Standard Road/Air Safari
11 nights, 12 days
Day 1 Nairobi – Amboseli
We embark on a road trip to Amboseli which lies on the border with Tanzania. This park is famous for its concentration of elephants and scenic beauty dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro – ‘The roof of Africa’ which makes a spectacular view on a clear day.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure and take an afternoon game drive of the Amboseli National Park. Complete the day with a treat of the spa and full body massage at the lodge. Overnight at lodge (B,L,D)
Day 2 Amboseli – Tsavo West
After an early morning game drive, depart by road further south west to Tsavo West National Park. The combined areas of Tsavo East and West National Parks make one of the world’s largest game sanctuaries, larger than Wales in Great Britain or Jamaica in the Caribbean.
Take an afternoon game drive of this park home to scores of wildlife including the “BIG Five”. Other attractions include Mzima Springs an underground stream that hosts wildlife which can be viewed from an underwater observatory, Shaitani lava flow, Ngulia rhino sanctuary, as well as the Lunatic Line, the railway line made famous by the “man-eaters of Tsavo”
End the day with complete set of massage and spa as you get ready for dinner. Overnight at lodge (B,L,D)
Day 3 Tsavo Full day at Tsavo.
Overnight at Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 4 Tsavo West – Mombasa
Drive further down from Tsavo West to Kenya’s coastal island of Mombasa. Kenya’s coast is a world removed from the plains and mountains up-country and a good environment to enjoy some sun, sea and sand. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at beach resort (B,D)
Day 5 Mombasa
Spend the day at leisure. Optional visits may be made to Fort Jesus, Mamba Village, Wild Waters (Water Park), or to a swim with the dolphins at Wasini Marine Park (rates available on request)
After a long tiring day enjoy a refreshing foot massage as you unwind. Overnight at beach resort (B,D)
Day 6-8 Mombasa
Spend the day at leisure. Overnight in Mombasa at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa HB
(Optional and at own cost) Dinner on the Tamarind Dhow while cruising on the Indian Ocean
Day 9 Mombasa – Lamu
Catch a flight from Mombasa and transfer to the tiny historical town of Lamu.Spend the day at leisure In the evening enjoy great Swahili style massage in traditional herbs while at the resort. Overnight at beach resort (B,D)
Day 10 /11 Lamu
Full day in Lamu. Spend the day at leisure walking through the old town or indulging your senses in deep sea diving or snorkeling. Overnight at beach resort (B,D)
Day 12 Lamu – Nairobi
Return flight to Nairobi and transfer to next destination
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Cost includes:
- Accommodation in standard rooms
- Meal plans as applicable (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- Transport in an 8-seater tour van
- Return domestic flights inclusive of airport taxes (where applicable)
- Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
- 1litre bottled water per person per day
Cost excludes:
- Extras such as laundry, room service, optional excursions and day trips
- Park entrance fees.
- Tips, Porterage and gratuities
- Travel and baggage insurance (highly recommended)
- Any other item of a personal nature not mentioned above
Notes:
- All hotels are based on availabilities at the time of booking. In the event that any accommodation is not available we will substitute a comparable property or adjust the itinerary if necessary without compromising the integrity of the overall safari experience.
- Please note that at proposal stage, we will not have checked availability of the lodges included in our proposal to you and will only be done once confirmation has been received.
- Quotes are valid for a 3 month period.
- Prices are only valid for the number of people quoted for as indicated above and an increase or decrease in the numbers will affect the price.
- Driving times can vary considerably along with the road conditions.
- This is a cost for a private safari. The activities are flexible and can be changed to suit your requirements
Visa Information
- A visitor to Kenya and Tanzania requires a visa that costs 50 US$ per person and can be obtained on arrival for citizens of the EU, Australia, the US and a number of other countries.
Other Information
- A yellow fever certificate is required for guests entering Tanzania and Zanzibar after having visited certain countries in Africa. In this case travelers from Kenya will be required to produce this certificate which should be dated 10 days before the respective travel into these countries.