Birding Safari of a lifetime
2 days—Two Days Tsavo East and Taita Hills
$370-410 USD
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Safari summary
Pick up from the hotel at around 6.00 am driving along Mombasa- Nairobi highway for 100 kms and a stopover for coffee. Proceed for 6 kms to Tsavo East (The largest park in Kenya which covers an area of 13,747 km2) and arrive at Bachuma. Begin the game drive en route to Aruba Dam (A water hole where animals come to drink water). Physical attractions include Tsavo River, Yatta Plateau which is 300 km2, Mdanda Rock, Lugard Falls, Voi seasonal River and Aruba Dam.
You have also a chance to see animals such as red elephants, rhinos, leopards, cheetah, and giraffes among others. Proceed with the game drive to Voi safari lodge where you will have lunch and relax till 3.00 pm after which you will depart to Taita Hills wildlife sanctuary driving through a distance of 80 kms. Arrive at Taita Hills lodge for check in at around 4.00 pm. Proceed with a game drive till 6.30 pm where you will drive back to Saltlick lodge where you will have dinner and overnight (Salt Lick Lodge).
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi | Tsavo
Day 1: Tsavo East Pick up from the hotel at around 6.00 am driving along Mombasa- Nairobi highway for 100 kms and a stopover for coffee. Proceed for 6 kms to Tsavo East (The largest park in Kenya which covers an area of 13,747 km2) and arrive at Bachuma. Begin the game drive en route to Aruba Dam (A water hole where animals come to drink water). Physical attractions include Tsavo River, Yatta Plateau which is 300 km2, Mdanda Rock, Lugard Falls, Voi seasonal River and Aruba Dam. You have also a chance to see animals such as red elephants, rhinos, leopards, cheetah, and giraffes among others. Proceed with the game drive to Voi safari lodge where you will have lunch and relax till 3.00 pm after which you will depart to Taita Hills wildlife sanctuary driving through a distance of 80 kms. Arrive at Taita Hills lodge for check in at around 4.00 pm. Proceed with a game drive till 6.30 pm where you will drive back to Saltlick lodge where you will have dinner and overnight (Salt Lick Lodge). Taita Hills wild life sanctuary covers an area of 24,000 Ha. Physical attractions include thorny bushes, acacia forests, arid and savannah, swamp and Taita hills among others. Animals found here include elephants, lions, cheetah, zebras, giraffes, different types of birds like (ostriches, horny bills, guinea fowls, king fishers, weaver birds etc). Dinner and overnight at Saltlick lodge.
Day 2
Day 2: Salt Lick - Diani Wake up at around 5.30 am, have a cup of coffee and start an early morning game drive before the main breakfast. This time you have a chance of seeing the big cats of Taita Hills. Back to the lodge for the main breakfast at around 8.30 am followed by the last game drive and lunch at Voi town. Drive back to your hotel. Kids 3 to 12 years pay 50% of adult cost Price includes: All game drives in a Minivan Well-trained guides familiar with the areas Park entry fees Maximum 4 guests in Minivan Full board accommodation Pick up from and to hotel Extra lunch on the last day Mineral Water in the Minivan Rescue Insurance Additional costs: Drinks including sodas, beers, wines in camps and lodges, tips and personal items
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