As the biting effects of Corona virus pandemic continue to be felt on the tourism industry both at home and abroad, hoteliers are slashing rates and giving special offers and packages in desperate overtures to attract more domestic tourists. Most of the packages are full board (accommodation + meals) minus beverages.
This is because many foreigners have continued to stay away even with the reopening of tourist sites and the country’s airspace.
As a result, discounts on most bucket list lodges and hotels in Kenya are plentiful, as providers seek to tempt lockdown-weary Kenyans and East African residents in general, with discount deals on travel and accommodations.
Following are some of the best deals out there right you could consider pursuing:
What's Covered in This Article
Elephant Bedroom Camp, Samburu
Elephant Bedroom Camp is located in Samburu Game Reserve along the banks of Ewaso Nyiro River.
When can you stay?
- Transport
- Park fees
- Game drives
- Drinks
- Any other extra
How to book
Contact: Tel: +254 702 692 648 /+254 704 418 651, +254 786 553 222, or Email: reservations@atua-enkop.com
Manda Bay Lodge, Lamu
Manda Bay is a small privately owned boutique lodge located on the northern tip of Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago on Kenya’s coast.
How much?
‘Special’ East African residents rate:
KSH 16,000 per person sharing per night
KSH 18,000 per single per night
KSH 8,000 per child
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What’s included?
All rates are FULL BOARD (accommodation and meals) and include airport transfers.
This excludes all drinks and boating activities which will incur additional costs. Children under 5 years are free of charge if sharing a room with their parents.
When can you stay?
Valid until 14 December 2020
How to book
Contact: bookings@mandabay.com or Tel: 0722203109
Image Credit: Manda Bay Lodge
Hemingways Ol Seki, Maasai Mara
Hemingways Ol Seki currently has great Weekday Special offers (Mondays to Thursdays) for East African residents…
Hemingways Ol Seki boasts ten stylish tents, all with en-suite bathrooms, and each one expertly designed to offer secluded privacy and spacious accommodation in safari-chic muted tones of vanilla and taupe.
Plan your travels and enjoy Hemingways Ol Seki’s special rates during the week (Monday to Thursday).
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Per person sharing |
KES 17,500 |
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Single room |
KES 22,400 |
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Child under 12 yrs |
KES 5,760 |
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Suited tent (Max 4 pax) |
KES 64,000 |
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4 NIGHTS FOR 3 OFFER
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Per person sharing |
KES 56,000 |
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Single room |
KES 70,400 |
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Child under 12 yrs |
KES 19,200 |
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Suited tent (Max 4 pax) |
KES 208,000 |
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What’s included?
The package includes:
• Accommodation on full board basis
• Includes daily Naboisho Conservancy fees
• 2 day Game Drives at Naboisho Conservancy
• Ol Seki Airstrip Transfers
• Soft Drinks, beers, wines and selected spirits
Additional services per person:
• Bush breakfast KES 1,500
• Bush dinner KES 3,500
• Maasai Village visit KES 2,000
• Night Game Drive KES 2,500
Terms and Conditions
• Rates are inclusive of government taxes. Please note taxes are government controlled and are subject to change without prior notice.
• Proof of Residency required upon reservation
• 50% non-refundable deposit required upon reservation
When can you stay?
Valid till 19th December 2020
How to book
+254 709 195 011-15 | reservations.olseki@hemingways.co
Image Credit: Hemingways Ol Seki
Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp, Tsavo West National Park
Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp is a top luxury camp in Kenya’s pristine Tsavo West National Park.
When can you stay?
Valid until the 20th Dec 2020.
How to book
Please get in touch with Taz, theReservations Manager
M: +254 (0) 748 103 514 O: +254 (20) 357 7500
(Opening Hours: 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM EAT)
Saruni Samburu Lodge
Saruni Samburu is part of a collection of deluxe, intimate safari lodges in Kenya’s private conservancies, in Samburu and Masai Mara.
How much?
Not to be left behind, Saruni Samburu Lodge currently has a special East African Kenyan Residents’ of KES 27,500 on a per adult sharing basis. The single occupancy rate is KES 29,170.
What’s included?
Included in this price:
- Full board accommodation & limited laundry service
- Soft drinks, house wines, beers & select non-luxury spirits
- Shared day & night game drives in 4×4 vehicles and guided bush walks
- Bush meals, sundowner & picnic excursions
- One complimentary Back & Neck massage (30 min.) per room per stay
- Warriors Academy (upon request in advance)
- Return airstrip transfers
- VAT & taxes
When can you stay?
Valid for NEW bookings for travel period 24th July-19th December 2020.
How to book
To check availability, e-mail: reservationsteam@saruni.com or call 0735 950 903 / 0796 109 940
Image Credit: Saruni Samburu Lodge
Mahali Mzuri, Maasai Mara
Local residents from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda can escape from being locked down in the city and retreat to the vast plains of the Mara to enjoy fresh air and open spaces at Mahali Mzuri.
The tented suite includes an ensuite bathroom and an inviting private deck offering panoramic views, giving you a front row seat to the unrivalled year-round game viewing.
When can you stay?
- Valid for arrivals from the 1st October – 21st December 2020 for a minimum of two nights.
How much?
Rates are $350 per person, per night based on double occupancy and $450 per person, per night based on single occupancy.
What’s included?
- Accommodation in one of our luxurious tents
- Daily game drives including evening game drives
- All meals and drinks including alcoholic beverages (excluding selected premium brands)
- Complimentary mini-bar (refreshed daily)
- Olare Motorogi Conservancy fees
- Transfers from Olare Orok airstrip
- Complimentary wireless internet available throughout the camp
- Laundry service
- All taxes and local levies
How to book
Book your stay at Mahali Mzuri here or you can contact the Kenya office on +254 772 870026 or over email.
The Red Pepper House, Lamu
Accommodation at The Red Pepper House is composed of only 5 Nyumbas (houses) with Swahili essence and luxury, in a natural environment with views of the sea and the forest.
Each of the 5 Nyumbas has an outdoor African shower.
Each Nyumba also comes with a discreet private butler to attend to guest and accompany them on visits and excursions if desired.
Below are The Red Pepper’s special rates for Kenyan residents:
Do you know of any other hotels/lodges that are currently offering special East African Kenyan residents rate? Share with us in the comments below and we will make sure to update on the blog.
