Friday, April 24, 2009

YOUR NAIROBI ACCOMODATION,

where we are

we are located very close to the -Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International airport (NBO). from our place it is about 10 km

we are very close to the city center take less than 10 minutes if their is no traffic jam.
Public mean at our door step

our contacts:
+ 254 720 615730

Email : terrymwongeli@yahoo.com

WELCOME TO TERRY BACKPACKERS NAIROBI


Double Room
From $10 per room per night bed only




Dorm From $ 5 per person per night bed only



THINGS TO DO IN NAIROBI, DAY TRIPS NAIROBI


Nairobi City Tour: 3 Hours -

The tour covers the modern city center, the colorful City Market, Parliament buildings, the Railway Station and the renowned National Museum where there are spell binding displays of the early man tribal regalia and the flora and fauna of Kenya. A visit to the adjacent Snake Park is also included.

Price per person US$40

Nairobi National Park: 4 Hours -

The tour starts at 2.00 p.m. This unique sanctuary is just a few kilometers from Nairobi's bustling city center but despite its proximity several species of mammals can be found there, including four of the "Big five ". The tour returns to the city center by sunset. A private tour of the same can be organized in the morning for groups.

Price per person US$75.

Bomas Of Kenya:

Bomas of Kenya is just a few Kilometers from the city center and has numerous homesteads reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures which has been faithfully recreated for visitors to see traditional village life. The greatest excitement in the afternoon is a visit to the display of traditional dances, music and folklore song in splendid arena.

Price per person US$45

Carnivore Restaurant: Carnivore Experience:

Guaranteed daily at 12.30 p.m. and 7.00p.m. Nairobi has many restaurants offering varieties of cuisine. We recommend a dinner or lunch at the Carnivore which is famous for the succulent stew and barbecue dishes of game meat as an excellent compliment to a holiday in Kenya; especially as an excellent welcome or farewell dinner.

Price per person US$45

Paradise Lost Caves:

Paradise lost is perhaps t largest picnic site in Kenya. Its home to some 2.5 million old stoneage caves and used to be hide out for the 'Mau Mau' freedom fighters. Activities iclude canoeing, horse riding and feeding maasai ostriches

Price US$ 65 per person

Karen Blixen / Giraffe Centre: 4 Hours -

Visit the famous Karen Blixen (museum) then later have some tea at the Giraffe centre while watching giraffes.

Price per person US$ 45

Karen Blixen:
We depart in the morning or in the afternoon and drive towards the Ngong Hills passing the Ngong village to the Karen Blixen Museum, which for many years was her home. Later we proceed to the Giraffe Center to see and feed the famous Rothschild Giraffes

Price per person US$45

Half Day Excursion To Karen Blixen Museum / Giraffe Manor / Daphne Elephant Orphanage

Minimum Rate per person US$ 70

A Nairobi excursion where you spend a wonderful half day at the historical Karen Blixen museum ( Out of Africa) and with giraffes and baby elephants! Visiting the Giraffe Manor and the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.

Karen blixen Museum

A Short tour to the home of the pioneer coffee farmer, Karen Blixen - of "Out of Africa" fame, is now preserved as a museum. A visit to this museum provides an opportunity to step back in time and gain an insight into this remarkable woman's life. Views of the Ngong Hills
can be admired from the beautifully landscaped gardens of the museum.

The Karen Blixen museum is one of a number of very interesting regional museums and archeological and prehistoric sites of the National museums of Kenya, and it continues to be an immensely popular tourist attraction with the same words ' I dreamt of Africa'

Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage:

David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage where you come close to elephant calves! Daphne Sheldrick As part of the David Sheldrick Conservation Foundation rehabilitates baby elephants and other wildlife here at her home just outside of Nairobi National Park.

These babies have lost their mothers to poaching, death, injuries, on getting lost in the wild or other tragedies. Daphne and her dedicated staff raise them to be released back into the wild when they are ready. Its worth visiting and see humanitarian care to the wildlife and the heart it takes to care. They charge a small entrance fees instead you can buy a souvenir or donate for the conservation.

Nairobi African Butterfly Center Excursion: 3 hours -

Minimum Rate per person US$ 45

Butterfly Center in Kenya is the second world largest butterfly center after the main British Museum of Natural History in London. The butterfly center offers visitors a special informative and impressive excitement on butterflies rearing and their beauty with an added attraction offered to Eco-tourists .

The main aim of the center is to create awareness of conservation of African butterflies and butterfly experts from all over the world will be able to do their research in the library there. Steve Collins,the founder named one butterfly in honour of Leaky, who once headed the Kenya Wildlife Services, as a sign of his service to conservation in Africa.

(This tour can be combined with any of the above day excursions)

Dalphine Sheldrick Orphanage Animals & The African Butterfly Center


Minimum Rate per person US$ 55

Watch tiny orphans at their bath and being fed with milk and learn how each one has to be loved and brought up. Thereafter proceed towards the Africa Butterfly Research Center.

Mitchell's Tea Farm Tour (Half Day):

US$65 per person:

Lake Nakuru Express:

Enjoy the view of the Great Rift Valley from the escarpments and then descend to the Lake Nakuru National Park. A game drive to view thousands of flamingo and other bird species in addition to viewing the white and black Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo and Waterbuck among others. Lunch is served at either Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge.

THE PLACE AS IT IS, SEE KENYA ,SEE AFRICA STRES FREE ARRIVAL NAIROBI






REAL PLACES, REAL PEOPLE,REAL FOOD, REAL CULTURE UR BUDGET STAY NAIROBI

NAIROBI BACKPACKERS TERRY HOMESTAYS is a small, clean and welcoming place for the traveller to spend just a few nights or even a few weeks! OUR overnight capacity is around 8 persons maximum, so you'll get that 'small group' fun & interaction with other guests ~ whilst also getting the great service and local knowledge from owner who is a local and have knowledge about Nairobi and Kenya in general.
The family home stay are members of CouchSurfing,The Hospitality Club
... bringing people together!You will not feel like you are tourists , but part of a new Kenyan family.
The owners are a great guides, managers and friendly people. we will give you helpful advice

Our facilities:

Clean rooms The house is fantasticCar and bike hire
Safe Keeping of Valuables

Fresh linen / pillows provided
Clean toilets
Good security
Cable TV
Dorm- 4 beds
1 private room

plenty of space to store your luggage
good food
Dry Cleaning
Parking
Pets Allowed
Television Room
Wake-up Service


A home a long way from home!

Book us today:
+ 254 720 615730
EMAIL: terrymwongeli@yahoo.com

AT MAMA Terry Homestay is a three bedroom house set up in a residential area but provides solution to students and backpackers accommodation for few days on arrival in NAIROBI.

Do you want to know more about the local people,culture, and life?
Do you need to a stress free arrival in KENYA.
DO you want to sample Kenyan hospitality?
If so, Homestay is the best way to do it.

We offer accommodation in our house primarily as the residence of the owner but with the business of accommodating paying guests; a system whereby students /backpackers visiting a foreign country to study, travel, volunteer and explore board with a local family at an affordable price.

We only accept a maximum of 6 guest at any one time (Over 18 years) and offer the best of services, we have one dorm for 4 guest and one room for a single private or couple.