Sun & Sea Experience
Tour Package Itinerary
Overview
The Sun & Sea Experience offers a blend of safari and beach relaxation. Guests start with a thrilling game drive in Chyulu Hills National Park, known for its diverse wildlife. Then, explore Tsavo West National Park and its iconic Mzima Springs. Transitioning to Watamu, guests enjoy pristine beaches and water activities like snorkeling and deep-sea fishing. The itinerary culminates with a farewell lunch in Nairobi.
7 Days Itinerary
When guests arrive at JKIA they will be received by a team and assisted in clearing with immigrations, later, a Primate Tours representative will meet guests, to brief them on the safari. Enroute to Wilson Airport for their 1hour local flight to Chyulu hills National Park. Arrive at Campi ya Kanzi in time for lunch and relaxation. Later do an afternoon game drive in a land rover with open roof in Chyulu Hills National Park, known for its Verdant rolling hills of endless green, great blue skies and spectacular landscape views. The hills are also home to large mammals include buffalo, bushbucks, elands, elephants, leopards, giant forest hogs and giraffes along with various reptiles and insects. Guests can also enjoy other activities like escorted game walks, bird watching, horseback riding or air excursions.
Inclusions at Campi Ya Kanzi – Full Board Accommodation, Soft Drinks / Wines / Spirits / Beer, Laundry, Game drives in open Land Rovers/EV Land Rovers (Suites),Bird watching, Bush meals/picnic, Escorted game walks, Star-gazing, Cloud forest walks (CyK)Horse-back riding (CyK), Maasai cultural villages visits, Visit Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust Research Centre/programs, Organic farm visit, Carbon emissions offset Overnight Campi ya Kanzi – Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
After breakfast at the camp, guests visit Tsavo west National Park for a full day game drive. Enjoy the captivating landscape the park offers while viewing large herds of elephants, zebras, and buffaloes. Another highlight and popular attraction of Tsavo National Park is the spectacular Mzima Springs, a series of four natural springs with crystal-clear water flowing through volcanic rock originating underground from Chyulu hills. The ecosystem around mzima springs is full of life with flora and fauna like Hippos, different bird species, vervet monkeys and crocodiles. Other optional tailor made excursions that guests may partake in the evening include guided cloud forest walks led by a camp guide, enjoy the tranquility and evening cold breeze with views.
Overnight Campi ya Kanzi – Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, guests can go for an early morning guided safari walk to explore and experience the ecosystem up close and enjoy breathtaking views of the Mara plains. Transfer to the airstrip for departure to Nairobi Wilson Airport for the next flight to Watamu, a coastal eco-tourist’s dream, lined with sandy white beaches and wonderful sea breeze. Guests arrive at Hemingways Watamu ;an iconic tropical paradise on the Kenyan coast sitting right in the middle of the pristine Watamu Marine National Park with its idyllic white sandy beach and turquoise waters for lunch and afternoon relation. Inclusions at Hemingways Watamu; Half board accommodation (Dinner, Bed and Breakfast) and all local taxes, High speed Wi-Fi internet Mineral Water, Complimentary use of the gym and tennis court.
Overnight at Hemingways Watamu –Lunch and dinner
Guests enjoy delightful breakfast at the hotel or by the beach, later you can relax around the pool with a good book or get a tan on the beach beds. Watamu so much to do and guests can learn to kite-surf; get your PADI certificate, take a sunset dhow cruise on Mida Creek, play a round of golf on the nearby world class golf course, Vipingo Ridge. Here you can visit the Watamu Marine Park for a boat ride and snorkeling, get to take a dive in the warm oceanic waters which has a diverse marine ecosystem. Hemingways Watamu is also renowned for deep sea fishing and has also recently pioneered humpback whale watching excursions during the months of June – September. The migration of the majestic humpbacks along the coast of East Africa is truly something to behold.
Overnight at Hemingways Watamu –Lunch and dinner
Cost in US Dollars for pax travelling in the year 2024 (Minimum Number 02 pax)
SEASON | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | SRS | 3RD BED |
2 Jan – 31 Mar 24 | 6185 | 6128 | 6100 | 6083 | 6072 | 6064 | 1106 | 4076 |
1 Apr – 31 May 24 | 6014 | 5957 | 5929 | 5912 | 5900 | 5892 | 927 | 3904 |
1 Jun – 30 Jun 24 | 6185 | 6128 | 6100 | 6083 | 6072 | 6064 | 1106 | 4076 |
1 Jul – 31 Oct 24 | 6014 | 5957 | 5929 | 5912 | 5900 | 5892 | 927 | 3904 |
1 Nov – 19 Dec 24 | 6185 | 6128 | 6100 | 6083 | 6072 | 6064 | 1106 | 4076 |
20 Dec – 01 Jan 25 | 6776 | 6719 | 6691 | 6674 | 6662 | 6654 | 2023 | 4666 |
Tour inclusions / Exclusions
Safari Cost includes
- Meet and greet services.
- Arrival and departure transfers in Nairobi.
- Accommodation on safari on full board basis as per the itinerary.
- Park / Conservancy entry fees as per the itinerary.
- Private/Shared game drives while on safari in Kenya.
- Extra lunches / picnic lunch boxes as indicated on the Itinerary.
- Transport in our customized Safari Minivan with our English-speaking guide.
- Complementary ½ litre bottle of mineral water per person per day in our vehicle.
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide.
- Farewell lunch on the last day in Nairobi.
- Our assistance.
Cost excludes
- Tips and porterages
- Drinks and Laundry
- Extra meals and visits not indicated
- Visa fees
- Personal medical and travel insurance
- International flights and departure taxes
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion above
Additional remarks:
- We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of nonavailability
- Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
Passenger Information:
- Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris
- All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage).
- Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.
- Passengers arriving in Kenya and Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Payment terms: Unless the agent/client has an approved credit facility in writing from Primate Tours (Credit facility currently not applicable), the agent/client is required to make full/deposit payment prior to final confirmation of reservations.
Payments must be made in the nominated currency (US Dollars), and conversion between USD & Kenya Shilling currency will be subject to applicable exchange rate provided by Central Bank of Kenya at the time of payment/conversion. Payments are payable to our accounts directly with details indicated in all our invoices and fiscal receipt to be provided as a proof of payment.
Deposit requirements: We require a 30% deposit of the total value of the respective booking to confirm any service outside 90 days prior to date of arrival, any other special activities/service that require payments in full upon confirmation i.e. Flights, Gorilla permits etc, will also be paid in full at the time of confirmation.
For bookings falling between 61 – 90 days prior to the date of arrival, we require a 50% deposit to confirm the booking.
For bookings falling between 1 – 60 days prior to the date of arrival, we require a 100% deposit to confirm the booking.
Deposit; some properties may require 100% payment to confirm their bookings, we advise that you reconfirm with our reservation team at the time of booking.
Single Room Policy; All properties allow a maximum of 03 single rooms per group (Inclusive of TL room where applicable), any extra single room above this number will be charged a full double room rate, please check with our reservations team for the exact supplement amount applicable in case of a bigger number of Single rooms.
Proration; Please note that for booking that has dates crossing from one season to next succeed season will be subject to proration to establish the exact cost, always check with our reservations to reconfirm on exact cost.