Day 15. Arrive in the morning by train. Hereafter you will be transferred to Malindi to the 3-Star Mombasa Beach or Reef Hotel on half board base . Several activities can be undertaken such as, water-skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling and banana-rides.

Day 16-20. Full relaxation with all the comfort you can imagine. Here are some of the optional things you could do:

The main activity during this week will be simply relaxation. Having had a long two weeks, we hope that you will have a chance to bask and enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coast and it’s peoples.

The itinerary will be relaxing too. We have arranged it to be in an open way so that you can choose between sometime visiting the coastal attractions, enjoying the cultural cuisines, water sports or just lazing on the white beaches of this paradise land.

 

Transport, Nairobi – Mombasa by Train (First class; including dinner, bed and breakfast)

                Mombasa – Nairobi by Flight

Short excursions

Fort Jesus (2 hours)                                                                            30 USD

Fort Jesus is Mombasa’s most popular tourist attraction. The fort, located along the coastline near the old town, is a monumental p9iece of architecture that was built in the 16^th century by the Portuguese. The fort has a museum that displays various artefacts from the era where Mombassa served as a transit point for the slave trade and commodities which enjoyed regular visits by seafarers and the like. It’s 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 the fort. The fort opens its gates for viewing in the morning and closes at dusk.

Gedi Ruins (3 Hours)                                                                            50 USD

On the North coast of Mombassa, towards the town of Malindi, lays one of the most prehistoric ruins found in Mombassa, the Gedi Ruins. Gedi was a small town build entirely on rock and stones, which was inhabited by a few thousand Swahili people and ruled by a very rich sultan. These ruins date back from the 15^th 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. They are designated over as a national museum by law, and its preservation is a direct reflection of the government’s commitment to uphold the countries cultural and historical background.

Bamburi Nature Trail (3 Hours)                                                              50 USD

The Bamburi nature trail is the largest animal sanctuary in Mombassa. Located in Bamburi next to the cement factory, the trail holds an enormous variety of animals, reptiles, insects and botanical gardens. Walking along the trail is an 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 it was previously a barren piece of land that had been stripped of its resources through limestone mining, and was redeveloped through reforestation and conservation efforts. Today it is a habitat for a large number of flora and fauna species.

Mamba Village (4 Hours)                                                                       50 USD

Situated in Nyali, this 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 the farm. It ends with the highlight of the day; a scene of blood as the crocodiles fight for the meal of the day during their feeding time. Excellent cuisine is available at the Mamba restaurant, and the house specialty; grilled crocodile meat. Souvenirs of your visit can be bought at the Mamba souvenir shop located within the village.

The Tamarind Evening Dhow (4 Hours)                                                      70 USD

You shall be picked from your 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 Mombassa old harbour. Highlights include a sumptuous meal, dancing under the stars and a gentle sail past the peaceful creeks of Mombassa Island.

Full Day Excursions

Wasini Island & Kisite Sea Adventure (1 day)                                         150 USD

Welcome to a day of fulltime pleasure in the richest marine park in the Kenyan coast/ depart early morning for the tranquil fishing lode of Shimoni, close to the Tanzanian boarder. The scenic route takes you through lush coconut and cashew nut plantations and the colourful villages of the Digo people.

At Shimoni jet board in the authentic motorised Lamu dhow, which cruise and sail you through an enchanting seascape of Islands to the underwater splendours of the Kisite Marine park. Here snorkellers marvel at the incredible variety of marine life in the shallow and warm waters around Kisite Island, the venue of numerous birds.

We escort scuba divers to explore a number of excellent dive sites, also teeming with 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. There after visit the traditional Muslim village before returning to your hotel late in the afternoon.

Shimba Hills National Reserve (1 Day)                                                                 150 USD

For a contrasting excursion fro 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 the Lango plains near Giriama point from where you can look out to the Indian Ocean. There are a number of walking trails if the elephant lookout and Pengo fill and falls.

Tsavo East (Full day)                                                                                         150 USD

Our safari leaves in the early morning from hotel and drives north 100km towards the main Mombassa-Nairobi highway to Bachuma gate. The entrance to vast wilderness of Tsavo east, Kenya’s oldest and largest park, which is where the infamous “Man Eaters of Tsavo” haunted the construction of the Mombassa – Uganda railway by terrorizing railway workers.

The park covers an area of 11,000 square kilometres. There herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra as well as giraffe, ostrich, gazelle and antelope. The safari visits Aruba dam, a favourite wildlife watering hole. We stop for lunch at Voi safari lodge or Ndololo safari camp. After launch in the afternoon we take you on another game drive. Afterwards we drive you to the coast arriving at your hotel in the early evening in Mombassa.

Day 21. Departure to Nairobi by comfortable private bus. So to be able to see the beauty of the Tsavo-area that we will pass on the way.