Mombasa Excursions
EXCURSIONS MOMBASA:
A Giant Elephant

TSAVO EAST (1 DAY)

Our safari leave in the early morning from hotel and drive north 100 km toward the main Mombasa – Nairobi highway to bachuma gate the entrance to vast wilderness of tsavo east Kenya oldest and largest park which is where the infamous man eater of tsavo halted the construction of the Mombasa Uganda railway by terrorizing railway workers
The park covers an area of 11,ooo square km there are large herd of elephant buffalo and zebra as well zebra and antelope. The safari visit Aruba dam a favorite wildlife watering hole we stop for lunch at voi safari lodge or ndololo safari camp afternoon we take you on another game drive you to the coast arriving at your hotel in the early evening Mombasa .

GEDI RUIN MALINDI (3HRS)

On the north coast of Mombasa toward the town of malindi lay one the most pre – historic ruin found in Mombasa called the gidi ruin gedi was a small town built entirely from rock and stone which was in habited by a ruin date back from the 15th century and through careful preservation most of the original foundation can still be seen today a well informed and educated guide give a tour of the ruin the ruin are designed as a national museum by law and their preservation are a direct reflection of the commitment of the government to uphold the country cultural and historical background

BAMBURI NATURE TRAIL (3HRS)

The bamburi nature trail is the largest animal sanctuary in Mombasa located in bamburi next to the cement factory the nature trail boast an enormous variety of animal reptile insect and botanical garden walking along the trail is the deal way to look at the various a snake is allowed under close supervision of guide educational video are also shown with emphasis on the history and condition improvement of the the trail it was previously a barren piece a land that had been stripped of it resources trough limestone mining and was redeveloped through reforestation and conservation effort and is now habitat for a large number of flora and fauna species.

MAMBA VILLAGE (4HRS)

Mamba village which is situated in nyali is east Africa largest crocodile farm a tour of the farm start with a move on the life cycle and behavior of crocodile followed by a comprehensive tour of the rest of farm and end with the highlight of the day a spectacular scene of blood thirsty crocodile fighting for food during feeding time excellent cuisine is available at the mamba restaurant and the house specialty is superbly grilled crocodile meat souvenir of your visit can be bought at the mamba souvenir shop located within the village

Kenyan Coast

FORT JESUS (2HRS)

Fort Jesus is Mombasa most popular tourist attraction the fort located along the coastline near the old town is is a monumental piece of architecture that was built in the 16th century by Portuguesa the fort has a museum that display various artifact from the era where Mombasa served as a transit point for the slave trade and commodities and which enjoyed regular visits by seafarers and like its interior of torture room and prison cell where slave were kept in captivity before being trade weapon such as canons which were used to defend the fort from invading foreigners as well as rioting local can be seen both inside and outside of the fort opens it get for viewing in the morning and close at dusk

TAMARIND EVENING DHOW (4HRS)

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 atmospheres on this leisurely cruise in Mombasa old harbour highlight in clued a sumptuous seafood meal dancing under the star and a gentle sail past the peaceful creeks of Mombasa Island.

FULLDAY WASINI ISLAND & KISITE SEA ADVENTURE

Welcome to day of ultimate pleasure in the richest marine park at the Kenyan coast. Depart early morning for the tranquil fishing village of shimoni, closest to the Tanzania boarder. The scenic rout takes you through lush coconut plantation and the colorful villages of the digo people.

At shimoni jet board an authentic motorized lamu dhow, which cruise and sail you through an enchanting seascape of island to the underwater splendors 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.

SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE (1DAY)

Buffalo

For a contrasting excursion from the coast, shimba hills national reserve in 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 sable antelope with its handsome near-back 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 the tremendous view over rolling parkland to the escapement, from where you can look out to the Indian Ocean. There are a number of short walk 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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