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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.

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

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE SAFARI

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

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Easter Is Soon Approaching.

Easter Offers.

• 2 Days: Masai Mara Reserve
• 2 Days: Amboseli
• 2 Days: Lake Nakuru
• 2 Days: Lake Nakuru & Lake Bogoria
• 2 Days: Tsavo West Safari
• 3 Days: Masai Mara Budget Safaris
• 3 Days: Samburu Camping Adventure
• 3 Days: Amboseli
• 3 Days: Tsavo West and Tsavo East
• 4 Days: Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru
• 4 Days: Masai Mara Budget Safaris
• 4 Days: Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha
• 4 Days: Samburu and Lake Nakuru
• 5 Days: Samburu | Nakuru & Hell's Gate
• 5 Days: Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
• 5 Days: Amboseli | Tsavo East | Tsavo West | Mombasa
• 6 Days: Mara | Lake Nakuru | Amboseli
• 6 Days: Mara & The Rift Valley Lakes
• 6 Days: Mara | Nakuru | Samburu
• 7 Days: Masai mara | Lake Nakuru | Samburu and Aberdare
• 8 Days: Masai Mara | Nakuru | Amboseli | Tsavo West & Tsavo East | Mombasa
• 9 Days: Mara | Naivasha | Nakuru | Aberdare | Mt Kenya & Samburu
• 14 Days: Mara | Naivasha | Nakuru | Aberdare | Mt Kenya & Samburu
• Mount Kenya Climbing Safaris

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ALL IN ONE PACKAGE.

Kenya is full of marvelous game parks and lots of wonderful game reserves that you can't afford to miss. Since there is so much to see and you're probably wondering where in Kenya to begin your journey, we at African Game Trek offer you an all in one safari package of some of the best game parks, game reserves and beach and of course mountain climbing tours all under one package.

The 14 days : Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Aberdare, Mount kenya and Samburu package, gives you the opportunity to experience more including The worlds famous Masai Mara Game Reserve-home of lions and popular for the annual Great wildebeest migration between the months of

The package includes;

1.Masai Mara Game Reserve
famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino.The Mara Game Reserve is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world.The wild animals in the Park are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra, and grants Gazelles.

wildebeests crossing the Mara River during the great wildebeest migration to evade the meat crunching hungry crocodiles

2.Lake Naivasha National Park
Hell's Gate National Park lies to the south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, North West of Nairobi.  The park which is mainly comprised of savannah ecosystem harbors a wide variety of wildlife. Some of the frequently observed animal species include. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's Eagles, augur buzzard, and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chanler's mountain reedbuck

Hell's Gate National Park lies to the south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya

3.Lake Nakuru National Park
The game in this Park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant. Home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lake shores 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 Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.

4.Aberdare National Park
Aderdare National park, the parks are an isolated volcanic range that forms the eastern wall of the rift valley, running roughly 100km north south between Nairobi and Thomsons Falls. Soils are red and of volcanic origin, but rich in organic matter. There are two main peaks, OlDonyoLesatima (3,999m) and Kinangop (3,906m) separated by a long saddle of alpine moorland at over 3,000m. The topography is diverse with deep ravines that cut through the forested eastern and western slopes and there are many clear streams and waterfalls. The unusual vegetation, rugged terrain, streams and waterfalls combine to create an area of great scenic beauty in the National Park. The park is surrounded by a predominantly indigenous forest.

5.Mount Kenya climbing
 Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro and Most of the peaks, Batian, Nelion, Lenana on Mount Kenya have been submitted. Mount Kenya offers a wealth of excellent and diverse climbing possibilities on rock, snow and ice.The highest peak that can be ascended without rock climbing is Point Lenana, 4,985 metres which requires a scramble or a walk.The other two(Batian 5,199m,Nelion 5,188m) are for technical climber. Mount Kenya is home to one of the Global Atmosphere Watch's atmospheric monitoring stations.


6.Samburu National Park

Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uasin Nyiro River. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebras, Beisaoryxes, Gerenuk gazelle and Greater and lesser kudu.Get good opportunity to watch  the elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and acacia woodlands. And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush

There you have it. An all in one package.

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