Fairmont Norfolk

...  The people were kind, but again we were not bothered by street touts or cab drivers. When we walked into the lobby of the Fairmont Norfolk, we felt as though we were in a foreign country.  We could not have stuck out more if we tried.  We ...

... really warm in my travelling outfit.The hotel is one of the oldest in Nairobi and has that 100 year old fell to it. It is a Fairmont and has the proper ammenities. My room mate arrived before me but isn't in the room so I suspect she is somewhere having a ...

... Nairobi and were feeling a little anxious because of all the crime stories we have heard from travellers. We stayed at the Norfolk Hotel (a Fairmont property) and famous because 'Out of Africa's' Karen Blixen used to stay here. 'Gentlemen' used to sit on ...

... town to our hotel, driving through the thick rush-hour traffic of Nairobi.   After checking in we had dinner at the famous Norfolk hotel, one of the 2 famous old hotels in Nairobi. When it was first built, guests could sit on the terrace of the bar ...

... through customs to be met by African Quest representative Marzuk who introduced us to our guide and driver Mohammed "Momo".  Checked into Norfolk Hotel by 1530 hrs and after a quick wash went down for a pizza. Returned to the room and went to ...

... I was instantly drenched in sweat as soon as i got off the plane, took about 2 hours to clear customs. I stayed in the "Fairmont the Norfolk" hotel, plush spot, would highly recommend it. The grub was great and the beer knocked my head off, this was to be ...

'One of the gladdest moments in life, methinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands. Shaking off with one mighty effort the fetters of habit, the leaden weight of routine, the cloak of many cares and the slavery of home, man feels ...

In Nairobi I meet with Luca and Sfefano. We spend just a couple of days in the city to get organized and redy for more travels. Unfortunately Luca receives news that he must leave for a last minute change in his work schedule so I'll go with Stefano ...

Hi Everyone, We're in Kenya, I can't believe it.  Before I talk about that, let me back track to our second day and a half in London.  We crammed so much into 2 and a half days, it's amazing we're still standing.  We started out the day on ...

Today it was back to Nairobi. Wow did it rain this morning. I awoke at about 4am with the loud sounds of rain hitting our canvas roof! We walked to breakfast and the bottom of my pants were wet up about 30 cm.  Steve (our driver) got us expertly ...