Malindi is an idyllic seaside town that is deeply rooted in a colorful history that began in 1498 when Vasco de Gama first visited the location. From the winding streets to the centuries-old houses, you will see the story of Malindi unfold before your eyes. One of the most prominent landmarks on the tour of Malindi is the Church of St. Francis Xavier, one of the oldest in East Africa that is located near the Vasco de Gama Pillar.
With such a beautiful Malindi setting to explore, your African Mecca excursion also includes a glass bottom boat ride in the Malindi Marine Park where you look into the depths of the Indian Ocean.
Mombasa Island is the Central business park of the coastal region of Kenya. Nowadays it is known as Mombasa County. The city is famously known for its attractiveness, World class Hotels, rich history and the Swahili culture. It connects tourist to other places like Diani to the south and Malindi / Watamu / Lamu to the North.
The Full Mombasa Island tour is a historical / Cultural tour within the Mombasa Island. It involves visit to the famous Forte Jesus and other old structures along Old town. The package will also involve the visit to the Akamba handcraft industry, Hindu Temple and the famous Tusks and others.
The skyscrapers of the nation’s capital stand over what was 100 years ago just a remote, uninhabited waterhole in the highlands. Its Maasai name meaning “the place of cool waters” and that was good enough for the British to choose it as base camp for their 1000km (620 miles) railway from Mombasa to Lake Victoria.
Today at an altitude of 1,657m (5437ft) the town generally pleasant and temperature climate makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the game parks of the countries interior or as a place to relax after a safari. Lions roar a mere 8km (5miles) from the city Centre.
Wasini Island lies off the southern Indian Ocean coast of Kenya next to Shimoni village. It is approximately 5km Long and 1 km across. The Island is next to the Kisite - Mpunguti Marine National Park. A site of early Swahili civilization, its attractions includes exposed coral reef, Dolphins and Other Marine life. It is a nice, one to remember and it includes visiting the famous cave (Shimo) as the name of the village implies - Shimoni.
Wasini Dhow tour is one of those safaris you will not want to miss it. It is one of its kind. It is full of attraction and interaction.
Shimba hills national reserve is a small park in Kwale County. It covers an area of 220 km2 and was gazetted in 1968. The reserve is an area of coastal rainforest, woodland, grassland and tropical. The game reserve hold one of the largest areas of coastal rain forest in East Africa after Arabuko Sokoke.
There are estimated to be approximately 700 elephants in the reserve, this population is un stainable high because it causes significant damage to the vegetation threatening the endangered plant life. The Reserve, serves as Kenya's last remaining habitat of the Rare Sable Antelope, the reserve is also home to elephants, buffalo, the dramatic black and white colobus monkeys, leopard, bush babies, a variety of birds.