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Downtown EAST AFRICA Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
The Elephant Trails
Kenya
8 days
Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Taita Hills Game Reserve, Diani Beach (Indian Ocean), Mombasa
stunning photographic opportunities, and arrive back at the lodge in time for dinner. [B/L/D]
Day 4 – Sun: Amboseli National Park, Taita Hills Game Reserve
After an early breakfast drive into the neighboring Taita Hills Game Reserve, an unusually verdant private sanctuary which serves as an elephant migratory corridor linking Amboseli, Tsavo East and West national parks. with emerald green swamps in which great herds of ele- phants can be seen half submerged amongst the papyrus grasses. You will return for breakfast and the rest of the morning will be at leisure to relax around the pool. After lunch visit Observation Hill on your afternoon game drive, which offers stunning photographic opportu- nities, and arrive back at the lodge in time for dinner. [B/L/D]
Day 4 – Sun: Amboseli National Park, Taita Hills Game Reserve
After an early breakfast drive into the neighboring Taita Hills Game Reserve, an unusually verdant private sanctu- ary which serves as an elephant migratory corridor linking Amboseli, Tsavo East and West national parks. Renowned for the intimacy of its
elephant viewing and its magnificent prides of lions, the reserve offers 50 mammal and 300 bird species. It also promises uniquely privileged water- hole game viewing immediately adjacent to the Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge, which is built to resem- ble a fort and boasts a fascinating First World War and Hollywood film history. Arrive in time for lunch and an after- noon game drive. Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge. [B/L/D]
Day 5 – Mon: Taita Hills, Diani Beach (Indian Ocean)
After an early breakfast drive down to Kenya’s glorious Indian Ocean coastline arriving at around midday. Relax into four days at the 4-star Southern Palms Beach Resort, which stands on the silver sweep of one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, Diani Beach. [B]
Days 6/7 – Tue/Wed: Diani Beach Paradise
Spend your time enjoying this superb resort, which features a unique blend of traditional Swahili and Arabic architecture and is set in 10 acres of tropical gardens looking out over silver sands and blue lagoons to the coral gardens of the Kenyan barrier reef. Enjoy the two magnificent f ree-form swimming pools, a superb range of watersports, an interactive health center, and a dazzling array of dining and entertainment options. Breakfast and dinner at the resort. [B]
Day 8 – Thu: Diani Beach, Nairobi, USA
After breakfast drive (or take our offered flight option) back to Nairobi. [B]
Your Tour includes:
F Arrival and departure transfer from and to Nairobi
F 7 nights accommodation F Breakfast daily
F 3 lunches
F 3 dinners
F Two afternoon game drives in Amboseli National Park
F Early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park
F Afternoon game drive in Taita Hills
F Indian Ocean relaxation at Southern Palms
F English speaking assistance and guidance (optional Spanish)
F Certified drivers/guides
F Transportation in custom-built mini buses
F 24-hour HF and VHF radio connectivity while in safari
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