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Nairobi to Mombasa
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
8 days (Nairobi to Mombasa)
Highlights:
Meet local kids at Amani Children's Home, Tour a traditional Mshiri village, Spot amazing African wildlife
Trip Code:
YOA
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 21
Price:
Prices from USD $945
Prices from Park Fees USD$170
*(plus local payment USD $145)
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Extras:
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Experience some of East Africa's wildest national parks, get to know some of the region's local communities and unwind on the peaceful coastline of the Indian Ocean. Traverse some of the Tsavo National Park's 21,000 sq km in search of wild game, meet local kids at the Amani Project, learn about the life of the Chagga tribespeople and soak up the sun on a beach near Mombasa. The roads may be unpaved and the accommodation basic, but this trip is far from conventional and you'll really get to know the vibrant cultures, colours and creatures of Kenya and Tanzania.
about guerba
The 2006 merger of Intrepid and Guerba created one of the world's leading suppliers of small group adventures. With over 25 years experience operating safari and overland journeys throughout Africa, Guerba really know their stuff. Guerba shares our desire to get off the beaten track and our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel. Their leaders are local and as well as being passionate about their homelands are among the most experienced in the adventure travel sector.
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meals included: All meals while camping
transport: Overland truck
accommodation:
Hotel (1 nt), participatory camping (6 nts)
budget: Allow USD $50 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sun
important notes: Please note that the minimum age for this trip is 18 years of age.
we also recommend:
Capture the best National Parks Kenya has to offer, views of Africas highest mountain, visit a fabulous Responsible Travel project and finish at the beach when you combine this trip with the Kenya Explorer. (YSE)
You've arrived at the beach so you'd be crazy not to make the most of it. Let us take the hassle out of the arrangements by booking our classic mainland beach break in Mombasa. (YAM)
Day 1 Nairobi
Green parks, glassy skyscrapers and a vivacious nightlife define the Kenyan capital.
Days 2-3 Amboseli
With stunning, snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro forming its backdrop, the Amboseli National Park offers spectacular photographic opportunities. Explore the distinctive marshes, open plains and acacia woodland that make up the landscape, looking out for elephants, antelopes and lions.
Day 4 Arusha
Travelling south, spot the scarlet robes of Africa's most famous tribespeople - the Masai - as they tend to their cattle. Make camp in Arusha, a Tanzanian town located in the beautiful Great Rift Valley.
Day 5 Amani Children's Home
Get to know some local kids on a visit to the Amani Children's Home, an organisation providing education and support for orphans and homeless children. Join them in a lesson or for playtime for an unforgettable experience.
Day 6 Marangu/ Village visits
A guided tour of Mshiri Village gives an insight into the everyday life of the Chagga people. Be invited inside a traditional thatched hut, walk around a shamba (farm) and sample delicious local food for lunch.
Day 7 Tsavo National Park
The enormous Tsavo National Park shelters more than 60 major mammals and over 1,000 plant species flourish in the rich, volcanic soil. Take a game drive through the park and hone those wildlife spotting skills. Herds of up to a thousand buffaloes are common here, as are sightings of giraffes, zebras and a host of smaller native animals.
Day 8 Mombasa
The journey comes to an end in the sun-drenched seaside town of Mombasa. Extend your stay to enjoy the white sands, gentle surf and tasty fresh seafood.
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