Kenya Budget camping Safaris: February 2018

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Sensational Trip

The Perfect Tour Company.

African Game Trek was everything it promised, and more! Boniface was prompt and honest in responding to emails, met us at the airport, had helpful suggestions for additional activities for our additional days in Kenya.

The hotels and tented camps were excellent, with western toilets and showers. Game drives were exceptional, Boniface was extremely knowledgeable and communicated with other guides to locate as many animals as possible. We will definitely call them again for safaris to other game parks!

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The Most Perfect Honeymoon We Could Have Asked For.

The Honeymoon.

I spent a long time trying to search for a safari company that would do what we wanted at a reasonable price. I found African game trek and contact them. Kephar was great in answering all my questions and replied very quickly to every question and was excellent at suggesting things for us.

We booked a private safari for our honeymoon with our custom itinerary, which was really great being able to do that. On arrival in Nairobi we were met by the guide, Odhis, that would be with us for the next few days. He took us to the hotel for the first night and picked us up early the following morning to set out on safari.

Our guide really made the holiday special. He was extremely knowledgeable and knew where to find all the animals. We saw 4 of the big 5 on the first evening game drive! Accommodation throughout the safari was a mixture of lodges, camping in the wild, and hotels. All we goods and unique in there own way and the food was first class.

After a couple days exploring the Masai Mara our Kenyan guide drove us to the Tanzanian border where he helped us through the visa process and made sure the Tanzanian guide met us for the next part of our safari. Again the guide was great and very knowledgeable.

After a few days in Tanzania he then drove us back to the Kenya border where our first Kenyan guide met us for the last couple of days in Kenya. Nothing was too much trouble for these guides, they really helped us and answered all our questions. At no point did we feel unsafe, everything ran smoothly.

They made sure we got where needed to be! To sum up this company provided us with a first class, prefect safari for our honeymoon and at a reasonable price. I would not hesitate in booking with them again or recommending them to family and friends. You won't be disappointed with them.

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Dream Come True

Do You Have A Dream?

This safari through African Game Trek exceeded all expectations. Boniface was very responsive to our requests and exceptionally understanding when we had to change our plans at the last minute. He provided us a very professional tour with personalized service.

We received a private tour which took us to four different locations in Kenya. Each site had its own wonders to reveal, each as spectacular as the last. From a beautiful sunrise in a hot air balloon over the savannah to exquisite sunsets among the acacia trees to elephants against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, the beauty alone was breath-taking.

We told our guide what animals we wanted to see on our safari, and save the ever-elusive leopard, we saw multiple opportunities with everything we hoped for. Our accommodations were all first class.

Western bathrooms and showers with large comfortable beds. The food was also very good and I never left the table hungry. If you are looking for a safari tour company to work with you- this is the one! Incredible experience delivered by an impressive guide. I will never forget either one.

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An Amazing And Wonderful Experience With African Game Trek

The Experience.

Odhis was a fabulous safari guide. He planned a week of wonderful adventures and game viewing. He is so knowledgeable and informed about the territory, the people, and the animals. He was most attentive to every detail. We traveled from Nairobi to the Masai Mara to Lake Natasha, to Nakuru to Amboseli - by land rover, boat, foot, and hot air balloon.

We had great conversations about the country, the culture, the environment and the local villages. The number and variety of birds and animals we saw exceeded all of our expectations. The gorge, mountains, savannas, lakes, and meadows were breath taking. Odhis always made sure our views were the very best and that our photo ops were maximized.

We were so close to spectacular animals, being able to watch their daily patterns and practices and parenting. Lodging was lovely and the food was exceptional. I want to go again and again and again ... and I want to tell all my friends not to miss this incredible opportunity. On our final half day, Odhis surprised us by taking us to a giraffe sanctuary, where were blessed with kisses by a very tall handsome giraffe.

That was followed by a visit to Karen Blixen's house (a.k.a. Izak Denizen - "Out of Africa" - a very lovely surprise. Our parting dinner was at a place called Carnivore where we celebrated new friendships and a deeper love for Africa and Kenya in particular.

Our trip was simply wonderful. It was very reasonably priced and chock full of daily adventures. If you are looking for something very special, this is it. You will surely leave a part of your heart in Africa.

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Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Easter Holiday Celebration.

SOUTH COAST

South Coast

The south coast is by far the most idyllic and fascinating tourist resort of the Kenya coast. The resort which is unique fir its long white sandy beaches, is linked by ferry to Mombasa Island. The most notable of the beaches is Diani which is serviced by well appointed and luxurious hotels, chattels and villas. The South Coast resort stretches from Likoni South of Mombasa to the Kenya/Tanzania border. Shimba hills can be seen quite clearly from this beach. The hotels along Diani Beach are located on the cleared beach front areas of the Jadini forest which is still a haunt of wildlife such as leopard, colobus monkeys and a wide variety of birdlife. Apart fom sunbathing, there is a variety of other sports such as waterskiing, windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling and deep sea fishing. Diani/ Chale Marine national Park and Reserve are places with a dazzling array of technicolored fish and coral gardens which are worth visiting. Viewing the denizens of these marine National Parks from glass bottomed boats or by snorkeling offers one an unforgettable experience.

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Easter With Loved Ones.

LAMU ISLAND

Lamu Island

Lamu archipelago with its magnificent old house and narrow alleys that have defied the passage of time, delicate wood craftsmanship of yester year, numerous mosques and a thriving Swahili culture is an ideal resort for those like going down memory lane. A visit to Lamu takes one back through time to a way of life that has remained uncharged for the last six hundred years. Time tends to standstill when holidaying in Lamu. Little has changed one can capture the ambiance and mystery of one of the trading posts of East Africa coastline that has persisted for the last seven centuries. Lamu archipelago is the Venice of Kenya as it is linked to the mainland and to the three other smaller islands of Kikwayu, Manda and Kiunga by waterways. The great author, Earnest Hemingways had made his home in Lamu and most of his writings were inspired by this fascinating Island. The Maulidi festival that takes place in Lamu soon after the Muslim holiday of Idd IL Fitr draws pilgrims from Africa, Asia and Middle East and is one of the attractions that should not be missed. Other attractions worth seeing include a visit to the mangrove swamps and the Lamu Museum. Donkeys are used as a mode of transport on the island since there is no motorized transportation.

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Make Your Easter Holiday Memorable.

MALINDI AND WATAMU NATIONAL TOURIST RESORTS

Malindi

The coastal resorts of Watamu and Malindi are renowned for accessibility, beauty and diversity of marine life which lives just off-shore on Baracuda, North Coral Reef and Whale islands.
Malindi which lies a few kilometers north of Watamu is the oldest of Kenya’s beach resorts. The sands are golden but the attraction centre on mini surfing and tranquil township with its mosque minarets and composed people. The town is a labyrinth of alleys, courtyards and gardens dating back to the 12th century. Here, time stands still and centuries of civilization have not altered the courtesy and charm of the local people. The indomitable spirit of intrepid sailors of centuries gone by, such as Diego Amerigos, Christopher Columbus and Vasco Da Gama, who set out to discover new territories as well as find a passage to India is kept alive by the Vasco Da Gama monument at the Causarina point.

Malindi and Watamu Marine parks and Reserves were the first ever marine parks and reserves to be established in Kenya. Both were opened in 1979. The coral reefs are home to over one hundred and forty species of hard and soft corals. The reef plays a central role as a biodiversity stronghold as it provides ideal breeding grounds for fish and other marine organisms and tourists recreational areas. The coral reef also acts as a barrier against the marauding sharks common in the deeper waters.
Gede ruins a few kilometers from Malindi house the “Golden Era” of the Islamic culture. The ruins which were mysteriously abandoned in the 17th century, Lamu islands, the Arabuko Sokoke forest, the Portuguese chapel and the Mamburi village offer excellent excursion from Malindi and Mombasa.

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Celebrate Easter In Kilifi

KILIFI

Kilifi

Kenya’s little secret

Kilifi is a breath of fresh air. Halfway between Mombasa and Malindi on Kenya’s south coast, this unassuming market town has become something of a hideaway for expats and artists. Through the middle of town runs Kilifi Creek, a wide, bird-filled estuary, crossed only by ferry until the 420-metre bridge was completed in the Nineties. On its north bank is the town centre, while the Swahili village of Mnarani dominates the south.

The beaches

Bofa Beach, widely believed to be the finest beach in all of Kenya, runs northwards from the town centre. Its soft, power-white sands, fringed by nodding palm trees, go on for miles and miles, and its gentle, bath-warm waters are sheltered by a vast coral reef. Much more compact is Kilifi Beach, tucked inside the south side of the creek. It has a wide portfolio of water sports, plus a dive school, and is scattered with sun loungers and parasols that cast sundial-like shadows on the sand.

The town

Even by Kenya’s standards, Kilifi likes to take things nice and slow. The commercial activity is concentrated on the north side of the creek – the daily market, the banks and the bigger shops. On the south side, Kilifi Boatyard welcomes luxury yachts from all over the world. And set back from the shore is Mnarani, a traditional tribal village where you can learn about poetic traditions, shop for hand-made crafts and visit the bizarre 14th-century Swahili ruins.

The wildlife

Arabuko Sokoke National Park is just a 15-minute drive north of Kilifi. These lush, semi-tropical forests are criss-crossed by walking trails where mongoose, elephant shrew, and a huge number of bird species can be spotted through your binoculars. For more major sightings, Tsavo East National Park, Kenya’s largest safari park, is a few hours’ drive away. Home to the Big 5, there’s a good chance you’ll see lions stalking the prairies and elephants gathering at the watering holes in the dying light of day.

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Easter Holiday In The North Coast

THE NORTH COAST

North Coast

The north coast is another distinct tourist resort. It stretches from Nyali to Kilifi Creek and includes such as Bamburi, Shanzu, past Mtwapa Creek, Kikambala and Kilifi. Long stretches of idyllic beaches that are fringed with swaying palms, casuarinas, oleanders and frangipan make the North Coast, a unique and fascinating stretch of Kenya’s coast. The North Coast boosts of numerous attraction which include a twelve hole golf course at Nyali estate, squash and tennis courts in most hotels. A variety of specialty restaurants and superb hotels along the beaches provide high quality and luxurious services to visitors. The Mtwapa creek with it abundance birdlife and the Bamburi nature trail are a must for nature lovers.

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Easter Holiday In The Kenyan Beaches

MOMBASA AND THE CORAL COAST

Mombasa Town

The Kenya coast belt is a distinctive part of Kenya’s unrivaled attractions. It is integrated circuit whose history goes back to over one thousand years. It is home of the Miji Kenda civilization (the nine communities who inhabit the area) and whose dialects gave the basis of the Kiswahili language, Kenya’s official lingua Franca. The dialect evolved here and is now spoken in East and Central Africa. The island town of Mombasa is the main sea gate on the East African Coastline and is Kenya’s second major metropolis and cruise ship centre. The island port of Mombasa and the four hundred and eighty kilometers coastline have been in recorded history for generations. Evidence exists to the effect that along its shores Ptolemy’s informants’ visited followed by the Phoenicians in the sixth century, Persians in the ninth and tenth centuries and thereafter Arabs, Turks and Portuguese.

Coral Reefs

Chinese porcelain from the Sung era to Early Ming which is found extensively through excavations in some parts of the coast underscores the extent to which gold, ivory and slaves left the port for distant lands.

Mombasa has had a turbulent history as a symbolized by Mombasa, a massive fortification built and completed by the Portuguese. Being the gateway to East Africa, the Kenya coast has a striking and colorful mixture of people and cultures that have defied the passage of time. Beyond the palm fringed white sandy beaches and extending from the North to South lies a spectacular coral barrier reef which runs for a distance of four hundred and eighty kilometers and teems with wonders of under water explosions in the blue lagoons and creeks. The area has an over whelming cliffs. These attractions coupled with a variety of entertainment and superb accommodation facilities make the Kenyan coast an incomparable holiday circuit for both beach and nature lovers. Kenya’s colorful coral coast is a playground for sun and worshippers who are an addition may also enjoy the rich variety of attractions that make Kenya a unique tourist destination.

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This Easter.

4 Days Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve

This morning we pick up clients from their hotel and we depart from Nairobi at 8.30 am and drive through the view point of the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at the Lodge/camp and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive. The Mara Game Reserve one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. The wild animals found in the Park's are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra, both Thomson's and grants Gazelles.

Wild Beast Migration.

Day 2: Full day exploring Masai Mara Game Reserve

Full day spent for viewing the great predators and explore the parks amazingly high concentration of wild animals. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During the stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

Early morning game drive. Then return to the camp for the breakfast and depart for lake Nakuru National park located in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch an exciting game drive until 6.30 in the evening. The Park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world renown and over 400 bird’s species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the White and Black Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel

Day 4: Lake Nakuru– Nairobi

Extensive early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Then depart for African Game Trek arriving in the afternoon.

WHAT’S INCLUDED ON THE PRICE OF THE SAFARI.

Transport based on customized seven-sitter safari Van with specially modified suspension.
Seats designed with seat belt and all clients are guaranteed window seats.
All applicable game Park Entrance fees.
All Camping Fees.
Finest accommodation offered in tent.
Three meals a day while on Safari.
Airport picks up on arrival in Nairobi.
Professional Safari Guide/Driver.
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park.
Pre–tour itinerary document.
Free binocular for use during the safari
Drinking water
Extensive Game drives.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE SAFARI

Personal expense such as communication charges like emails, faxes, and phone calls
Drinks like sodas, water, beer and wines
Gratuity for the driver guide, waiter
Laundry
The cost of obtaining visa
Visa entry into Tanzania
Pre- tour accommodation which can be arranged on request.

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Easter Is Soon Approaching.

Easter Offers.

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