OUR WEDDING LOCATION: KICHWA TEMBO, MAASAI MARA
Safari Camp Overview: We are all going to be staying at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp on Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd. This is the location of the ceremony on Saturday the 2nd and will be our jumping off point for daily safari excursions. All food and drinks will be included for the entire weekend. Yes, that means open bar for 3 days straight! Fun fact: CNN has named it one of 25 of the world's best honeymoon hotels!
How to Book: Below is a custom link for you to purchase your two nights at the safari camp, park fees, and the round-trip flight – all negotiated for below Kenyan local rates. You will be saving over 60% to go on a luxury safari!
Choose which room you need below:
U.S. Residents
Non-Resident Single Superior Tent (solo) - $1,230 per person
Non-Resident Double Superior Tent (double) - $1,980 per couple
Kenya Residents (*reflects the discounted park fee rate which only applies to Kenya residents. However, all the rooms are the Kenya rates for EVERYONE!)
Resident* Single Superior Tent (solo) - $1,100 per person
Resident* Double Superior Tent (double) - $1,720 per couple
Click on the following link: http://www.andbeyond.com/online-payment.htm
Enter booking information (including amount from Step 1) and reference these numbers:
Reference/Booking: LRGR109908
Invoice: 112067
PRE AND POST ACCOMMODATIONS: NAIROBI HOTELS
Hotels Overview: While Nairobi has loads of hotels of all types of calibers, we selected 3 of our favorite options (one high end, one mid-tier, one economy) to simplify things for you. Moreover, we would encourage you to choose one of these as we are arranging buses to come pick everyone up and move you around town, so this makes logistics a lot easier! Check out the options below and let us know what you think!
OPTION 1 – LUXURY ($300/per night): HEMINGWAYS
Why We Like It: Think southern plantation meets Kenya – it's all about understated luxury. The hotel champions the icons of Hollywood who spent time in Kenya in the 20th century, with room names after Streep and Holden. Each room feels like a luxurious safari with beautiful bathrooms and marble tubs and separate rain showers. Each room comes with a butler service – just push a button and voila! The beautiful pool and spa with massages and mani/pedi are incredibly inviting. Stunning location overlooking the famous Ngong Hills in lush and exclusive Karen neighborhood. You can also walk outside to take in the leafy Beverly Hills-style neighborhood with nearby restaurants a short cab ride away. Also, a short Uber ride from major attractions, like Giraffe Manor, Giraffe Center, Purdy Arms, Talisman, The Hub Karen, Karen Blixen Museum, etc.
Amenities include: breakfast, gym, pool, spa, butler, bar, restaurant.
Things We’re “Meh” About: Not much other than the price tag. The kitchen is OK so don’t expect culinary delights, but stay for the ambiance and romantic solitude.
Room Options and "Sas and Monty" Group Rates:
Deluxe Double Suite and breakfast - $300 per night
How to Book: Email Hemingways directly at reservations.nairobi@hemingways.co. Let them know that you're under the group "Sas and Monty" for our wedding. Normal rates are around $700 a night/per double which makes $300 a steal!
OPTION 2 – MID-TIER–LUXURY ($230/per night): RADISSON BLU
Why We Like It: Sleek, modern, reliable, and upscale enough to feel like you are getting a lot of value for the money. This is one of the newest hotels in Nairobi and is in the Upper Hill section of Nairobi – overlooking the city and the Nairobi National Park from a distance. This place has it all – lots of space, good bar, nice chill vibe in the evenings.
Amenities include: breakfast, gym, pool, spa, bar, restaurant
Things We’re “Meh” About: Admittedly a quiet area once the World Bank and Insurance companies close at 6pm, there is not much walking to be done outside the hotel as there are no shops nearby or other businesses. If you stay in the hotel, you are fine but don’t stay here if you want to explore some of the sights as the closest things are office buildings and the Central Business District.
Room Options and "Sas and Monty" Group Rates:
Standard room single and breakfast – $200
Standard room double and breakfast – $230
Executive suite single and breakfast – $305
Executive suite double and breakfast – $335
Children under 12 years sharing with parents is free of charge. Additional breakfast $30.
How to Book:
Send an email with all booking details to: paul.nguyo@radissonblu.com
Subject to Read: "Sas and Monty Wedding Block Rate” (Radisson will make a note that the special group rates apply) and include your room preference along with the Block Code: 1712MONTAG
Radisson will share a separate credit card link payment for each booking where you can pay directly.
Normal rates fluctuate here between $200 and $400 for standard rooms, so our rate of $230 should be the best available and includes all taxes and breakfast. You can try on Booking.com or Hotels.com for a better rate, however, as they do have deals from time to time.
OPTION 3 – ECONOMY ($80/per night): IBIS STYLES
Why We Like It: Best budget accommodations we have seen in a long time – and not just in Nairobi. Ibis Styles delivers a lot of value. Very modern, sleek design makes the bare bones approach feel refreshing. Each room is paired down to the basics – comfortable bed (endorsed by Queen of England apparently), shower, toilet, TV, safe, AC, and some basic hooks on the wall with fold out chairs and tables. If you like mahogany wardrobes, skip this place. But if you see a hotel room as a place to get a good night sleep and clean up before hitting the town, this is your spot. Plus it’s in the heart of Westlands, within walking distance from Sankara Hotel (pricey hotel with great steak restaurant and roof top bar), Sarit Centre Mall, Brew Bistro, and Urban Eatery and Nyama Mama. Might have the best rooftop in Nairobi.
Things We’re “Meh” About: No frills sometimes feel like a sacrifice on holiday, and this extends to the service. Treat this like a discount Aloft hotel experience.
Room Options and "Sas and Monty" Group Rates:
Single Bed and Breakfast – $70
Double/Twin Bed and Breakfast – $80
Triple/Family Room Bed and Breakfast – $90
How to Book:
Send an email with all booking details to: HB065-RE@accor.com
Subject to Read: "Sas and Monty Wedding Block Rate” (Ibis will make a note that the special group rates apply) and include your room preference.
Alternatively call (+254)205147500
Pay upon Arrival