Monday, February 16, 2009

Kenya Hotels - The Exquisite Ashnil Hotel

By Karl Heinz

The name of this lodge is credited to the nearby Aruba dam, which becomes a focal and important asset to the dry Tsavo National park. Since is supports both man and animals. The Aruba Lodge is situated on a high ground hence the Aruba dam falls right within its sights.

Watering holes are the lifeline to animals and as such they attract animals which being the only water source for animals in the dry environment is a favourite for animals especially the large elephants. Elephant's hides have a tint of red a result of the colour of the soil and they become an interesting feature to watch as they move across the expansive landscape.

The Tsavo is home to many forms of wildlife which can also be spotted roaming in the wilderness like the burchells zebra, lesser Kudu, grants gazelle, the ill tempered Cape buffalo. This is a bird lovers must visit site, boasting over 500 recorded bird species.

With its 40 modern comfortable ensuite double rooms and well appointed restaurant, bar and swimming pool overlooking the dam, Aruba Lodge makes an ideal centrally located lodge from which to explore the expansive wilderness of Tsavo East National Park.

Accessibility to the Tsavo National Park is by either road or air. It is 326 kilometres away from Nairobi and 160 kilometres from Mombasa. The nearest airstrip is just a stone throw away.

The other property of Ashnil property Limited is Ashnil Samburu camp which began its operations in October 2008. This camp is an exclusive conglomeration of deluxe tents that have taken care of your every need. They are spread out on the lush banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River under natural shade of Doum and accacia trees. Samburu offers visitors the perfect African safari that just whets your appetite for more.

Samburu has watering points which draw herds of elephants. Its interesting to note that in the dry seasons the elephants use their tusks to dig into the river beds, to unearth water. This newly 'excavated' water point soon becomes the life support for other animals in the vicinity. Animals like the gerenuk, the Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra and the reticulated giraffe are found in Samburu.

The Ashnil Samburu camp has to its name 24 deluxe tents. Each tent has a king sized bed, dressing area, sitting area, luggage rack, in door shower and toilet facilities that provide a truly special and memorable stay close to mother nature.

The main guest area, shaded by a canopy of acacia trees consists of the reception, lounge area, dining area, bar, and veranda deck with a view of the river. The camp has a swimming pool for those who need to cool after a long day of game viewing.

Ashnil Samburu camp is 12 kilometres away from the Ngare Mare Gate, Buffalo springs national reserve south of Samburu National reserve approximately 325 kilometres to Nairobi. It is usually a 45- 60 minutes flight from Nairobi's Wilson airport.

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