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UTC - Kenya
Fedha Towers, 7th Floor
PO Box 42196, Nairobi
Tel. 00-254-2-248777
Direct line: 222692
Fax: 00-254-2-216871/331422



For 52 years UTc has delivered an unbeatable combination of the widest selection of quality safari products in both East and Southern Africa. UTc offers tours and safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Arabia. Last year we added Arabia featuring Dubai, and Oman. This year we introduced Zambia, home of the renowned Luangwa Valley with arguably some of the finest game viewing on the continent.
With UTc's network offices, we are able to ensure a depth of seamless service that their competitors are unable to match. Whether you're a travel agent with one very special client looking for the safari trip of a lifetime or a tour operator planning next season's long-haul brochure, you know you can rely on UTc for expert advice and quality service.



The very best selection of scheduled safari departures.We guarantee over 750 safari departures a week. Flexibility is hereby our specialisation, whether for individual travelers, large groups or imaginative incentive programmes. Adventure ProductsAfrica offers some of the most exciting "soft adventure" products in the world. Tailor-made ItinerariesUTc can customise any itinerary - whether for Fully Inclusive Tours or Special Groups. If you prefer a private safari, we can plan one. If you don't see something that you like, simply request a customised itinerary from us. It's that simple.

Incentives, Special groups & Cruise ships
UTc has planned and handled many top-quality incentive programmes and cruise ships for some of the most prestigious companies and shipping lines around the world. From small groups of 20 to major movements of 1000, we have the experience you need.
Safari TransportUTc uses the best in Africa - from SafariCruisers to open 4X4 vehicles to mini-coaches and the versatile Land Rover Defender. Quality Hotel PartnersWe work with the finest hotels and lodges in Africa and Arabia. Customer Care· Highly trained, multi-lingual Customer Service Representatives and Driver/Guide Staff · Representative offices at all major airports, hotels and towns · Customer Safety · We use the Flying Doctor Service in East Africa and the Medical Air Rescue Service in Southern Africa.
Conservation

UTc is committed to the preservation and conservation of Africa's environment. We support a variety of significant environmental projects and are leading members of the major conservation societies and organisations in East and Southern Africa.

Comprehensive ground handling services
From tours and safaris to incentives and cruise ships, to car hire, travel retailing or airline representation - UTc can handle all of your Africa travel needs.

Air Kenya has been looking after visitors to Kenya for over 20 years, and currently fly an average of 350 passengers a day all over the country, mainly to Kenya's beautiful Indian Ocean coastline and the game-rich national parks and reserves that are world-famous.
Airkenya Box 30357 Wilson Airport Nairobi Kenya
Contact Reservations, Tel 254 2 501601/605745, Fax 254 2 602951, e-mail resvns@airkenya.com
http://www.airkenya.com/

Gateway to the Kenyan Coast

LAMU/SHELA
Traders have visited Lamu on the coast of East Africa from as far back as the 2nd century. Some of the buildings in this fascinating Swahili town date back to the 18th century. The Fort itself was built under the rule of the Sultan of Oman in 1820.
This busy town does not permit vehicles and the narrow streets retain the heritage of a bygone era. Aircraft land on a nearby island. Shella, a smaller town, is only minutes away from Lamu by boat.
UTc recommends the following hotels:
New Lamu Palace Hotel, situated on the waterfront;
Peponi, a good quality hotel situated right on the sea, close to the small town of Shela;
Kipungani Bay Resort 20 minutes by boat from Lamu.


Kijani House

P.O. Box 266, Lamu, Kenya
Tel. 254-121-33235/33374
Fax: 254-121-33237
kijani@africaonline.co.ke
www.kijani-house.com

In the village of Shela, Kijani House offers a unique accommodation with its 2000 sq. metres of tropical garden, which leads directly to the sea, and two fresh water swimming pools.

Number of rooms:10: all with bathrooms included
Capacity: 24beds
Restaurant:Yes
Bar:Yes
Pool:Yes
Card:Visa

Each room has a bathroom and has its own balcony or veranda facing the garden and the sea. The rooms are spread throughout the garden into three small separate traditional Swahili buildings, which formerly were private homes, made of coral walls, with boriti ceiling and makuti roofs.

The kitchen offers all types of fish, lobsters, crabs and prawns fresh from the sea, along with meat and fresh vegetables, together with African and Italian specialties.