2008
Kenya Experience 1
To explore Kenya's animal kingdom is truly one of the most breathtaking experiences. From the coast to the plains, the combination of safari and beach makes a unique holiday experience.
Our opinion
Kenya Experience is a short safari and beach combination, great for those wanting to spend most of the time at the beach whilst not missing the opportunity to view Kenya’s magnificent wildlife.
Escorted
English speaking driver/guide is included on safari.
Itinerary
- Beach: 1 night
- Tsavo East: 1 night
- Taita Hills: 1 night
- Tsavo West: 1 night
- Beach: 3 nights
Day 1 Mon London/Mombasa
Monarch Airlines direct evening flight from Gatwick arriving the following day.
Day 2 Tue Mombasa
On arrival transfer to the Travellers Club, Mombasa for one night. Enjoy this medium class resort’s facilities and All Inclusive food and drink before your safari begins on Wednesday.
Day 3 Wed Mombasa/Tsavo East
Board your safari vehicle and drive to Tsavo East, one of Kenya’s largest and most beautiful national parks covering over 4,000 square miles. On entering the park enjoy a game drive en route to lunch at Voi Wildlife Lodge. Game drive in the afternoon when you are likely to meet herds of elephant, zebra and other plains game. The elephants here are famous for their reddish appearance, a result of the natural soil colour. Stay at Voi Wildlife Lodge. (approx. 70 miles driving today)..
Day 4 Thu Tsavo East/Taita Hills
After breakfast your journey takes you to the Taita Hills sanctuary and the Salt Lick lodge, set high on stilts overlooking a floodlit waterhole. An afternoon game drive follows lunch with the chance to spot resident cheetah or lion. The evening at Salt Lick is a relaxed affair watching animals such as elephant and warthog drinking from the waterhole. (approx. 30 miles).
Day 5 Fri Taita hills/Tsavo west
Drive to Tsavo West along the undulating savannah and game viewing on the way. Sightings will probably include giraffe and zebra. On one game drive you will visit Mzima Springs, famous for it’s hippos. Overnight at the Kilaguni lodge managed by Serena. (approx. 55 miles).
Day 6 Sat Tsavo/Mombasa
Return to the Mombasa Coast for three nights back at Travellers Club.
Day 9 Tue Mombasa/London
Monarch Airlines daytime flight to Gatwick arriving later the same day.
