Jacaranda Nairobi

... entry at $ 50 per person , after some wait at the airport left for a very nice old hotel called the Jacaranda at the westlands area of Nairobi _ enroute we saw giraffes right next to the airport ( which is not very common) .very nice hotel indeed. While ...

... . This group of 6 is from Sherwood Park and Rose knows 2 of the people in that group (of course).     Nairobi, which means “cool water” in the language of the Masai, is the capital of Kenya and is a bustling city of almost ...

Right, I'm back. You are probably all still sleeping and don't even know that I left. But I did. In fact, I have been outside where it has been beautifully hot and sunny for the first time since we have arrived. I saw a turtle in the pond. Anyhow, ...

... org So check those out too. This one will contain my personal take on the trip. Here is a photo of the Jacaranda trees I was telling you about: The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change This trip involves two conferences, back to ...

... location avoids the noise and bustle of the city, yet the charms and attractions of the city remain easily accessible. Jacaranda Hotel Nairobi (originally opened as the Agip Motel… later re-branded as Jacaranda) was inaugurated on the 4th of ...

... in the computer lounge at the United Nations Headquarters in Nairobi. This facility is one of the most beautiful I have seen. Bright purple Jacaranda trees are everyone on the site, creating beds of purple on the ground. The site is an amazing blend of ...

... glimpse of Africa bathed in soft sunlight… The mountains and valleys and plains took shape, rapidly.  On the monitor, Nairobi was just a few centimeters away!  The ‘fasten seat belt’ sign lighted up and the pilot announced ...

... saw some giraffes off in the distance, just as we would see cows in the field. Surreal. There are also these beautiful Jacaranda trees - deciduous looking trees with light purple leaves. This is their blooming season. It is also the "short rain" ...

Hujambo Kenya! Chapter 6 The "Carnivore"! December 21, 2008.  Day 1 (evening).  Nairobi I had reserved a table for two for the evening of December 21, in the month of July itself through my travel agent.  Did not want to take a chance of ...

Wilfred was a tremendous help in organizing the trip and I would highly recommend his services to anyone planning a trip to Nairobi and Tanzania. He definitely went out of his way to assist me in even the most trivial of requests. With Gratitude for a ...

... figure out which iteration works the best, or decide the idea doesn’t work at all.  Essentially, this will allow Jacaranda to make quick decisions about new ideas, and put innovation into practice as fast as possible.  I know it’s a ...

... the income from the tour industry: the roads are smooth tarmac, and the streets are lined with bright purple and red jacaranda and bougainvilia.  It was lovely, but you can definitely feel the strong ex-pat presence.  Which isn't necessarily a ...

... was: 21 Dec: 0645 hrs (Kenya Time) Arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi. Meet and assist and transfer to Jacaranda Hotel. Nairobi city tour in exclusive car during day. Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant. 22 Dec: After breakfast, depart for Masai ...

... but had to leave because I had to get ready for the charity concert that would start at 5:30pm. The charity concert was for Jacaranda School which provides education to orphans. There we met Ben whom we have met in Monkey Bay on the first day. There ...

... altogether, yet very rocky. Sometimes, I feel we could be in France or in Canada, if it were not for the jacaranda trees.... further North, so many things do not work, blacks live in terrible conditions, roads have potholes everywhere and stores lack ...