Ngutuni Private Reserve and Tsavo East National Park

TYPOLOGY

SAFARI: individual, couple or family

DURATION OF STAY

Two Days and One Night – Full Day

IMPORTANT!

• Local Guide present throughout the entire safari
• AMREF Emergency Medical Transport Insurance with name, free for each customer, valid for 30 days throughout the Kenyan territory

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN JEEP

From 1 to 6 customers maximum for each Jeep.

DEPARTURE

Daily from: Mombasa, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi.

ACCOMMODATION

In single, double or triple room in:

• Lodge within the Reserve, in the ★★★★ category

TREATMENT

• Full Board excluding drinks

SAFARI TRANSPORT

On board a Jeep Land Cruiser 4×4, with sunroof.

FIRST DAY OF SAFARI
Departure by 8 am in 4 × 4 Jeep Land Cruiser with destination Tsavo East National Park.
During the journey we will pass through the indigenous villages of the Giriama tribe, very interesting and picturesque especially for those who see them for the first time.
We will leave the villages behind to arrive at the Tsavo East National Park Gate.
Arriving at the Gate and after completing the entry formalities, the morning safari will begin in search of the big cats, very numerous in Tsavo East National Park together with elephants.
Wonderful sceneries with doum palms on the banks of seasonal rivers and animals that go there in the late morning in search of some refreshment, you will begin to spot antelopes, baboons, hyenas, eagles and hawks, elephants, zebras, giraffes, etc. until you reach, crossing the park, the VOI GATE the exit of the park opposite our entrance.
Leaving Tsavo East National Park we head towards the Ngutuni Private Reserve and the Lodge where we will stay on this safari. Arrived at the Ngutuni Safari Lodge, located in the center of the Reserve, check-in and assignment of the rooms, lunch, with a splendid view of the animals, in the restaurant of the Lodge.
While waiting for the afternoon exit, you can safely relax in your accommodation, in the splendid new swimming pool or on the terrace watching the animals cool off in the pool in front of the Lodge.
Afternoon Game Driver in the Park in search of the animals in their natural habitat until sunset and then return to the Lodge for an aperitif and a hot shower before dinner.
After dinner Night Game Drive in search of hunting cats, return to the Lodge for the night.
Overnight in the room.

SECOND DAY OF SAFARI
Wake up early in the morning, a quick coffee and departure to see the sunrise inside the Reserve and in search of felines.
Return to the Lodge for a hearty breakfast, check-out and departure for another immersion in nature and the savannah, returning to Tsavo East National Park towards Mudanda Rock, where we will arrive around lunchtime.
For lunch a Pic Nic (prepared by the chefs of NGUTUNI SAFARI LODGE) is organized in Mudanda Rock.
In the afternoon, after lunch and with all the necessary calm, the Game Driver continues towards Lugard’s Falls and the Yatta Plateau.
After the waterfalls the safari continues along the Galana river stopping at some panoramic points to better see the fauna that lives there including the Nile Crocodiles and Hippos (at Hippo Point), we will arrive at the exit of the Park from which we entered, Towards evening.
From there the way back to the starting point arriving in time for dinner.

• HIPPO POINT
  The source of this river is the highlands in the southeastern part of Kenya and flows through the national park and into the Indian Ocean. On a visit to the Galana River, you can also see hippos as you explore the beauty of Tsavo East National Park.
• LUGARD’S WATERFALLS
  This attraction is characterized by rock patterns of cooled lava.
  The falls were named after Lord Fredrick Lugard as he made his way through the region. The rapids were formed as a result of the interruption of the flow of the river by channels and carved rocks. At the bottom of the falls, you can see wild species of buffaloes and hippos and crocodiles in the pool formed at the bottom of the falls.
• MUDANDA ROCK
  This rock stands out from the rest of the national park and is located near the Manyani gate in Tsavo East National Park.
  During the dry season, wildlife species congregate around the catchment area near the layered rock, which makes it easy to see the various species of wildlife drinking in the catchment.

PRICES
– All prices include VAT

CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS

• From 0 to 3 years old: FREE
• From 3 to 12 years old: 30% discount in the room with parents (Family Room)
• From 12 to 18 years old: 15% discount in the room with parents (Family Room)

THE RATES INCLUDE

• All transfers and safaris with adequate means
• Overnight in Tent or Lodge during the Safari
• Treatment inclusive of full board excluding drinks
• Safari transport by off-road vehicle (4×4 jeep) with sunroof, driver and guide for exclusive use
• Activities and excursions as per the program
• Entrance fees to parks or reserves
• 500 ml bottles of mineral water on board the vehicles
• Tourist guide
• AMREF: FREE personal and personal medical transport insurance for each participant valid for 30 days.

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE

• Drinks, meals, services and treatments not mentioned as included (e.g. fine wines and spirits, massages and spa treatments).
• Tips, porterage and personal expenses.

CHANGES APPLIED (updated to October 01, 2021)

• 1 EURO = 120,00 Kes (Kenya Schilling)
• 1 USD = 105,00 Kes (Kenya Schilling)

TO GUARANTEE THE SERVICE
All reservations are considered valid only and exclusively if:

• • upon booking, 50% of the entire amount is paid;
  • 30 days before the event, the balance of the remaining 50% of the entire amount;

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Penalty of 10% of the total amount paid up to 30 working days before departure plus any expenses.
• Penalty of 25% of the total paid from 29 to 21 working days before departure plus any expenses.
• Penalty of 50% total paid from 20 to 11 working days before departure plus any expenses.
• Penalty of 75% total paid from 10 to 3 working days before departure plus any expenses.
• Penalty of 100% total paid after these terms.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Booking On site:
  Credit Card or Bancomat: Transaction in Kenyan shillings + 5% bank commissions (copy of the passport of the person making the payment and complete details of the credit card used).
• Booking On line:
  Bank Transfer: Transaction in USD on DIAMOND TRUST BANK Ltd and bank charges to be paid by the customer.

INSURANCE

• Civil Insurance on accidents to third parties borne by the Company
• AMREF – FLY DOCTOR Insurance – emergency medical transport by helicopter – FREE and valid for 30 days from signing to name

CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

During the Safari we recommend practical and light clothing in neutral colors (short trousers during the day and long trousers during the evening) comfortable shoes, a hat, binoculars, flashlight, power bank (external battery charger) protective sunscreen, anti mosquito lotion, necessary for personal grooming, a heavy garment for the evening or for days without sun.

For your stay by the sea, don’t forget your swimsuit, sunglasses, rubber shoes, hat and protective sunscreen.

CLIMATE

The climate is generally temperate throughout the year.
On the coast, the average temperature is around 26/28 ° C with highs of 30/32 ° C.
On the highlands, at night, the temperature drops considerably.
Frequent rains during the months of April / May.

for any other information or request write to: info@safariandexcursion.co.ke