia Camp Acacia Camp Acacia House Acacia House Acaluma Camp Acaluma Camp Amani Mara Amani Mara Ashnil Mara Ashnil Mara Aruba Mara Camp Aruba Mara Camp Basecamp Explorer Basecamp Explorer Basecamp Naboisho Camp Basecamp Naboisho Camp Basecamp Wilderness Basecamp Wilderness Bateleur Camp Bateleur Camp Cottars 1920’s Camp Cottars 1920’s Camp David Livingstone Safari Lodge David Livingstone Safari Lodge Duma Camp Duma Camp Elephant Pepper Camp Elephant Pepper Camp Enchoro Wildlife Camp Enchoro Wildlife Camp Encounter Mara Encounter Mara Entim Safari Camp Entim Safari Camp Entomoto Camp Entomoto Camp Farmont Mara Safari Club Farmont Mara Safari Club Fig Tree Camp Fig Tree Camp Governors Camp Governors Camp Governor’s Ii Moran Camp Governor’s Ii Moran Camp Governor’s Private Camp Governor’s Private Camp House in the Wild House in the Wild Ilkeliani Camp Ilkeliani Camp Jk Mara Camp Jk Mara Camp Karen Blixen Camp Karen Blixen Camp Keekorok Lodge Keekorok Lodge Kicheche Bush Camp Kicheche Bush Camp Kicheche Mara Camp Kicheche Mara Camp Kicheche Naboisho Camp Kicheche Naboisho Camp Kichwa Tembo Camp Kichwa Tembo Camp Kilima Camp Kilima Camp Kimama Camp Kimama Camp Leleshwa Camp Leleshwa Camp Little Governpr’s Camp Little Governpr’s Camp Maji Moto Eco Camp Maji Moto Eco Camp Mara Buffalo Camp Mara Buffalo Camp Mara Bush Camp Mara Bush Camp Mara Bushtops Mara Bushtops Mara Enkipai Mara Enkipai Mara Explorer Camp Mara Explorer Camp Mara House Mara House Mara Intreprid Lodge Mara Intreprid Lodge Mara Leisure Camp Mara Leisure Camp Mara Ngeche Camp Mara Ngeche Camp Mara Plains Camp Mara Plains Camp Mara Porini Camp Mara Porini Camp Mara Serena Lodge Mara Serena Lodge Mara Simba Lodge Mara Simba Lodge Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Sopa Lodge Mra Timbo Lodge Mra Timbo Lodge Mara West Camp Mara West Camp Masai Mara Manyatta Camp Masai Mara Manyatta Camp Mpata Safari Club Mpata Safari Club Muthaiga Safari Camp Muthaiga Safari Camp

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Aruba Ashnil Epiya Chapeya Tented Camp Epiya Chapeya Tented Camp Galdessa Camp Galdessa Camp Kilalinda Lodge Kilalinda Lodge Kingfisher Tented Camp Kingfisher Tented Camp Ndololo Tented Camp Ndololo Tented Camp Ngutini Lodge Ngutini Lodge Pattersons Safari Camp Pattersons Safari Camp Satao Camp Satao Camp Tarhi Eco Camp Tarhi Eco Camp Voi Safari Lodge Voi Safari Lodge Voi Wildlife Lodge Voi Wildlife Lodge

TSAVO EAST EAST NAT.PARK NAT.PARK TSAVO • Aruba Ashnil

Finch Hatton Tented Camp Kamboyo Guest ouse(KWS) Kamboyo Guest ouse(KWS) Kilaguni Safari Serena Lodge Kilaguni Safari Serena Lodge Lake Jipe Bandas(KWS) Lake Jipe Bandas(KWS) Lions Bluff Lodge Lions Bluff Lodge Ngulia safari Lodge Ngulia safari Lodge Salt Lick Lodge(Taita Hills) Salt Lick Lodge(Taita Hills) Severin Kitani Safari Lodge/Camp Severin Kitani Safari Lodge/Camp Taita Hills Safari Lodge Taita Hills Safari Lodge Voyager ziwani Tented Camp Voyager ziwani Tented Camp

TSAVO WEST WEST NAT.PARK NAT.PARK TSAVO • Finch Hatton Tented Camp

TSAVO EAST TSAVO EAST NATIONAL NATIONAL PARK PARK

Malindi Malindi

WATAMU/MALINDI WATAMU/MALINDI MARINE NAT. RES. MARINE NAT. RES.

Lamu Lamu

KIUNGA MARINE KIUNGA MARINE NAT. PARK NAT. PARK

BONI BONI NAT. RES. NAT. RES.

• Treetops Hotel • Treetops Hotel • Tusk Camp Banda (KWS) • Tusk Camp Banda (KWS)

Mombasa Mombasa

INDIAN INDIAN OCEAN OCEAN

MALINDI MARINE NAT. PARK MALINDI MARINE NAT. PARK

KISHA MARINE KISHA MARINE PARK PARK

Shimoni Shimoni

SHIMBA HILLS SHIMBA HILLS NAT. RES. NAT. RES.

A23 A23

ARABUKO ARABUKO SOKOKE SOKOKE NAT. PARK NAT. PARK

WATAMU WATAMU MARINE PARK MARINE PARK

Athi river TSAVO WEST Athi river TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK NATIONAL PARK

AMBOSELI NAT.PARK TA NAT.PARK T AN NZ NGAI NDETHYA ZA NGAI NDETHYA AN NAT. RES. NAT. RES. NIIA A

TANA RIVER TANA RIVER PRIMATE PRIMATE NAT. RES. NAT. RES.

ARE WALA ARE WALA NAT. RES. NAT. RES. DODORI DODORI NAT. RES. NAT. RES.

Garissa Garissa

COAST COAST

KORA NAT. RES. NAT. RES.

SOUTH SOUTH KITUI KITUI NATIONAL RES. NATIONAL RES.

NORTH NORTH KITUI KITUI NAT. RES. NAT. RES.

FOURTEEN FOURTEEN FALLS FALLS NAT. PARK NAT. PARK

MWEA NAT. MWEA NAT. ABARDARES RES. ABARDARES NATIONAL PARK RES. NATIONAL PARK OL DONYO OL DONYO L.Naivasha SABUK L.Naivasha SABUK NAT. PARK NAT. PARK

NAIROBI NAIROBI NAT. PARK NAT. PARK L. Magadi L. Magadi

LONGONOT LONGONOT NAT. PARK NAT. PARK

HELLS GATE HELLS GATE NAT. PARK NAT. PARK

AMBOSELI NAT. NAT. PARK PARK AMBOSELI • Amboseli Serena Lodge

Naboisho Camp Naboisho Camp Naibor Camp Naibor Camp Ngerende Island Lodge Ngerende Island Lodge Nyumbu Camp Nyumbu Camp Offbeat Mara Camp Offbeat Mara Camp Ol Seki Camp Ol Seki Camp Olarro Lodge Olarro Lodge Olmoran Tented Camp Olmoran Tented Camp Oltome Mara Magic Oltome Mara Magic Olumara Camp Olumara Camp Porini Lion Camp Porini Lion Camp Porini Naboisho Camp Porini Naboisho Camp Rekero Camp Rekero Camp Richards Camp Richards Camp Royal Mara Safari Camp Royal Mara Safari Camp Sala’s Camp Sala’s Camp Sanctuary Olonana Sanctuary Olonana Sarova Mara Game Camp Sarova Mara Game Camp Saruni Saruni Sekenani Camp Sekenani Camp Sentrim Mara Sentrim Mara Serian Camp Serian Camp Siana Springs Intrepid Siana Springs Intrepid Camp Camp Tawi Lodge Tawi Lodge Tipilikwani Camp Tipilikwani Camp Topi House Topi House

MASAI MARA MASAI MARA NATIONAL RES. NATIONAL RES.

RUMA NAT. PARK RUMA NAT. PARK

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