Available departures
Guaranteed
Abstract
Short off-road safari to discover Tsavo East and Taita Hills parks, ideal for combining with beach stays on the coast.,
Characteristics
- Group tour
- driver/guide English Speaking
- small groups (max. 7 participants)
- starting from 45 days before departure, availability is on request
- departures are guaranteed (min 2 (dal 16-12 al 31/03 e dal 01/07 al 31/10) participants) from 45 days before the beginning of the tour. Subject to availability
- departures are guaranteed (min 4 (dal 01/04 al 30/06 e 01/11 al 15/12) participants) from 45 days before the beginning of the tour. Subject to availability
- 4x4 off-road transportation (except for daily excursions that may be done in a minivan).
Itinerary
Day 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,
Day 2 — Mombasa → Taita Hills
Breakfast, early morning departure to, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., Taita Hills Sanctuary is a private reserve located in the Taita-Taveta region in south-eastern Kenya. This fascinating protected area covers approximately 28,000 acres (about 11,300 hectares) and provides a valuable habitat for local wildlife. The reserve is characterised by varied topography, including hills, valleys, gorges and open plains. It is particularly known for its breathtaking scenery, with vast expanses of green grasslands, lush forests and rushing waterways criss-crossing the territory. Afternoon safari in the reserve., return to the lodge in the evening, dinner, accommodation Starhotels Castille Paris.
Day 3 — Taita Hills → Riserva Ngutuni
Breakfast, departure to, game drive en route, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., afternoon game drive 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., I return to the reserve for the night safari., Ngutuni Reserve is a small private reserve located within Tsavo East. Famous thanks to the movie "The Ghost and the Darkness" starring Michael Douglas, it is dedicated to very demanding travelers as it offers the possibility to go on night safaris and off-road excursions. Since there are no predetermined paths, it is possible to venture into the vegetation to follow the tracks left by the big cats., dinner, accommodation,
Day 4 — Riserva Ngutuni
Time for a last safari at the break of dawn, return to the lodge, breakfast, departure to, The guided tour ends at the hotel or at the airport. The arrival is scheduled for late morning.,
Notes
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid., 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 / ITINERARIO, MODIFICHE: La societĂ organizzatrice si riserva il diritto di modificare l'itinerario e/o le sistemazioni previste, se richiesto da circostanze impreviste e se necessario per la sicurezza e il normale proseguimento del viaggio, 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 $5/7 per person per day for the driver/guide., MEALS: not included when not specified, REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler, HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.,
Starts from
4 days / 3 nights – from Mombasa to Mombasa,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, standard room accommodation at the scheduled hotels, lodges and camps (or similar), entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, English-speaking rangers during the game drives, 4x4 off-road transportation (except for daily excursions that may be done in a minivan).,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, entry visa in Kenya US$ 50 to be paid at the border, air travel and 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
Up to 60 prior to departure to 45 25% fee, 44-14 days 50%, 14-0 days 100%,
