Games to Enjoy at the Kenyan Beaches this Summer

Many people visit the Kenyan Coast every year to see the famous historical sites such as Vasco Dagama and Fort Jesus. The beaches at the Coast are also a favorite to many tourists who tour the area. A lot of visitors however go back without enjoying the numerous beach activities that have become quite an attraction. When visiting the Kenyan Coast this summer try something new by engaging in the new sports that have hit the Kenyan beaches. You will certainly be assured of a good and relaxing time. You do not have to spend all your vacation time in a hotel go out and have some fun!

Activities at the Coast include scuba diving and snorkeling. Though these are new sports they are gaining quite a momentum and have been rated highly even by professionals in the two sports. Te Kenya Wildlife Service Marine has stepped in to popularize summer games at the beaches by guiding tourists in the protective reef where they can go diving. Diving is more popular at Watamu National Park along the Kenyan Coast. After diving you can sit back and enjoy watching the fish swim around through the glass panels. The reef has extremely exotic fish, in every shape and colour. You can also be able to see harmless whale sharks.

Diving amongst the coral in Mombasa is an amazing experience and any one either a beginner or an expert can try it out. The north coast also has a great deal of variety to offer in terms of under the sea entertainment. There are several qualified diving schools along the beaches that can take you through a diving course for those who have no experience but cannot help themselves to jump into the beautiful Indian Ocean. The lessons are very few and only take a few hours all you need is courage to stand the fast waves.

Other activities at the beaches include windsurfing and kite surfing which are loved the world over as well as at the Kenyan beaches. Kite surfing is considered one of the fastest growing water based sports today including in Kenya. Anyone looking for an adrenaline rush should try kite surfing. At Kenya you can go surfing at Manda Bay and enjoy its calm waters. If you are interested you can participate in a competition just for fun and charity. Kenya hosts a kite surfing festival in February and March each year to raise money for a local health charity. Do not have a boring vacation when you visit the Kenyan beaches this summer as you are spoilt for choice with the many summer games.

Mombasa Beach Hotel

The Nyali Beach Hotel

Nyali Beach Hotel is set amid 20 acres of flamboyant tropical gardens and has been extensively refurbished and modernized while retaining its cultural charm. The hotel, which is one of the first beach hotels to be established in Mombasa, is rated as a 5 star accommodation.

It displays an impression of cool, whitewashed walls and tiled floors. There are ceiling fans, potted palms, cool marble and wicker furniture.The atmosphere is laid back and comfortable. There is a wide variety of accommodations from luxury suites to mature cottages. The main building has spacious older rooms while the Garden Wing rooms are more modern and spiral through the tropical gardens.The Garden Wing has a total of 122 twin rooms. The luxury Palm Wing has 52 rooms close to the sea, most with ocean views. These are spacious rooms with wood floors, satellite TV, radio and mini-bar. All rooms have modern bathrooms, air-conditioning, telephones and 24 hour room service.

HOTEL FACILITIES:
Bistro Mchana- Is a popular restaurant on the ground floor of the main building serves a la carte meals and a daily specialty which includes children’s menu.Mvita Grill- Located right on the beachfront this attractive thatched a la carte grill specializes in seafood. Our resident jazz trio is extremely popular with all guests.

Pool Terrace- Is an open- air terrace with a custom built barbeque area. It gives you a chance to dine as you get entertained by a 5- piece band.

Pizza Place - Beneath the pool terrace and alongside the pool edge is a pasta restaurant and ice cream parlor. A selection of pastas, pizzas and salad bars are served daily.

Parrots Terrace - Situated near the beach, this casual open plan thatched restaurant enables diners the opportunity to enjoy the cool sea breezes and watch the beaches many activities. This restaurant specializes in barbecued seafood.

L’Orangerie - This attractive split level dining room in the main building, serves breakfast and
sumptuous carvery dinners.

Harry’s Bar This air conditioned English style ‘pub’ is open daily from 5.00pm until midnight and from 1.00pm on weekends.

Fountain Lounge: The atmosphere of this attractive open plan lounge is enhanced by views over the pool terrace and serves a variety of drinks including Coffee, Cappuccino etc.

Noon’s Night Club: A modern disco where the resident DJ plays the latest hits as well as the best golden oldies.

Pool Bar: Share a drink with friends and have fun at the happy hour bar which is located by the main pool.

Lanes Bar: You can also choose to have your drink at the beach front, 20 meters away from the sea.

Dicounted Easter Offers you Can't Miss!!

Easter holiday is just round the corner and it is time to get down and plan a fun activity for you and your family. If you are the fun loving types then you will certainly enjoy these Easter offers by Bonfire Adventures. take a look at their fantastic offers to different travel destinations in Kenya. They will also give you an opportunity to stay at various Kenyan hotels of your choice.


SCHEDULED DEPARTURES EASTER WEEKEND 22nd to 25th APRIL 2011

Bush and Beach - (North Coast) 4 days 3 nights Getaway TSAVO West and Mombasa staying at Ngulia Safari Lodge and Mombasa Beach Hotel ON 22nd TO 25th April 2011 @ Kshs. 24,500/-($310) PER PERSON.
This package cost includes Return transport in luxury safari shuttle, accommodation in 4 star hotels - 1 night at Ngulia Safari Lodge and 2 nights at Mombasa Beach hotel, meals on full board in Tsavo and half board in Mombasa, 2 game drives in Tsavo West, half day excursion to Mombasa Marine Park in a glass bottom boat, Easter Last supper will be a candlelit beach dinner. The cost excludes drinks and park entry fees.

MT. Kenya Reagion 4 days 3 nights getaway - Aberdares , Shaba and Samburu. Staying at Treetops and Sarova Shaba Game Lodges on 22nd to 25th April 2011 @ Kshs. 24,500/- ($310) per person.
The package includes transport luxury 8 seater open roof tourvans, accommodation in 5 star hotels – 1 night at Treetops Game Lodge and 2 nights at Sarova Shaba Game lodge, Meals on full board, game drives in Aberdares National Park, Shaba and Samburu Game reserves, . It excludes lunch on departure and return day, drinks and tips.

Bush and Beach (South coast) 4 days 3 nights getaway Diani Beach and Shiba Hills staying at LTI Kaskazi Beach Resort and Shiba Hills Game Lodge on 22nd to 25th April 2011 @Kshs. 21,000/-($265) Per person.
This package cost includes Return transport in a luxury safari shuttle, Accommodation in 4 star hotels - 2 nights at LTI Kaskazi beach hotel and 1 night at Shimba hills Game lodge, Meals on half board in Diani and full board in Shimba hills, full day excursion to Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park, 2 game drives in Shimba Hills, Easter Last supper will be a candlelit bush dinner. Cost excludes drinks and park fees.

Great Rift Valley Region 4 days 3 nights getaway Staying at Elementaita Country Lodge and Lake Bogoria Spa Lodge on 22nd to 25th April 2011 @Kshs. 24,500/-($310) Per person.
Accommodation in 4 star hotels – 1 night Elementaita Country Lodge and 2 nights at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort, meals on Full board, Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha and crescent island walking safari on Day 1, Game drive in Lake Nakuru on day 2, Visit to the hot springs on day 3 and boat ride in Lake Baringo on day 4. It excludes park fee and drinks.

For more information visit http://bonfireadventures.com or contact bonfireadventures@gmail.com.

Mombasa your tropical holiday destination

Mombasa at the beginning of twentieth century, Mombasa was seat of the government and capital of Kenya, mainly because there was no other town the railway was built. Mombasa is an island linked to the mainland by a causeway, a bridge and a ferry. It is the main port and railway terminal. The conglomeration of buildings above the deep blue sea make up old Mombasa and include the old docks where some dhows still berth after arriving from middle east early in the year
-A drive down Moi Avenue towards the docks and the administrative offices, takes you under two huge pairs of tasks. This is a well-known and remembered landmark of
Mombasa Island .The information bureau is nearby.
-stalls containing a large variety of wood carvings bracelets, drums, stools, beaded necklaces, batiks and other Africans crafts. These are places for goods hearted bargaining.
Prices may come down to less than half the original demand and you will certainly get a
fair deal as there as there is so much competition.
- A walk round old Mombasa takes you into another world. Cars are allowed, but in some places cannot pass each other because the streets are narrow. You are welcomed inside ancient building. You can pick up goods and bargain, everything look old and genuine At certain times Ivory rooms are open you may have to get permission to get inside. You will see Arab selling their very strong coffee from old copper pots.
- There are many mosques which you can enter after removing you shoes. Fort
- Jesus was built by Portuguese mariners route to India from Turk and Dutch
A wide moat round three sides made the fort almost impregnable heavy guns were placed outside facing the sea Between 1696 and 1698,there was a siege by Arabs of Oman and the fort was captured. Arab occupation to fort Jesus continued until 1895, when it was bombarded by the Swaminarayan All are welcome inside as long as you remove your shoes.
- This is fine example of Mombasa’ many Hindu temples; their most important festival is diwali, which is cerebration of the return of the God, Rama, and his wife after 14 years of exile in the forest this is Hindu new year it might be October or November according to Indian calendar. The Jains are most prosperous Hindu community in Mombasa. They are strict vegetarians
--A visit to the Kenya coast is a tropical dream and a wonderful way to begin or end your holiday coconut palms fridge the sea shores and give shade to the gardens of most beach hotels. Africans cut steps up the trunks of palm trees and shin up in no time at all. Coconut juice makes a refreshing drink and can be extracted when the nut is green.

The glory of a tropical sunset on a palm – fringed shore is a memory you will treasure forever.

Mombasa Hotels