Kenya Coast and Wildlife

Trip highlights

• Excellent value safari and beach holiday.
• Wildlife viewing at Tsavo East.
• A week on Diani beach.

Itinerary

1. Day 1: On arrival into Mombasa airport in the morning you will be transferred to Buchuma Gate (Tsavo East) then proceed in 4x4 vehicle to Satao Camp. Lunch at Satao Camp. Late afternoon game drive, with a visit to Aruba Dam and its surroundings. Drive back to Satao Camp for Dinner & overnight.
2. Day 2: Early morning game drive before breakfast. Lunch in Satao Camp. Relax in camp then game drive in the late afternoon.
3. Day 3: Transfer to Satao Rock Camp which is on the Taita Ranch and is located high up on a Rocky Outcrop. As Satao Rock is in a private ranch they offer (included in the price) night game drives and a morning bush walk. Note –no children under 16 at this camp.
4. Day 4: Morning game drive then back to Mombasa and you will be dropped at your beach hotel early afternoon. Pinewood Village suite room with personal chef. (Note upgrades to Diani House or other beach accommodation on request).
5. Days 5-10: At leisure at Diani Beach for the next 6 nights on half board.  Optional excursions and activities can be booked from the hotel.  Swimming, snorkelling, sailing, fishing, diving, Shimba Hills and many other places can be enjoyed from here.
6. Day 11: You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Price

2008: From £985 per person based on two sharing for 3 nights at Satao (main camp or rock camp) and 7 nights at Pinewood Village. 2009: From £1170 per person based on two sharing. These prices do not include international flights.

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Duration and details

11 days, not including flying days.

Is it for you?

This is for anyone wanting a beach and wildlife holiday at a more budget level.

Best times to go

Any time of year, though wet season is best avoided (March - May), some beach lodges close at this time.

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Included

Accommodation and meals as per itinerary; Game viewing activities; National park fees; Transfers; Personal chef at Pinewood Village (half board in a suite room).

Not included

International flights; Visas; Departure taxes; Drinks; lunches at the coast; Gratuities; Personal Travel Insurance. Upgrades to other coastal accommodation.

Getting there

There are daily flights from London to Mombasa, usually via Nairobi. Flying time 9 hours. Then road transfers to your lodge.

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Comments

I cannot convey how much we enjoyed the holiday. Satao was perfect, we saw loads of wildlife and Pinewood was great way to end the holiday.
S Rodger

We were absolutely delighted with all three places - Satao Camp, Serena Hotel and Diani House which was idyllic and the staff so friendly and helpful.
Aitchison family