Thursday, March 10, 2011

Finding Cheap Accommodation in Kenya


Finding a deal on good accommodation facilities in Kenya especially for non-locals can be quite a daunting task and many people end up using more money that they should. To be able to get discount deals, be thorough, flexible and know where to look and what to ask. Keep in mind that you are bargaining for a below the normal inflated figure and off-season rates. Do not accept the first offer negotiate your way to a better deal. Remember, looking for budget hotels in Kenya doesn’t mean looking for cheap hotels in Kenya. You can get great options on a budget that are still very luxurious.

The easiest way to save money on accommodation is to plan your vacation earlier in advance and during the off-season, or midweek when hotel rates are far cheaper due to less demand. Browse through listings and know when different destinations have their off peak dates and start from there. How much time you’ll be spending in your actual hotel might affect whether you want to find something very luxurious like a spa resort such as Baobab Beach Resort and Spa or whether you want to pick one of the discount hotels Kenya has to offer. That is one of the great things about Kenya – there are so many lodging and accommodation options that you can choose from, so you are sure to get one you like. Then you can enjoy the beautiful sites that you have traveled all that way to see.

There are many available kinds of accommodation in Kenya that you can choose from depending on your budget. If you are on middle to low budget you can consider family bungalows/ guest houses, estate hotels, country lodges, country hotels or bed and breakfast establishments which are reasonably priced, comfortable and with basic amenities as compared to resorts and city/modern hotels that are more costly. Students can consider backpackers a budget accommodation. Other types of accommodation include bush & game Lodges, colonial/heritage hotels and rest camps. Another way recommended for cutting accommodation cost is group camping. Kenya has very many camping sites to suite your needs especially in hotels in Naivasha.

You can easily find discount hotel deals by booking your room via the internet. Many hotels offer discounts for commission-free online transactions and have special arrangements with thousands of hotels, offering room rates you can't get on your own. Beware of hidden costs.

Nivasha Country Club

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