Excursions within
the city of Nairobi
Kenya's capital city of Nairobi has a number of diverse attractions
of interest to visitors. The following are some of the popular
ones:
GATT401: Nairobi National Park - 4 hours
This tour begins at 1400 hrs. This unique wildlife sanctuary
is tucked just 10 kms away from the bustling city centre. Several
animal species roam within this park including four , members
of the big five, exceptional being the elephant. Animals to
be found here include, lions, leopards, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests,
and other species including beautiful bird life. The tour returns
to the city centre at sundown. A private tour of the same can
be arranged inthe morning for groups.
GATT402: Nairobi city tour - 3 hours
This tour covers 'the city in the sun'. This includes
the city centre, city market, parliament buildings, the railway
station, old Nairobi PC's office of the 1902 and the renowned
National Museum with an array of spell binding displays of the
early man, tribal regalia and the flora and fauna of Kenya.
Visit to the adjacent snake park will also be included.
GATT403: Karen Blixen and the giraffe
centre - 3 hours
Depart either in the morning or afternoon and drive
towards Ngong Hills passing through the Ngong village to the
Karen Blixen Museum, for many years her home (as seen in the
movie 'out of Africa'). Later proceed to the Giraffe Centre
where you will have the chance to see the endangered Rothschild
giraffe and hand feed them or drink tea with the giraffes. The
tour returns to your city hotel.
GATT404: Bomas of Kenya - 3 hours
Bomas is a Swahili word for villages. Bomas of
Kenya is just a few kilometres from the city centre and has
numerous homesteads reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures
which has been faithfully recreated for visitors to see traditional
village life for the Kenyan communities. The greatest excitement
of this visit in the afternoon will be a display of traditional
dances, music and other folklore traditional songs in a splendid
arena.
GATT405: Carnivore experience
Departs at 1200 hrs and 1900 hrs. We recommend
dinner or lunch at the carnivore which is famous for the succulent
stew and barbecue dishes of game meat, as an `add on' Kenya's
special visit. This will form an excellent welcome or farewell
dinner/lunch.
Whilst staying in the coastal Island of Mombasa, there are various
excursions available:
GATT406: Mombasa Town Tour
The colourful island town of Mombasa with its blend of ancient
and modern buildings on the Indian Ocean is Kenya's principal
port and the country's second largest city. A comprehensive
tour of the island include the old Arab town, with it's maze
of narrow twisting alleys displaying the beautifully curved
doors and verandahs, bazaars with curio and antique shops, the
Dhow harbour still in use, a Hindu temple, a visit to the Akamba
wood carvers and a drive to the bazaar for a short shopping
expedition. The high light of the tour is probably the visit
to Fort Jesus. Built in 1593 by the Portuguese to guard the
entrance to the old Dhow harbour, it is the island's Landmark.
Four hundred years old, the port still stands and serves as
a historical museum. The habour serves as as the gateway to
Eastern Africa is in good shape not forgetting the portuguese
indentity of Fort Jesus dated back 1598 and an outstanding landmark
in the region.
GATT407: Coastal Cultural Tour (Bush Tour)
The coastal countryside and its people offer a different perspective
to Kenya's tribal heritage. The tour provides a glimpse into
the traditions and cultures of the coastal people with a visit
to a Giriama or Digo Village with our local guide. Continue
to Kaloleni to visit the local market and thereafter drive to
Kenya Marine land on the North coast, which offers an opportunity
to observe numerous species of tropical marine life in giant
aquariums. A snake park, situated nearby is also visited and
you can watch carvers at work producing the famous "Makonde"
pieces of art.
GATT408: Shimba Hills Tour/Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary (MES)
The Shimba Hills are a short drive from Mombasa. South of the
island, they are reached via the Likoni Ferry and are over a
thousand feet high which
Departs at 1200 hrs and 1900 hrs.
We recommend dinner or lunch at the carnivore which is famous
for the succulent stew and barbecue dishes of game meat, as
an `add on' Kenya's special visit. This will form an excellent
welcome or farewell dinner/lunch offers one a view of both the
Indian Ocean and the. African bush. A visit to the MES is highly
recommended and is located about 30 minutes,,; from the glistening
beaches of south coast. At MES you will experience a unique
safari in a spectacular landscape. Elephants here never forget.
Like them, you'll always remember Mwaluganje. MES's 60,000,4
acres feature dramatic cliffs and forested hills as well as
bush land with baobabs - all striking for the wildlife. Apart
from the elephant, you might see warthog, impala, bushbuck,
sable, Cape buffalo and leopard.
GATT409: Malindi and Gedi Tour
Depart from your coastal hotel and drive north to Kilifi
through attractive country covered by {+ extensive sisal plantations
dotted with huge baobab trees. Cross the scenic creek and continue
onto the
ancient city of Gedi-a 13th century ruin in the heart of a dense
forest. Thereafter proceed onto the' coastal town of Malindi
for lunch and an exploration of the marine park in a glass-bottomed
boat where an experienced guide takes you on goggling and snorkelling.
Later, visit a nearby village and watch the Giriama tribe perform
exciting tribal dances before driving back to Mombasa by sundown.
GATT410: Full Day - City Tour and Nature Tour.
A comprehensive morning tour of the island including a visit
to Fort Jesus is followed by lunch at Mamba Village. Mamba is
the Swahili name for crocodile and this "village"
is really a crocodile farm. Depart after lunch for the Bamburi
Quarry Nature Trail. The wasteland of the stone quarry has been
reclaimed and amongst the casuarinas trees and other tropical
flora reside a variety of wildlife and birds, Eland and Buffalo,
Crocodiles and other reptiles can be seen wandering with crowned
cranes. The commercially viable aquaculture complex is also
visited.
GATT411: Tamarind Dhow Safari
At 12.00pm or 6.30 pm departure from the Tamarind jetty for
the lunch cruise or evening cruise respectively. After a welcome
cocktail the Tamarind Dhow Nawalicker (meaning Gateway to Heaven)
cruises past the Old Town and Fort Jesus. Fantastic sea food
meals prepared by the world j famous Tamarind Restaurant are
enjoyed while a ti local band plays music to suite all tastes.
A trilingual guide, fully stocked bar and friendly service
all add to the unforgettable atmosphere. 2.45 pm or 10.30 pm
return to the jetty and thereafter your hotel..