7 Days 6 Nights Diani SGR – Adventure Package

The southern part of Mombasa, popularly known as South Coast, is a less traveled, quieter area than the immediately north of Mombasa (“North Coast”), partially due to its logistical dislocation from the island-bound city, to which it is connected not by a road bridge but by the steady-but-slow Likoni ferry service.

South Coast has a more rustic feel than the vibrant, boisterous, ever awake North Coast, with quieter, very clean, pristine beaches, a national Park with the highest density of elephants in Kenya, sky diving and much more.

The southern part of Mombasa, popularly known as South Coast, is a less traveled, quieter area than the immediately north of Mombasa (“North Coast”), partially due to its logistical dislocation from the island-bound city, to which it is connected not by a road bridge but by the steady-but-slow Likoni ferry service.

South Coast has a more rustic feel than the vibrant, boisterous, ever awake North Coast, with quieter, very clean, pristine beaches, a national Park with the highest density of elephants in Kenya, sky diving and much more.

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Nairobi

Stop At: African Heritage House, Mombasa Road, Nairobi Kenya
Our driver will meet you at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on your arrival and transfer you to hotel for check-in, rest, dinner, and overnight.

Depending on the time you arrive in Nairobi and how jet-lagged you maybe, you may get an opportunity to visit the most beautiful building in Africa, the African Heritage House owned by Alan Donovan. The House is a mud brick building filled with exclusively with African tribal artefacts, artworks and many treasures from all corners of Africa. Enjoy the tranquil setting of the House with magnificent views overlooking the Nairobi National Park. Your itinerary at the African Heritage House will entail either lunch and tour; or sundowner dinner and tour.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Day 2: Diani

Stop At: Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Ukunda, Coast Province
Our tour representative will meet you at the hotel for introduction and briefing of the safari.

You will be transferred to Nairobi SGR Train Station at Syokimau for a smooth 6 hours’ train ride to Mombasa 488km away which journey will take you through the mysterious Yatta Plateau (remnants of the world’s longest flow of lava, over 300 km in length and rising over 100m from its neighbouring lands) and the expansive Tsavo East National Park.

Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the Mombasa SGR Train Station and transferred to the hotel for checking in and refreshments. You can enjoy part of your evening relaxing by the pool or take a walk along the fabulous white Diani beach and sundowners. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or resort.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Day 3: H2O Extreme Surf Centre Diani Beach

Stop At: Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Ukunda, Coast Province
After breakfast you will then head to Extreme H2O Surf Centre whereby you will have a full day of water sports activities. It is located at the Kenya-Ways Kite Village on the pristine tropical lagoon of Diani beach and is Kenya’s leading water sports center, offering: kitesurfing, windsurfing, stand up paddling, surfing, kayaking, bodyboarding and skim boarding.

After 2-3 hours of water sport activities you will take a walk to the nearby Nomads Restaurant for lunch.

Afterwards return to the Surf Centre to partake in a few more water sports before heading back to the resort for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Day 4: Kaya Kinondo

Stop At: Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest, Diani Beach, Ukunda Kenya
After breakfast you will proceed to Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest. The forest is sacred to the local Digo community and is the only sacred forest that’s open to visitors. A visit to this forest will entail a nature walk, a historical lesson and a cultural experience. As you make your way across the tangled roots and chunks of ancient corals, your guide will point out various plants used in traditional medicine, which include the ‘Pimple Tree’, a known cure for acne; a Palm Tree believed to be 1,050 years old; snatches of coral and enormous Liana Swings where you can swing around like Tarzan.

It is believed that you can transfer your fears and worries to an ancient Baobab Tree by hugging it. Before entering the Kaya Kinondo you have to remove your head wear, promise not to kiss anyone inside the grove, wrap a black kaniki (sarong) around your waist and do not take pictures of any sacred sights. After the walk at the sacred forest you will have lunch at the Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant.

In the afternoon you will drive to the Colobus Conservation Area which is a non-profit conservation organization designed to promote the conservation, preservation and protection of primates like the nationally threatened Angolan Colobus Monkey. Here you will take a guided walk along the nature trail for a personal introduction to a wild Colobus troop and other wild monkeys, such as Vervet Monkeys, Sykes Monkeys and Baboons. You are also likely to see the workers caring for injured monkeys or doing research.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Day 5: Shimba Hills

Stop At: Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kenya
After breakfast you will be driven to Shimba Hills National Park. The park contains one of the largest coastal forests in East Africa and is where a great diversity of Kenya’s costal plant species are found, many of which are endangered. This is the only place in Kenya where you will see the Sable Antelope. Other wildlife include; buffalo, waterbucks, hyenas, warthogs, leopards, baboons, monkeys, Maasai giraffes and ostriches. After a picnic lunch inside the park you will take a fascinating 2.5km scenic walk preferably bare-footed, through narrow paths shrouded by trees makes for a wonderful experience down the Sheldrick Falls. The waterfalls derived its name from Major David Leslie William Sheldrick, a Kenyan farmer and a famous park warden who was born in Egypt. He ‘discovered’ the hidden waterfalls while flying over the Shimba Hills National Reserve.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Day 6: Diani

Stop At: The Diani Beach Shopping Centre, Beach Road, Diani Beach, Ukunda 80401 Kenya
Being the last day at the hotel you can opt to engage in spa treatments, beach volleyball, archery, aqua gym, pool table, table tennis, darts and entertainment Centre. After dinner you may opt to go and dance in one or two beach side night clubs and pubs as you enjoy the feeling of dancing on sand while the sea breeze keeps you cool. Ali Barbour Cave is highly recommended for an other-worldly experience of dining in an underground cave which has an opening on its roof where stars sparkle and twinkle like African fireflies against the black satin of the African night.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Day 7: Return to Nairobi

Stop At: Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Ukunda, Coast Province
Day 7: Return to Nairobi
Wake up early and take a morning beach stroll, while enjoying the rising of the African sun, the African sun god Ra, watching it as it rises from beyond the Indian Ocean and solitude that only South Coast beaches can give. Breakfast at the hotel where you will get to enjoy your last memories within the facility as you prepare for your departure. You will be dropped off at the SGR train station for your journey back to Nairobi.

Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.