Take the Train to Voi

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to the train station for your train to Voi, departing at 8am. This eco-friendly way of travelling comfortably across the country will have you zipping through glorious countryside, and then into stunning wilderness as you pass by dramatic hillsides and endless expanses of savannah.

As the train leaves the city, the landscape gradually changes from urban to rural, with green fields and small villages dotting the countryside. The train passes through the rolling hills of the Great Rift Valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The journey continues through Tsavo National Park, one of Kenya’s largest game reserves, where you can catch glimpses of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.

As the train approaches Voi, the scenery becomes more rugged and mountainous, with towering cliffs and rocky outcrops providing a dramatic backdrop.

The train takes around 4 hours, so on arrival at 12pm you will be greeted by your camp driver guide and transferred to your lodge where you will have a chance to relax, before enjoying lunch with a view of the plains and distant mountains.

The afternoon is your to enjoy. Meet your host and get to know the local team who will be looking after you during your stay. Explore the area, take a swim, or relax in your luxurious safari tent as you prepare to spend your next couple of days heading out into the wilderness to spot Kenya’s magnificent wildlife.

Maybe enjoy an evening bush walk with a ranger, and you will certainly not want to miss a sundowner overlooking the wonderful views.

Accommodation:

Kipalo Lodge

The accommodation at Kipalo is in Luxury tents,  offering an authentic safari experience, and each of the eight luxury double mobile tents have an en-suite bathroom facilities with a flushing loo and a traditional safari shower. The tents are either twin or double with room for an extra bed, and they are located far apart, all enjoying wonderful views of the spectacular scenery and wilderness.

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Explore Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast , today will be spent exploring Tsavo West National Park, famous for the numerous prides of mane-less lion that patrol the plains. The park also boasts vast herds of dust-red elephants, fat pods of hippo, giant crocodile, teeming herds of plains game, a fantasia of bird life and vibrant flora. Look no further if you are a wildlife lover!

The day typically starts early, with a wake-up call before sunrise. After a quick breakfast, you will hop in a safari vehicle with a trained guide and head out into the park. As you drive through the savannah and acacia woodlands, your guide will point out the various wildlife and bird species that call Tsavo West home, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetah, zebra, giraffes, and buffalo.

Sunrise is an incredibly beautiful time to head out into the park, not only due to the soft dawn light, but also because animals often become active in the early morning, and it’s not entirely unusual to hear the distant roar of a lion echoing across the plains.

During your time at Kipalo you can also enjoy night game drives, game walks with local guides and a cultural visit to local Taita tribe villages. Your host will arrange with you, depending on your preferences.

Relax with the opportunity for sundowners with complementary soft drinks, wine and beer.

Accommodation:

Kipalo Lodge

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Mombasa South

After 2 days exploring Tsavo National park you will be transferred by train to Mombasa at 12:00pm to arrive at 14:00pm. Meet your host at the station and travel to your hotel paradise on the South Coast.

The South Coast is famous for it’s endless white sand beaches and rich turquoise water along with a colourful history to delve into. From the 19th century onwards, Indian and Arab traders mingled with the indigenous population to create the unique Swahili culture, much of which still survives until this day.

The remains of many early Swahili settlements dot the coastline, the most significant being the 15th century Gedi ruins south of Malindi, while Lamu town has been designated a World Heritage Site due to its significance as a Swahili Centre.

The coast also boasts unique and diverse habitats, both in maritime and terrestrial national parks and reserves. Highlights include: Mombasa Old Town, Lamu, Gedi among others.

You will be staying in the beautiful resort of Diani on Mombassa’s south coast.

Accommodation:

Swahili Beach Resort HB

This resort is a stunning slice of sophistication, designed with care and attention to ensure minimum environmental and ecological impact, the resort offers true luxury to its guests. With a swim up pool bar, spas and direct access to the beach, it’s the perfect location in which to unwind and live slowly for the last few days of your holiday.

Meals:

Dinner

Mombasa South

Spend these days at your leisure. Get lost in a book with the crystal waters lapping at your feet and the sun beaming on your skin or explore the culture in greater depth.

You could head out scuba diving and discover the rich marine wildlife hiding in the technicolour coral, or for those on the hunt for a little more adrenaline, skim across the waves on a kiteboard.

There’s also the opportunity to hire a dhow, a traditional sail boat typical to the local area, and a wonderful way to get a new perspective of this glorious section of coast.

Accommodation:

Swahili Beach Resort

Meals:

Break fast and Dinner

Departure

Enjoy your last breakfast at the house before a morning transfer to either Ukunda airstrip for your flight to Nairobi, or to  Moi International Airport. Leave the hotel feeling refreshed and revitalised after a truly memorable Kenyan adventure.