Kenya Interpids Safari
9 days—Kenya Interpids Safari
$2160-3270 USD
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Safari summary
This Safari offers the truly intrepid spirit, the opportunity to experience the real untamed bush and Magnificent animals, immersed completely in this glorious wilderness. Experience the contrasting scenery, spectacular wildlife and the civilized charms of this great land and lastly wind up this great tour by soaking up in the Indian Ocean at the coastal town of Diani, North of Mombasa. - See more at: http://finchtravels.com/?tour=giza-pyramids#sthash.pKWODgPI.dpuf
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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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Itinerary
Day 1
Amboseli | Kilimanjaro | Nairobi
Day 1 Amboseli We depart from Nairobi for a 5-hour drive to the world’s renowned Amboseli National Park, nestled on the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro on the southern border of Kenya and Tanzania.Check in at the Amboseli Serena Lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, time to explore Amboseli’s hidden treasures.Expect huge herds of elephants wallowing in the swamp, giraffes, buffaloes, and zebras amongst a host of avifaunal species against the spectacular backdrop of the snow capped roof of Africa; Mt. Kilimanjaro. Overnight Amboseli Serena lodge (L, D)
Day 2
Amboseli | Kilimanjaro | Nairobi
Day 2 Amboseli We depart from Nairobi for a 5-hour drive to the world’s renowned Amboseli National Park, nestled on the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro on the southern border of Kenya and Tanzania.Check in at the Amboseli Serena Lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, time to explore Amboseli’s hidden treasures.Expect huge herds of elephants wallowing in the swamp, giraffes, buffaloes, and zebras amongst a host of avifaunal species against the spectacular backdrop of the snow capped roof of Africa; Mt. Kilimanjaro. Overnight Amboseli Serena lodge (L, D)
Day 3
Amboseli | Tsavo
Day 3 Tsavo East Today after breakfast (0800hrs), farewell to Amboseli and drive for 3 hours to Tsavo East National Park checking in at Voi Wildlife lodge just in time for lunch. In 1989, Tsavo was notorious for the man-eating lions but today it is famous for the numerous prides of maneless lions and the dust red elephants that patrol the plains.In the cool hours of the day after lunch, we venture into the pristine wilderness in search of the great beasts and a wide array of colorful birds. Overnight Voi Wildlife Lodge. (B, L, D) Day4 and 5 Kasigau Ranch After breakfast, we set off for an hours drive to the nearby community owned 52,000 acre Kasigau Ranch where we get to enjoy the exclusivity and tranquility of the African bush.On our two day stay, we could opt to engage in casual informative walks with local naturalist, day and night game drives in open sided 4×4 vehciles or simply relax at the lounge and enjoy the amazing sight of elephants, buffaloes, baboons amongst other animals as they come for a drink at the lodges waterhole. A visit in Africa is never complete without interacting with the local. We are escorted on a walk to the village to get an insight into the fascinating culture and way of life of the local Taita people. If you wish, you many visit a local primary school, where a donation of learning materials or a few classroom lessons to the underprivileged children will be highly appreciated. Perhaps you’d like to spend some time with a women’s group, too, that specializes in basket-weaving as they go about their daily chores, working to improve the living standards of their families. Overnight Kiwanjani Eco lodge (B,L,D)
Day 6
Day 6,7 and 8 Diani,Kenyan Coast Wake up to the sights and sounds of the bush before breakfast. Capping off more than a week of breath-taking safari, you embark on a two-hour drive to the coastal town of Mombasa, and onto the South Coast via a ferry crossing at Likoni and check into the Indian Ocean Beach club. After all the bush and game, you ought to slow down, shake off the safari dust and just relax. We can opt to engage in motorized and non-motorized water sports; scuba diving, wind surfing, canoeing, snorkeling, tennis or a visit to nearby historical sites. Overnight Indian Ocean Beach club (B,L or D)
Day 9
Day 9 Departure day Greet your last day in Diani with a hearty breakfast followed by any last minute shopping or beach combing.Afternoon transfer to the airstrip for your 1600 hrs one-hour flight to Nairobi. Final dinner hosted by the Finch Travels safari team before your transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home. (B,D)
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