overview

A longer beach retreat with a shorter safari option suits the needs of some of our guests who are planning a first-time or repeat bush-and-beach trip to the East African coastline in Kenya. You can then spend a few days on the beachfront. You will journey to parks and reserves like Tsavo for two nights for safari game driving, village visits, nature walks, hiking and other wilderness activities before returning to your seaside hotel for the remaining vacation period.

included

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water (On all days)

excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

tour plan

Day 1 Nairobi – Tsavo West NP

On the first day of the safari, your driver will pick you up from the hotel or airport upon arrival. You will then embark on your drive to Tsavo West National Park, which will take approximately 6 to 7 hours.

Tsavo West National Park is a popular tourist destination situated in the semi-arid area of the Taru Desert near the town of Voi. The park is famous for hosting a large population of man-eater lions and red elephants, which get their color from the red dust they roll in. On arrival, you will immediately have an en-route game drive as you head to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Mzima Springs, where you may view the crocodiles and hippos swimming. Later, drive back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:Tsavo West National Park
Accommodation:Ngulia Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP

Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 Exploration of Tsavo West NP

On this day, you will enjoy game drives with your driver-guide, seeking the local wildlife and learning about this spectacular destination. You will enjoy the volcanic landforms, including the scenic Shetani Lava, an ancient lava flow that originated from the nearby Chyulu Hills. You will also visit the Mzima Springs, a superb wetland where game viewing can be done on foot. There will be great mammals to look forward to, including African lions, Nile hippos, leopards, savannah elephants, lesser kudus, and cheetahs. Birds to expect include golden-breasted starling, tawny eagle and Eastern paradise whydah.

You will also visit the beautiful Ngulia Valley Rhino Sanctuary, where we will search for black rhinos. The rhino experience is a highlight of our Kenya bush safaris. The indigenous baobab trees will illuminate your journey through this great place. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:Tsavo West National Park
Accommodation:Ngulia Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 Tsavo West – Diani Beach

You will go on an early pre-breakfast game drive to visit Mzima Springs. Here, crystal-clear water emanates from the underground springs believed to originate from Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy aquatic life with hippos, crocodiles, fish and various bird species viewing. Return to your lodge for breakfast. Then, you will check out and have a short game viewing en route to Voi or Mtito Andei train station.

You will depart by train to Mombasa and later be transferred to Diani Beach, arriving at your hotel early in the evening. You will check in and rest for the day.

Main Destination:Diani Beach
Accommodation:Diani Sea Resort
Luxury resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 Diani Beach

Leave your beach resort or lodge early for an amazing tour of the Wasini dolphin adventure. The scenic route will take you through lush coconut and cashew nut farmlands and the villages of the Digo people. On arrival at Shimoni Jetty, board a motorized glass bottom dhow (boat), which will sail you through an enchanting seascape of islands to the richest marine park in Kenya (Kisite Island).

Being escorted by a dolphin expert makes this Wasini trip more enjoyable. Kisite Island’s natural coral garden is where you will snorkel and marvel at the prolific marine life. A traditional, sumptuous seafood lunch will be served on board to ensure maximum time with the dolphins, or you can proceed to Wasini Island’s restaurant. Mupunguti Island exploration provides good vantage points for watching the dolphins play and listening in the tranquil silence out for dolphin whistles blowing off. Thereafter, sail back to Shimoni Jetty for your transfer back to your hotel.

Main Destination:Wasini Island
Accommodation:Diani Sea Resort
Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 Diani – Nairobi

You will spend the morning at leisure and then transfer to Nairobi as you reach the end of your safari.

Main Destination:Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)