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KENYA SAFARI BOOKING
MOMBASA SHORT EXCURSIONS
KSBMSE 1:
2 Days Shimba Hills National Park
KSBMSE 2:
2 Days Tsavo East National Park
KSBMSE 3:
3 Days Tsavo West National Park
KSBMSE 4:
3 Days Tsavo West/ Kilimanjaro/
Amboseli National Park
KSBMSE 5:
3 Days West/ Taita Hills
GEDI RUINS, MALINDI (3 HRS)
On the North coast of Mombasa towards the town of Malindi
lays one the most pre-historic
ruins found in Mombasa, called the Gedi Ruins. Gedi was a
small town built entirely from rocks
and stones, which was inhabited by a few thousand Swahili
people and ruled by a very rich
Sultan. These ruins date back from the 15th century, and
through careful preservation most of
the original foundations can still be seen today. A
well-informed and educated guide gives a tour
of the ruins. The ruins are designated, as a National Museum
by law, and their preservation are
a direct reflection of the commitment of the Government to
uphold the country’s cultural and
historical background. CONTACT US FOR PRICING!!
BAMBURI NATURE TRAIL (3 HOURS)
The Bamburi Nature Trail is the largest animal sanctuary in
Mombasa. Located in Bamburi
next to the Cement Factory, the Nature Trail boasts an
enormous variety of animals, reptiles,
insects and botanical gardens. Walking along the trail is
the ideal way to look at the various
animals, and on many occasions holding or feeding a reptile
such as a snake is allowed under
close supervision of a guide. Educational videos are also
shown, with emphasis on the history
and continuous improvement of the trail. Previously a barren
piece of land through reforestation
and conservation efforts, and is now a habitat for a large
number of flora and fauna species. Have
a chance of lifetime to witness this extra ordinary and
affectionate friendship between hippo and
a 130 years old tortoise that has thrilled and baffled
scientists and visitors alike CONTACT US FOR PRICING!!
MAMBA VILLAGE (4 HOURS)
Mamba Village, which is situated in Nyali, is East Africa’s
largest crocodile farm. A tour
of the farm starts with a movie on the life cycle and
behaviour of crocodiles, followed by a
comprehensive tour of the rest of farm, and ends with the
highlight of the day: a spectacular
scene of blood-thirsty crocodiles fighting for food during
feeding time. Excellent cuisine is
available at the Mamba Restaurant, and the house specialty
is superbly grilled crocodile meat.
Souvenirs of your visit can be bought at the Mamba Souvenir
shop located within the village. CONTACT US FOR
PRICING!!
FORT JESUS (2 HOURS)
Fort Jesus is Mombasa’s most popular tourist attraction. The
fort, located along the coastline
near the Old Town, is a monumental piece of architecture
that was built in the 16th century
by the Portuguese. The fort has a museum that displays
various artefacts from the era where
Mombasa served as a transit point for the slave trade and
commodities, and which enjoyed
regular visits by seafarers and the like. Its interior
comprises of torture rooms and prison cells
where slaves were kept in captivity before being traded.
Weapons such as canons, which were
used to defend the fort from invading foreigners as well as
rioting locals, can be seen both inside
and outside of the fort. The fort opens its gates for
viewing in the morning and closes at dusk. CONTACT US
FOR PRICING!!
TAMARIND EVENING DHOW (4 HOURS)
To be picked from the hotel for an evening cruise aboard a
traditional dhow and enjoy the perfect
combination of good food, music and romantic atmosphere on
this leisurely cruise in Mombasa
Old Harbour. Highlights include a sumptuous seafood meal,
dancing under the stars and a gentle
sail past the peaceful creeks of Mombasa Island.
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FULL DAY WASINI ISLAND & KISITE SEA ADVENTURE (1 DAY)
Welcome to a day of ultimate pleasure in the richest Marine
Park at the Kenyan Coast. Depart
early morning for the tranquil fishing village of Shimoni,
close to the Tanzanian border. The
scenic route takes you through lush coconut and cashew nuts
plantations and the colourful
villages of the Digo people.At Shimoni jet board an
authentic motorized Lamu dhow, which
cruise and sail you through an enchanting seascape of
Islands to the underwater splendours of
the Kisite Marine Park. Here snorkellers will marvel at the
incredible variety of marine life in
the shallow and warm waters around Kisite Island; the venue
for numerous birds.We escort
Scuba divers to explore a number of excellent dive sites,
also teeming with an astounding variety
of Marine life, which inhabit the magnificent coral reefs in
and around the park.A sumptuous
Swahili style seafood lunch is served at Wasini Island
Restaurant. Thereafter visit the traditional
Muslim village before returning to your hotel late
afternoon. CONTACT US FOR PRICING!!
SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE (1 DAY)
For a contrasting excursion from the Coast, Shimba Hills
National Reserve is an easy drive and
offers beautiful, lush scenery. It has a unique and
botanically rich coastal rainforest. Two of
Kenya’s most beautiful orchids can be found here. Another
rare species, unique to the Reserve,
is the Sable Antelope with its handsome near-black coat.
Buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions,
leopards and several primates are found here. The best
places to see wildlife are on the flat
grasslands near the spectacular Sheldrick’s Falls and on the
Lango Plains near Giriama Point
with a tremendous view over rolling parkland to the
escarpment, from where you can look out to
the Indian Ocean. There are number of short walking trails
at Elephant Lookout and Pengo Fill
and the falls. There is one lodge with 31 rooms, one self
help banda site with eight beds and two
campsites.
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