4 Days Safari From Mombasa, Salt Lick, Tsavo West and Tsavo
East, Mombasa
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DAY
01: MOMBASA - TSAVO
After
an early morning breakfast, you will be picked at Hotel (south or North Coast)
and your driver/guide will drive you through the North Great Road to Amboseli
National Park. At an altitude of about 1200m - 1400m and Beautifully situated
beneath the foot of Africa's highest mountain Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m), the park
is well renowned for its huge herds of elephants and various types of other Savannah
wildlife such as Giraffes, Bushbuck's, Kudu, Warthog's, Zebra's and over 425 species
of birds recorded here. The snowcapped peak of Kilimanjaro rising above white
clouds dominates every aspect of Amboseli and forms a backdrop to an impressive
display of wildlife attracted to this location by swamps and springs fed by underground
rivers from Kilimanjaro's melting snow. With an airstrip at Empusel Gate, the
park is also home to the Masai people, those tall, brave, and proud nomads who
live in close harmony with the environment and the wildlife that surrounds them.
Amboseli was the location around which such famous writers like Sir Ernest Hemingway
and Robert Ruark tailored their stories of big game hunting in the wilds of Africa
Enjoy a game (Wildlife) drive en-route, as we arrive in time for your lunch at
the OL-TUKAI LODGE, situated deep in the heart of the world famous Amboseli National
Park. The lodge is camouflaged in a forest of fever trees, yellow barked acacia
trees, palms and well designed cottage style accommodations, which spread out
on either side of the main lodge. Each room offers a breathtaking view of the
magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro and the surrounding wetlands. Ol-Tukai lodge blends
perfectly well into the African savannah and it will bring out your natural instincts.
You can go for a dive in the Acacia tree shaded swimming pool, or for those of
you reading enthusiasts, you can read the day away in the well-stocked library
with a relaxing view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After your afternoon game drive you can
spend some time in the open-air bar, which is open until the last guest retires,
so if you're the "night owl type" this is the perfect opportunity for
you to stay up all night Dinner & overnight at OL-TUKAI LODGE (LD). DAY
02: AMBOSELI A dawn game drive will be the perfect time for photographing
the humbling and magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest peak in Africa. We return
to the lodge for breakfast and some R&R "rest and relaxation", sunbathing,
swimming or for those of you reading enthusiasts, you can read the day away in
the well-stocked library with a relaxing view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, before heading
out for an afternoon game drive. All
meals and overnight at OL-TUKAI LODGE (BLD).
DAY
03: AMBOSELI - TSAVO After an early morning breakfast, we proceed
to the legendary land of the "Man-Eaters" - Tsavo National Park through
the statan lava plateau. The 21,000 sq km park is one of the largest in the whole
world. Due to its enormous size, this animal and plant heaven was divided into
two parts Tsavo East and Tsavo West, for easy administration and management. This
wilderness is home too over 1000 plant species, 400 bird species and more than
60 major mammal species such as lions, huge herds of buffalo, the solitary and
ill-tempered Rhino and at least 7000 elephants. The park is the location of Africa's
most famous adventure story "Man eaters of Tsavo", in which two lions
where responsible for eating over 500 workers who where building the Uganda railway
also known as the "Lunatic Line " by it's opponents in the British Parliament
in 1898. The story was made famous in the 1996 movie "The Ghost and the Darkness." Enjoy
your lunch at KILANGUNI SERENA LODGE. Conveniently located in the heart of the
park, the lodge offers captivating views of the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro and the
Chyulu Hills. Only 100m from the main building, is a water hole where animals
come to quench their thirst. Each of the 53 rooms has a private shower, toilet,
and a verandah (Patio) overlooking the waterhole and Africa's highest mountain,
snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro. With it's own airstrip nearby, Kilanguni lodge is
the place to be. Dinner & overnight at KILANGUNI SERENA LODGE (BLD). DAY
04 : TSAVO - MOMBASA After breakfast, you will drive through the
North Great Road via VOI TOWN and later proceed to your Hotel for lunch. Price
includes: -Airport transfers in Nairobi where applicable -All
Park entrance fees -Accommodation as in itinerary at full board -Meals
as in itinerary. -Bottled water for use during the safari -2 Game drives
per day in an exclusive safari vehicle Not
included: - Expenses of personal nature such as visas, tips etc.
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