Safari to Amboseli, Tsavo and Mombassa
A safari to see some of the best game parks in Kenya and also
see Africa's biggest mountain Mt. Kilimanjaro before taking you down to the
coast to enjoy at leisure the beautiful sunny beaches of Mombasa, Malindi
and Lamu. With its long, tropical beaches and dramatic wildlife parks, Kenya
has an exotic tourist image. Justifiably, for this is one of the most
beautiful lands in Africa and a satisfyingly exciting and relatively easy
place to travel, whether on a short holiday or an extended stay. You'll find
a rewarding degree of warmth, openness and curiosity in towns and villages,
especially off the more heavily trodden tourist routes. The main tourist
seasons tie in with the rainfall patterns. The biggest influxes are in
December and January and, to a lesser extent, July and August. Dry season
travel does have a number of advantages, not least a greater visibility of
wildlife as animals are concentrated along the diminishing watercourses.
July and August are probably the best months, overall, for game-viewing. The
rains usually come only in short afternoon or evening cloudbursts, and the
landscape is strikingly green and fresh even if the skies may be cloudy.
Day 1 Amboseli
Depart Nairobi 9.30 a.m. and drive via Namanga on the
Tanzanian border and reach Amboseli early in the afternoon. We view game as
we proceed towards the campsite for dinner and overnight.
The presence of Africa's highest mountain - Mt. Kilimanjaro -
can be felt throughout Amboseli. The delicate environment is being disrupted
only by the heavy tourist traffic. Even then, there are still large herds of
animals. Lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs etc especially around
the Enkongo Narok and the Olkenya lake swamp.From the observation hills, it
is possible to view the whole park.
Day 2 Amboseli
Today is spent exploring this park with magnificent snow
capped Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background. The waters from melted snow drain
down the mountain under lava flows and surface on the Amboseli plains,
creating a green belt of swampland amist dusty plains. Here elephant, hippo,
buffalo, lion, cheetah, wilderbeest, hyena, jackal, zebra and Maasai giraffe
are likely to be seen.
Day 3 Tsavo West
We leave soon after breakfast for Tsavo West National Park.
Visit the Chyulu Hills and the Mzima Springs which are favourite haunts of
both the hippo and crocodile which can be seen from an underwater
observation chamber. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
The combined area of Tsavo East and West National Parks form
one of the world's largest game reserves. Gushing from underground streams,
the cool pure waters of Mzima Springs are a source of food and fun for many
of Tsavo's animals. Elephant, zebra and gazelle wind their way through
acacia trees found along the banks, anticipating the refreshing spring water
after a long day of grazing under the hot Tsavo sun. For the ornithologist,
Ngulia Lodge is the place to be from September to November as thousands of
migratory birds touching down here.
Day
4 Tsavo West
Day spent exploring the park including the nature trails.
Day 5 Tsavo East
Early in the morning we drive to Tsavo East. This park once
famous for its great herds of elephants still has these beasts usually
covered in red dust and a variety of game and fine scenery. We visit Lugard
Falls, Mudanda Rocks and Aruba Dam as we view game.
Day 6 Mombasa
Early morning game drive. Soon after breakfast we proceed to
Mombasa arriving there in good time for finding your way to your hotel and
tour ends.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
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Sleeping bag (available for hire in Nairobi office)
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Money for personal spending and tipping.
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Only a small case or rucksack, as storage space is limited.
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A
pair of long trousers and jersey for the cool mornings and evenings in
addition to plenty of light clothes for hot days (don't forget a hat), a
pillow, good walking shoes.
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Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion, insect repellent.
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Mineral water for drinking (available in office)
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Camera, films, binoculars, maps, guide-books.
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Toilet paper, towel, soap, toothbrush/paste.
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Flying Doctor's Service Card, available for sale in Nairobi.
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It
is a good idea to bring any drinks you might want around the campfire,
they are not always available enroute.
Important:
Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival
Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to
you upon receipt of final payment.
All
itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices
for-
Kenya Group Safaris
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