Kenya Coast Circuit 8 Days / 7 nights Safari

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Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West & Tsavo East National Parks, Shimba Hills National Reserva and Mombasa North Coast

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Tour Plan

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Take advantage of the bush and beach experience all at a go! The 8-day trip lets you experience the prominent Tuskers in Amboseli, the ‘an-eaters’ and ‘red elephants’ of Tsavo, and finally the sandy beaches of the Kenyan coast at its peak. The safari will be offered in a 4×4 safari Land cruiser with a pop-up roof and everyone is ensured of a window seat for the best views.

Memorable Aspects;

Witness Elephant Herds with exceptionally large tusks and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaroin Amboseli
The Mzima Springs and volcanic landscape of Tsavo West National Park and the dust-red elephants of Tsavo East National Park.
White Sandy Beach of the Kenya Indian Ocean shores and the vibrant Swahili culture.

Itinerary at a glance

Day	Highlights	Overnight
Day 1	Transfer to Amboseli National Park. Afternoon Game drive.	Amboseli
Day 2	Morning & afternoon Game Drives Amboseli.	Amboseli
Day 3	Transfer to Tsavo West National Park. Afternoon Game drive.	Tsavo West
Day 4	Transfer to Tsavo East National Park. Afternoon Game Drive.	Tsavo East
Day 5	Drive to Shimba Hill National Park. Picnic lunch. Game Drive & Nature Walk. Transfer to Mombasa, North coast.	Mombasa, North Coast
Day 6	Marine life & a taste of the Swahili culture.	Mombasa, North Coast
Day 7	Full day at Leisure (optional Wasini Island Excursion)	Mombasa, North Coast
Day 8	Departure. Drive to Mombasa MOI Airport for departure flight.

Included/Excluded

Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on safari
PRIVATE transport and game drives in our top of the range customized 4 x 4 Land Cruisers (complete with a pop-up roof and sliding windows for optimized game and sightseeing)
Complimentary bottled mineral water per person per day often provided during game drives
Services of a professional, experienced English-Speaking safari driver/guide
Game drives and Park entrance fees to the listed parks and national reserves on the itinerary.
All meet and greet services
Pick up and drop off at the Airport
Safari accessories: - First aid kit, wildlife referral books, a pair of quality binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
24 hours stand-by Customer Service contact number

International flights - From/to home (we can help select your flights, but you'll have to book them on your own)
Items of personal nature. (e.g., Travel Insurance, Visa fees, Telephone call bills, laundry, Souvenirs etc.) Note: To enter Kenya, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required.
Tips & gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver guide(s) - (Note that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is at your own discretion - Guideline US$ 10 per person per day)
Extra Meals and beverages not included in the accommodation meal plan
Cost incurred by all optional activities
Accommodation in Nairobi (Pre/Post Safari): Depending on your itinerary and arrival/departure times (we can arrange this for you at an extra cost)

Tour Plan

Day 1 Nairobi to Amboseli National park

Your private safari adventure begins as we collect you from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Preferably before 8:00am, our driver-guide will meet you for a safari briefing before an easy drive via the Nairobi-Mombasa Road to Amboseli National Park.

(In case of late arrival, accommodation and transfer can be arranged at an extra cost).

The journey offers a mix of scenery, including the bustling city of Nairobi, open plains, and eventually, the magnificent backdrop of the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. You will arrive at the Lodge in time for lunch with a little time to relax before heading out for an evening game drive between 1600hrs to 1830hrs.

Enjoy your first game viewing drive in search of the ‘big five’ among other animals against the backdrop of Africa's highest mountain-Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation options:

- Budget: Sentrim Amboseli , AA Amboseli Lodge
- Luxury: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge , Kibo Safari Camp , Ol Tukai Lodge

Day 2 Explore Amboseli National Park

An early morning game drive will be ideal for this day. During that time of the morning, you can see the snowcapped Mt Kilimanjaro which is at the Tanzanian border. Most of the predators might also be spotted as they wade though the wet grass back to their hiding areas. Amboseli is well known to habour one of the largest 'Tuskers' Tim and Echo, the most researched Elephant.

You will thereafter go back to the lodge for lunch as you recharge for an afternoon game drive to cover the remaining part of Amboseli National Park.

Dinner and overnight at your Lodge/Camp.

Day 3 Amboseli to Tsavo West National ark

Begin with a sunrise drive for another final chance to catch Amboseli’s wildlife at its most active.

Return to the Lodge for breakfast then proceed to Tsavo West National Park.

Enjoy scenic views of the hills and valleys during the drive and a stopover at the Shetani and Chaimo Lava Flows as you head to the Lodge.

Check in to your lodge for lunch. Later visit Mzima Springs, famous for its large schools of underwater hippos and crocodiles and fish. The hippos and crocodiles can be seen busking on the bushes around or guarding their eggs on the sand as you walk along the shores.

Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.

Accommodations:

Budget: Ngulia Safari Lodge , Rhino Valley Lodge
Midrange: Severin Safari Camp
Luxury: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge , Voyager Ziwani Camp, Kipalo-hills

Day 4 Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park

Just opposite Tsavo West is her sister park Tsavo East National Park. The two are separated by the Nairobi Mombasa highway and wildlife moves freely between the two parks. Together they form one of the largest parks in the world.

After an early morning game drive in Tsavo West, return to the lodge for breakfast. Then cross over to Tsavo East, famously known as the land of 'red elephants' and ‘man-eaters' lions of Tsavo.

The red elephants are the same color as any elephants but the reddish color of the soil turns them brownish-red as they bathe in the mud to cool their bodies. The man-eaters’ lions became famous in 1898 during the construction of the Kenya Uganda railway after a pair of large man-eating lions killed dozens of workers.

You will enjoy a game drive as you head to your lodge for lunch. Later you can visit Mudanda Rock, a 1.6km inselberg ideal for wildlife viewing and Aruba dam.

Dinner and overnight at your Lodge/Camp.

Accommodations:

Budget: Sentrim Tsavo Lodge , Voi Wildlife Lodge , Man Eaters Lodge , Manyatta Camp
Mid range: Ashnil Aruba Lodge , Swara Camp – Il Campo
Luxury: Satao Camp

Day 5 Tsavo East to Kenya North Coast (Mombasa)

After an early breakfast have an en-route game drive as you drive out of the park.

Depart with picnic boxes and enroute to the coast, visit Shimba Hills National Reserve in Kwale county, home to the last breeding herd of the Sable Antelope in Kenya

Enjoy brief game drive at Shimba Hills with a guided nature walk to Sheldrick Falls. These falls offer a refreshing break and an opportunity to spot colobus monkeys. focusing on its unique flora and fauna, including the Sable antelope.

Begin the drive towards Mombasa Beach approximately 1-2hrs. The drive is straightforward, mainly on paved roads. Arrive at your resort for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations:

Budget: Pride Inn Paradise Hotel , Voyager Beach Resort , Swahili Beach , Southern Palms Beach Hotel
Midrange: Severin Sea Lodge , Neptune Beach Resort , Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa , Diani Sea Lodge , The Sands at Nomads
Luxury: Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa , Serena Beach Resort & Spa , Waterlovers Beach Resort , The Sands at Chale Island Resort

Day 6 Mombasa

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your Resort for a morning glass boat tour, exploring the vibrant underwater world of Diani's coral reefs and marine life from the comfort of a glass-bottom boat.

Following the boat trip, you would participate in a Swahili cooking class, learning to prepare traditional dishes with local ingredients.

The day would conclude with a relaxing evening, perhaps enjoying a sunset dhow cruise or a traditional Swahili dinner (optional at an extra cost).

Day 7 Mombasa - Full day at Leisure

The day will be spent at leisure at the hotel. You'll walk along the white sandy beaches or lie under the palm trees in the hotel garden.

You can also opt for a Wasini and Kisite Mpunguti Island excursion (Optional).
The excursion begins on a tasty note as you hop aboard a dhow (traditional fisherman’s boat) for a hearty Swahili Lunch that dishes up the most sensational flavours out of simple ingredients and includes fresh tropical fruit. Once you have had your fill, your excursion heads off to the nearby Kisite Marine National Park where swimming and snorkelling can be enjoyed in warm, calm waters that support a treasure chest of aquatic creatures and, more often than not, pods of friendly and curious dolphins. This highly popular tourist destination is renowned for its clear water, colourful coral reefs and ideal snorkelling conditions year-round.

Dinner and overnight at your Resort.

8 Departure

Breakfast at the Resort. Check out by 10:00 Am.

Depending on your next stay or flight details, you will be dropped off at your desired hotel, residence or the Mombasa airport for your home bound flight.