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Abstract
Mini tour to discover Tsavo East and West. Ideal for combining with beach stays on the coast.,
Characteristics
- Collective tour
- driver/guide English Speaking
- small groups, max 7 participants
- less than 45 days before departure availability on request
- guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 (dal 16-12 al 31/03 e dal 01/07 al 31/10) participants for 45 days from the departure until all seats are filled.
- guaranteed departures with a minimum of 4 (dal 01/04 al 30/06 e 01/11 al 15/12) participants for 45 days from the departure until all seats are filled.
- 4x4 off-road transportation (except for daily excursions that may be done in a minivan).
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Mombasa
I arrive at Mombasa International Airport and, after completing customs formalities, I will be transferred to a hotel in the city with an English driver., dinner, accommodation Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach,
Giorno 2 — Mombasa → Tsavo West National Park
Breakfast, early in the morning departure for, lunch, In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., Tsavo National Park is a protected natural area in Kenya. With a total area of 21,812 km², Tsavo is the largest national park in the country and takes its name from the Tsavo River, which runs through it. The park was opened in April 1948 and in May of the same year it was divided, for administrative purposes, into Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park. The two parks are divided by the road from Nairobi to Mombasa. Both are administered by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Due to its exceptional biodiversity, the park is considered one of the most valuable nature reserves in the world., dinner, accommodation,
Giorno 3 — Tsavo West National Park
Breakfast, Departure for Ziwani Sanctuary, lunch upon arrival, free time, Photographic safari in the reserve before arriving at the camp for dinner and overnight stay., Located on the banks of the Sante River, Ziwani Tented Camp offers a panoramic view of Mount Kilimanjaro, fully furnished tents with a spacious patio, guided walking tours, and night safaris. The Voyager tents feature wooden floors, a canopy bed with mosquito net, and a modern private bathroom with shower and toilet., dinner in the countryside, accommodation The Jefferson,
Giorno 4 — Tsavo West National Park → Tsavo East National Park
Breakfast, in the morning, a walking photo safari in the park, departure for, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., Tsavo East, in south-eastern Kenya, is characterised by vast savannah plains crossed by the Galana River, formed by the confluence of the Tsavo and Athi rivers. The park is home to a rich variety of African wildlife, including elephants, lions and giraffes. The most significant feature is the 190 km long Yatta Plateau, the largest lava field in the world, created by the activity of the Ol Doinyo Sabuk volcano, which gives the landscape a unique and spectacular appearance., dinner, accommodation,
Giorno 5 — Tsavo East National Park
Breakfast, At dawn departure for the last photosafari., Arrive at ., The guided tour ends at the hotel around 13 or at the airport.,
Notes
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour., MINIMUM AGE: not specified, but not recommended for children under 10 years old., SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on means of transportation, in tents, in rooms, and according to the guide's instructions., HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or the planned accommodations if required by unforeseen circumstances and if necessary for the safety and smooth continuation of the trip., INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration., TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. We recommend a tip of $5/7 per person per day for the driver/guide., MEALS: not included unless specified., REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay., HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.,
Starts from
5 days / 4 nights - from Mombasa to Mombasa,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, accommodation in hotels, lodges, and camps indicated or similar in standard rooms, entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, Ranger guide in English during photo safaris., 4x4 off-road transportation (except for daily excursions that may be done in a minivan).,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, entry visa in Kenya US$ 50 to be paid at the border, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
PRE-NIGHT: included in Mombasa (mandatory) with overnight stay and breakfast., VISA: As of January 1, 2024, a visa will no longer be required for Kenya; however, travelers must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before starting their trip by registering on the website www.etakenya.go.ke at a cost of $34 per person. Those who already hold a visa issued under the previous system will not need to register again: the visas already granted will remain valid in 2024.
For more details, please refer to the "Entry Requirements" section of this website or contact support-kenya.com and the Embassy of Kenya in Italy., IMPORTANT - BAN ON PLASTIC ITEMS
Starting from June 2020, in the protected areas of Kenya - national parks, beaches, wildlife reserves, and forests - the use of single-use plastic items and packaging will be prohibited., VACCINATIONS: No vaccination certificate is required for tourists coming directly from Europe. For those coming from areas where yellow fever is endemic (e.g. Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, etc.), it is mandatory to present a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate upon entry, even in the case of airport transit only, if it exceeds 12 hours and in any case if leaving the airport. Yellow Fever vaccination is also mandatory if traveling from Kenya to Tanzania, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda, etc. Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended., PARK ENTRANCE: the fee ***includes*** park admission, which amounts to an average of 60/65 euros per person per night., START/END OF TOUR: Pickup/dropoff at the main hotels in the center of Mombasa; for hotels located outside the city center or at the airport, transfer only with an additional fee., ROADS: generally unpaved, not always in good condition - with potholes, dust or mud; travel times can be considerable, even when distances are not particularly long., HOTEL/LODGE: 3 or 4-star hotels do not meet international standards, but still offer clean rooms, although often with outdated furnishings, private bathroom with shower, swimming pool, and restaurant; occasionally there may be power outages or interruptions in water supply.,
Cancellation policies
From 60 to 45 days before the start of the tour, there is a 25% penalty. From 44 to 32 days before, the penalty is 50%. From 31 days before until the departure or no show, the penalty is 100%.,