Kenya is quickly becoming a popular destination for international event planners, with the growth in Kenya tourism over the past several years. Kenya’s infrastructure to host a variety types of events is the key contributor to country’s growth as a event planning destination.Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya, is thriving business center hosting multi-national as well as local corporations. Here’s our pick of some of the most popular event planning destinations in Kenya.

1.The Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC), is the premier venue for large scale meetings, conferences and tradeshows. The KICC accommodates a 771-seat amphitheater, the Tsavo Ballroom that can host up to 3,500 attendees, capped by a revolving restaurant that offers amazing views of the city.

2. The Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi offers full service facilities for hosting meetings, conferences, weddings, and other events. In addition to a range of ballrooms, AV options and catering options, the Villa Rosa Kempinski is supported by an experienced and specialized team of event planners that can help manage your social as well as corporate events from planning to execution.

3. The Porini Safari Camps are based in the heart of some of the most amazing wildlife conservancies in Africa, making them an ideal getaway for corporate team building events. These camps offer a unique experience of living in exclusive, high quality accommodations with no more than ten guest tents which make it perfect for team offsites. These camps make for an ideal escape from daily business activities and provide an environment for corporate teams to bond while experiencing the beauty of the African wilderness.

4. The Nairobi Serena Hotel’s Conference Center is one of the premier choices for event planners seeking to host social or corporate events in Nairobi. Attendees can enjoy luxury accommodation with top notch food and beverage catering. With top tier conference rooms that include the Ballroom Suite, The Amani Room, The Hibiscus, Canna and Lantana Rooms, the hotel’s conference and meeting facilities are supported by state-of-the-art technology. Every event is supported by the hotel’s highly-experienced staff, who can work with event planners to manage all event logistics.

5. The InterContinental Nairobi, blends meetings and events with authentic local traditions of Kenya. The InterContinental’s facilities cater to a range of event experiences that are as much traditional as they are contemporary. The hotel’s support staff draw on their local knowledge to create truly engaging, memorable meetings, conferences and weddings. Each event plan is meticulously managed to delight attendees with a blend of locally-inspired as well as modern experiences.

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