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	Royal Reserve Safari & Beach Club P.O. Box 34190 Kikambala Kanamai Conference Beach Road Mombasa   KENYA

This African style resort is set amongst coconut palm groves on the white sandy beach at Kikambala. 16km north of Mombasa, this area is rural and unspoilt. On this part of the Kenyan coast the reef is close to the shore, at low tide you can walk out and look at the coral. Trips can be organised for underwater safaris and diving lessons. Visits to Kenya's game parks can be arranged onsite. Nearby att- ractions include the Old Town of Mombasa, a crocodile farm, a nature trail reserve, fishing, horseriding on the beach, night- clubs and restaurants. Click Here for; Airport & Season Information Weather Check-In & Activity Information Getting There Aerial View of the Resort Frequently Asked Questions Timeshare Beats Article on the Resort

Airport & Season Information
Nearest Airport Mombasa (17 miles - 27 km)
Season Information Red: June 24 - April 22 White: April 22 - April 29 June 10 - June 24 Blue: April 29 - June 10
Accommodations 1 Bedroom (Maximum Occupancy 4 / Privacy Occupancy 4) 2 Bedroom (6 / 6)

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Check-In & Activity Information
Check-In Time Saturday Check in after 4:00 PM Check out before 10:00 AM	Unit Amenities Air Conditioning (All Units) Kitchen (All Units, Partial) Microwave (Some Units) Telephone (All Units)

On-Site Amenities Beach Child Care Children's Pool Grocery Store Hairdresser Health Club Laundry Live Entertainment Restaurant Snack Bar Squash Swimming Pool Tennis Water Skiing Wind Surfing	Other Amenities Casino ( 5.0 miles) Fishing ( 2.0 miles) Golf ( 9.0 miles) Horseback Riding (Nearby) Medical Facilities (Nearby) Scuba Diving (Nearby)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Resort pick me up at the Airport ? The resort does arrange for airport transport at a cost of $30 (USD) one way per apartment. Travelers are required to send us flight details and we will arrange for a member of our staff to meet and transfer them from the airport to the resort. Does the Resort have a shuttle that goes into Mombasa or Malindi ? The resort does not have a free shuttle bus to Mombasa, but arrangements can be made at the resort for a shuttle for a small fee. How would one get around if there is no shuttle and walking isn't possible? Trips can be organised for Mombasa tours, Malindi Tours, Safaris to Tsavo National Park, Sailing, Deep-sea Fishing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and other activities at the Resort. Sample rates for the local excursions: Full day tour of Mombasa Town - $35 (USD) per person. Half day tour of Mombasa Town - $20 (USD) per person. Full day tour of Malindi Town - $80 (USD) per person. For transport only in a 9 seater minibus Full day tour of Mombasa Town - Kshs. 6,500 Half day tour of Mombasa Town - Kshs. 4,500 Full day tour of Malindi Town - KShs. 8,000 (the itinerary is the same as above with the only difference being that you will be required to pay entrance fees to all the places you visit and also for the guide). Night transport to and from a discotheque - Kshs. 3,000 Night transport to and from a restaurant (e.g Tamarind Restaurant) - Kshs. 2,400 What time does the train from Nairobi to Mombassa run and what is the cost? The current passenger train operations timings from Nairobi are: Departs Nairobi at 19.00 Hrs and arrives Mombasa 08.30 Hrs following day Every Monday Wednesday and Friday Departs Mombasa at 19.00 Hrs and arrives Nairobi 09.00 Hrs following Day Every Tuesday Thursday and Sunday First Class: 3160 Kenya Shilings (approximate US$45) With exchange rate of 70KESH to one US$). One Way per person Sharing(Adult) Two beds with a toilet and a sink. Price includes Dinner, bed and breakfast. Child 3-11yrs 1920 Ksh or 27US$ With exchange rate of 70KESH to one US$) For more information and reservations please contact Kenya Railways on direct Telephone Number is :254 20 221211. What is the distance to Malindi? Malindi is 90 kms from the resort. It is around a 1.30 - 2 hour drive. What is the distance to the Marine Park off the coast? The closest Marine Park is Serena or Bamburi Beach around 12-15 kms from the resort. As a self-catering club, is there a local market, or can one take the shuttle to town for grocery shopping? The Club has a mini grocery on site, and every Wednesday there is a free shuttle to Nakumatt, the largest supermarket in Mombasa. Does the resort have a restaurant? The resort has a restaurant on site. Our prices at the restaurant are very reasonable. Breakfast ranges from Kshs. 350 to Kshs. 550 (USD 5 - 10), Seafood meals ranges from Kshs. 450 - 1500 (USD 6 to USD 25), dinner buffet or set menus costs around KSh. 800 - 1400 (USD 10 - 18). Chef's seafood specialities and Swahili cuisine as well as continental dishes are featured on the menu. We also have special menus for the ones who intend to be on a full-board or a half-board basis for meal plans. Full board is @ USD 25 per person and Half Board is USD 15 per person (this is for meals only). Do you have any evening entertainment -- dancers and acrobats, musicians, etc? Evening entertainment shows include traditional dancers (giriama or masai dancers), acrobats, Cabarets, and live bands. Are there restaurants within walking distance? Are any other hotels or resorts within walking distance for dinner or evening entertainment? Independent transport can be arranged to any place in the evening for a small fee.

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Special Report: ~In the Spotlight

Royal Reserve Safari and Beach Club Mombasa, Kenya, Africa --Staff Writer, The Timeshare Beat P.O. Box 34190 Kikambala Kanamai Conference Beach Road Mombasa, Kenya A world away from the savannahs, the highlands, bustling Nairobi, the familiar National Geographic images of Kenya, you will find an unexpected tropical beach paradise near the old port city of Mombasa. Sprawling gently out along the colorful coast of the Indian Ocean, Mombasa is the indolent hub of coastal Kenya -- a faded, flaking, charming city that feels like a small town. It could hardly be more different from Kenya's capital--and most well known city--Nairobi. With approximately 45,000 people, this is Kenya's second largest city. Mombasa is actually an island and is connected to the mainland by causeways, a bridge and a ferry. At its seedily romantic heart is Old Town, a labyrinth of alleys, mosques and cramped old houses sloping down to the dhow harbour. Fort Jesus, an impressive reminder of Mombasa's past, overlooks the Old Town from the harbour entrance, which it oce guarded. It is now a national monument and museum. Principally a port, and increasingly an industrial city, Mombasa doesn't go out of its way to attract tourists. This is actually one of the best things about the place: what you get here is genuine. About 10 miles (16km) north of town, in a coconut grove along lovely Kikambala beach, you'll find an RCI Gold Crown Resort, the Royal Reserve Safari and Beach Club. A gorgeous and unspoiled sweep of fine white sand and clear water, Kikambala has some pretty coral gardens inside the reef which protects it. The reef is so close here that at low tide you can walk out to it to look at the coral (and its fishy inhabitants), but be careful not to step on or otherwise harm it-- coral takes a long time to grow. An all-inclusive resort, the lovely and comfortable villas at the Royal Reserve are light and airy, all fully air-conditioned, and all with small kitchens-- though you will most likely want to take your meals at the onsite restaurant or one of the many other restaurants in the area. There is also a small grocery store onsite, in case you need coffee or other basic items. English is spoken, with a delightful lilt, and you will find the staff friendly and eager to please. (If things seem to move a little more slowly than you're used to, relax and go with the flow. That's why you go to places like this!) The idea is to spend some time on yourself for a change (bring the kids, though-- they'll love it and they'll be well taken care of while you selfishly pamper yourself). Lounge around the pool and the snackbar making friends with some of the many German, British and Scandinavian tourists who have already discovered this gorgeous place; play a little squash or tennis if you can get up the energy; sit under a palm tree near the beach and watch the colors of the water change with the day's progression. And right from the resort-- if you can stand to leave the grounds-- you can arrange wildlife safari tours, fishing expeditions, scuba or snorkeling adventures-- just about anything you want. Just five miles away is a casino if you'd like a little gaming action of another kind while you're there, and a decent golf course is just 10 miles away. Other nearby attractions include exploring the Old Town of Mombasa, a crocodile farm, a nature trail reserve, fishing, horseback riding on the beach, nightclubs and some excellent restaurants. Nyali, an upscale suburb of Mombasa, contains one of the best restaurants in Kenya -- the Tamarind. This renowned restaurant offers good food, good service, and a beautiful view overlooking the old dhow harbor. Becoming equally well-known is the Tamarind Dhow, a floating restaurant serving classical seafood to the sounds of a celebrated African band. In general, the chief culinary delights of the area involve fish, coconut, chicken, rice and beans, many of which incorporate spicy Asian flavours. There are also several restaurants that serve international cuisine. Just a little to the north of Royal Reserve, you can visit the Kenya Marineland and watch sharks being fed in the underwater viewing tank. Jumba, fifteenth century ruins of a Swahili village, is also up this way. Still farther north is Malindi and the beautiful Malindi and Watumu Marine Parks. Bring your camera and lots of film!   WEATHER January and February are hot and dry, while from March to May it is hot and wet (the long rains). From June till October the climate is warm and dry, while from November to December Mombasa experiences the "short rains". The main tourist seasons tie in with the rainfall patterns: the most popular periods are December and January and July and August. July and August are probably the best months overall for game-viewing. October to January are the months with the clearest seas for snorkeling and diving-- especially November.   GETTING TO MOMBASA: You can get to Mombasa from Nairobi on the train, by car, by bus-- or you can fly in from Nairobi. If you have enough time and a sense of adventure, the train journey between Nairobi and Mombasa is one of the highlights of Kenyan travel: you should try to make at least one journey between the capital and the coast with Kenya Railways. The early morning train gives you more time to gaze out of the windows by daylight: coming from Nairobi you will see the Nairobi National Park and the game on the Athi Plains: From Mombasa to Nairobi, the steep climb from jungly coast to arid semi desert. Arriving by car or bus (not for the timid), you will cover 500 kilometers of beautiful terrain. Buses to Mombasa are considerably cheaper than the train and services go by day as well as night. By air, the flight is approximately an hour long, and you arrive some 7 1/2 miles (12 km) from Mombasa at Moi International Airport on the mainland. The resort will arrange to have you met at the airport, or you can rent a car and drive the few miles to Royal Reserve on your own.