Timeshares in Kenya

[Timeshare Von]

I'm starting to look into the possibilities of doing a two week vacation to Kenya which would include a 6-8 day safari out of Nairobi. I see there are nine (RCI affiliated) resorts in Kenya on the Indian Ocean coast.

Has anyone stayed at any of these resorts . . . and if i you did, did you do a day (or two) safari trip to the Tsavo Nat'l Park (East or West)?

Any other suggestions or advice from those who have ventured to Kenya would be greatly appreciated.

Von

 

[Timeshare Von]

Given the absence of reviews in the TUG database, I suppose there haven't been many TUGGERS to venture to Kenya.

 

[Timeshare Von]

UPDATE - Royal Reserve Safari and Beach Club

I have been doing a lot of researching and reading, especially over at TripAdvisor. This timeshare has a very high regard with folks who have traveled there . . . mostly folks from the UK.

While I had initial been thinking about adding a timeshare stay on the backend of a safari trip, it looks like I'm going to do an extended safari (12 days instead of 6 or 7) and won't have the time for another week in a T/S.

For those interested in Kenya, however, the Royal Reserve Safari and Beach Club in Mombassa seems to be an outstanding choice!

 

[MuranoJo]

Yvonne,

Thanks for keeping us informed! I know there hasn't been a lot of activity here for awhile, but some of us still check in and like to follow what's going on.

 

[glypnirsgirl]

Hi - I have recently started looking around more on the forums (I used to use my membership just for reading reviews).

I was really happy to see your "find." I want to scuba in off of the east coast of Africa, so really interested.

Thanks!
Elaine

 

[Timeshare Von]

Update - Kenyan Safari

OK - so I have finalized dates and sketched out the itinerary with a private safari tour company (MICS Safari out of Nairobi).

Fri 8/19 fly out of ORD arrive NBO (Nairobi) on Sat 8/20 evening
Sat 8/20 - Mon 8/22 2 night stay in Karen, Kenya (Out of Africa location)
Mon 8/22 transfer to downtown Nairobi hotel (connect with my other travel companion)
Tues 8/23 begin 12 day safari to include:
- - - Maasai Mara (3 nights)
- - - Lake Nakuru (1 night)
- - - Amboseli (2 nights)
- - - Lake Manyara (Tanzania) (1 night)
- - - Serengeti (2 nights)
- - - Ngorongoro (1 night)
- - - Tsavo West (back in Kenya) 1 night
Sat 9/4 depart on redeye from NBO back to ORD (arrive Sun 9/5)
Mon 9/6 LABOR DAY - - get back on sleep schedule after a +8 hr timezone shift.

I have been amazed at how affordable an all inclusive safari is.

 

[Judy]

Yvonne
Please post your experiences when you get back

 

[Timeshare Von]

Yvonne
Please post your experiences when you get back

Will do. I am hoping to do a daily/nightly blog but I'm unsure about internet access so that may or may not happen.

Von

 

[pranas]

I look forward to reading about your experiences. Haven't been to Kenya but it in my list of places to visit. Have a nice trip.

 

[Timeshare Von]

Thanks. It won't be for another year (Aug 22-Sept 3, 2011) but I'm really excited about it!

I plan on following up here with a trip report and blogging (as possible).

Von

 

[abbekit]

We did a two week Kenya/Tanzania safari years ago. That was in our pre-timeshare days but I really liked having an all-inclusive tour of the parks. It is a beautiful part of the world.

Now after reading the books and watching the videos of No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency I'd love to go to Botswana.

Have a great trip!