False msafiri WISH LIST Where we’d like to fly next with Kenya Airways habariinspiration WHY? Situated in Guangzhou’s new central business district, the new 375- room Grand Hyatt Guangzhou features cutting- edge interiors and superb business facilities. With wide- ranging views across the Pearl River, this is the first international hotel in Guangzhou to feature a sky lobby ( located 22 floors up), while other special touches include the 13th floor Penthouse Cantonese restaurant with its luxurious, private dining suites – each with dedicated butlers. Guestrooms have been designed with simplicity of line, colour tone and function. Business travellers will appreciate the workstations, which feature high- speed broadband access. Rooms also boast rain showers and flat- screen televisions. Q www. hyatt. com FLY TO china KQ: GUANGZHOU 3 times A WEEK FLY TO UGANDA KQ: ENTEBBE 28 TIMES A WEEK FLY TO MALAWI KQ: LILONGWE 5 TIMES A WEEK WHY? Because the views from Paraa Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park are simply too amazing to miss! Overlooking the thundering 43m- high cascade, where the Nile is squeezed into a gorge just 6m wide, you can literally feel the earth tremble beneath your feet at this historic lodge which once hosted Ernest Hemingway. Activities range from game drives and river cruises to seeking out some of the 450 species of birds that have been recorded in the national park. Those who prefer to relax can simply order a cocktail around the pool and soak up the breathtaking views. Accommodation includes a luxurious array of cottages, suites, double and single rooms. Q www. paraalodge. com 22 WHY? Robin Pope Safaris has opened Pumulani – a stunning lodge with just 10 individually designed villas perched above Lake Malawi. Spread across a lush hillside to ensure privacy, each villa features a large bedroom, comfortable sitting area, luxurious bathroom and an elevated deck with magnificent vistas of the lake and beyond. Guests can relax at the private sandy beach or take advantage of various activities on offer, such as waterskiing, sailing, scuba diving, wakeboarding, kayaking and snorkelling. Birdwatchers are in for a treat, while romantics will love the sunset cruises on a traditional wooden dhow, hand crafted by locals from Likoma Island. Q www. pumulani. com PLUS… TWO GREAT REASONS TO FLY TO MOMBASA KQ FLIES TOMOMBASA 50 TIMES A WEEK TIWI BEACH RESORT Set in 20 acres of lush tropical grounds and boasting its own private beach, Tiwi Beach Resort is an idyllic haven on Mombasa’s south coast. With 212 spacious rooms, including the newly refurbished, individually themed African rooms and the Swahili- styled deluxe rooms, the resort also benefits from six restaurants, including the refurbished Tiwi Baharini restaurant offering superb seafood right on the beach. A new business centre ( with conference facilities) has also been introduced to complement the resort’s excellent leisure facilities, ranging from boutiques and a health centre to kids’ club, dive centre and three interconnecting pools. Q www. tiwibeachresort. com ASHNIL ARUBA LODGE Opened in April 2008, Ashnil Aruba Lodge is the latest addition to Tsavo East National Park – a wildlife- rich haven located 160km ( about three hours’ drive) from Mombasa. Overlooking Aruba Dam ( an oasis frequented by herds of elephant and buffalo), the lodge is shaded by a canopy of acacia trees, and has a lounge, dining area and swimming pool – perfect for a refreshing dip after a game drive. Viewing decks – both at the main lodge area and at each of the 40 de luxe rooms – provide wonderful opportunities for spotting wildlife. Choose from doubles or triples – some of which are adjoining, making this an ideal choice for a family safari. Q www. ashnilhotels. com

False Welcome To ASHNIL ARUBA LODGE brand new in Tsavo East National Park H O T E L S L I M I T E D We welcome you to Ashnil Aruba Lodge, opened in mid April 2008. Be among the first to enjoy its benefits. The lodge is named after Aruba Dam, an oasis which forms an irresistible attraction to wildlife. This brand new lodge sits amongst landscaped gardens close to the Dam. Whilst here, you can enjoy a delightful swimming pool, a fine restaurant, bar, souvenir shop, wonderful viewing decks, conferencing and business center facilities. Our property offers 40 deluxe rooms each with a terrace to enjoy the scenery. We also offer interconnecting rooms, and rooms for the less mobile. We look forward to welcoming you soon to our family friendly lodge. Ashnil Aruba Lodge located in Tsavo East National Park is easily accessible by air and road, and is approximately 160 kilometers from Mombasa, and 300 kilometers from Nairobi. The nearest airstrip is 25 minutes away from the lodge. Our luxury Ashnil Ewaso Nyiro Camp in Samburu opens in August 2008. Artist’s impressions For more information and bookings, please contact your holiday agent or Ashnil Hotels Ltd. P. O. Box 10557- 00100, Nairobi Tel: + 254 20 556955/ 46/ 47, 3566970- 3 Fax: + 254 20 3566974 Email: sales@ ashnilhotels. com www. ashnilhotels. com