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Excursions
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those who prefer spending several days at our white sand sparkling
beaches can take advantage of our Excursions and Safaris originating
from Mombasa.
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M001 K - Mombasa City Tour
The colorful island town of Mombasa with its blend
of ancient and modern buildings on the Indian Ocean is Kenya principal
port and the country's second's largest city. A comprehensive
tour of the islands includes the Arab Old Town, with its maze
of narrow twisting alleys displaying the beautiful carved doors
and Arab verandas, bazaars with curio and antique shops, the Dhow
Harbor (still in use), a Hindu temple, a visit to the Akamba wood
carvers and a drive to the bazaar fir a short shopping expedition.
The highlight of the tour is probably the visit to Fort Jesus.
Built in 1593 by the Portuguese to guard the entrance to the Old
Dhow Harbor, it is the Island's Landmark. Four hundred years old,
the fort still stands and serves as a historical museum.
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M003 K - Tsavo Full Day
Take a pleasant trip to the Tsavo National Park. Spend
day with game drives in this vast park with lunch before returning
to Mombasa.
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M005 K - Romance on the Tamarind
Enjoy an evening cruise on the ocean while on a romantic
dhow. While on the dhow you enjoy cocktails, dinner that includes
seafood among other foods accompanied with entertainment.
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M007 K - Cultural Village
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tour provides a glimpse into the traditions and cultures of the
coastal people with a visit to a Giriama or Digo village with
our local guide. Continue to Kaloleni to visit the local market
and thereafter drive to Kenya Marine land on the north Coast to
observe numerous species of tropical marine life in giant aquariums.
A snake park, situated nearby is also visited and you can watch
carvers at work producing the famous "Makonde" pieces
of art.
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M009 K - Full Day Malindi and Gedi Ruins
Drive North to Kilifi through attractive country covered
by extensive sisal plantations dotted with huge baobab trees.
Continue on to the ancient city of Gedi - a 13th century ruin
in the heart of the dense forest. Proceed to the coastal town
of Malindi for lunch and an exploration of the marine park in
a glass-bottomed boat where an experienced guide takes you goggling.
Later visit a nearby village and watch the Giriama tribe perform
exciting tribal dances before driving back to Mombasa by sundown.
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M013 K - Full Day City Trail/Lunch/Nature Trail
A comprehensive morning tour of the island including
a visit to Fort Jesus is followed by lunch at the Mamba Village.
Mamba is the Swahili name for crocodile and this "village"
is really a crocodile farm. Depart after lunch for the Bamburi
Quarry Nature Trail. The wasteland of the stone quarry has been
reclaimed and amongst the casuarina trees and other tropical flora
reside a variety of wildlife and birds. Eland and buffalo, crocodiles
and other reptiles can be seen wandering with crowned cranes.
The commercially viable aquaculture complexis also visited.
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M015 K - Tamarind Dhow Cruise/ City Tour/Nature Trail Lunch or
Dinner Only
A 12.00 hrs or 18.30 hrs departure from the Tamarind
jetty for the lunch or evening cruise respectively. After a welcome
cocktail, the Tamarind Dhow - Nawalicker (meaning Gateway to Heaven)
cruises past the Old Town and fort Jesus. Fantastic seafood meals
prepared by the world famous Tamarind Restaurant is enjoyed while
a local band plays music to suit all tastes. A trio-lingual guide,
fully ticked bar and friendly service all adds to the unforgettable
atmosphere. At 14.45 hrs or 22.30 hrs return to the jetty and
thereafter to your hotel.
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