Characteristics
- Group tour with a local guide / escort. 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).
- transport: train + 4x4 Land Cruiser The train journey from Nairobi to Mombasa is a comfortable and scenic experience that allows you to peacefully traverse breathtaking landscapes. Departing from Nairobi station, the train passes through savannahs, plateaus, and protected areas where, with a little luck, you might spot wild animals such as giraffes, zebras, and elephants along the way.
The journey lasts approximately 5-6 hours and offers large windows for admiring the view, comfortable seats, and on-board catering.
A charming and relaxing way to travel, avoiding long hours of driving and enjoying the scenery in complete relaxation.,
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Nairobi
I arrive at Nairobi International Airport and, after completing customs formalities, I will be transferred to a hotel in the city with an English driver., accommodation Hotel Brooklyn,
Giorno 2 — Nairobi → Amboseli National Park
Wake up early and, after breakfast, transfer to the Nairobi train station. Departure at 8:00 a.m. with reserved first-class seats. The Emali station, the access point to Amboseli National Park, is about an hour and a half from Nairobi., Welcome upon arrival, photosafari along the route, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., time available for relaxation before the afternoon photo safari, Amboseli National Park covers an area of approximately 392 km² and is one of the most visited and iconic parks in East Africa. Characterised by vast expanses of savannah, swamps, lagoons and a landscape dominated by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is a place of great charm and fascinating landscape contrasts. The park is renowned for its wide variety of wildlife and is one of the best places in Africa to observe elephants in the wild. It is estimated that the park is home to one of the largest populations of African elephants. In addition to elephants, you can also spot buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, hippos and a wide range of birds. Furthermore, Amboseli is an important migration area for birds, which find refuge there during their migratory journey. The Amboseli reserve is also populated by several Masai tribes who live in harmony with the environment, offering visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the life of this ancient African ethnic group., dinner in the lodge, accommodation,
Giorno 3 — Amboseli National Park → Tsavo West National Park
Breakfast, Transfer by car to, I arrive at Kilanguni Lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, I go on a photo safari in Tsavo West National Park., return to the lodge in the evening, dinner, accommodation,
Giorno 4 — Tsavo West National Park
At dawn departure for the last photosafari., I return to the hotel for breakfast., Transfer to Mtito Andei train station and departure at 10.54 for Mombasa train station, I will arrive at 14., end of the tour,
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 $5/7 per person per day for the driver/guide., MEALS: not included unless specified., REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay., HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.,
Starts from
4 days / 3 nights - from Nairobi to Mombasa,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, accommodation in hotels, lodges, and camps indicated or similar in standard rooms, entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, Ranger guide in English during photo safaris., 4x4 off-road transportation (except for daily excursions that may be done in a minivan)., 1st class train ticket with reserved seat,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, entry visa in Kenya US$ 50 to be paid at the border, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
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%.,