Safari to the Shimba Hills, Ngutuni & Salt Lick, Short Break (On Request)

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

• Operated with English-speaking local driver-guide throughout the tour (the assigned local driver-guide may change during the itinerary)
• French, German or Italian driver-guide subject to availability (airport transfers will be operated with English-speaking drivers)

ACCOMMODATION:

• 1 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Shimba Hills

Standard Hotel Category = Shimba Hills Green Safari Lodge or similar 3*

Day 2 Taita Hills 

Standard Hotel Category = Sarova Salt Lick Safari Lodge or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre/ Post night in Mombasa South Coast

Superior Hotel Category = Baobab Beach Resort or similar 4*, All-inclusive basis

Pre/ Post-night in Mombasa North Coast

Deluxe Hotel Category = Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa or similar 5*, Half-board basis

MEALS:

• 2 Breakfasts 
• 3 Lunches 
• 2 Dinners 

TRANSPORT:

• Minivan during game drives and all transportation throughout the tour (maximum 7 persons per vehicle)

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:

• All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Shimba Hills game drive and Sheldrick Falls (Day 1); Ngutuni Sanctuary and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary game drive game drives (Day 2); Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary game drive (Day 3)

OTHER:

• 1 bottle of mineral water (500ml) per person per day on game drives

What's Not Included

• Arrival and departure airport transfers, available upon an additional cost (optional extra)
• Visas
• Domestic flights 
• International flights 
• Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
• City tax not included, payable on the spot
• Any visit not mentioned in the program
• Porterage and gratuities  
• Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
• Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
• Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Requirements

Passengers should bring only soft-sided bags on safari. Passengers arriving to Kenya may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. Travellers’ cheques are generally not accepted in east Africa. US banknotes cannot be older than 2004 and must have the latest security markings (large portrait of the president). Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

• Day 1, the meeting point is at the lobby of your hotel in Mombasa at 06:55 am for South Coast hotels and at 05:45 am for North Coast hotels. Travellers are suggested to arrive in Mombasa the day before to reach the tour on time, pre and post-night are available upon an additional cost (optional extra)
• The walk up from Sheldrick Falls can be taxing for the elderly and should only be undertaken by clients who are physically fit. Clients who prefer to give the walk a miss will proceed on a short game drive
• Day 3, the drop-off is in Mombasa at 06:00 pm for South Coast hotels and at 05:00 pm for North Coast hotels
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  
• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
• Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
• This tour is a combination of regular tours and shared arrangements, clients may be required to change vehicles
• Due to limited luggage space in vehicles, suitcases are unsuitable for scheduled road safaris. We recommend luggage packed in inexpensive barrel/sausage bags or soft-sided bags not exceeding 15kg and 65x46 cm. Excess luggage can be handed over to the representative at the time of briefing. It will be handed over to you on your return from the safari. Additional costs may apply to pick up drop off luggage at specific points 

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Shimba Hills

• Standard Hotel Category = Shimba Hills Green Safari Lodge or similar 3*

• Standard Hotel Category = Sarova Salt Lick Safari Lodge or similar 5*

• Superior Hotel Category = Baobab Beach Resort or similar 4*, All-inclusive basis

• Deluxe Hotel Category = Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa or similar 5*, Half-board basis

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Shimba Hills

• Standard Hotel Category = Shimba Hills Green Safari Lodge or similar 3*

• Standard Hotel Category = Sarova Salt Lick Safari Lodge or similar 5*

• Superior Hotel Category = Baobab Beach Resort or similar 4*, All-inclusive basis

• Deluxe Hotel Category = Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa or similar 5*, Half-board basis