The greatest gift and the most appreciated gift will be if you join us at our civil ceremony in Germany, or at the wedding party in Kenya, or perhaps at both events. That goes without saying.... so we thought we would say it anyway.
We have shared a household for 6 years or so and have over that time assembled everything we need to be comfortable and to make visitors comfortable. We have also collected numerous items which we don't really need and now have them cluttering up storage space.
While we don't expect or need any presents several people have been asking what they can give us.
At some point in the future we hope to have the pitter-patter sound of little feet in our lives, and we have decided to set up an education fund for the day when the owners of these feet need to be enrolled in school. If you would like to make a contribution towards this education fund, please email us so we can send you our account details.
If you have your heart set on giving us a certain item as a wedding present then please go ahead by all means. However, we would like to ask you not to give us large or heavy items at the civil ceremony in Germany because we will need to take everything with us on the flight back to Kenya.
If you are coming from further afield, perhaps you might want to visit some of the sights and tourist attractions in the area. The following websites (in English) offer some helpful information to get you started.
Laichingen is a small town so there is not a huge choice of places to stay.
The best hotel in Laichingen is the Hotel Krehl, located at short walking distance from the party venue.
http://www.hotel-krehl.de/
You might also consider the Hotel Post which is only a short driving distance away from Laichingen.
http://www.gasthof-hotel-post.de/
Alternatively there is the Hotel Ratstube in Laichingen, which offers good quality accommodation, located at short walking distance from the party venue. If you wish to make a reservation here please contact us.
Then we also have the Engel Guesthouse, in Laichingen town, which is more basic, but also less expensive than the other hotels mentioned. It is located at short walking distance from the party venue. If you wish to make a reservation here please contact us.
Laichingen is a small town in the district of Alb-Donau in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Note - this is not Bavaria! The closest city is Ulm and the largest, most well-known city in the area is Stuttgart.
Air travel
It is definitely easiest and most convenient to fly to Stuttgart Airport.
Train
Please visit the following website - http://www.bahn.com - it will give you all the information for rail travel in Germany, and the entire website is in English.
Your end station should be either Blaubeuren or Geislingen Steige. You will probably have to change trains at least once.
There are not many buses running between those train stations and Laichingen!! It takes about 45 minutes by road to get to Laichingen.
Please send us details of your arrival and let us know in case you need assistance in order to get from the train station to Laichingen.
Below you will find some information regarding possible accommodation and prices. For help please contact Rinu rinu@muthaiga-fv.co.ke and ask her to put together an itinerary for you.
OPTION ONE
SAMBURU LODGE - SAMBURU
USD 190 per person sharing per night on full board
USD 300 per single per night on full board
USD 100 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (3 - 12 years)
www.discoverwilderness.com
LARSENS CAMP- SAMBURU
Rates include : full board accommodation, pre-dinner hot / cold canapés in the lounge, mineral water in tents, soft drinks, beer, house wines, and non-luxury sprits, and 2 pieces of laundry per person per stay
USD 330 per person sharing per night on full board
USD 530 per single per night on full board
www.discoverwilderness.com
SARUNI SAMBURU - SAMBURU
Ground package :
Full board accommodation, soft drinks, beer, house wines, day and night game drives, local airstrip transfers (Lewa downs), guided walks, pre-historic site visits and laundry
USD 480 per person per night
USD 590 per single per night on full board
USD 360 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (5 – 16 years)
*Children under 5 years accommodated free
Conservancy fees @ USD 80 per person / USD 40 per child (under 16 years) per night
Accommodation only : includes soft drinks, beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits
USD 400 per person per night on full board
USD 490 per single per night on full board
USD 280 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (5 – 16 years)
*Children under 5 years accommodated free
Rates valid in October 2011
Conservancy fees @ USD 80 per person / USD 40 per child (under 16 years) per night
www.sarunisamburu.com
SAROVA SHABA LODGE - SHABA
USD 230 per double per night on full board
USD 175 per single per night on full board
USD 60 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (3 - 12 years)
www.sarovahotles.com
JOYS CAMP – SHABA
Ground package :
Full board accommodation, soft drinks, beer, house wines, non-luxury sprits, sundowners, day and night game drives, guided bush walks, bush breakfast along Ewaso Nyiro River and gorge, cultural visits to nomadic Boran settlement (when within reach of the lodge), trips to Magado crator singing wells, local airstrip transfers (Chaffa / Samburu) and laundry
USD 460 per person per night
USD 560 per single per night on full board
USD 340 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (5 – 16 years)
*Children under 5 years accommodated free
Shaba park tickets : USD 60 per person per night / USD 30 per child (under 18 years) per night
Accommodation only :
USD 350 per person per night on full board
USD 410 per single per night on full board
USD 260 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (5 – 16 years)
*Children under 5 years accommodated free
Rates valid in October 2011
Shaba park tickets : USD 60 per person per night / USD 30 per child (under 18 years) per night
www.joyscamp.com
SAMBURU SOPA LODGE - SAMBURU
USD 180 per double per night on full board
USD 130 per single per night on full board
USD 45 per child sharing with 2 adults per night ion full board
Rates valid in October 2011
www.sopalodges.com
LEWA SAFARI CAMP - LEWA
Ground package :
Full board accommodation, soft drinks, beer, house wines, day and night game drives, local airstrip transfers (Lewa downs), guided walks, pre-historic site visits and laundry
USD 400 per person per night
USD 500 per single per night on full board
USD 300 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (5 – 16 years)
*Children under 5 years accommodated free
Conservation fee : USD 90 per adult / USD 45 per child per night
Accommodation only :
USD 270 per person per night on full board
USD 320 per single per night on full board
USD 200 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (5 – 16 years)
*Children under 5 years accommodated free
Conservation fee : USD 90 per adult / USD 45 per child per night
Rates valid in October 2011
www.lewasafaricamp.com
MOUNT KENYA
KWS park fees : USD 55 per adult / USD 25 per child for a day trip
Day 1: AM departure from Nanyuki, drive to Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 2: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Depart Samburu, drive to Lewa Safari Camp
Day 5: Lewa Safari Camp
Day 6: Depart Lewa, go for a few hours hike on slopes of Mt Kenya, evening return to Nanyuki. Drop off in Nanyuki
ALL INCLUSIVE TRANSPORT RATE X 6 days hire
Toyota Land cruiser standard version (carries 6 + driver guide)
USD 2,030 per vehicle (USD 290 PER DAY)
Rates include:
· Transport and exclusive use of vehicle as per programme
· Experienced English speaking driver / guide and his daily allowance
· Fuel
· Park fee for the vehicle & driver guide where applicable
Rates exclude:
· Tips for driver / guide
· Accommodation and park fee for clients where applicable
USD 205 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (3 - 12 years)
*Children under 3 years accommodated free
Conservation fee : USD 50 per adult / USD 25 per child per night
www.Leopardmico.com
ELSA KOPJE - MERU
Ground package :
Full board accommodation, soft drinks, beer, house wines, and non-luxury spirits, day and night game drives, bush meals, sundowners, line fishing (catfish and barbell), local airstrip transfers, and laundry
USD 480 per person per night
USD 590 per single per night on full board
USD 360 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (5 – 16 years)
*Children under 5 years accommodated free
Conservation fee : USD 50 per adult / USD 25 per child per night
Accommodation only :
USD 360 per person per night on full board
USD 430 per single per night on full board
USD 260 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (5 – 16 years)
*Children under 5 years accommodated free
Conservation fee : USD 50 per adult / USD 45 per child per night
Rates valid in October 2011
www.elsaskopje.com
LEWA SAFARI CAMP - LEWA
Ground package :
Full board accommodation, soft drinks, beer, house wines, day and night game drives, local airstrip transfers (Lewa downs), guided walks, pre-historic site visits and laundry
USD 400 per person per night
USD 500 per single per night on full board
USD 300 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (5 – 16 years)
*Children under 5 years accommodated free
Conservation fee : USD 90 per adult / USD 25 per child per night
Accommodation only :
USD 270 per person per night on full board
USD 320 per single per night on full board
USD 200 per child sharing with adults per night on full board (5 – 16 years)
*Children under 5 years accommodated free
Conservation fee : USD 90 per adult / USD 45 per child per night
Rates valid in October 2011
www.lewasafaricamp.com
Day 1: AM departure from Nanyuki, drive to Meru - Leopard Rock Lodge
Day 2: Meru - Leopard Rock Lodge
Day 3: Meru - Leopard Rock Lodge
Day 4: Depart Meru, drive to Lewa Safari Camp
Day 5: Lewa Safari Camp
Day 6: Depart Lewa in the late afternoon to return to Nanyuki by evening
ALL INCLUSIVE TRANSPORT RATE X 6 day hire
Toyota Land cruiser standard version (carries 6 + driver guide)
USD 2,030 per vehicle (USD 290 PER DAY)
Rates include:
· Transport and exclusive use of vehicle as per programme
· Experienced English speaking driver / guide and his daily allowance
· Fuel
· Park fee for the vehicle & driver guide where applicable
Rates exclude:
· Tips for driver / guide
· Accommodation and park fee for clients where applicable
· Any extras not mentioned
· Change of itinerary
*Please note that the above prices are valid for the period requested and are subject to change if subsequently affected by government taxes, exchange rate differences and/or any other influences beyond our control and accommodation and flights are subject to availability.
