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Beach & Birds Holiday.
Safari highlight:
- 08 days Kenya beach holiday and birding safari.
- Specialist ornithologist guide.
- Beautiful beaches of Mombasa.
- Ideal for individuals, families, couples and honeymooners.
- Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Mida Creek, Sabaki Estuary and Shimba Hills forest.
- Unlimited great birding.
- Combined beach and birding.
- Endemic, endagered birds and butterflies species.
- Family friendly beach resorts.
- Kids club and water sports available.

This is the ideal combination: birding and beach, with something for everyone. It is a stand alone itinerary or the perfect extension to our birding safaris.

Would your spouse and family prefer to spend time at the beach this holiday? Then book this itinerary which caters for everyone: great birding at Arabuko, Mida Creek and at Sabaki, wildlife viewing at Shimba hills Park, butterflies for enthusiasts and plenty of beach activities, snorkeling and water sports for no-birders........

Days 1 - 4: Mombasa. Fly overnight to Mombasa and drive to Malindi. Enjoy Watamu Marine Park: fabulous coral reef home to over 140 species of coral, tropical fish. rare sea turtles and endagered Dugong.

Inland we shall visit the Arabuko Sokoke forest, the large and intact coastal forest in East Africa, home to over 24 rare endemic bird, mammal and butterfly species, explore Mida Creek mangrove swamp and Sabaki Estuary with its sand banks, dunes and fresh water pools. Fullboard overnights at Turtle Bay Beach Resort.

Days 5 & 6: Shimba Hills National Park. Drive south to Shimba Hills Forest Reserve. A botanically rich coastal rainforest. Two of Kenya's most beautiful and rare orchids can be found here as well as the large Sable Antelope and herds of Forest Elephants. We visit spectacular Sheldrick's Falls and the Lango plains looking out across the savannah to the Indian Ocean beyond. Fullboard overnights at Kutazama Eco-Camp.

Day 7: Drive to Mombasa. Mombasa is a historic city and the original slave port. We shall visit Fort Jesus and other sites of historic interest in the Old Town. Other activities available: crocodile farm and curio markets. Halfboard overnight at Pinewood Village.

Day 8: Depart: Flight back home.

Weather. The daytime temperatures will average around 15°-32°C and can be cool at night. Kenya enjoys a pleasant climate all year round thanks to it's altitude, except the coastal regions which can be humid.

Entry requirements. All European countries passport holders and most other nationalities require a visa for Kenya which is obtained in advance from the nearest embassy. You will also need to have various vaccinations and take malaria prophylactic. Please contavt us or consult the nearest embassy about your requirements as soon as possible before traveling.

Tour price, tour reports, detailed tour plan and how to book your place. For the tour price, tour reports and a detailed tour plan and in order to book a place on this holiday, please call us now on 00 254 20 600 14 54. Alternatively, fill our online booking form or email us at: safaris@mbangosafaris.com giving us your contacts.

Once we have received your request / booking we will confirm your booking and send you all the further details necessary for you to prepare for your holiday. At peak times our confirmation may take up to a day or two to reach you; normally we aim to do it within a day.

Clients comments: "This is the 5th successive trip we have taken with Mbango safaris and each has been excellent in its own way. The holiday fulfilled our wish-list for birds so we were very happy with our choice. We really had an exceptional beach holiday and enjoyed wonderful scenery and wildlife - I am sure we will be using Mbango Safaris again in the near future!" Debbie Carson, Los Angeles.

Explore beyond.

Kenya Safari: Wrap up the beach and birds holiday by visiting Kenya's national parks, world renowned for its wildlife.
Rwanda: After exploring the legacy that Karen Blixen left behind, travel to Rwanda to walk in the footsteps of Dian Fossey and meet the gentle "gorillas in the mist".

 Mbango Safaris have experience of operating tours in East Africa & Beyond. Contact us for friendly travel advice.

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