Hotels near Kitale, Kenya

Hotels near Kitale, Kenya
Kitale, Kenya, is only seven miles away from Mt. Elgon National Park, and Saiwa Swamp National Park is also nearby, and both parks teem with antelope, elephants, leopards, buffalo, blue monkeys, and more. Average temperatures range from 66 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. After a day of exploring these exotic places, you can relax at one of the local hotels.

Mid Africa Hotel

Stay at the Mid Africa Hotel, a luxury hotel in the middle of the town of Kitale, which accommodates up to 100 people. Select from single or double bed rooms, each with private or shared bathrooms as well as satellite television, telephone and Internet access provided for your convenience.

The large business meeting room at Mid Africa accommodates up to 600 people, or you can use smaller rooms with capacities of 20 to 50 people. Hotel rates include breakfast--pay extra for lunch and dinner and enjoy African, European and Indian cuisine.

Mid Africa Hotel
P.O. Box 3339-30200
Moi Avenue, Kitale
Kenya
011-254-20-2017825
midafricahotel.com

Karibuni Lodge

Just one mile away from the town of Kitale, you will find the Karibuni Lodge conveniently located among rivers, mountains, caves and forests. Arrange to take an excursion including hiking, bicycling, nature walks, bird watching and more.

At the Karibuni Lodge, select from dormitories, single, double or twin rooms, with some of the rooms accompanied with private bathrooms. Other provisions for your convenience include toilet paper, soap, towels, bed linen, laundry service and safe drinking water. You can relax in the evenings around a log fire in the lounge or lie down in one of the hammocks in the garden.

The resident chef serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at the dining table shared by all guests, with snacks available in between. Meals consist of local cuisine although you can request vegetarian and vegan meals as well as Western food. Karibuni Lodge provides Kenyan coffee, homemade baked cakes, teas, wine and cocktails to add to your dining experience.

As of January 2010, Karibuni Lodge only accepts cash as payment in U.S. dollars, Kenya shillings, euros or U.K. sterling. You can pay by check when booking ahead of time.

Karibuni Lodge
P.O. Box 1922
Milimani, Kitale
N.W. Kenya
011-254-735-573798
karibunikitale.com

Sirikwa Safaris

About 14 miles north of Kitale on Kapenguria Road and surrounded by excavation land depressions called "Sirikwa Holes," you will find Sirikawa Safaris. Stay in a former farmhouse and enjoy kitchen facilities, electricity, hot showers and barbeques. You can also rent a furnished tent at the campsite on the premises.

Sirikwa Safaris provides excursions to Mount Elgon National Park or to local areas such as Tantar Falls and Saiwa Swamp National Park.

Sirikwa Safaris
P.O. Box 332
Kitale
Kenya
011-254-0733-793524
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Article Written By Chyrene Pendleton

Chyrene Pendleton has been a business owner and newsletter editor for more than seven years. She is a freelance writer with over 25 years experience and teaches a variety of topics, including alternative health, hair care and metaphysics. Pendleton is a certified television show producer, radio talk-show host and producer, and a computer programmer with a bachelor's degree in computer science.

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