December 2008 eNewsletter
Welcome to Kenya
01 Dec 2008
Great ideas for your next Conference or Team Building Event With a long history in the hotel and tourism industry, Kenya offers a warm welcome, an exciting choice of activities, and an array of business facilities. In addition, an easy 8-hour flight south takes you to the heart of East Africa, which means no jet lag!
It is the best place on earth for watching wildlife, and there are over 40 golf courses together with excellent spa facilities. Other activity options include camel-trekking, sleeping under canvas, snorkelling ‘round Kenya’s magical coral gardens, and striding out across the Mara plains. In fact, what could be better after a day’s business than watching wildlife silhouetted against the African sun as it sets over the horizon?
In Kenya there is a very good domestic aviation network. English is widely spoken. Many hotels and resorts across the country offer modern, well-appointed business centres complete with comprehensive IT solutions and support, telecommunications and wireless internet connection.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts offer a new level of luxury in Kenya. Their unique properties are fully equipped for business and leisure, with conference facilities, dining options and the elegance and gracious service for which Fairmont is famous the world over.
Fairmont The Mara Safari Club is tucked peacefully just outside of the Masai Mara National Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. It is a unique, luxurious tented experience.
Conference Facilities
The Manyatta Room, also used as a Library and Information Centre, transforms into the perfect conference room able to accommodate up to 35 delegates. Situated between the Reception and Lounge, the light airy room is perfect for theatre-style conferences, boardroom meetings or small receptions. While delegates are occupied with their conference, spouses and families can enjoy the multitude of activities available from the Club.
Fairmont The Norfolk is in the heart of Nairobi, set in its own garden oasis. It boasts over a century of history, elegance and charm.Whether you are planning a meeting, conference, wedding, or any special event, the Norfolk will help make it even more memorable. This means more than just selecting a hotel -It's choosing one with character and style. At The Norfolk, they offer an authentic experience that few can rival.
The Norfolk's meeting facilities and amenities make it easy to conduct business. Every detail has been carefully considered to make meetings virtually effortless. Their convention facilities can accommodate groups from 20 to 175 people.
Venues include:
- The Ballroom, which is the largest space offered at the hotel. This room pays homage to the Kenya's history and has a remarkable collection of artwork and artefacts. It can be divided in two and is fully air-conditioned.
- The Tinga Tinga Room can hold up to 60 people and is ideal for luncheons, cocktail receptions and conferences.
- The Pioneer Room holds 20 people and is perfectly suited to small seminars, discussion groups, receptions and cocktails. It also works well as a breakout room at larger events.
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club has a history as rich and evocative as the stunning equatorial landscape, and the club offers a snapshot of Africa from a bygone era, the perfect base-camp for all safaris. It provides a comprehensive range of conference rooms, all-round secretarial services and audiovisual equipment. The largest of their four conference rooms accommodates up to 120 persons theatre style. The prestigious `Board Room' seats 12 around a boar room table. Syndicate rooms are adjacent to the conference facilities.
A choice of several conference rooms is available for the exacting organiser. If conference participants are residents of the Club, there is no charge to use the conference rooms. Syndicate rooms are available for the smaller meetings.
- William Holden Conference Room:Situated at one end of the Club building, this purpose-built conference room has large sliding glass doors opening onto the Club's lawns. A huge fireplace stands at one end, the room has its own separate toilet facilities, and is an ideal venue for private functions, cocktail parties and theme evenings.
- Mawingo Conference Room:The Member's Dining room doubles up as the perfect conference room: adjustable lighting, sumptuous decor of wood panelling and chandeliers, centrally located in the main building, this is the ideal venue for both business- and pleasure-oriented functions.
- Chairman’s Boardroom:This conference room is next to the William Holden Conference Room, and is ideal for small gatherings around the large mahogany boardroom table.
- Garden Conference Room:This spacious, natural-light filled room opens onto the Club gardens. The larger section of this L-shaped room is best used for conference set-up, and the smaller section is set for coffee breaks.
Activities Available:
Safari: Kenya is home to Africa’s largest mammals. On an organised safari a guide will be able to not only identify the species but provide interesting information on animal behaviour. Kenya differs from much of Africa in its sheer variety and numbers of wildlife. In addition it is unique in East Africa for its endemic northern species of game.Our specialist award-winning tour operator offers safari holidays from £999 per person and offer a full range of options including luxury camping, walking safaris, hot-air ballooning and more.
Golf: Few places in the world offer such perfect ingredients for a golfing holiday as Kenya. Kenya has over 40 golf courses, a handful of which are used for championship events. The weather is ideal for golf all year round.
Fishing:Big game fishing facilities are widely available along the coast and there are a number of qualified operators. Boats depart early in the morning, heading out to the deep water where peaceful lulls contrast with the frenetic activity when reeling in a fish.
Spa: Kenya has become a popular destination for its ‘wellness’ offerings that extend from state-of-the-art hotels to small camps and lodges.
Kite Surfing: Parts of the Kenya coast, particularly north of Malindi, offer excellent conditions for kite-surfing. In fact, Che-Shale (north coast), is one of the best places in the world to kite-surf with an empty beach and winds that blow from anything up to 45 km/h.
Fine dining for carnivores! A great favourite with locals and visitors alike: famous for its all-you-can-eat menu of meat of all varieties cooked traditionally on Maasai spears over hot coals for all to see. Constantly blasted and turned until cooked to perfection, the meat is succulent and well flavoured.
For you next conference, incentive event or adventure holiday contact one of our qualified consultants who will source the perfect trip for you and your clients.
