Short City Excursions
Things to Do in Nairobi : Mombasa Excursions:
SHORT CITY EXCURSIONS
City under the sun -Nairobi City Tour-3hrs
Road package (Depart daily) at 9am & 2 pm
Usd 60(for this rate to apply we need a min of 2 pax booking together)
Usd 70(Min 1 pax)
The tour covers the modern city center, the colorful market, Parliament, the Railway Museum and the renowned National Museum where there are spellbinding displays of nearly man, tribal regalia and flora and fauna of Kenya. A visit to the adjacent snake park is also included.
Nairobi National Park (Min 2)-4 hrs IVORY TRAIL
Road packages (Departs daily) at 8am & 2 pm
us80 (min 6 pax)
us90 (min 4 pax)
us100(min 2 pax)
The unique wildlife sanctuary is just a few kilometers from Nairobi’s bustling city center but despite its proximity over 50 species of mammals can be found there, including four of the Big Five.
Karen Blixen/Girraffe Manor-3hrs TWIGA TOUR-
Road packages (Departs daily)@ 8am & 2 pm
Usd 60 (Min 4 Pax)
Usd 70 (Min 2 Pax)
Usd 80 (Min 1 Pax )
Drive towards the Ngong Hills and pass the Ngong village to the Karen Blixen Museum, for many years,her home, author of Out of Africa, lived between 1914 and 1931. Later proceed to the Giraffe Center to see and feed the famous Rothschild Giraffe and her family.
Carnivore Experience-3hrs CHOMA NA NGOMA
(If you haven’t been to the Carnivore you haven’t been to Nairobi)
A spectacular roast meat feast with the finest selection of venison, meats and poultry. As much as you can eat. Guaranteed daily at 12.30 pm and 7.00pm. We recommend a dinner or lunch at the Carnivore, which is famous for the succulent stew and barbecue dishes of game meat as an excellent compliment to a holiday in Kenya; especially as an excellent welcome, or farewell dinner.
SUKUTI TOURS-Bomas of Kenya-3 hrs
Road packages ( Departs daily) @ 1pm
USD 50 (MIN 1 PAX)
A Boma is a homestead and just a few kilometers from the city, numerous homesteads reflecting Kenya�s cocktail of cultures have been faithfully re-created for visitors to see traditional village life. The greatest excitement during the afternoon visit is the display of traditional dancing, music and song performed in a splendid arena.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust & Animal Orphanage-4 hrs A WALK THROUGH HELL’S GATE-Lake Naivasha/ Hells Gate (Walking Safari)-1 Day
NDOVU NDOGO TOUR-
Road packages (Departs daily )@ 9 am 
USD 50 (MIN 3PAX)
USD 60 (MIN 2 PAX)
USD 80 (MIN 1 PAX)
The trust was established shortly after the death of David Hendricks in 1977. David and his wife Daphne pioneered techniques or raising orphaned black rhinos and elephants and reintroducing them back into the wild.
Road packages (Departs daily)@ 8 am
Usd 180 ( Min 3 Pax )
Usd 200 ( Min 2 Pax )
Usd 240 (Min 1 pax )
One of only 3 National Parks in Kenya, where walking / cycling is allowed. Hell’s Gate is a spectacular Park with powerful rock foundations dominating the landscape. One can walk through the Savannah grassland among a variety of plains game such as giraffe, zebra, eland, hartebeest and buffalo. There is also a possibility of seeing the cheetah and leopard. The bird life is prolific and varied. Safari involves walking through the large Ol Njorowa Gorge and offers options of climbing a volcanic formation, Central Tower and the smaller Fischer Tower named after a German Explorer. Further walking will take you to the Geothermal site where the underground water temperature of 300 degrees centigrade is one of the highest in the world.
Pick up from hotel @ 8:00am, with a stop over at Great Rift Valley Viewpoint. Arrive at the Park and start biking or hiking as you discover the Flora and Fauna, stopover at Fisher’s Tower, then proceed to Gorge, descend into the Gorge, walk to the hot springs, walk further to the View Point. Return to the top of the Gorge for lunch, hike or ride back to main gate. Proceed to the lake shore for a boat ride, as you discover the Lake’s bird life and Hippos (OPTIONAL at USD 50 extra). Return back to Nairobi.
Lake Nakuru National Park FLAMINGOS EXPRESS-
Road packages (Departs Daily) @ 7 am
USD 200 (MIN 2 PAX)
USD 240 (MIN 1 PAX)
Lake Nakuru lies in the volcano-strewn Rift Valley, one of a chain of 8 lakes, which stretch the length of Kenya and Tanzania to Ethiopia. The 160km drive from Nairobi passes through highland farms of the Kikuyu people before descending an escarpment into the dramatic landscape of the Rift Valley. Lunch is taken in the Park and is followed by an extensive tour which focuses on the bewildering spectacle of a million flamingos but which also seeks out the large variety of wildlife with which the Park abounds.On the return journey to Nairobi stop is made at Lake Naivasha is taken among the fever trees and where bird watchers will delight in the fantastic array of bird life.
WHITE WATER-TANA RIVER SAGANA
EXPRESS-Road packages (Departs daily )@ 7 AM Advance booking advised
USD 105 (MIN 6 PAX Required) Non resident day trip
USD 170 (MIN 6 PAX Required) Non resident one day and overnight
KSH 7500 (MIN 6 PAX Required)Kenyan citizen day trip
KSH 12,150 (MIN 6 PAX Required)Kenyan citizen day trip and overnight
If you don’t meet the above numbers email us info@go4funsafaris.com so that we slot you in on the next group. or call 0722-527407 Catherine
Departs from the our office It is an hour and a half drive to our campsite near Sagana.The clients are offered tea or coffee with biscuits when they arrive. After the refreshments the clients are given a safety briefing then they are transported up the river to the put in point.They are provided with life jackets, helmets and a paddle.
The trip will take from four to five hours depending on the water levels. Note we may put in at a different points depending again on water levels. Below is a brief description on the full rafting trip. The Tana River is a drop pool river offering and exciting day of white water rafting. The adventure starts with a 3 km of easy class II and III white water, where plenty of opportunity to gain the practice of paddle skills required to run the lower part of the river. A 6 km section follows with an hour or so of relaxation to view the abundance of bird life around. Cool off with a swim in the warm water. The final 7 km of river, back to the campsite starts with some easy class III waters where paddle commands are gone over again. It is now the 3 big rapids (class IV and V) with names like Captains Folly, Can of Worms because of its four 90 degree bends in succession, and Sphincter Flex. Subject to water levels we may be able to surf in fish eye and then swim the next couple of minor rapids. Numerous smaller rapids brings one on to the last big one Spasm, a series of drops over km section with a big surprise half way through. We reach the take out point/campsite about 4 to 5 hours after setting off, where a full barbecue lunch awaits us. Plenty of beer and soft drink Included.
You depart after lunch for Nairobi arriving back where we picked you up from before dark usually by 1800hrs.
What to Bring-
Clothes you do not mind getting wet i.e. T Shirts, shorts or long sleeved shirt and trousers (especially for those who burn easily) and shoes that will not come off.
All trips depart from outside the Sarit centre at 0730 hrs. Prices inclusive of transport, accommodation and food. Soft drinks and beers are included in the price. Group sizes on the rivers are from a min. of 3 to maximum of 60
NEW SHORT OVERNIGHT SAFARIS
(NEW) 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT OVERNIGHT) Departing:
Rift Valley – Lake Nakuru/Lake Naivasha Hells Gate
Enjoy the view of the Great Rift Valley from the escarpments and then descend in to the Lake Nakuru National Park. A game drive to view thousands of flamingos and other birds. One of only 3 National Parks in Kenya, where walking / cycling is allowed. Hell’s Gate is a spectacular Park with powerful rock foundations dominating the landscape. One can walk through the Savannah grassland among a variety of plains game such as giraffe, zebra, eland, hartebeest and buffalo. There is also a possibility of seeing the cheetah and leopard. The bird life is prolific and varied. Safari involves walking through the large Ol Njorowa Gorge and offers options of climbing a volcanic formation, Central Tower and the smaller Fischer Tower named after a German Explorer. Further walking will take you to the Geothermal site where the underground water temperature of 300 degrees centigrade is one of the highest in the world species in addition to viewing the white and black Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo and Water buck among others.
Pick up from hotel @ 7:30am
Stop over at Great Rift Valley view point
11am arrive at Park Gate proceed for Game View
Go to View point and then have picnic lunch
Afternoon game viewing and drive to Naivasha
Check out and drive to Lake Naivasha dinner and over night at Naivasha Sopa lodge
After breakfast depart for Hells Gate
Start biking or hiking as you discover the Flora and Fauna
Stopover at Fisher’s Tower, then proceed to Gorge
Descend into the Gorge, walk to the hot springs, walk further to the View Point
Return to the top of the Gorge for lunch
Hike or Ride back to main gate
Proceed to the lake-shore for a boat ride, as you discover the Lake’s bird-life and Hippos ( OPTIONAL EXTRA )
Afternoon tea and slow return back to Nairobi.
Last stop for gift shopping, return to hotel by 6 pm
End of Tour
PRICE: USD 450 per person sharing Min 2 pax
Prices Include:
- Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
- Services of a trained experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Full board accommodation in the lodge based on Double sharing
- All park entry fees
- 24Hrs Customer Service Back up
- Accommodation at a Lodge
- Bike Hire
Not included
- Boat Ride
- International air transportation to and from Nairobi
- Expenses of personal nature such as visa, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements
- Flying Doctors insurance cover
- Optional Excursions i.e., Balloon Ride
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NEW SHORT OVERNIGHT SAFARIS .
2 DAYS 1 NIGHT TREE HOTEL OVERNIGHT) Departing:
Road packages (Departs daily )at 7AM
Guaranteed departure ) with a (Minmim of 2 pax)
These are tree hotels in the Vicinity of Mt Kenya area about 160 kms North of Nairobi .Treetops and the Ark are in forest of the Aberdare mountain and Mountain Lodge is on the slopes of Mt kenya
Day 1. Tree Hotel: Pick up from Hotel Leave in the morning pass the small industrial town of Thika surrounded by extensive pineapple plantations . After crossing the Tana river source of Kenya hydro power the landscape changes and become more lush as you climb in to the rich farm lands of the kikuyu people you reach the small town of Nyeri for lunch at your base hotel before leaving for the Tree Hotel. The night is spent in your comfortable perch above the floodlit waterhole and salt lick where, night long, a procession of animals comes to drink including elephant, rhino, buffalo, giant forest hog and many others. Meals and overnight at the Tree Hotel.
Day 2. Tree Hotel/Nairobi: After breakfast descend to base hotel before returning to Nairobi.
End of Tour
PRICE: USD 500 per person sharing
Prices Include:
Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing. Services of a trained experienced English speaking driver/guide
Full board accommodation in the lodge based on Double sharing
All park entry fees
24Hrs Customer Service Back up
Accommodation at a Lodge-Bike Hire
Not included
Boat Ride
International air transportation to and from Nairobi
Expenses of personal nature such as visa, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements
Flying Doctors insurance cover
Optional Excursions i.e., Balloon Ride
its long stretches of romantic beaches protected by its encircling dazzling-hued coral reef, Mombasa’s crystal blue waters are virtually ablaze with a fantastic display of Multi-colored tropical fish.Early morning drive from Mombasa inward to Bachuma Gate enter the park and view game stopping at Aruba Dam en-route to Voi Safari Lodge for lunch. After game drive return to Mombasa.
Mombasa Excursions: Mombasa City Tours & Excursions
Mombasa Day City Tour
Our tour picks out some of the highlights of this colorful city including the bustling fruit and vegetable market, The Old Town and Port, Fort Jesus, The Famous Elephant Tusks on Moi Avenue and The Akamba wood carvers centre. After City Tour, return to the hotel for lunch.
Price per person: US$
Afternoon visit to Mamba village
Depart your hotel in Mombasa after lunch for an afternoon visit to Mamba village, Africa’s Largest Crocodile Farm. Your visit will coincide with the feeding time at 5.00 p.m. The visit will include the beautiful botanical gardens in this area.
Price per person: US$
Discover Mombasa by night (dinner in the castle)
Pick up from your hotel in Mombasa at 5.30 p.m. for a romantic dhow sun downer cruise. Sail past the old port to Fort Jesus for the sound and light show. Dinner at the Fort and then you will be dropped to the hotel at around 10.00 p.m. (half night). Alternatively after dinner you will be taken to a Casino and play for 30 minutes- 1 hour and later driven to Bora-Bora Night Club for the mid-night show. You will be dropped at the hotel at around 1.30 a.m.
Price per person night: US$
Price per person Full night: US$
Tamarind Evening Dhow
To be picked from the beach hotel in Mombasa for an evening cruise aboard a traditional dhow and enjoy the perfect combination of good food, music and romantic atmosphere on this leisurely cruise in Mombasa Old Habor. Highlights include a sumptuous seafood meal, dancing under the stars and a gentle sail past the peaceful creeks of Mombasa Island.
Price per person: US$
Ngomongo Cultural Tour
Drive to the “Ngomongo Village”, from Mombasa a miniature reflection of tribal community groundings. Sample their lifestyles and culture in the different tribal huts and catch a real life glimpse of what may have been before “Civilization” set in. A number of traditional huts serving different tribal groundings have been recreated in this theme village. Watch or participate in the traditional food preparation, sample the various local brews and marvel or participate in the tribal dances. Return to your hotel late afternoon
Price per person: US$
Full day Wasini Island & Kisite Sea Adventure
Welcome to a day of ultimate pleasure in the richest Marine Park at the Kenyan Coast. Depart early morning for the tranquil fishing village of Shimoni, close to the Tanzanian border. The scenic route takes you through lush coconut and cashew nuts plantations and the colourful villages of the Digo people.
At Shimoni jet board an authentic motorized Lamu dhow, which cruise and sail you through an enchanting seascape of Islands to the underwater splendors of the Kisite Marine Park. Here snorkelers will marvel at the incredible variety of marine life in the shallow and warm waters around Kisite Island; the venue for numerous birds.
We escort Scuba divers to explore a number of excellent dive sites, also teeming with an astounding variety of Marine life which inhabit the magnificent coral reefs in and around the park.
A sumptuous Swahili style seafood lunch is served at Wasini Island Restaurant. Thereafter visit the traditional Muslim village before returning to your hotel late afternoon.
Price per person: US$
Nature Trail Park (Haller Park)
Depart Mombasa after lunch for the Bamburi Quarry Nature Trail. The wasteland of the stone quarry has been reclaimed and among the casuarina trees and other tropical flora reside a variety of wildlife and birds. Eland and buffalo, crocodiles and other reptiles can be seen wandering with crowned cranes. The commercially viable aquaculture complex is also visited.
Price per person: US$
Day trip to Shimba Hills National Reserve
Depart from your Mombasa beach hotel in the Morning for Shimba Hills National park arriving Shimba Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Return to Mombasa arriving in the evening. Drop at your hotel.
Price per person: US$
1 Day Tsavo East National Park
Pick up from your Mombasa Beach hotel at dawn. As day breaks, drive along Mombasa-Nairobi Highway for a distance of 140 km entering Tsavo East National Park through the Bachuma gate and start your game viewing. Wildlife in the park include the “red” elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and other plains game. Lunch will be at Lion Hill Zomeni Lodge followed by another game drive as you depart to return to Mombasa arriving early evening. Drop at your hotel.
Price per person: US$