Our Wildlife, Our Heritage

There is nothing a mother elephant will not do for her infant, but even she cannot protect it from bullets. Africa elephant population and range have drastically shrunk in large parts due to poaching.

Sarova Hotels, Resorts and Game Lodges, through our Corporate Social Responsibility arm, Sarova Cares Initiative, has joined hands with Elephant Neighbors’ Center (ENC) to create awareness on the value of our wildlife and specifically to raise a voice against poaching.

To this end, Sarova is a key sponsor to the “IVORY BELONGS TO THE ELEPHANT” CAMPAIGN WALK” which was flagged off from Sekenani gate of Maasai Mara on 2^nd May 2013 and will cover a distance of 900 km, from Maasai Mara through Nakuru- Nanyuki- Meru and Nairobi. The walk is a follow up on IVORY BELONGS TO ELEPHANT CAMPAIGN and the COP 16 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meeting held in Thailand on 3- 14 March 2013.

Mr. Jim Nyamu “The Elephant Man”, ENC co-founder with 15 years’ experience of studying elephant in Kenya and Africa, is leading the walk.

The walk - a global appeal to people who care about elephants and conservation - seeks to raise funds to establish and support Community-based Elephant Monitoring Programs (CEMP) in collaboration with the local communities.

Through the Sarova Cares Initiative, Sarova continues to participate in community uplifting projects in the areas of health, education and environmental conservation. We are all aware that we owe it to future generations to conserve our proud legacy and we continue to be appalled at the continued decimation of the continent’s rhino and elephant populations.

Let us do our part to sensitize the global community that “Ivory belongs to Elephants”

Sarova Cares.

Sarova Hotels Hosts an Elaborate Cook Out for the Executive Club

Executive Club Members displaying their yummy stir fry

Chef Avraj- Sarova Panafric's Executive Chef demonstrates how to prepare the sumptuous meals

This is how we prepare tiramisu

After a job well done , the ladies sat down to enjoy and sample the dishes.

 

This previous Saturday, Sarova Hotels Executive Club hosted an elaborate cook-out for her members at the plush gardens of Sarova Panafric Hotel. Ladies from diverse corporate sectors converged and were taken through the steps of making continental dishes with a main focus on diverse meat cuts. Sarova Panafric Executive Chef- Avraj Marwa demonstrated to the ladies the various steps in making Tandoori Chicken, Pork Spare Ribs, and beef stir fry, various salad options as well as tiramisu for dessert.  

Sarova Hotels has been recognized severally for famed culinary offerings as recent as the just concluded Chefs Delight Awards 2013. Knowing the importance of serving good food and sharing the skills with our patrons, Sarova Hotels creates platforms to engage the society and impact knowledge.

Sarova Hotels runs an Executive Club whose members are derived from contacts at the Corporate, UN and Diplomatic Missions, NGO’s, Ministries and Institutions who give support us in business.  The Objectives of the club are to increase business and brand loyalty through better product knowledge and increased periodical networking. In this respect we constantly organize activities throughout the year as part of our engagement strategy.

We would like to appreciate Nature’s Own Spice & Herb Company who partnered with us for this event; providing the seasoning for all the meals that were prepared. They also went a step further to furnish the ladies will elaborate giveaways thereafter.

For more details on the executive club please contact caroline.akinyi@sarovahotels.com

Sarova Hotels Emerge as Big Winners of the Night at Chefs Delight Awards 2013

On Friday April 26^th, 2013, we received great accolades for our Food & Beverage department in the just concluded Chefs Delight Awards 2013 that was hosted at Kenya International Conference Centre, Tsavo ballroom. Our performance demonstrated that we have set the stage as a premier brand in the hospitality industry.  

The well attended VIP red carpet gala event was graced by over 800 guests including ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives from various embassies whose presence held significance with regards to celebrating cuisines from different parts of the world; Industrialists, CEOs and other representatives from the corporate world; hospitality and tourism industry luminaries; government officials among other guests. Key Sponsors of the Chefs Delight Awards include East Africa Breweries Ltd under their Baileys, Windhoek and Johnnie Walker brands; Clique Ltd, Resolution Health, Go Places and Global Image Advertising. Partners include: RSM Ashvir (official audit partner), Ipsos Synovate (official research partner), Easy FM and Asian Weekly (official media partners). Other supporters are the Ministry of Tourism, Kenya Tourist Board, Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers ad Caterers and Brand Kenya initiative.

The Kenyan culinary scene has been steadily growing with emphasis being placed on quality, presentation and service. Establishments have improved their service offerings in the race to emerge the best in the country.

Sarova Hotels, Resorts & Game Lodges was recognized for her excellence in culinary experience in various categories as below:-

1. Chefs Delight Lifetime Achievement Awards – Mr. Shailender Singh- Director of Food & Beverage.
2. Best Hotel Restaurant and Chef Nairobi: Thai Chi Restaurant at the Sarova Stanley Chef Phansandha Phommee
3. Best restaurants for overall presentation: Thai Chi – Sarova Stanley
4. Best Continental Restaurant in a Hotel Flame Tree at the Sarova Panafric
5. Best Specialty Restaurant In A Hotel Thai Chi - Sarova Stanley
6. Best Continental Restaurant in a Hotel Thorn Tree at Sarova Stanley - 1st Runner Up