Cupid delights

By KELVIN KAUME

February, the so-called month of love, is a great time to take a short break after having come from the woes of January where bills need to be paid and the year strategised.

Come mid-February and the clock strikes St Valentine Day, and cupid cometh.

So today, we feature a range of great places for a get- away with your loved one this Valentine.

1. The Mombasa White Sands Beach Hotel

An all time favourite for Kenyans, this resort has great ambience and superb dining. Throughout the month of February, some tour companies are offering a special two-night flying package for two, including taxes and airport transfers, at only Sh48,000.

2. Mount Kenya Safari Club

The Mt Kenya Safari Club is a sensational getaway just three hours drive from Nairobi and into a lovely little heaven. A two-night getaway for two, including full board accommodation, starts at Sh56,000. There is so much to do here from horseback riding, tennis or croquet, golf, visiting the animal orphanage or just lounging by the heated pool with a Gin and Tonic.

3. Keekorok Lodge, Masai Mara

Enjoy the world’s most famous game park with a flying safari to Keekorok Lodge. This safari includes flights and taxes from Nairobi, two nights full board accommodation, four game drives and a bottle of wine to celebrate Valentine’s Day, starting from Sh80,000 per couple.

4. Severin Safari Camp

Take your car and drive off to Tsavo West’s little gem with wonderful views of the Kilimanjaro. At Sh36,000 per couple for two nights, this little jewel is fantastic and offers the beautiful Kenbali Spa with wonderful treatments.

5. Serena Mountain Lodge

Get away from the city’s heat to this lovely lodge set two hours away from Nairobi. Drive past the coffee gardens of Ruiru to avoid the traffic and road construction on Thika Road. Just after Karatina, turn right into the beautiful tropical rainforest where you will get to this lodge. Throughout February, the hotel has a special package at only Sh14,000 per couple per night with lots of sighting of Kenya’s famed mountain mammals.

6. The million shilling Valentine getaway

What more than to celebrate love in an exclusive environment complete with chartered planes.

The cost sounds ridiculous but the itinerary is appetising. For a million shillings a couple, get picked in a limo from the comfort of your house and pick a chartered plane to Mt Kenya Safari Club from Wilson airport; jet in for a king’s luncheon and, thereafter, dinner at Tusk’s Restaurant, followed by an indulging bottle of Dom Perpignan, luxury chocolate, strawberries and flavoured raspberries. These spice you up for the next day’s adventure that will see you depart by helicopter to one of the highest points in Kenya at Lake Alice.

There you will get to stand at 14,000 ft with a Tanzanite Stone to say: "Will you Marry Me" or to renew your vows. After this you return to a relaxed and playful night after which you head back to Nairobi.

The writer is part of Moyo Holidays team

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