Cheetah Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
On this fabulous safari, journey through some of Kenya's most beautiful National Parks in search of the elusive cheetah.
Why not extend your Kenyan holiday with seven extra nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast?
Lovely Nyali Beach
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Samburu National Park
Mombasa's famous entrance
Kikambala beach
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Lake Nakuru
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The Masai Mara
Enjoy Indian Ocean sunsets
Nyali Beach
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White Rhinos in the Masai Mara
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Elephants on the Kenya plains
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: Depart UK.
DAY 2: Arrive Nairobi - Aberdares.
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and will have a chance to freshen up before driving to the Aberdares. After lunch, the time is free to relax or enjoy a nature walk with the resident naturalist. (L, D)
DAY 3: Aberdares - Samburu National Reserve.
Drive north across the equator to the Samburu National Reserve, and enjoy lunch before taking a late afternoon game drive. Situated alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River, Samburu's arid savannah plains are teeming with wildlife including the Grevy's Zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa oryx. You may also be lucky enough to spot lions or even a leopard or cheetah! (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Samburu National Reserve.
Today take a morning and a late afternoon game drive. Look out for some of the reserve’s hippos and crocodiles in the river, 900 plus elephants and over 450 species of birds including egrets, eagles and vultures. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: Samburu National Reserve – Aberdares.
Journey to your mountain lodge on the slopes of Mount Kenya in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon viewing game which gathers around the watering hole beside the lodge, or perhaps join an optional guided nature walk. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: Aberdares – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha.
After breakfast, descend into the Great Rift Valley and continue to Lake Nakuru Lodge for lunch. Afterwards enjoy game drive in the national park, famous for the thousands of flamingos which nest along the banks of the lake. The park is also home to around 25 black and 70 white rhinos, introduced to the park in 1977. Later continue to Lake Naivasha. (B, L, D)
DAY 7: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara.
Continue your journey today as you leave for the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive across the gently undulating landscape, dotted with acacia trees and patchy woodland. Animals who call this area home include cheetahs, crocodiles, elephants, flamingos, hippos, leopards, lions and rhinos. (B, L, D)
DAY 8: Masai Mara.
Enjoy an early morning game drive, searching amongst the trees for animals as dawn breaks. Alternatively you may wish to take an optional balloon flight over the Mara followed by a bubbly ‘bush’ breakfast. Return to the lodge to relax and after lunch, an afternoon game drive awaits. (B, L, D)
DAY 9: Masai Mara - Nairobi - Mombasa.
This morning wave goodbye to the Mara as you depart for Mombasa and your chosen beach resort.
DAY 10 to 15: Mombasa.
Six full days to enjoy your surroundings on the Mombasa Coast.
DAY 16: Mombasa - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
DAY 17: Home landing in the UK.
Southern Palms
Southern Palms
A typical Bedroom
Southern Palms
The beach
The restaurant
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Southern Palms
This delightful beach front hotel cleverly combines traditional Swahili with exotic Arabic architecture giving it a bright and airy ambiance, surrounded by well-kept tropical gardens.
Location: Next to the white sands of Diani Beach; 6 kilometres south of Mombasa.
Facilities: 2 swimming pools; pool bar; 4 restaurants; 4 bars; cyber café; PADI diving school; daily day and evening entertainment; folklore evenings; live music; bingo; safe in bedrooms.
Price includes: All inclusive in a twin room with 4 poster bed and single bed and private facilities; balcony or terrace; air-conditioning; tea/coffee making facilities; TV.
Options: Sea view room.
Official category: 4 star.
ALL THIS INCLUDED
Meals: Full board buffet meals in the main restaurant; dinner in grill or Italian speciality restaurant (Reservations required; supplement for seafood; dress code applies: men must wear long trousers to dinner); snack bar from 10.30am-5.30pm.
Drinks: Locally produced alcoholic spirits; selected wine; local beers; soft drinks; selected cocktails from 10am-11.30pm; half a litre of mineral water per person per day.
Activities: Tennis and squash (deposit required); table tennis; aerobics; water aerobics; beach and pool games; gym and jacuzzi; non motorised watersports including windsurfing; canoes; catamaran and 1 scuba-diving trial in pool.
Holiday Availability
Unfortunately we do not currently have any available departure dates for this holiday. For more information about possible future departures or suitable alternative holidays please contact us using the number at the top of the page or view one of the Other Holiday Choices
Cheetah Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
Holiday Highlights
- Aberdares
- Samburu Game Reserve Three game drives
- Mount Kenya
- Lake Nakuru Game drive
- Lake Naivasha
- Masai Mara Three game drives
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