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HILTON TAITA


Hilton Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Hilton Safari Camp

Hilton Taita Hills Safari Lodge

Managers: Dr. Tim Allen-Rowlandson

Contact
Postal Address: P.O.Box 30624, Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel : +254 (147) 30250 / 30270 / 30243
Fax : +254 (147) 30007
E-mail : lodges@hilton.com
Website: www.hilton.com
www.hilton.com/hotels/NBOHITW/Index.html
LOCATION

At the foot of Taita Hills and adjacent to Tsavo National Park, one of the world's largest game parks, 400km from Nairobi and 200km from Mombasa. Taita Hills is also the entry point for Salt Lick Lodge and the Safari Camp.

Hilton Taita Hills Safari Lodge

GUEST-ROOMS

Hilton Taita Hills Safari Lodge
Number of rooms: 62
Number of floors: 2
Bedrooms:
Twin Beds 58
Double Beds 2
Suites 2
Checkout Time 10.00 hrs.

GUEST-ROOM FACILITIES

  • All rooms have a balcony

  • Shaver outlets; 240 volts

  • Electric current: 240 volts 50 cycles AC

  • Panoramic view of the surrounding Taita Hills and Game Sanctuary

  • Private bath (tubs & shower)


  • SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Swimming Pool: outdoor, open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

  • Complimentary backrests, beach towels and mats are available.

  • Tennis: one surfaced tennis court. Racquets available for hire.

  • Camel Riding.

  • 9 hole golf course.

  • Private airstrip.


  • Hilton Salt Lick Safari Lodge

    GUEST-ROOMS

    Hilton Safari Camp

    Number of Rooms: 96
    Number of floors: 2
    Bedrooms:
    - Twin bed 94
    - Double bed 2
    Checkout time 10.00 hrs.

    GUEST-ROOM FACILITIES

  • View of salt lick water holes and surrounding area for viewing animals on their way to and from Salt Lick

  • Shaver outlets 220 volts, 50 cycles AC

  • Private shower

  • Electric current: 220 volts, 50 cycles AC


  • SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Salt Lick/Safari Lodge is located in the heart of Hilton International's own private Game Sanctuary and Park (more than 50 species of wild game reside in the Sanctuary).

  • Special construction for full viewing of animals, elevated view due to stilts, walkways, tunnel with bunker and special windows for close-up viewing of game at floodlit waterhole at night.


  • Hilton Safari Camp

    GUEST TENTS

    Tent Information

    Number of Tents: 24
    All tents with twin beds
    Check out time 10:00 hrs.

    Tent Facilities:

    All tents have a veranda
    Private shower with hot and cold water
    GENERAL INFORMATION

    Hilton Safari Camp

    Weather:

    Temperatures year round average 69-87oF. Early mornings and evenings are often much cooler. Rainy season occurs in November-December and March-May with clear mornings and scattered afternoon or evening showers.

    Altitude:

    3,150 feet or 950 meters

    Clothing:

    daytime dress is casual. Evening jackets and ties are not required but long trousers preferred for Dinner.

    DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT

    Restaurants:

    Serving international and local cuisine. Open from 0700-0900hrs, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm and from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

    Bars:

    Serving light snacks as well as drinks. Barbecues arranged on request

    Lounge:

    Open from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.

    Diet and Vegetarian meals:

    Available on request with advance notice.

    HOTEL FACILITIES

  • Bed-boards

  • Laundry (6 days)

  • Luggage store room

  • Mail and postage facilities at reception

  • Medical office

  • Packaging service

  • Photocopying

  • Pillow (non-allergic)

  • Safety deposit boxes (24 hrs)

  • Wheelchair

  • Nurse

  • Satellite TV

  • Recreational facilities

  • 9 Hole golf course

  • Airstrip

  • No pets

  • Children's services


  • GUEST SHOPS



    Gift Shops

    INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES

    Closest international gateways are Nairobi and Mombasa. 32 International Airline service Nairobi, Kenya Airways and Air Kenya service Mombasa. In addition, charter flights are available to both cities.

    EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

    For Rental: slide projector, overhead projector, VHS video deck with 26" screen, chalk boards, flipcharts, easels, telefaxfacilities, secretarial services.

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    This is the electronic edition of the special country report on Kenya published in Forbes Global Magazine.
    November 29th 1999 Issue.
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