KISITE MPUNGUTI MARINE PARK

 Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park is situated on the southern coast of Kenya near Shimoni and south of Wasini Island in Kwale District near the Tanzanian border. Kisite park covers 11 square kilometres while Mpunguti reserve covers 28 square kilometres.
The park covers an area with four small islands surrounded by coral reef.
Marine life is in abundance, including trigger fish, moray eels, angelfish, butterfly fish, groupers, parrotfish, wrasses, scorpionfish, pufferfish, damselfish, rays, snappers, green sea turtles, hawksbill turtles, and dolphins. Humpback whales and whale sharks are seasonal.

Bush to Blue safari: After your Bush Adventure,you also experience the Blue at Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park in South Coast of Kenya

SAFARI TO TSAVO

Tsavo’s massive area and wide range of landscapes make this an ideal place for a varied wildlife safari. The sheer space and freedom of Tsavo lets you really explore and feel at one with this awesome wilderness. Exploring both parks means that your safari will take you through several very different habitats in a single day, encountering many different species.
The open plains are the best place to see the large herds of game. Tsavo is well known as home of Red Elephants which are not friendly.
The plains  of Tsavo is also home to Lions, Elands, Impalas, Kudus and possibly Rhinoceros. In the forested hills, large herds of Buffalo and Giraffe are often found. The forests of Tsavo is home of birds, with a fantastic range of species recorded including a variety of weavers, hornbills, sunbirds, rollers, raptors,owls,eagles and many more.Mzima springs is among the attractions in Tsavo, where the plentiful supply of fresh water has created a verdant oasis. the springs attract plenty of game, and there is an underwater observatory that gives the visitor a unique glimpse into an underwater world dominated by the presence of large pods of hippopotamus. The sight of these ungainly three tonne animals gliding gracefully through the crystal clear waters of Mzima is unforgettable.

SAFARI TO AMBOSELI

Wildlife safari to Amboseli lets the tourists enter the majestic realm of the Elephant. This beautiful park consists of wide open plains crowned by the snow capped peak of Kilimanjaro and the water swamps. Amboseli is easily accessible from Nairobi but you can start from Mombasa as well, and its relatively small size and open plains make game viewing very easy. The most obvious animals are the large elephant herds,  Elephants are a continual presence throughout the park, and this provides plenty of opportunities to observe and learn from a wide variety of their social behaviour.  Whether it is the deep affection between a cow and her calf or a spectacular battle for dominance between two full tusked bulls, elephant behaviour is always fascinating. Spending time among Amboseli's Elephants is the perfect way to learn more about the role that they play in the local ecosystem. There is a lot more to see in Amboseli other than Elephants. The forests and swamplands are well worth exploring, and the wetland areas and stands of acacia are rich birding country. The open plains attract plenty of grazing game. including zebra, wildebeest, Impala,giraffes and Cheetah are often seen here, either hunting on the plains or at rest in the undergrowth. The best time to see game in Amboseli is early morning and late afternoon. In the midday heat, Elephants and other animals hide to the cool of thick undergrowth and can become invisible. Morning and afternoon game drives also allow you to witness the unforgettable African dawn and sunsets.

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2 DAYS SAFARI TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK

2 Days Tsavo East Road Safari Itinerary

One of the rooms at the Voi Safari Lodge - choice accommodation for the 2 days Tsavo East Safari

Zebras in Tsavo East National Park

Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East

Pick up from the hotel at after an early morning breakfast driving along Mombasa- Nairobi highway as you head to Tsavo East National park your safari destination. After 100 Kms make a stopover for coffee and refreshments in a curio shop then proceed to Tsavo East to make entry at Bachuma gate. Begin the game drive en route to Aruba Dam (A water hole where animals come to drink water). During this 2 days Tsavo East Road Safari you have chances of seeing animals such as red elephants, rhinos, leopards, cheetah, and giraffes among others. Proceed with the game drive to Voi safari lodge where you will check in at around 1.00 pm. Have lunch and relax till 4.00 pm after which you will start another game drive till 6.30 pm then back to the lodge for dinner and overnight (Voi Safari Lodge).

Day 2: Tsavo East - Mombasa

Wake up at around 5.30 am, have a cup of coffee and start an early morning game drive before breakfast. This time you have a chance of seeing the big cats of Tsavo. Back to the lodge for the main breakfast at around 8.30 am followed by the last game drive and lunch at Voi town. Drive back to your hotel in Mombasa to arrive in the late afternoon

2 DAYS SAFARI TAITA SALTLICK

         Day 1: Mombasa - Taita Hills Saltlick

After an early morning breakfast, you will be picked at any Beach Hotel south or North Coast and your safari driver/guide will drive you through the Mombasa-Nairobi Road to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary a privately owned conservation area located at the foot of the Taita Hills adjacent to Tsavo West National Park in Kenya. The Sanctuary offers many diverse opportunities for guests to experience the unique flora and fauna of this fascinating ecosystem. Salt Lick Lodge with Elephants visit the waterhole below the lodge to quench their thirst. Take a nature walk with qualified guides; enjoy a bush dinner or breakfast, champagne sundowner at Kudu Point or visit local communities and experience their culture.
You will check-in Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge for lunch Afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at the same lodge.

Day 2 : Saltlick Sanctuary - Mombasa

After breakfast, venture out for a morning game drive in the Taita Hills Saltlick game sanctuary then you will drive through the Mombasa- Nairobi road via Voi town and as you proceed to your Beach Hotel for late lunch.

LUGARDS FALLS IN TSAVO EAST

          Lugards Fall is among the attractions in Tsavo East named after  Fredrick lugards, is actually a series of white water rapids on the Galana River.

2 DAYS AMBOSELI EXPRESS

Erimito gate

Sentrim Amboseli

Amboseli National Park.

We will pick you from your Mombasa Hotel in the morning and drive along the Mombasa Nairobi road to Amboseli game reserve. Enter Amboseli park driving slowly, looking for lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, gazelles, antelopes and different kind of birds. Check in at Amboseli Serena safari lodge / Sentrim Amboseli safari camp, after checking in take your lunch followed by a short afternoon relaxation. At 4 pm go for the evening game drive in the small but game filled Amboseli national park with a chance to see Elephants, lions, cheetahs, gazelles, wildebeests, buffalos zebras, warthogs, different birds and of course Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at your safari lodge.        

NIGHT GAME WATCHING SAFARI

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EDUCATIONAL SAFARI

         Educational Safari- for archaeology geography, wildlife & nature studies,in Tsavo West students can visit the Mzima springs,Shetani lava, Chaimu lava and other sites.                

Mzima sping

shetani lava flow

      

CULTURAL SAFARI

                                                                             

Cultural tourism has been defined as 'the movement of persons to cultural attractions away from their normal place of residence, with the intention to gather new information and experiences to satisfy their cultural needs. These cultural needs can include the solidification of one's own cultural identity, by observing the exotic "other".

CHEETAH KILLS ITS PREY

         The cheetah kills its prey by tripping it during the chase, then biting it on the underside of the throat to suffocate it; the cheetah is not strong enough to break the necks of most prey. The bite may also puncture a vital artery in the neck. Then the cheetah proceeds to devour its catch as quickly as possible before the kill is taken by stronger predators.

SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE

    The Shimba Hills National Reserve is a small National Park in the south coast of kenya, 33 km from Mombasa city and 15 km from the coast. The reserve is an area of coastal rainforest, woodland and grassland. It is an important area for plant biodiversity – over 50% of the 159 rare plants in Kenya are found in the Shimba Hills, including some endangered species of cycad and orchids. It is also a nationally important site for birds and butterflies.               

VOI SAFARI LODGE

 Voi safari lodge overlooking the vast Tsavo East  National Park, the three watering holes at Voi safari Lodge are frequented by the herds of Elephants,prides of lions and other animals.You can see them via a well-lit and secure tunnel viewpoint.

EXPLORE TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK

 

Tsavo West National Park is an excellent place for visitors who enjoy walking and who have time to spend days visiting the surroundings and the diverse habitats that the park provides. : open plains with scattered savannah bushes and semi desert scrub, acacia woodlands, rocky ridges and outcrops and isolated hills, riverine vegetation, palm thickets and on the Chyulu hills, mountain forest.You will also have an opportunity to see animals like leopard,giraffe and others.

     

AMBOSELI KILIMANJARO- THE AMAZING LAND.

                                                                Amboseli National Park

Amboseli offers some of the best opportunities to see African animals because its vegetation is sparse due to the long dry months. Amboseli National Park is home to wild animals, which include the African elephant, buffalo, impala, lion, cheetah, hyena, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest among other African animals. Amboseli National Park is the best place to enjoy the scenic beauty of Africa's highest Mountain, The Kilimanjro.

Cactus Tours and Safaris (Mombasa, Kenya): MAN EATERS OF TSAVO

Cactus Tours and Safaris (Mombasa, Kenya): MAN EATERS OF TSAVO:    In March 1898 the British started building a railway bridge over the Tsavo River in Kenya. The project was led by Lt. Col. John Henr...

MAN EATERS OF TSAVO

  

In March 1898 the British started building a railway bridge over the Tsavo River in Kenya. The project was led by Lt. Col. John Henry Patterson. During the next nine months of construction, two maneless male Tsavo lions stalked the campsite, dragging Indian workers from their tents at night and devouring them. Crews tried to scare off the lions and built campfires and bomas of thorn fences around their camp for protection to keep the man-eaters out, to no avail; the lions crawled through the thorn fences. After the new attacks, hundreds of workers fled from Tsavo, halting construction on the bridge. Patterson set traps and tried several times to ambush the lions at night from a tree. After repeated unsuccessful endeavors, he shot the first lion on December 9, 1898. Twenty days later, the second lion was found and killed. The first lion killed measured nine feet, eight inches (3 m) from nose to tip of tail. It took eight men to carry the carcass back to camp. The construction crew returned and completed the bridge in February 1899. The exact number of people killed by the lions is unclear. Patterson gave several figures, overall claiming that there were 135 victims

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Cactus Tours and Safaris (Mombasa, Kenya): BUDGET SAFARI

Cactus Tours and Safaris (Mombasa, Kenya): BUDGET SAFARI:                          Cactus tours and safaris offers budget safaris.

BUDGET SAFARI

                         Cactus tours and safaris offers budget safaris.

4 Days Tsavo West ,Amboseli and Tsavo East Adventure Safari.

Picked my clients at Amani Tiwi beach Hotel at 5.00 a.m and started our 4 days Tsavo West ,Amboseli and Tsavo East Adventure Safari.




                                                                            

Mzima spring in Tsavo West.

Mzima Springs are a series of four natural springs in Tsavo West National Park in Kenya. The source of the springs is a natural reservoir under the Chyulu Hills to the north. The Chyulu range is composed of Volcanic lava rocks and ash, which is too porous to allow rivers to flow. Instead, rain water percolates through the rock, and may spend 25 years underground before emerging 50 kms away at Mzima. The natural filtration process gives rise to Mzima's famously clear stream, which flows through a series of pools and rapids. 2 kms downstream from the springs, the stream is blocked by a solidified Lava flow and disappears below the surface again.

Mzima is one of Tsavo's most popular wildlife attractions owing to its resident populations of Hippos and Nile crocodiles. Mzima's isolation makes both species are dependent on its waters: other sources are too distant for them to reach by overland travel. The hippos also sustain an entire Food chain They browse the surrounding Savanna by night and return to Mzima's pools by day, where their dung fertilises the water. Fruiting trees such as Dates and Raffia Palms, Waterberrys and Figs grow beside the water, using their submerged roots to absorb nutrients. Their fruits are a source of food for Varvet Monkeys and a variety of birds. Below the water's surface, the Invertebrates which feed on the hippo dung are preyed on by fish and Cormorants.