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12/02/2025

Where to eat in Shela, Lamu? We’ve got you covered!* 🌴✨

From Swahili seafood feasts to oceanfront dining under the stars, here are Shela’s must-visit restaurants!

🥘 Authentic Swahili flavors
🌅 Dreamy sunset dinner spots
🍹 Fresh tropical cocktails

📍Planning a Lamu trip? Check out our latest blog & discover the best eats! 👇🏽
🔗 https://www.afamilysafariblog.com/best-places-to-eat-in-shela-lamu/

We have visited every single little small rental, small hotel and villa, so please feel free to book your accommodation via us at [email protected].
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12/02/2025

🌴Where to Eat in Shela, Lamu 🍽️
Craving an island escape? 🌊 Lamu’s Shela Village is home to ✨hidden culinary gems✨, from fresh seafood feasts to rooftop sunset dining. 🍤

✅We’ve rounded up the ✨best places to eat in Shela✨—whether you’re after:
🥗 Local Swahili delights
🌅 Sunset cocktails with a view
🐟 Fresh seafood straight from the dhow

😋Ready to taste your way through Lamu?
🍽️ Read the full guide here: https://www.afamilysafariblog.com/best-places-to-eat-in-shela-lamu/
📍 Save this for your next trip!

🌴We have visited every single little small rental, small hotel and villa, so please feel free to book your accommodation via us at [email protected].

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Mikes Camp, Kiwayu Island The Cabanas Lamu Island Peponi Hotel & Restaurant Kijani Hotel The Majlis

Lamu’s offerings are a flavorful fusion of Swahili, Arab, Indian, and African influences, with an emphasis on fresh seafood, aromatic spices, and delicious, delumptious coconut. Popular dishes include biryani, a fragrant rice dish, samaki wa kupaka, grilled fish marinated in a spicy coconut. Ugali...

10/02/2025

🚗💨 The Ultimate Big 5 Drive 2025
Buckle up & let's go - The most EPIC 7-Night off-road Kenyan safari, hosted by former Kenyan & African Rally Champ, Carl 'Flash' Tundo Official Rallying

🔥Drive rugged 4x4s through Kenya - From Karen in Nairobi to Amboseli, Chyulu Hills, Ithumba, Tsavo East, Tsavo West & Diani Beach.

These 'per person' prices incl. everything, quoted for 10 people - vehicles, guides, mechanics, park fees, accommodation, food, drinks, game drives etc.
🥇The Platinum Uber-Luxe Big 5 Safari - Under USD17,000
🥈The Silver Off-the-Beaten-Track Big 5 Safari - Under USD13,000

Grab your crew and let’s go!
👌Perfect for a special birthday (from 18 to 80), a group of wild friends, a top-level management incentive OR families with older children.

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🛌Staying in:

Karen Blixen CoffeeGarden Wildebeest Eco Camp - Nairobi Angama Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli Great Plains Conservation The Hildana Lodge Sheldrick Wildlife Trust KENYAWAYS KITE VILLAGE Almanara Luxury Resort Diani Beach

31/01/2025

A lovely little catch up with some of the team at About Thyme Westlands …… we’re so lucky nowadays, to have so many amazing options in Nairobi. Please see our recommended eateries list for more ideas … https://www.afamilysafariblog.com/recommended-eateries-in-nairobi

To enquire or book a safari, contact us on [email protected]
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30/01/2025

🤗Such wonderful feedback to receive:
"We wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help arranging our Kenya holiday.

"We had an amazing time. Everything ran so smoothly thanks to you and your team. From the first pick up by Andrew to the very end we were looked after with such kindness and timeliness.

We loved our safaris, we ate fabulous food in beautiful camps and lodges. We saw so much game and had wonderful guides and drivers throughout.

Thank you for your help, we will happily recommend your company to friends and family,"

To book the safari of your dreams email us at [email protected].

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27/01/2025

🥳FAB feedback just in from our lovely annual Yoga group from the USA ...

"We had the most awesome time at Cottars 1920’s. The staff was amazing, the place heavenly. It was sad to leave today.
Thanks for planning this most amazing experience for all of us."

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25/01/2025

Calling all adventure-seeking families, away from the crowds!

🦓🏞️ Escape to the charming for an unforgettable, private safari.

🎉 Special Offer Stay 3 Nights, Pay for 2!
📅 Book Between: 10th Jan – 30th Apr 2025
📍 Where: Enkopiro Camp

Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!

📩 DM us to book your spot today!
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22/01/2025

🎉 🏆 We’ve done it again! 🏆 🎉
We’re beyond thrilled to share that we’ve won our 38th award and our 1st for 2025! 🌟

AFRICA - BEST PRACTICE OPERATOR OF THE YEAR (LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT) from the Global Awards 2025!

This honour wouldn’t be possible without the trust of our amazing clients and the passion of our incredible team. Here’s to making every safari unforgettable—one adventure at a time. 🐘 🌍

Woohoo! 🥂
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18/01/2025

💘✨ Sweep them off their feet this Valentine’s Day! ✨💘

❤️ 3 Days, 2 Nights of Romance
📅 14th–16th February 2025
🌴 Mafia Island Escape

What’s included?
🍴 Cozy bungalows & delicious meals
🌊 Daily adventures
🍾 Romantic dinner + Prosecco under the stars
💆‍♀️💆‍♂️ Couples massage for ultimate bliss
🚐 Hassle-free airport transfers

💌 Limited spots—book now with our team for a special rate at [email protected].
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13/01/2025

🚗💨 The Ultimate Big 5 Drive
Buckle up & Drive 2025 - The most EPIC 7-Night off-road Kenyan safari, hosted by former Kenyan & African Rally Champ, Carl 'Flash' Tundo Official Rallying

🔥Drive rugged 4x4s through Kenya - From Karen in Nairobi to Amboseli, Chyulu Hills, Ithumba, Tsavo East, Tsavo West & Diani Beach.

These 'per person' prices incl. everything, quoted for 10 people - vehicles, guides, mechanics, park fees, accommodation, food, drinks, game drives etc.
🥇The Platinum Uber-Luxe Big 5 Safari - Under USD17,000
🥈The Silver Off-the-Beaten-Track Big 5 Safari - Under USD13,000

Grab your crew and let’s go!
👌Perfect for a special birthday (from 18 to 80), a group of wild friends, a top-level management incentive OR families with older children.

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🛌Staying in:
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08/01/2025

🚴‍♂️✨ Quad-Bike Goals ✨🌍
Ready for one last epic adventure before your college-bound kids leave the nest? 🥹 ❤️
Take on Turkana, Northern Kenya together:
🌌 Sleep under the stars
🌳 Chill under acacias
🛶 Fish on Lake Turkana
🚁 Helicopter over desert dunes & flamingo lakes

This unforgettable journey is the perfect family bonding moment before they fly off to their next chapter. 💛 (Psst... Madonna just did this safari—why not make it your family’s story too?) 👑

📧 DM us to book your once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

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04/01/2025

‼️SPECIAL OFFER SAFARI‼️ If you book before 1st Feb 25😎

🤔Looking to create life-long family memories?

🐾Book a 1-WEEK safari, perfect if travelling with BABIES & TODDLERS
- USD 2,130 per adult
- USD 1,060 per child
Saving over USD1,000!

🏡 Staying in small luxury lodges, packed with oodles of kiddy-friendly, fun activities:
3 nights Ololo Safari Lodge & Farm🌱🦒
3 nights The Hildana Lodge 🐘🌵

🌟Pricing: USD 6,409 for a family of 4 - 2 kids (2 & 4) Incl. all transport, park fees, acom, all meals & activities!

💎We also have LOTS of other 2025 special offer safaris available ... from uber-luxe to secret little farm houses at a fraction of the cost!
📧 Contact us now on [email protected] to book

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31/12/2024

🌴✨ Beat the Post-Holiday Blues with the Ultimate Family Safari & Beach Escape! ✨🌴

The holidays may be winding down, but there’s no better cure for the January blues than planning your next big adventure! Gather your favorite families and treat yourselves to Kenya’s ultimate 4-5 villa safari & beach getaway!*

🏞 4 Nights at Offbeat Ndoto – Experience the magic of the bush with private luxury and breathtaking wildlife adventures.
🏖 4 Nights at Kinondo Kwetu – Unwind at a stunning beachfront oasis with endless activities and relaxation.

📉 Special Offer: Discounted by USD16,437!
💸 Just USD 50,561 for the entire trip (6 adults & 7 kids)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 That’s USD 5,323 per adult & USD 2,662 per child for 9 unforgettable days!

✨ Perfect for 3 families looking to recharge, reconnect, and start the year with a bang!

🤔Not your vibe? We have LOTS of other offers for every traveler – from ultra-luxe escapes to charming secret farmhouses at a fraction of the cost!

📩DM us for details & make 2025 unforgettable!

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29/12/2024

🎉✨ Giving for the New Year! ✨🎉
As we prepare to step into a brand-new year, let’s carry the spirit of giving forward!

❤️Here are 3 incredible charities close to our MD Chania Tundo's heart that are making a real difference:

🌿 Colobus Conservation: Founded by her Mum’s best friend, Luciana, this amazing organization has done phenomenal work protecting primates and their habitats.

🏠 Saidia Charity: A local powerhouse of love and support, uplifting communities in need near Chania's home.

🌟 Kivuli Trust: Created by another of her Mum’s wonderful friends, this charity is all about creating opportunities and transforming lives through education.

These are incredible causes that deserve our support. Let’s make 2024 a year of generosity and positive change. 🌟

Kick off the New Year with kindness!
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19/12/2024

🌴 Stay 3, Pay 2 at Zanzibar White Sands! 🌊

Island vibes just got a major upgrade! Book 3 nights at the ultra-luxe Zanzibar White Sands and only pay for 2. Yes, you read that right—your third night is on the house.

✨ Think beachfront bliss, stunning sunsets, and chic villas that scream vacay goals. Whether you're chasing romance, adventure, or a much-needed reset, this is where magic happens.

📅 Don’t snooze—this offer’s hotter than the Zanzibar sun! Slide into our DMs to snag your spot before it’s gone.

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09/12/2024

🐘Saving Elephants, One Buzz at a Time! 🐝

🍯Kenyan beekeepers, with the amazing charity , are turning honey power into a win-win-win!

🌍👏 It’s conservation genius at its best: happy farmers, safe elephants, and a thriving ecosystem.

✨🎥Oh, and the video we're sharing? It's from Disney—because this story is pure wildlife magic.

🐝Buzz with us for more inspiring stories like this! 🐾
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