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BEACH HOLIDAYS
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beach, Mombasa island, Lamu island, Zanzibar island, Gedi ruins, Fort
Jesus, Nature trail, Honeymoon beach holidays, Scuba diving, Water sports,
Deep sea fishing, Dolphin trails
Mombasa Beaches
Looking for a place to relax? Let us take you to a tropical
beach where you enjoy the glorious Kenya sunshine or enjoy the 'Real
Africa' and combine your holiday with our range of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
night safari options - it's up to you! The startling contrasts of landscape
and the outstanding natural beauty of Kenya must be seen to be believed.
Long stretches of white sandy beaches are lapped by crystal clear, turquoise
waters protected by the coral reef, which runs almost the entire length
of our coast.
The coastline North of
Mombasa is a world of enthralling history and natural beauty.
The coast is lined with pristine palm fringed beaches, and the calm
inviting blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The beaches are broken by
the wide mouth of Kilifi Creek, whose azure waters are a popular port
of call on the international yachting circuit.
The beaches of Nyali, Vipingo, Kikambala and Shanzu are home to a wide
range of World Class resorts with fine cuisine and services.
The peaceful beach havens of Mtwapa and Takaungu offer an ideal escape
from the outside world, with endless deserted beaches.
The offshore reefs are alive with coral, myriad fish, sea turtles and
dolphins. Both outer and inner reef walls offer world class diving with
spectacular coral gardens and drop offs, and Kenya's best cave diving.
Getting There
The gateway to the North Coast is Mombasa, although some visitors fly
directly to Malindi. The Coastal highway runs north of Mombasa all the
way to Kenya's northern frontier. Driving your own car or hired car
as far as Malindi is very easy. There are regular buses and matatus
along the North coast. Many hotels and resorts in this area have Mombasa
shuttles or can arrange vehicle transfers. Private taxis from Mombasa
will also take you to the North Coast beaches for an agreed fare. Malindi
airport has daily scheduled flights to Mombasa, Nairobi and Lamu. The
airport also serves Private Charters.
Getting Around
Regular buses and Matatus
service the North Coast Highway. Services are less regular north of
Mailndi. Taxis can be found in any town, or at most hotels or Resorts.
MOMBASA EXCURSIONS
Mombasa 1/2 Day City Tour US$ 50.00
The tour presents some of the best
highlights of this colorful old city. Your tour will visit the bustling
fruit and vegetable market, which has been in operation since colonial
days. As you wander the streets of The Old Arab town, you will see the
intricate hand carved doors, and balconies hanging over the narrow streets,
unchanged for hundreds of years. Protecting the harbor stands Fort Jesus
which was built by the Portuguese over 400 years ago to protect their
interest in East Africa against Omani Arabs. See how it went from a
Fort to a Prison, to a tourist attraction. Walk under the famous elephant
tusks on Moi Avenue, which you probably have seen in those old African
adventure movies. Finally we visit the Akamba wood carvers center. Here
you can purchase a fine hand carved African memento. A short excursion
full of culture, history and not to be missed. For the photographer,
sights and opportunities for great photos abound.
Mamba Village afternoon
visit US $ 50.00
Mamba Village hosts Africa's
largest Crocodile Farm. Your visit will coincide with feeding time at
5:00pm.This one is great for the kids. This trip will also include the
beautiful botanical in this area. Nature in all her glory with the assistance
of man, presents breathtaking views. Great places to take pictures to
send back home or just to put on the mantle. Take a picture with the
flora and fauna as the background. It is just beautiful!
Mombasa at Night
& Dinner in the Castle US $ 150.00
The enjoyment and romance begins when you are picked up from your hotel
at 5:30pm. You will be taken to the old port and escorted onto to an
authentic Arab Dhow. As the sun sets, you set sail into the harbor and
past Fort Jesus. The dark African night sky full of stars, the lapping
of waves against the dhow, truly a romantic setting if ever there was
one. Then as you glide past Fort Jesus you are treated to a sound and
light show that is absolutely spectacular. After the show you will make
your landing and venture into the Fort for supper. When supper is done
and you have had your fill, the night life begins. Next comes a trip
to a casino where you can gamble for a couple of hours, if you choose.
The evening then concludes with a visit to the world famous BORA BORA
club. At midnight native dancers put on a spectacular floor show. The
costumes of the female dancers alone are worth seeing even if they don't
dance. After the show the music goes on until the early hours of the
morning. You can dance all night long if you want to and are able to.
Tamarind Evening
Dhow US$ 125.00
Spend the evening aboard a traditional Arab Dhow. Music, Romance and
fine food. As the dhow leisurely cruises in old Mombasa harbor past
peaceful creeks flowing from the island you will dine on a Sumptuous
Seafood meal. Later you can dance under the stars. The black African
night, the stars as you have never seen them, music, and the sound of
water against the dhow sets the mood for romance. As you cruise you
can almost sense bygone time when life went at a much slower pace. Don't
miss this one; it is the GEM in the crown of any Safari.
Ngomongo Cultural
Tour US$ 50.00
For centuries there existed a thriving
culture and society in East Africa. This society was a mix of Arab and
native peoples cultures. Then people from Europe came into this part
of the world and put their mark on it. For several centuries their influence
only went a short distance inland from the settlements along the coast.
During the 19th century (1800"s) the people from Europe came in
force and pushed into the heart of Africa, and changed it forever. Ngomongo
Cultural center is a look back in time in miniature of tribal life and
community groundings. Here you are able to get a glimpse of the lifestyle
and cultures that existed for centuries before “civilization"
came to Africa. Different traditional tribal huts are set up in this
themed village, with peoples from the different tribes portraying their
ancestors. Watch and even participate in different food preparation,
its hard work, and no labor saving devices here. You are in for a surprise
when you sample the local brews. Enjoy, marvel or participate in the
various tribal dances, nothing to stop you from having a great time.
As a matter of fact they will encourage you to join in. but then as
all good things, they all have to come to an end. Hope that you brought
along your camera, for the photo opportunities are plentiful. The memories
will last a lifetime.
Wasini Island &
Kisite Sea Adventure US$ 150.00
The day starts early
as you head south towards Tanzania. On the drive south you pass through
the lush Coconut and Cashew Plantations. Here we have Plantations that
have thrived since the early days of settlement along the coast. As
you drive by look at the coconut trees and you will see foot holds carved
into the trunks. There are some trees as high as 60 feet or more. Imagine
how many years these trees have been climbed for their bounty. Soon
you will pass thru the colorful villages of the Digo Peoples. When you
reach you destination of Shimoni you will board a motorized Dhow to
Lamu. Now the best part of the journey begins as you sail through an
enchanting seascape of islands set in a pristine sea of unbelievable
blue. Then you arrive at Kisite Marine Park, an underwater park. It
is here that underwater splendors await you. In the shallow warm water
that surround Kisite Island the water abounds with marine life. Here
you can snorkel and marvel at the incredible variety of marine life.
Scuba Divers can explore a number of excellent dive sites in the coral
reefs. Their is an astounding amount of and variety of marine life at
all levels of the reefs. To top off the trip, sumptuous Swahili style
seafood lunch is served at Wasini island restaurant. After lunch when
you have had your fill we visit a traditional Muslim village before
retuning back to Mombasa in the late Afternoon. . Bring your snorkel
and bathing suit, and underwater camera if you have one.
Shimba
National Reserve US$ 160.00
This one is a day trip. As you drive along you have the opportunity
to take in the sights along the road. Arriving at Shimba Lodge at around
noon, we take our lunch at the lodge. The afternoon is spent in the
reserve on a game drive. As the day draws to a close you are returned
to your hotel in Mombasa. A good deal for a road trip, lunch and a game
drive.
Tsavo East National
Park US$ 160.00
Before sun even rises you are taken from
your hotel for a drive along the Mombasa Nairobi highway. The highway
follows very closely the rail line to Nairobi. There is a lot of history
in this area, and you will just go flying by it for 140 Kilometers.
Tsavo East National Park will be entered via the Bachuma Gate. This
will start your game viewing, for wildlife is abundant in the park.
Lunch will be at Voi Safari Lodge. After lunch you will return to your
game viewing. Wildlife in the park include the "RED" Elephants,
Lions, Buffalo, Giraffes, zebras and many other plains animals. When
you finish your game viewing in the afternoon you will be returned to
your hotel in Mombasa in the early evening. For a quick view of African
wildlife this is the one to go on. Plenty of photo opportunities, good
food, and excellent guides. Well worth the time, when you don't have
much time
Nature Trail Park
This is an afternoon trip, headed just
outside of the city. Here is an example of how a wasteland and Bamburi
stone quarry has been reclaimed and made an attraction. An abundance
of wildlife and birds resides in and amongst the Casuarina trees. Here
you will see Eland, Buffalo, Crocodiles and many reptiles. Majestic
crowned cranes inhabit the area, and add beauty and grace to the area.
The end the afternoon trip you will visit the commercial aquaculture
in the area. Now that should be something to see . There are lessons
to be learned here.
Lamu Island, Kenya
It is remote and self contained; Lamu is a place, which offers an unmatched
cultural feast and a traditional architectural style. It has successfully
retained its traditions and heritage over the centuries. Once a thriving
port town, today Lamu is reputed among the tourists as a relaxed destination
with a glorious past.
Places of interest in Lamu, Kenya
Lamu Museum
The museum is located at a walking distance from the hotel on the Kenyatta
Road. On the entrance of the museum are some photographs of Lamu.
There is an amazing collection of weapons and costumes dating back to
18th century.
Swahili House Museum
The Swahili House Museum is a traditional Swahili House restored with
all the traditional Swahili furniture. Parts of the museum have the
various colors of Swahili culture
Lamu Fort
You pass through the colorful streets of Lamu and watch the people engaged
in daily activities. In the past the fort served as both a fort and
prison. There is an exhibition on the environment, a shop and a library,
and a café overlooking the busy square at the entrance.
Donkey Sanctuary
Located on the northern part of Lamu, close to waterfront, this is one
of the most striking places in Lamu. You have a chance to see how well
animals are treated.
Malindi and Watamu
Beach in Kenya
The small town of Malindi is at the centre of a strip of idyllic tropical
beaches offering the visitor a range of world class resorts and quiet
relaxing hideaways. Further south, the sleepy village of Watamu is fronted
by wide white beaches. This tranquil haven is home to several well established
resorts, and many private guesthouses scattered through the forest along
the deserted shore.
At Watamu a Marine National Park
has been established, an ideal day trip both for divers and snorkellers
alike.
Northwest of Malindi is the spectacular
Marafa Depression, locally known as Nyari and popularly known as Hell's
Kitchen. An extensive series of sandstone gorges and sheer gullies,
this unique and other worldly landscape has become part of local folklore.
The thick jungles of the Arabuko Sokoke
Forest reserve hide a world of wonders. In the cool of the forest winding
paths will take you in search of rare endemic birds and mammals, and
visiting herds of Elephant.
The forest holds another secret, the lost town of Gedi, a deserted trading
Swahili town hidden deep in the forests, whose winding passages and
crumbling walls tell of a long and mysterious past.
Walk through the Forest,
explore the mangroves by boat, dive on the reef or try your hand at
big game fishing. At the North coast you have all these choices and
more, with the space and freedom to relax, unwind, and soak up the atmosphere.
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