On arrival at the Mombasa Moi international airport you will be met by oranje exclusive safaris rep and transferred through Mombasa to pinewood village. The transfer will take approximately 1hr 45 minutes. Check in at luxury beach resort on Half board. If you are looking for all inclusive hotel worry no more we can book you in Papillon lagoon reef for the same cost

Today you have full day relaxing at the beach after tiring journey. You can also opt to go on snorkeling tour or village tour from your hotel. You can choose to just relax by the beach or swimming pool or at the bar.

What you expect to see from pick up to Tsavo east park entrance

You will be picked from your beach hotel early in the morning then drive to Tsavo West (approximately 200 km from Mombasa). The approximately 4 hours drive will take you through interesting villages inhabited by the local mijikenda tribe as well as Masai and Taita tribes. This drive will take you through the palm-fringed road eventually revealing the Tsavo scrub-land as you get close to Tsavo East. Further North as you get closer to Tsavo West you will also observe the Taita hills as well as the famous Yatta plateau -the World’s longest lava flow! As you drive there will be a stop over.

Tsavo west National park

After entry formalities at the Tsavo River Gate you will begin your your first game drive in Tsavo west driving along Tsavo river looking for wildlife and the beautiful landscapes arriving at your chosen accommodation in time for lunch. After lunch relax then proceed for a game drive, enjoy viewing the leopards, cheetahs, elephants, warthogs, dik-diks, rhino and different bird species. At approximately 1830hrs drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay in your chosen accommodation.

Premium accommodation:

Kilaguni serena lodge or Severin safari camp

Basic accommodation:

Ngulia Safari lodge or Rhino valley lodge

With little supplement Finch hattons

Mzima springs

Breakfast then proceed to Mzima springs for a brief walking safari with an armed ranger. This nature walk will take you to the hippo pools as well as the underwater fish viewing chamber where you may spot Nile crocodiles as well as different fish species including tilapia and black bass. Part of the Film ‘Out of Africa’ was shot here! After the rewarding walking safari you will head to Chyulu gate. Depart Tsavo West and drive to Amboseli national park with a brief stop at Shetani lava -the area’s most recent lava flow!

The drive will last you approximately 2 hours before arriving in this world renowned national park. You will have lunch at your chosen lodge or camp. After lunch relax up to 1600hrs then embark on an evening game The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species. Other attractions of the park include opportunity for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro (5894m)-Africa’s highest Mountain

Amboseli National park

Amboseli is a Maasai word for ‘salty dust”. This is because during the dry season, lake Amboseli dries up and when it’s windy the dust tastes salty! The national park, covering approximately 390sq. km of swampy area boasts the largest elephant herds as they roam between the swamps and the foot of Africa’s highest mountain!

Amboseli observation Hill

Other physical attractions include lake Amboseli, the Observation Hill which allows a panoramic view of the better part of this park overlooking Enkongo Narok swamp with its schools of hippos as well as herds of Elephants! For the avid ornithologists, this swamp does not disappoint with its prolific avifauna.

Mammals to be spotted in Amboseli

Other animals include; buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose, jacana. You equally have a chance of spotting leopard, cheetah, wild dogs, giraffe, zebra, lion, mongoose, hyrax, dik- dik, lesser kudu, and nocturnal porcupine.

At around 1830hrs proceed back to the Lodge or camp of choice for dinner and overnight stay.

Premium accommodation:

Oltukai lodge or Amboseli serena lodge

Basic accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli or Kilima safari cam

with little supplement Satao Elerai Camp or Tawi Lodge.

Tea or coffee. Early morning game drive in the park. This game drive allows you to see nocturnal animals as they retreat to their hideouts. Breakfast in your lodge. After breakfast depart for Mombasa or Diani beach arriving at the beach hotel at around 1430hrs.

After a lovely safari have a full day relaxing at pinewood village hotel as you enjoy a perfect view of blue Indian ocean and fantastic breeze.

PILLI PIPA DHOW SAFARI FULL DAY SNORKELING

Pick up at approximately 0710hrs from Diani or Mombasa beach hotel (depending with your beach Hotel) then drive to Shimoni which will take about 1 hour 15 minutes passing through villages, where you can see snapshots of the real Kenya; Coconut plantation, Mango trees, Cashew Nut plantations, mangroves and Sugarcane plantations. On arrival you will be met by Pilli pipa Team at the harbor wearing their signature uniform with Pili pipa written and with dhow and coral pictures

Cruise from Shimoni on Pili pipa dhow

9.00am – You will board the Pilli pipa Dhow where you will be introduced to the staff as you cruise to the marine park Snacks and refreshments will be served on the spacious Pilli pipa dhow. The cruise will take approximately 1hr 30 minutes, as you cruise the chances of spotting dolphins are very high. You will equally spot different species of birds like the sand piper, African fish eagle, Yellow billed stock, open billed stock, the king fishers, the little and large egret and numerous aves.

Kisite mpunguti Marine park

10.30am – We arrive in Kisite Marine park. The 28km2 Marine park was established to specifically protect the endemic Marine life. It is not allowed to fish nor cruise at the Marine park making the unique colored alive corals prosper. Here is where you will snorkel for the approximately 2 hours at 2 different Marine spots.

Species of fishes found in Kisite marine park

While snorkeling you have a high chance of seeing different type of fishes from the known 250 recorded species including the dolphin and turtles, the 56 types of conserved corals make it ideal for the existence of the fish species. When tide permits there is the option to spend some time on the white sandy bank which is only visible during low tide or you can just relax in the sun on the Dhow.

Wasini Island Lunch

12.30pm – It is now time to cruise slowly to Wasini island, If weather permits, the machine will be switched off and have an experience of quietly sailing to the restaurant- The Sailing Dhows were used many centuries ago by the Arabs during the slave trade.

13.30 – Arrive at the Pili Pipa restaurant, with its breathtaking views of the Wasini Channel, for a lunch of Swahili Sea food dishes or alternative options of chicken or vegetarian meals. After lunch relax at the restaurant before embarking cruising back to the mainland at Shimoni. (optional Shimoni slave caves visit USD 4 per person)

16.00 – Leave Shimoni for the return trip to beach Hotel

Relaxe at pinewood village hotel as you enjoy a perfect view of blue Indian Ocean and fantastic breeze.

Pick up and transferred to the airport for your flight back home.