Half Day - Mombasa City Tour
The second largest city in Kenya, which is on
the island, diverse and intriguing population,
women in dark bui-bui or wrapped in brilliant
multicolored kanga, a visit to Fort Jesus, the
old town, Baobab forest, Elephant Tusks and
Akamba Woodcraft
Depart from your beach hotel in the morning and
drive to Mombasa. Begin the tour with a visit to
the Baobab forest along Mama Ngina Drive before
proceeding to Fort Jesus Museum built by the
Portugese at the end of the 16th century. It
dominates the entrance to Mombasa Harbor and
commands good views over the Old Town. The Fort
is now a national monument and houses an
interesting museum. Walk through Mombasa the
second largest city in Kenya and which is
located on an island. It is a steamy, tropical,
low-rise city with asymmetrical streets, languid
pace, a diverse and intriguing population. It is
mostly a Swahili town and women can be seen
chattering by in dark bui-bui or wrapped in
brilliant multicolored kanga. Mombasa is also a
port and a commercial center and has a long and
complex history. Walk through the streets of Old
Town up to the Old Port to see the Dhows. The
old town is a maze of narrow streets, mosques
and crowded buildings, some with impressive
carved doors or intricate balconies. Later visit
the Mackinon market, Elephant Tusks and Indian
Temple before proceeding to Akamba Woodcraft at
Changamwe where you can see the craftsmen at
work and select your carvings at the lowest
price you can ever get in the world. Afterwards,
transfer back to your hotel.
Full Day - Dolphin Dhow Tour
A scenic drive through coconut and cashew
plantations, at the Dolphin dhow jetty transfer
to the traditional Arab sailing dhows, with help
of Dolphin experts spot Dolphins and snorkel in
the coral gardens marveling at the prolific
marine life
Depart in the morning from your hotel and have a
scenic drive through coconut and cashew
plantations to the rural coastal village of
Shimoni at South coast of Mombasa. Walk through
tropical forest to the Dolphin Dhow beach watch
out for the rare Columbus monkeys on the way.
The water taxis transfers you to one of the
traditional Arab sailing dhows. Once on board
relax, have a cup of tea or coffee and start to
take in the scenery. Being escorted by Dolphin
experts makes it more than a day trip and their
knowledge makes a meeting with the friendly
dolphins a real probability. It is in the coral
garden where you will snorkel and marvel at the
prolific marine life. A traditional lunch on
board ensures maximum time for dolphin spotting.
Wasini Island exploring provides good vantage
points overlooking the dolphins’ playgrounds and
leisurely sailing provides tranquil silence to
listen out for dolphin whistles blowing off the
sea. As with any wild animal safari, sighting
cannot be absolutely guaranteed – but it will,
however, a most enjoyable day. Later in the
afternoon transfer back to the jetty and depart
back to your hotel. The package includes: Marine
Park entrance fees, lunch, transport, drinks
Full Day - Bush Tour
Drive through the beautiful tropical
countryside, farmland and villages deep in
Giriama land. Visit Kaloleni village and St.
Lukes hospital run by Anglican Church
missionaries, see the local medicine man and
taste the local brews in Pingilikani
Depart from your beach hotel in the morning and
drive through the countryside to Kaloleni where
you will be able to see flora, fauna, farmlands
with houses and villages and the beautiful
tropical countryside. Visit the local market in
Kaloleni, deep in Giriama land where the people
get their daily needs, like fruits, vegetables,
clothes and any other household goods. There is
also an opportunity to see St. Lukes hospital
run by missionary of the Anglican Church. From
here continue through Chonyi land to a village
in the lush coast vegetation. Visit the Primary
School and see the way of life in the village,
the local medicine man, the real Giriama life
and taste the local brews.
: A visit to a local medicine man enlightens you
on his practice as well as giving you a chance
to get treated for various ailments and you also
could try his famous love charms. Apart from the
medicine man, you will also see different
day-to-day activities in the villages. From
there continue your excursion through the mango
and sisal plantation on way to Porini Village
for a late African lunch and entertainment with
local dancers. After lunch, transfer back to
your hotel arriving early evening.
The package includes: Entrance fees, lunch,
transport, professional guide
Full Day Tour - Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary Kenya's first
community Wildlife Sanctuary, home to Kenya's
big tuskers, dry baobab bush land, the endemic
cycad palm, blooming desert roses, diversity of
butterflies, birds and monkey-eating crowned
eagle.
Depart in the morning from your beach hotel to
Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary. Have a
mid-morning game drive enroute to Mwaluganje
Elephant Camp for lunch. Mwaluganje is situated
in Kwale, South Coast of Mombasa and is Kenya's
first community Wildlife Sanctuary. Until
recently the, land was occupied by the local
Duruma people who farmed and hunted there. This
is a locally initiated and managed effort to
develop tourism as an alternate to farming.
Mwaluganje is a bull area boasting superb
opportunity to see Kenya's big tuskers elephants
are the big attraction and there are plenty of
them. Mwaluganje is a historical bull area where
independent elephant bulls grow in preparation
for the demanding life of breeding males. There
are plenty of other attractions like large
mammals including some very friendly zebras,
warthog, bushbuck, waterbuck, baboons, Colobus
and sykes monkeys. The landscape in Mwaluganje
is diverse and ranges from the dry baobab bush
land to moist deciduous forest on the hills and
riverine forest along the streams. The presence
of an endemic cycad that looks like a primitive
palm tree makes Mwaluganje floristically unique.
For wild flower lovers, this is paradise when
the cliffs turn pink with blooming desert roses
at the end of the rainy season (November) and
when most plants flower at the start of the
rainy season. There is height diversity of
butterflies resulting from the diverse habitats
- along the Manolo River you will see species
typical of Savannah and semi-arid country. This
is also a birdwatchers' haven with some of the
most spectacular birds of prey such as the
monkey-eating crowned eagle and the palm nut
vulture. There are also other places of interest
like Kaya Mtae, the Manolo River, Kitanze
waterfall, the Pemba River and Mawe ya Masaa.
After lunch continue with further game drive
towards the gate and transfer back to beach
hotel. The package includes:Park entrance fees,
lunch, transport in 4x4 vehicle
FULL DAY MOMBASA TOUR
This visits the Historical,Cultural sites, Fort
Jesus,Bamburi Nature Trail and Mamba Village.
Price per person U.S.$200
TAMARIND DHOW
This includes dinner and cruise dance.
Price per person U.S.$120
WASINI ISLAND DHOW
Dhow excursion from Shimoni with snorkeling in the Marine
park and lunch.
Price per person U.S.$140
TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
Depart Mombasa in the morning for Tsavo East National park
arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive ,after game
drive return to Mombasa arriving in the evening.
Price per person U.S.$200
SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL PARK
Depart from your hotel in the Morning for Shimba Hills National park arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive ,return to Mombasa arriving in the evening.
Price Per Person U.S.$220
2 DAYS SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL PARK
Day 1. Depart Mombasa in the morning for Shimba hills National park arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive .Dinner and overnight at Shimba Hills lodge.
Day 2. Mombasa-Early morning game drive, breakfast and relax at shimba hills, lunch and depart for Mombasa arriving in the evening.
Price per person U.S.$265
2 DAYS TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
Day 1. Tsavo East-Depart Mombasa in the morning for Tsavo East National park arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Voi Safari lodge.
Day 2. Mombasa-Early morning game drive before breakfast, after breakfast another game drive, lunch and depart for Mombasa arriving in the evening.
Price per person U.S.$380
3 DAYS TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
Day 1. Tsavo West-Depart Mombasa in the morning for Tsavo West arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Lodge.
Day 2. Tsavo West-Full day in Tsavo West with game drives . All meals and overnight at Kilaguni Lodge.
Day 3. Mombasa-Another morning game drive, picnic lunch and depart for Mombasa arriving in the evening.
Price per person U.S.$610
3 DAYS TSAVO WEST/KILIMANJARO (AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK)
Day 1 Tsavo West;
Depart Mombasa in the morning for Tsavo West arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Lodge.
Day 2 AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK;
Early morning game drive before breakfast, after breakfast depart for Amboseli arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena lodge.
Day 3 Mombasa;
Another morning game drive ,picnic lunch and depart for Mombasa arriving in the evening.
Price per person U.S.$820
