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Kenya Youth Hostels Association The Hotel offers different types of accommodation suitable for guests looking for tranquility, excellent service and constant attention.

We have single and double rooms with shared bath or private rooms for large groups for up to 7 people, with all facilities including and settings according to your preference and your budget.

Our spacious rooms combine functionality with contemporary comfort to enhance your stay with us. All rooms feature either one king or two double beds, television, alarm clock and much, much more.

 

Make reservations by contacting:
Phone: 254 20 2738046
Email: info@yhak.org

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Enchoro Wildlife Camp Masai Mara
Clean, comfortable, safe and relaxed budget semi luxury accommodation in Masai Mara
Discover the hidden beauty of Masai Mara


Enchoro Wildlife Camp (the place to stay) located on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills in  Maasai Mara  Kenya about 270 km from Nairobi on Narok Mara road it is situated in a quiet environment, perfect for guest travellers wishing to have a quality time of retreat and relaxation. Also a base for safari destinations to the neighbourhood Masai Mara National Game Reserve lately referred to as the new Seven Wonders of the World.
Our Camp is surrounded by a natural environment, waking up to bird twitter and sometimes roaring of lions, hyena’s monkeys drama in the bush around. It’s one of the best budget and semi-luxury accommodation available in Masai Mara. Comfortable, clean, safe and stylish accommodation, thereby allowing you to decide exactly how much of luxury you want to add.
  Our motto is to ensure that everyone enjoys the comforts of modern life and the beauty of the great 7 wonders of the world “Masai Mara” making enchoro safari camp the most perfect place to be within a short walking distance and being the closest Safari tented camp site to the main entrance gate of Oloolaimutia Hills in Mara National Game Reserve.
  Enchoro Wildlife Camp is an affiliate member of YHA-Kenya, which is part of a worldwide network of Youth Hostels HI hostels. YHA-Kenya enables you to explore Kenya on a budget while maximizing your fun, freedom and flexibility.
Enchoro Safari Tented Camp boasts numerous well maintained grass areas and an abundance of different varieties of trees making the surroundings in the Safari camp very enjoyable, this makes the tented camp very popular for groups, families and children as it have a safe and secure scenic environment for children to play.
  Enchoro Wildlife Camp is able to cater for a maximum of 50 adult guests in three different styles of safari camps accommodation however for special events more guests can be accommodated with prior arrangement. All rooms in our tented camps have scenic views over the Mara with a sit for hour’s veranda with outside chairs.
  Each of these accommodation options are designed to suite different traveller’s needs but high standard of service is maintained thought the camp no matter what option you choose.


Dining Facilities.
Enchoro Wildlife Camp has an open air dining room overlooking the Masai Mara National Game Reserve, which we use for Dinner, breakfast and lunch. Tables are arranged for individual groups or couples as they wish. The informal dining room and sitting rooms are comfortable, open and airy. They enjoy uninterrupted views of Masai Mara Enchoro Safari Camp whose ever-changing natural setting attract birds and other wildlife.
All meals are relaxed and casual, served in the dining room or in the bush, or even on Utumaduni our traditional Gazebo.
The availability of wonderful, fresh vegetables and tropical fruit dictates most menus but Enchoro Wildlife Camp offers wholesome, nutritious home-cooked menus from all over the world to suit any palate. Our chefs can easily cater to the demands of children and those on special diets.
There is a separate sitting room (Gazebo) our fire place and bar area on the side of the dinning which we use mainly during the day and pre-dinner drinks in the evenings as you enjoy the evening campfire with some traditional Masai Dances or at sun downer by the time the sun begins to set and the night creatures, insects and wildlife start to tune up for the evening symphony.


This is ideal for children and well enough away so not to disturb the other guests. We do pick up service if you travel from overseas to Kenya through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. All you need to do to confirm your airport pick up is to provide flight details to facilitate the service which costs only ksh 1500 to any point in Nairobi City Centre.
To Get to Enchoro Wildlife Camp in Masai Mara from Nairobi there are daily shuttles which depart every hour to Narok town from Nyamakima Bus stop on river road Nairobi. Connect in Narok town with another Shuttle bus or Matatus to Masai Mara Oloolaimutia town both matatu and Shuttle drop or pick you up from the Enchoro Wildlife Camp if you request the driver to do so. (Please enquire about private transfer)
Alternatively, Enchoro Wildlife Camp Masai Mara operates its own tours to Masai Mara National Reserve. A 3 Days 2 Nights Safari depart daily at 8.00 am from the Nairobi International Youth Hostel, Upper Hill on Ralph Bunche Road-Next to Nairobi Hospital Our reception area is open and has an activity desk that can deal with any enquiries about local activities like visits to local masai villages, game drives, nature walks among other information on various touristic activities in Masai Mara not forgetting being entertained by the Masai Moran’s (young men) and Women on Masai traditional dances.
Safe keeping facility is available free of charge at the Camp warden’s office to lock up your valuables, ensuring a peace of mind on your trip.
There are daily laundry services to ease your worry of having to try and do laundry when on holiday, we can always help you connect a lift from the group going to Masai Mara.
Enchoro Wildlife Camp is your place to be on your vacations the only budget accommodation in safari tents you can trust.
If you need any information and to make reservations, please contact us on the address below.
Head Office,
Nairobi International Youth Hostel Building
Ralph Bunche Road, Upper Hill.
Po box 4473-00200, Nairobi- Kenya.
Tel 254 20 2726011 /+254 20 2711217 /254 20 2723012
Cell. +254 722655321 +254 710322787 + 254 722760661
Email:  info@enchorowildlifecamp.com
Website: https://www.enchorowildlifecamp.com


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Affordable Adventure Camping Safaris to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Samburu, Amboseli and Mount Kenya Climbing, Hiking and Trekking tours! Best Bargains for families, groups and independent travellers.

YHA-Kenya Travel in partnership with one of Kenya’s best tour operator African Home Adventure Safaris  www.africahomeadventure.com which is an activity provider and recognized by Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) .

We will always get you the best safari tour for your time of travel in Kenya “OUR PROMISE”.Youth Hostels Adventure Travel.

Many young people have not yet realized that travel is not only for old, retired rich people. Due to this, Youth Hostels has come up with different adventure programs that suites each young traveler. These will not only be organized as we have already described in our website. There will also be tailor made adventure programs depending on one’s preference. Youth Hostels travel is aware that, travelling can be for fun, education, recreation and making a difference in societies this is referred to as voluntourism (responsible travel).

                  To meet each young traveler needs, programs that match with these areas has been conducted carefully. These are all in varieties considering that young people likes exploring the world and that is why Hostelling international now gives young people a chance to travel all over the world.It has chosen some of the amazing parts which are worldly known for offering adventure tours, romantic tours, camping, Mt. climbing and flying safaris. East Africa is known as the best destination for offering these types of tours with comfort and total safety. Kenya youth hostels travel will allow you to explore East Africa with friendly youth prices (budget travel).

To talk of the most loved and full of life destinations, Kenya has the leading sites. These include Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve and others. In Tanzania, we have Serengeti National Reserve, Tarangire National Park, Ngoro Ngoro Crater Conservation and Lake Manyara National Park.

Amboseli National Park

Youth Hostel Travel Amboseli Safari Packages.

Amboseli National Park has many attractions. These include:

1. Splendid views of the mount Kilimanjaro & Mount Meru.
2. Maasaï Cultural conservation.
3. Large herds of elephants, black rhinoceros and birds viewing more than 400 species
4. Springs, swamps and wells soaked all the year round.

Amboseli is a flat dry land which is located at the Southern part of Kenya. Its is endowed with all the beauty of nature which makes it Tourist addict part in Kenya. Most people who have visited the park have always found themselves coming back for more.

Its one of the best places to see elephants in Kenya. In addition to the elephants, you are sure to see the zebra, gnu, hippopotamus, buffalo, spotted hyena, waterbuck, Maasai giraffe, Thomson’s gazelles, impala, lion and cheetah. Also the rare presence of the gerenuk and the Oryx in the arid northern part of the park. Most mammals stay around the swamps during the day and move towards the hilly countryside southern section before night. The birdlife is also abundant as about 420 species of birds have been recorded in the park.                                                                                                                                               

Underground water from the Kilimanjaro upwells big swamps and marshes, rich in Cyprus and papyrus, which provide water and forage for wildlife during dry seasons.It’s thrilling to get some pictures of elephants grazing fresh grass from the swamps in front of the Mount Kilimanjaro. To do so, one needs to wake up early not later than 7 am as the Kilimanjaro becomes a mass of clouds after 10 am even if the sky is blue and unclouded. With a professional guide one can go around the main one of Amboseli Ol Tukai swamps as elephants are coming down from the mountain to feed in the swampy areas. It’s just an awesome scene to stop by and photograph them as you enjoy your picnic lunch or a cold beverage. Below is a program one can take to experience all this.

The Programs.

YHA Travel 2 Nights 3 Days Amboseli Camping Safari

Day 1: Nairobi-Amboseli.
Depart in the morning and drive south to Namanga, the Kenya-Tanzania border for lunch. After lunch enter into Amboseli National Park with game-drive until 6.30 pm Dinner and overnight at the Campsite.

Day 2: Amboseli
Full day of game viewing in the Park. Amboseli National Park is located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. The snows of the mountain form a majestic backdrop to one of Kenya's most popular spectacular displays of wildlife - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo and host of plains game, creating Kenya's most sought after photographer's paradise. Meals and overnight at the camp.

Day 3: Amboseli-Nairobi
Proceed for an early morning game drive before breaking camp and drive north to arrive back in Nairobi early afternoon.

THE PRICE USD 405 WITH 5 % DISCOUNT

What's Included on the Price.

1: Airport Pick Up (2): Transport in a Safari vehicle (3): Accommodation (4): All Game park entrance fee/ Camping fees (5): Three Meals a day while on Safari (6): First night accommodation at Nairobi Youth Hostel(7): Use of our Professional driver guide

Excludes in the price

- Personal items e.g. pocket money
- Extras, e.g. drinks such as sodas, beers, mineral water etc.
- International flight fare
- Tips to Driver Guides

For information and booking of this tour please contact us on the contact no’s provided below or simply open the reservation form and put in your details.

Website: Email: travel@yhak.org

Click to reserve this tour

Tel/Fax:  254 20 2726011   +254722655321   +254722760661

Masai Mara

                     

Masai Mara is one of the remarkable wildlife attractions that make's Kenya one of the best wildlife destinations in the world. It was awarded its title for its variety of game.

The annual Wildebeest Migration at the Maasai Mara is a natural cycle that replenishes and renews the grasslands of East Africa.

There is no better time to visit the Mara than during the Great Migration. The sound of the approaching herd is a deep, primal rumbling of thundering hooves and low grunts.

In the struggle across the Mara River, many are drowned or swept away by strong currents. The crossing attracts massive crocodiles who each year awaits this season of festive. By September the herds will begin reaching their goal, and spreading out to graze across the expanse of Mara. Below is the program one can take to experience the 7th Wonder of Masai Mara.

YHA Travel 4 Days Wildebeest migration in Maasai Mara.

Day 1: Nairobi-Maasai Mara
Pick up from your hotel in the morning and head west for Maasai Mara Game Reserve for lunch at the campsite followed by afternoon game drive in the game reserve which is Kenya's finest wildlife sanctuary. Including migrants, well over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. Although July, August and September are the months when the Mara plains are filled with migrating wildebeest and zebra, there is also resident wildlife year round. The famous Maasai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Enchoro Wildlife Camp.

Days 2: Maasai Mara
A full day spent game viewing a cross the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-manned lions, leopard and cheetah but also contains numerous elephant and virtually every type of wild life to be found in Kenya. All meals and overnight in the campsite.

Day 3: Maasai Mara
Morning game drive in Masaai Mara with an afternoon optional visit to the Maasai villages or nature walk with Maasai guides, return to the campsite for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Maasai Mara-Nairobi
Pre breakfast game drive, return to the campsite for late breakfast, and leave campsite and proceed to Nairobi with lunch enroute arriving late afternoon.

THE PRICE USD 540 PER PERSON WITH 5% DISCOUNT

Includes in the price

- Airport Pick Up on arrival
- Transport in a Safari vehicle
- Full board accommodation
- All Game park entrance fee
- All camping fee
- Three Meals a day while on Safari
- Use of our Professional driver guide
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Any government applicable tax

Excludes in the price

- Personal items e.g. pocket money
- Extras, e.g. drinks such as sodas, beers, mineral water etc.
- International flight fare
- Tips to Driver Guides

For information and booking of this tour please contact us on the contact no’s provided below or simply open the reservation form and put in your details.

Website: Email: travel@yhak.org

Click to reserve this tour

Tel/Fax:  254 20 2726011   +254722655321   +254722760661 

Samburu National Reserve.

The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa Oryx. These are also referred to as Samburu Special Five.There are various activities that visitors can engage in while residing at the reserve. These activities include: game drives, bird watching, bush breakfast, nature walks, river rafting depending on the river water level and the Samburu cultural experience.

As a wildlife preserve, it doesn't disappoint sightings of the Big Five Elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino. Cheetah sightings are particularly good, too, and do look out for those fabulously unwieldy kori bustards the largest flying birds on Earth. To explore Samburu, the following program is best.

YHA Travel 2 Nights 3 Days Samburu Camping

Day 1: Nairobi-Samburu
Pick up from your hotel at 8.30 am and drive north to Samburu National Reserve to arrive in time for lunch. After lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive in the park famous as the place for the Samburu semi-nomadic tribesmen, the reticulated giraffe, the Grevy's zebra gerenuk, beisa Oryx and a host of the big game including elephant and lion. Dinner and overnight at a campsite.

Day 2: Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at the campsite

Day 3: Samburu-Nairobi
After breakfast proceed for a game drive en route to Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon.

End of tour.

THE PRICE USD 405 WITH 5% DISCOUNT

What's Included on the Price.

1: Airport Pick Up (2): Transport in a Safari vehicle (3): Accommodation (4): All Game park entrance fee/ Camping fees (5): Three Meals a day while on Safari (6): Use of our Professional driver guide

Excludes in the price

- Personal items e.g. pocket money
- Extras, e.g. drinks such as sodas, beers, mineral water etc.
- International flight fare
- Tips to Driver Guides

For information and booking of this tour please contact us on the contact phone lines provided below or simply open the reservation form and put in your details.

Website: Email: travel@yhak.org

Click to reserve this tour

Tel/Fax:  254 20 2726011   +254722655321   +254722760661

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