Charlie's Travels Africa

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$3,060 to $3,379 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Welcome to Kenya

Welcome to Kenya

Welcome to Kenya! Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be warmly welcomed by Daniel or one of his drivers, you will enjoy a seamless private transfer to your beautiful accommodation, Wildebeest Eco Camp.

Since there are no scheduled activities today, the rest of the afternoon is entirely yours to relax in the camp's peaceful, natural surroundings and recover from your flight.

If you are feeling adventurous, optional local sightseeing excursions can be arranged upon request at an additional cost. Enjoy a restful first night as you prepare for your adventure, which officially kicks off tomorrow with an immersive Nai Nami city tour in the Nairobi CBD.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
Wildebeest Eco Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Nairobi Street Culture & Local Connections

Nairobi Street Culture & Local Connections

After a delicious breakfast at Wildebeest Eco Camp, your driver will transfer you into Nairobi's vibrant Central Business District for the Nai Nami city tour.

This immersive experience will give you a unique, eye-opening perspective of the city's streets and local youth culture. For the rest of the afternoon, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace or add more adventure to your day.

Optional excursions can be arranged locally at an additional cost, such as a thrilling boda boda (motorcycle taxi) city tour or a meaningful visit to the Move Up Foundation in the Mathare slums.

You will be transferred safely back to Wildebeest Eco Camp to relax and spend your second night in Nairobi.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
Wildebeest Eco Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Self-Drive to Amboseli & Motorbike Safari

Self-Drive to Amboseli & Motorbike Safari

After a final breakfast at Wildebeest Eco Camp, your true off-the-beaten-track adventure begins! Your 4x4 Toyota Prado will be conveniently delivered right to the camp for you. Once you are handed the keys, you will hit the road for an exciting, drive heading south toward the spectacular Amboseli National Park.

Famous for its massive elephant herds and postcard views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers a classic African backdrop. Upon arrival, you will first head to your accommodation, the family-run and cosy Kili Springs Camp, to check in and drop off your belongings.

From the camp, you will trade four wheels for two as you embark on a thrilling, motorbike safari. You will ride through the local conservancy with local guide who knows exactly how to keep a safe distance from the animals while giving you a raw, and different perspective of the area.

As the sun begins to set, you will return to Kili Springs to enjoy a nic dinner and rest up before tomorrow's safari.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Kili Springs Camp
  • Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Exploring Amboseli National Park by Day & Night

Exploring Amboseli National Park by Day & Night

Wake up to a delicious breakfast at Kili Springs Camp, taking in the postcard views of Mount Kilimanjaro towering in the distance.

Today, you will leave your Prado parked at the camp and join a professional local guide in an exclusive extended 4x4 Land Cruiser for an included full-day game drive inside Amboseli National Park. Famous for its massive elephant herds and classic savanna landscapes, this park offers some of the best wildlife viewing and photography opportunities in Africa.

After an exciting day on the plains, you will return to your camp to relax and enjoy dinner. But the adventure is not over! As darkness falls, you will head back out into the conservancy for a thrilling, included night game drive. This gives you a rare, chance to spot nocturnal predators that you would never see during the day.

Afterward, your guide will safely return you to Kili Springs Camp for your second overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Kili Springs Camp
  • Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Drive to Taita Hills & Sundowner Walk

Drive to Taita Hills & Sundowner Walk

After a hearty breakfast at Kili Springs Camp, you will get back behind the wheel of your Toyota Prado and leave the Amboseli plains behind.

Enjoy a scenic drive toward the lush, green landscapes of the Taita Hills, an ancient mountain range famous for its misty forests, rare bird species, and breathtaking viewpoints.

Upon arrival, you will check in to your new accommodation, Taita Rocks Hotel, where you can drop off your bags and relax.

Later in the afternoon, you will meet your local guide, Habel and head out on foot for an included, scenic guided walk through the rolling hills. Your walk with Habel will perfectly time with the evening, concluding with a magical, included sundowner experience where you can enjoy a refreshing drink as the sun sets over the landscape.

Afterwards, you will head back to Taita Rocks Hotel for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Taita Hills
Best Time To Go June to October (Wildlife), November to April (Birding)
High Season June to September
Best Weather
Accommodation:
Taita Rocks Hotel
  • Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Taita Hills WS
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Motorbike tour, Mount Vuria Hike & Homestay

Motorbike tour, Mount Vuria Hike & Homestay

Wake up to a beautiful morning at Taita Rocks Hotel and enjoy breakfast before meeting back up with your local guide, Habel.

Today is all about authentic, off-the-beaten-track exploration! You will hop on the back of a motorbike to ride from spot to spot, taking in the stunning views and complete freedom of the lush Taita Hills.

Habel will also guide you on unforgettable hike up Mount Vuria, the highest peak in the region. After an active day, you will be warmly welcomed into Habel's home for an included, authentic homestay experience.

You can choose to help his wife prepare a traditional dinner, or join Habel for a cold beer at the local pub. You will spend the night in the quiet, green surroundings of their home, resting up before waking to the sound of a rooster the next morning.

Main Destination:
Taita Hills
Accommodation:
Habels Homestay
  • Budget guest house
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Scenic Train Ride to the Coast & Arrival in Diani

Scenic Train Ride to the Coast & Arrival in Diani

Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy a home-cooked breakfast with Habel and his family. Afterward, you will say goodbye to your welcoming host family and drive your Toyota Prado to the nearby town of Voi, where you will drop off your rental vehicle.

Next, you will embark on a scenic, included train transfer heading east to the coastal city of Mombasa. Traveling by train is both a sustainable and highly unique way to discover the country's shifting landscapes.

Upon arrival at the Mombasa train station, a driver will be waiting to provide a seamless private transfer south to the famous white sands of Diani Beach. You will check in to your stunning new accommodation, Asha Boutique Hotel, where you can relax, and go out for a nice dinner, and settle in for the first of your three nights on the coast.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Asha Boutique Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Sailing Tour Around Wasini Island

Sailing Tour Around Wasini Island

Wake up to a delicious breakfast at Asha Boutique Hotel before heading out for an unforgettable day on the water!

Today, you will embark on an included day trip, sailing around Wasini Island, a small, car-free island near the border with Tanzania. It is a peaceful, simple area full of natural beauty. The marine life here is breathtaking, and you have a great chance of spotting dolphins along the way.

While you enjoy an included snorkeling experience among the colourful fish, your skipper will prepare fresh snacks, grilled fish, and refreshing drinks for your included lunch.

After a full day of sun, sea, and sailing, you will be safely transferred back to the white sands of Diani to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend your second night at Asha Boutique Hotel.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Asha Boutique Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Relax on Diani Beach

Relax on Diani Beach

Wake up to the sound of the Indian Ocean and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Asha Boutique Hotel. Today is entirely yours to spend as you please, with no scheduled activities on the itinerary.

You can completely unwind on the famous white sands of Diani Beach, take a dip in the crystal-clear turquoise waters, or simply relax by the hotel pool with a fresh coconut in hand.

If you are looking for a bit more action, plenty of optional excursions can be arranged locally at an additional cost, such as kitesurfing, a thrilling buggy tour around Diani.

As the sun sets on your final full day in Kenya, enjoy a delicious dinner and reflect on your incredible off-the-beaten-track adventures before your last overnight stay at Asha Boutique Hotel.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Asha Boutique Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Flight to Nairobi & Departure

Flight to Nairobi & Departure

Wake up to one last beautiful morning on the Swahili coast and enjoy a final breakfast at Asha Boutique Hotel. Afterwards, it is time to say goodbye to the white sands of Diani Beach.

A driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the local Ukunda airstrip for an included, scenic domestic flight back to Nairobi. Take in the spectacular aerial views of the Kenyan landscape one last time.

Upon arrival in the capital, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) with plenty of time to check in and catch your international flight home. This marks the end of your unforgettable, off-the-beaten-track African adventure!"

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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