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FTTHM 04
11 Days
Game Parks and Beach Honeymoon Package
Day 1:
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, are met picked
and transferred to Nairobi Safari club or Norfolk hotel. On
arrival, are received with a complimentary welcome cocktail,
bouquet of flowers, and checked in at honeymooners suite on all
meals.
Day 2
Breakfast and leave for Maasai Mara to arrive in time for lunch
at Kichwa Tembo or Batelur luxury camp. After some afternoon
nap, take a game drive around the Mara reserve. Return late
afternoon to camp for sundowners around the fire and dinner.
Overnight with all meals at Kichwa Tembo camp.
Day 3
You will be awakened before dawn and after a cup of tea or
coffee you'll set out at sunrise on a balloon aloft safari.
Romantically float over the Mara and enjoy the sunrise. The Mara
is magical in the morning; the birds are singing, the morning
air smells fresh and cool and the wildlife is just waking up to
greet the day. Zebra's frolic and greet each other, a pair of
jackals prance through the grass in search of mice or a rabbit,
baboons chatter noisily and curious giraffe watch you as they
nibble on their breakfast of acacia leaves. You may even come
upon a lion family feeding together on last nights kill.
Return to camp for a sumptuous buffet champagne breakfast.
After, leave for Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at the
famous carnivore restaurant. Later, transfer to Ngong House or
The Stanley for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for flight to Mombasa city
in time for an early lunch at a Mombasa restaurant. After,
transfer to Whitesands Hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon
exploring the beach in time for dinner and evening cruise at the
Tamarind. Unforgotten old Arabic dhows cruise and a romantic
candle dinner under the star filled sky, really magical mix
ancient with the modern. A welcome cocktail drink "Dawa"
(medicine) will be reminiscent of the first date you had
together. Dinner with dance in the cruise and overnight at the
Whitesands hotel.
Day 5
Breakfast and leave for the richest Marine Park at the Kenyan
Coast. Depart early morning for the fishing village of Shimoni,
close to the Tanzanian border. The scenic route takes you
through lush coconut and cashew nuts plantations and the
colorful villages of the Digo people.
At Shimoni jetty, board an authentic motorized Lamu dhow, which
cruise and sail through an enchanting seascape of Islands to the
underwater splendors of the Kisite Marine Park. Here snorkellers
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. Dinner and overnight at Wasini bandas.
Day 6
Breakfast and leave for Mombasa city in time for lunch at a city
restaurant. Check in at Whitesands Hotel and spend the rest of
the afternoon at leisure before proceeding for a show. Enjoy the
evening with a spectacular presentation, which portrays the
history of the East African Coast and Fort JeFTTUS. After the
show, enjoy dinner served in the Fort.
Pickup is from your hotel approx. 1700hrs and drive to Jahazi
marine jetty to board the Dhow. Take a romantic sundowner Cruise
along the shores of the Island of Mombasa to an enchanting
evening not to be missed. As darkness sets in, you will dock at
a private jetty and proceed to Fort JeFTTUS. "Arab and Portuguese"
men, bearing Fire torches, guard the entrance of the fort,
constructed by the Portuguese in the 16th century. View a
spectacular 30minutes Sound and Light presentation of the
turbulent History of the East African Coast. The historic mood
is kept alive as you dine under the stars and candlelight,
enjoying a sumptuous feast of 5 course dinner served by waiters
in Portuguese attire, with the fortress walls lit up to provide
a magical backdrop to a magnificent feast. Following this feast
you can return to your hotel at Whitesands.
Day 7 HEMINGWAYS RESORT (Your ultimate resort for a Kenyan
honeymoon)
Breakfast and proceed to Mombasa. Head toward Malindi for Watamu
airstrip and connect a flight to Hemingway's resort in time for
lunch. HEMINGWAYS RESORT(Your ultimate resort for a Kenyan
honeymoon) The rooms have been individually furnished to the
highest standard using hand made pieces designed by Armando
Tanzini and Charles Tyle, with original paintings by Lisa
Dickinson. In a slight departure from the norm at Hemingways,
the flooring of the living and bedroom area is to be finished in
a dark hardwood, rather than a ceramic tile, thus giving the
rooms even more individuality. Both suites will have satellite
television. As with the refurbishment of all our bathrooms,
tiles, marbles and fixtures have all been imported and finished
to the highest standards with corner baths, Bidets and an extra
large shower. For those wishing to entertain in their room, a
kitchenette / service area has been incorporated, along with a
guest cloakroom and shower. A further facility is the optional
use of a superior room adjacent with inter-connecting doors to
accommodate children or family. Dinner and overnight at
Hemingway's resort.
Day 8
Spend your day relaxing, beach-combing the miles of pristine
beaches, windsurfing, snorkeling, creek fishing or take a boat
trip to explore the beaches. Dinner and overnight at Hemingway's
resort.
Day 9 Zanzibar
Breakfast and leave for Mombasa airport with your connection
flight at Watamu arriving Mombasa airport early morning. Connect
a flight to Zanzibar Island in time for lunch at Mapenzi Beach
club. On the east coast of Zanzibar the Mapenzi Beach Club faces
a white beach of soft sand, elegant palm trees and a warm
turquoise sea. The beach club is set in beautiful gardens and
all rooms and public areas are built in traditional
architectural style. The 60 spacious, comfortable rooms are all
on the ground floor and each is furnished in the East African
style with private bathroom, veranda and other amenities. The
resort offers a comfortable lounge and bar area, a swimming pool
to bathe in with a small jacuzzi, two boutiques, a discotheque,
a travel and entertainment office and a diving centre. Mapenzi
Beach offers a wide range of activities from tennis, mountain
biking, table tennis, beach volleyball, archery, snorkeling, to
deep-sea fishing, canoeing, wind surfing, and diving. The main
dining room is situated on an elevated platform and you have
wonderful views of the ocean while enjoying fantastic food. As
Mapenzi Beach Club is located further away from other hotels,
you can enjoy your leisure with more privacy. Dinner and
overnight at Mapenzi Beach club or Tembo hotel.
Day 10
Ras Nugwi
Tour Zanzibar Early this morning before driving to Ras Nungwi on
the northern most tip of Zanzibar. Ras Nungwi is widely
considered as the most beautiful beach on the island and the
hotel (also called Ras Nungwi) is situated very near from the
sparkling ocean. Guests' chalets are designed in a simple
Swahili style with balconies from which to enjoy the sea views.
Your days at Nungwi can be spent diving or snorkeling or simply
absorbing the magic of the location. Dinner and overnight at Ras
Nugwi hotel.
Day 11
Breakfast and leave for Mombasa or Nairobi in time for lunch in
a Mombasa city restaurant. After, leave for Mombasa airport in
time for your flight home.
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