This is a wildlife safari that takes you to the heart of the man eater of Tsavo. Famous for the Mzima Springs, with its unique underwater hippo observatory, and for the Shetani lava flow and Chaimu volcanic crater, the park offers plenty of opportunity to explore on foot. In addition the park has recorded over 600 species of birds. The park also holds an important rhino sanctuary and is famous for elephant that the Ngulia elephant sanctuary.
Day 1: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nairobi City:
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by our customer service representative who will assist you to your vehicle and drive you to your hotel near Airport. Here you will check-in, enjoy dinner and your overnight stay at Nairobi Safari Club.
- Main destination: Nairobi City (Kenya)
- Accommodation: Nairobi Safari Club. Luxury hotel located in or Nairobi City.
- Meals & drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2: Nairobi City-Tsavo West National Park:
Morning after breakfast you will be picked by our guide from your hotel of residence. Depart for Tsavo West National Park arriving in good time for lunch at your lodge. After lunch start off your tour of the park with game drives till dusk.
- Main destination: Tsavo West National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation: Ngulia Safari Lodge. Mid-Range lodge located in Tsavo West National Park
- Meals & drinks: All Meals. Drinking water during game drives (Drinks not included)
Day 3: Tsavo West National Park-Mombasa or Diani Beach:
Morning after breakfast , with your picnic lunch boxes for half day game drives ,You will visit the Shetani Lava flow as the area where the park lies is of Volcanic origin. The Mzima Springs which contains 20 million tones of crystal – clear water from the underground streams of the nearby Chyulu Hills are additional attraction; various aspects of marine life including hippos, crocodile and fish can be seen from the specially constructed underground glass tank. Mzima Spring: Mzima springs (“Mzima” meaning alive in Kiswahili) is a peaceful oasis at the heart of red-dusty Tsavo and this magical place is not be missed. The pure water of the three Mzima’s pools filtered by the porous sponge-like soil of the Chyulu and the Shetani lava flow brings life to a unique ecosystem at only 40 km away from the Chyulu Hills. With a daily supply of more than 250 millions liters of fresh water, the pool provides an oasis of green, and heaven for fishes, birds, monkeys, crocodiles and hippos. The main attractions are the two nature trails leading to an underwater viewing tank build to allow visitors to watch hippos – if your are very lucky – and fishes (the most common fishes being the “barbel” of grayish colour and the “mud sucker” with developed lips and a large mouth. Picnic spots available. Shetani Lava Flow And Cave : The Shetani flow, a black lava flow of 8 km long, 1.6 km wide and 5 meters deep, is the remain of volcanic eruptions which were subject of tales among local communities who named the flow “shetani” meaning evil in Kiswahili after it spewed from the earth just 240 years old. Climbing the flow is not an easy task as the thick black soil is composed of uneven chunks of solid magma. The cave, located near the centre of the outflow, has two large opening and one ancient tree is growing between them. Although the cave is only few meters long, the exit is not accessible (although it can be seen) as the place is too narrow. Later in the afternoon depart Tsavo west for Mombasa arriving in the evening where you will be dropped at the hotel of your choice in Mombasa Beach or Diani Beach.
- Main destination: Tsavo West National Park-Nairobi City or Mombasa (Kenya)
- Accommodation: No Accommodation. End of the safari
- Meals & drinks: Breakfast and Lunch only. Drinking water during game drives (Drinks not included)
Package Includes:
– Transport based on a safari 4by4 Jeep or 4by4 Min-Bus with pop up roof for game viewing
– Park entry fee
– Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
– Service of an English-speaking driver guide
– Game drives as per the Itinerary
– Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
– Government taxes
Excludes
– Tips to driver guides and porter.
– Accommodation in Nairobi.
– Extras at the lodges – tips, drinks, telephone, laundry etc
– Items of personal expenses.