KENYA REMAINS A POPULAR DESTINATION
Kenya, on the East Coast of Africa, remains a popular destination, not only for a certain population or age group, but for everyone who enjoys the sun and sees.Kenya, renowned for its nature reserves and wildlife does not only promise glorious beaches and the warm water of the Indian Ocean. This diverse country is also becoming more popular as a diving destination, honeymoon and wedding destination and golfing destination.Therefore the Mnarani Club Hotel at Kilifi, just north of Mombasa, is equipped to offer a vacation that suits everyone's needs. Whether you want to enjoy water sports, play golf amid unmatched natural beauty on Vipingo Ridge or explore the beautiful wilderness under the surface of the ocean's crust of coral and stone, the exotic beach resort boasts facilities to accommodate and entertain the entire family.Kenya has so much to offer - the excitement of safari, the diversity of culture, the mysteries of ancient history and the relaxed elegance of the Kenyan coast. Where else in the world can you combine such unspoiled natural beauty with blue skies all year round?With much more than premium golf, Vipingo Ridge is a destination for everyone who enjoys the best life has to offer. Set in 2,500 acres on Kenya's North Coast, Vipingo Ridge brings together a range of elements consisting of two par 72 championship golf courses that offer challenging and exciting golf for players at all levels. State of the art practice and coaching facilities are integrated into the golf village including a 300 meter driving range, only 25 km from Mnarani Club. Mnarani Club, with newly refurbished suites, perching over the breathtaking bay on the Kilifi cliffs, north of Mombasa and south of Malindi, just opened a new diving centre, managed by the leader in the industry, Buccaneer Diving. Kenya, exotic and enchanting, has the most spectacular beaches in the world, with clear waters that make diving here the ultimate experience ever.The best weather and marine conditions for diving at Mnarani is from October to middle December and from February to April. The water temperature is around 27 degrees and the visibility ranges from 10 to 20 meter, depending on the marine conditions.With all-year round sunshine, a glorious private tropical beach, pure white sand and warm waters of the Indian Ocean a visit at the Mnarani Club is a “must” for every water sport lover and diving enthusiast. Beneath the sea's surface lies an amazing colorful universe of corals and fish that will leave you breathless. Buccaneer Diving offers a variety of dives, including gear and accessories and provides training where necessary. The dives are affordable, but the hotel's water sport centre also offers deep sea fishing, windsurfing, glass-bottom boats and snorkeling for an unforgettable holiday.Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy marlin fishing from December until February while the best time to find whale sharks is from October to January.The hotel, with its unique tropical gardens, is a cheerful holiday resort that offers a relaxing value for money holiday with breathtaking views over the sea. The spa at the hotel offers a wide variety of therapeutic and beauty therapies and treatments to be enjoyed in tranquil atmosphere. Young and old is welcome at the hotel, with many activities to ensure an action-filled vacation from early morning ‘til late at night. These activities include snorkeling, walks to amongst others the local reptile park and Kilifi, includes water aerobics, water polo, squash, putt-putt, fishing from the pier, tattooing, hair braiding, soduko, bingo, bicycles and more. You can also book on some interesting excursions for instance full day tours to either Mombasa or Malindi, also Ngomongo village half day tour, or to Sokoke arabuko forest and Mida creek. The sundowner pontoon ride with snacks and drinks and The Captain Issa dhow excursion also proved to be very popular and definitely not to be missed when you visit Mnarani.The Mnarani Club hotel is the perfect wedding destination and friendly personnel will assist with all the necessary arrangements to ensure an island wedding every bride dreams of. Kenya Airways, the Pride of Africa, who is voted amongst the top carriers in the world with its state of the art, modern, all-jet fleet, will get you to Nairobi and then to Mombasa in style and comfort, while the Mnarani Club ensures a safe transfer to from the airport to the resort.ACT Travel is marketing excellent diving and golf specials from October 2009 until March 2010. Prices from R7999 per person sharing, including return airfare from Johannesburg, flights, airport transfers, 7 nights hotel accommodation, breakfast and dinner, evening entertainment, participation in non motorized water sports and the opportunity to play golf or enjoy dives.For enquiries, reservations or more information on the resort and its amenities contact ACT Travel on 012-425-1000 (option 3), visit the websites www.actravel.co.za, and www.mnarani.co.za or send email to info@actravel.co.za