cruise ship tourism in kenya and east africa ports

Cruise Ship Tourism in Kenya and East Africa PortsBy James Asudi,

Cruise ship liners, with their tourist visitors have started frequent visits to the ports of Africa bringing large numbers of visitors to Africa. Africa, with its perfect weather conditions all year round, stands pivotal in cruise ship adventures and is a virgin market for cruise ship adventures. Africa is a continent with diverse tourism resources which includes the abundant sunshine all year round, wildlife sanctuaries, the beautiful beaches along the coastal line around Africa, the Lake Victoria beaches and the various rivers which are waiting to be visited.

Cruise Ship adventures in AfricaA cruise around Africa from Europe via the Suez canal while stopping at various ports along the Mediterranean down to Indian ocean, then to the coast of eastern Africa stopping at the port of Mombasa, disembarking for few days for wildlife tourism in the Tsavo National park, Amboseli National park and Maasai Mara National Reserve (The New seventh wonder of the world) which is quite adventurous, not to mention the welcoming cultural Swahili community in Mombasa.

Proceed to the coastal town of Dar es salaam, this city started out as a fishing village and is today considered the capital city and commercial port of Tanzania. In this city you will witness an impressive display of cultural and architectural influences dating back to the Sultanates. The local inhabitants are so friendly to visitors and are welcoming. In this city, sites of historical interest lie both in the city and the surrounding area. An organized city sightseeing tour provides a good overview for the first-time visitor. Main interest are the game reserves and national parks which include the Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire and others, which are a good distance from Dar es Salaam and can be reached by full-day or overnight excursions. Proceed to the port of Zanzibar where you will disembark to witness an Archipelago of Spice Islands.

Both as a port of call and as a day excursion from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar offers the visitor a taste of the exotic Swahili culture and history. Being a former spice sultanate and later, a major port for the Slave trade, the island has many sites that are part of the Slave Route. The mosaic of architectural styles in Stone Town, the main city of Zanzibar Island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects the rich history and influences of all the traders that flourished on these islands. The Island also boasts beautiful beaches, marine sports, diving and snorkeling.

After Zanzibar, proceed to the Cape of Good Hope where you will dock at the port of Durban, then to waterfront of Cape Town where you will visit the Robben Island-Nelson Mandela's prison island of 27 years. Take a few days as you visit the best tourist destination in Africa-Cape west and Cape East.

Proceed to the Atlantic Ocean and visit the Walvis bay in Namibia, then to the Luanda in Angola as you continue to Dakar in Senegal, see the Islands of cape Verde, Canary islands before docking at the Morocco’s capital city of Casablanca, where you will have fun as you conclude your Africa Cruise ship adventure. You will have discovered why Vasco da Gama went around Africa.

"Imagine a cruise around Africa, via the Suez Canal, stopping at exotic ports on the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Or if that's not enough, Africa's rivers and lakes offer an abundance of opportunity for everything from soft adventure to luxury.” Jerry W. Bird said.

Cruise Ship tourism in East Africa Ports

Mombasa, Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar ports of East Africa are the calling cruise ship destinations with Mombasa port in Kenya leading in this business due to its proximity to the wildlife sanctuaries, excellent sandy Beaches and Hotels. Dar es salaam follows and then Zanzibar. Lake Victoria, being the largest fresh water lake in the world connecting the three African states of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is a virgin, untapped destination in this business due to the lack of a Holiday built vessel.

Our services in Cruise Ship Tourism in Africa

Victoria Safaris, being a tour operator based in East Africa is a ground handler for Cruise ship liners docking at the ports of Mombasa, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. We have the know-how and the capacity to handle your visitors on land ,drive them to various tourist sites and game parks as long as the ship is docked at the Various ports of East Africa.

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Cruise Ship Wildlife Safaris From The Port of Mombasa Victoria Safaris has several regular Wildlife safaris from your cruise ship as you dock at the port of Mombasa. Our safaris start from the Kilindini harbour to the wildlife sanctuaries within the coast province of Kenya. These safaris are escorted safaris and you will travel by Safari tour vans or 4x4 Land cruisers. You will then end your trip back to the Cruise ship. As much as we have regular safaris, we also tailor make safaris to suit the various clients from the cruise ship.

Suggested itineraries from the Port of mombasa to Various Wildlife sanctuaries:

Tsavo East Safari from Mombasa City - Full Day – VSCS - 001

Highlights: This is a full day safari from your cruise ship launch at Mombasa – Kilindini Habour, (lunch included) to discover the beauty of the savannah to experience how extraordinary flora and fauna can be in their unspoiled wilderness. Lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and others in their natural habitant; a short and exciting tour through a pure paradise.You will travel in a Safari tour Van. In the evening, you will transfer back to your Cruise Ship.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Port of Mombasa – Tsavo East National Park – Port of MombasaDepart early to visit Kenya's largest game park for lions and elephants. Visit Aruba dam, a watering hole popular with game. Have lunch at Voi Safari Lodge/ Ashnil Aruba camp followed by another game drive and late afternoon return to Mombasa.

Tsavo East, the largest of the Tsavo Parks and very diverse in terms of flora and fauna. It has very interesting sites such as Aruba dam where animals come to quench their thirst especially during the dry spells when most of the water pods have dried up. The Nyika plateau can also be witness from the horizon as well as the ‘five sisters’ hills. Look out for the ‘Red’ elephant and you might be lucky to spot the maneless lions of Tsavo.

Cost in US$

Price per person in US$ 1Pax 2Pax 3Pax

4Pax 5Pax 6Pax 7Pax

Validity: 01 Jan – 31 Dec, 410 385 340 300 300 300 300

Cost includes: Pick up and drop off at your Cruise Ship. . Park Entrance fees where applicable. Professional tour guide/ guide fees. Safari transport in a custom designed mini van with a pop-up roof.

Cost excludes: Items of personal nature like laundry fees, gratitudes and tips, drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic

drinks, bills e.t.c. Anything else that is not specified in the itinerary

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Tsavo East Wilderness Adventure, 2 Days and 1 Night – VSCS - 002

Trip highlights: This is an exciting 2 day road safari that will take you to visit Tsavo East National Park, which is one of the planet's last biodiversity strongholds. The safari starts from your Cruise Ship at the port of Mombasa and ends at the same place.. On this safari, you are likely to spot various species of wild game including the lion, leopard, cheetah, the elephant and a host of other animals found in the plains. You will also be able to see attractions like Aruba Dam, Mudanda Rock, the Lugard's Falls and Yatta Plateau. You will travel in a private safari Tour Van and spend the night in a lodge.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Port of Mombasa - Tsavo East National park

Early in the morning at 7.00am after your breakfast, you will be met at your Cruise ship at the port of mombasa and be warmly received by the driver and/or Tour Manager who will brief you on your safari and escort you to your vehicle for departure to Tsavo East National Park arriving in time for lunch then enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive till evening.

The Tsavo East National Park has an interesting and diverse history including: the Waliangulu and Kamba tribes who used the park as a hunting ground prior to gazette-ment; the first European to see Mount Kenya, rev. Dr. L. Krapf, journeyed on foot through this area in 1848; during the construction of the railway bridge over the Tsavo River in 1898, lions (the famed man-eaters of Tsavo) terrorized the workers, killing over 130 people before being killed by Col. J. H. Patterson. During World War 1, British forces along the Tsavo River encountered threats from invading German soldiers from Tanganyika (now Tanzania); the European explorer Captain Lugard a European explorer passed through the area on his way to Uganda.

Some of the attractions that visitors can enjoy within Tsavo East National Park are the Aruba Dam; located on the north bank of the seasonal Voi River, visited by thousands of animals and making it a great game viewing destination, Mudanda Rock; which is a whale-backed rock towering above a natural dam and which acts as a draw to hundreds of elephant, The Yatta Plateau; which is the longest lava flow in the world and an ornithological paradise that attracts migrating birds from all over the world and The Lugard's Falls; through which the waters of the Galana River plunge into foaming rapids and crocodile-infested pools.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at Aruba Ashnil Lodge or similar

Day 2: Tsavo East National Park - Mombasa

Enjoy early morning game viewing before returning to your lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed with game viewing till lunch time. After lunch, you will check out of your lodge and depart to Mombasa arriving in the evening at which time you will be transferred back to yourCruise ship.

End of safari

Cost: US$ 400 per person sharing. Minimum 2 persons travelling.

Package includes:

-Transport in a private Safari tour Van with pop up roof for game viewing and photography-Park entry fees -Accommodation in a lodge inclusive of meals while on safari as stipulated-Services of an English-speaking driver guide -Game drives -Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver-Government taxes

Package excludes:

- All international or local flights and departure taxes- Tips to driver/guides or lodge staff- Extras at lodges- tips, drinks, laundry- Items of personal nature- Travel Insurance

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Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks Wildlife Safari - 3 Days / 2 Nights – VSCS - 003

Highlights: This is a three days wildlife safari program starting from your cruise ship launch at the port of Mombasa – Kilindini Habour. You will discover the beauty of the savannah to experience how extraordinary flora and fauna can be in their unspoiled wilderness. Lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and others in their natural habitant; an exciting safari through a pure paradise.You will travel in a Safari tour Van. In the evening, you will transfer back to your Cruise Ship. . You will stay in safari lodges and Luxury Tented Camps during this safari.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival – Tsavo East National ParkFrom the port of Mombasa at the door of your Cruise Ship, you will be met by our Tour representatives who will brief you on your Safari or alternatively, we will receive you from your hotel or beach resort in Mombasa city or the North or south Coast. Then there after depart towards Tsavo East National Park with modern and comfortable converted safari minibus. Lunch will be in Voi Safari Lodge. Incase of any delay, you will have your lunch in Voi town. In the afternoon, you will go for your first game viewing drive until sunset. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and overnight at Voi Safari Lodge

Day 2: Tsavo East National Park – Tsavo West National ParkDepart towards Tsavo West after your breakfast while game viewing enroute. Arrive at Kilanguni Serena lodge in good time for lunch. After lunch have a visit to the Rhino Sanctuary and the Mzima Springs. If time allows visit the Shetani lava flow landscape. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and overnight at Kilanguni Serena Lodge

Day 3: Tsavo West National Park - MombasaAfter your early breakfast depart towards the coast; having an enroute game viewing drive then have a visit to Voi town where you will have your lunch. Then drive to the coast where you will be dropped at your Cruise Ship.

Tour Cost: US $ 1,140 per person sharing( Minimum 2 persons)

Cost includes: Transfer from the Cruise Ship Drop off at the Cruise Ship Park Entrance fees where applicable. Professional tour guide/ guide fees. Safari transport in a custom designed mini van with a pop-up roof. Accommodation and meals as stipulated.


drinks, bills e.t.c. Anything else that is not specified in the itinerary

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Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East National Parks wildlife Safari 4 Days / 3 Nights – VSCS - 004

Highlights:This is a four days wildlife safari program starting from your cruise ship launch at Mombasa – Kilindini Habour. You will travel in Safari Tour Van and stay in safari lodges and tented camps during this safari.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Port of Mombasa – Tsavo WestAt your cruise ship at Kilindina habour, you will be met by our Tour representatives who will brief you on your Safari then there after depart towards Tsavo West National Park with modern and comfortable converted safari minibus. Lunch will be in Voi town. In the afternoon you will be taken for a walking safari and just before dinner, go for game viewing drive.

Dinner and Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge

Tsavo West national park covers 9000 km2, approximately 30% of Kenya's area under parks, and contains a diversity of habitats, wildlife and a mountainous scenic landscape. The park is a vast expanse of savanna stretching from the Athi River, North of the Mombasa-Nairobi road and south to the Tanzanian border. The North Eastern boundary along the Athi adjoins Tsavo East National Park, but Tsavo West has a more varied topography and a more diverse array of habitats than its neighbour. The park's habitats include open plains alternating with Savannah bush and semi desert scrub, acacia woodlands; rocky ridges and outcrops and more extensive ranges and isolated hills; belts of river line vegetation; palm thickets and on the Chyulu hills, mountain forest. The lava that purifies Mzima's water can be seen in black outcrops all around this part of Tsavo.

Dinner and overnight Finch Hattons Tented Camps/ Severin Safari Camp

Day 2: Tsavo West National Park – Amboseli National ParkHave an early morning breakfast then depart to Mzima Springs. There after proceed towards Amboseli Park; Kilimanjaro snowy peak view will be constant traveling companion during enroute game drive. Lunch will be at Amboseli Serena Lodge; in the afternoon have second game drive with a visit to a Maasai Village. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Amboseli National Park the combination of scenery, people and animals is what makes the Amboseli national park of fascinating. Beautifully situated at the foot of the towering Kilimanjaro, it Is the home of the brightly painted Maasai tribe, here you can see lions , cheetahs, spotted hyenas and wild dogs as well as gnus , Kaffir buffaloes , Burch ell’s zebras and herds of elephants . All these animals come to drink at water holes consisting of small lakes or muddy ponds kept filled up by water from the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. The northern lake Amboseli contains water only after rain.

Dinner and Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge

Day 3: Amboseli - Tsavo East National ParkHave an early breakfast and later depart to Tsavo East National Park. Have an enroute game drive and lunch in Tarhi Camp. In the afternoon, have another game drive until sunset.

Tsavo National Park is the largest game park in Kenya with a variety of attractions such as Aruba dam, the Lugard’s falls, Yatta plateau the longest plateau in the world and Mudanda rock. The park features over 1000 plant species and a mixed habitat of bush, acacia woodland dotted with baobab, grasslands, ivory palm, tamarind and fig trees. Fauna includes lions, plain game, red elephants, dik dik, leopard, buffaloes among others. Over 600 species of birds have been recorded here.

Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Aruba lodge

Day 4: Tsavo East National Park- MombasaAfter your early breakfast depart towards the coast; having an enroute game viewing drive then have a visit to Voi town where you will have your lunch. Then drive to the coast where you will be dropped back to your Cruise ship.

Tour Cost: US $ 1,560 per person sharing. (Minimum 4 persons Travelling)

Cost includes: Transfer from and back to your cruise ship Drop off at the Cruise Ship Park Entrance fees where applicable. Professional tour guide/ guide fees. Safari transport in a custom designed mini van with a pop-up roof.Accommodation and meals as stipulated.


drinks, bills e.t.c. Entry fee to the rhino Sanctuary Anything else that is not specified in the itinerary.

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Tsavo West, Tsavo East and Amboseli National Park Safari – 4 Days / 3 Nights – VSCS - 005Highlights:This is a four days wildlife safari program starting from your cruise ship launch at Mombasa – Kilindini Habour. You will travel in Safari Tour Van and stay in safari lodges and Luxury Tented Camps during this safari.

Itinerary:

Day1: Port of Mombasa – Tsavo West National ParkIn the morning at your Cruise Ship, you will be met by our Tour representative who will brief you on your Safari or alternatively, we will receive you from your hotel or beach resort in Mombasa city or the North or south Coast. Then there after depart towards Tsavo West National Park with modern and comfortable converted safari minibus. Accommodation and lunch will be at Kilanguni Serena Lodge. In case of flight delay, you will have your lunch at Voi town. In the afternoon take a visit to Rhino Sanctuary and game drive until sunset.

Dinner and overnight at Ngulia Safari Lodge

Tsavo West National Park is the second largest Park in Kenya and is famed for the Man-eaters during the construction of the Lunatic Lane (the Kenya-Uganda Railway). Among its attractions include: Chaimu and Shetani Lava flows and the Mzima springs whose source is the Chyulu Hills and provides fresh water to most of Mombasa. There is also an in-built Glass-Tank for observation of the crocodiles and hippos.


Amboseli National Park the combination of scenery, people and animals is what makes the Amboseli national park of fascinating. Beautifully situated at the foot of the towering Kilimanjaro, it Is the home of the brightly painted Maasai tribe, here you can see lions , cheetahs, spotted hyenas and wild dogs as well as gnus , Kaffir

buffaloes , Burch ell’s zebras and herds of elephants . All these animals come to drink at water holes consisting of small lakes or muddy ponds kept filled up by water from the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. The northern lake Amboseli contains water only after rain.

Dinner and Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Day 3: Amboseli National Park – Tsavo East National ParkHave an early breakfast and later depart to Tsavo east National Park. Have an enroute game viewing drive on your way to your accommodation. Lunch will be at Voi safari Lodge. Later in the Afternoon you will have another game viewing drive until sunset

Tsavo East national park is the largest in Kenya with a variety of attractions such as Aruba dam, the Lugard’s falls, Yatta plateau the longest plateau in the world and Mudanda rock. The park features over 1000 plant species and a mixed habitat of bush, acacia woodland dotted with baobab, grasslands, ivory palm, tamarind and fig trees. Fauna includes lions, plain game, red elephants, dik dik, leopard, buffaloes among others. Over 600 species of birds have been recorded here. You can also view the game at night from the lodge’s balcony as they visit the artificial salt lick

Dinner and Overnight at Voi Safari Lodge

Day 4: Tsavo East National Park - MombasaAfter your early breakfast depart towards the coast; having an enroute game viewing drive then have a visit to Voi town where you will have your lunch. Then drive to the coast where you will spend for some time at the beach resort.

Tour Cost: US $ 1,540 per person sharing

Cost includes: Transfer from the Cruise Ship Drop off at the Cruise Ship Park Entrance fees where applicable. Professional tour guide/ guide fees. Safari transport in a custom designed mini van with a pop-up roof. Accommodation and meals as stipulated.


drinks, bills e.t.c. Entry fee to the rhino Sanctuary Anything else that is not specified in the itinerary

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Tsavo East and Taita Hills and Tsavo West - Amboseli National Parks Safari – 5 Days / 4 Nights – VSCS - 006 Highlights: This is a five days wildlife safari program starting from your Cruise Ship at the port of Mombasa. You will be able to see all the Big Five is Lucky among other wildlife. You will travel in a Safari Tour van and stay in safari lodges during this safari.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Port of Mombasa – Tsavo East National ParkIn the morning, from your Cruise Ship, you will be met by our Tour representatives who will brief you on your Safari or alternatively, we will receive you from your hotel or beach resort in Mombasa city or the North or south

Coast. Then there after depart towards Tsavo East National Park with modern and comfortable converted safari minibus. Lunch will be in Voi Safari Lodge. Incase of flight delay, you will have your lunch in Voi town. In the afternoon, you will go for first game drive until sunset. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Tsavo East National Park, the largest of the Tsavo Parks and very diverse in terms of flora and fauna. It has very interesting sites such as Aruba dam where animals come to quench their thirst especially during the dry spells when most of the water pods have dried up. The Nyika plateau can also be witness from the horizon as well as the ‘five sisters’ hills. Look out for the ‘Red’ elephant and you might be lucky to spot the maneless lions of Tsavo.

Dinner and overnight at Voi safari Lodge

Day 2: Taita Hills Wildlife SanctuaryAfter breakfast depart for Taita hills having an en route game viewing drive. Arrive at salt like lodge.

Dinner and overnight at the famous Salt Lick Lodge

Day 3: Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary - Tsavo West National ParkEarly breakfast then depart for Tsavo West National Park. Arrive in good time for lunch. Then after have a game viewing drive through the park towards Mzima Springs and if time allows visit the rhino Sanctuary.

Tsavo West National Park is the second largest Park in Kenya and is famed for the Man-eaters during the construction of the Lunatic Lane (the Kenya-Uganda Railway). Among its attractions include: Chaimu and Shetani Lava flows and the Mzima springs whose source is the Chyulu Hills and provides fresh water to most of Mombasa. There is also an in-built Glass-Tank for observation of the crocodiles and hippos.

Lunch, dinner and overnight at Kilanguni Serena Lodge


Amboseli National Park the combination of scenery, people and animals is what makes the Amboseli national park of fascinating. Beautifully situated at the foot of the towering Kilimanjaro, it Is the home of the brightly painted Maasai tribe, here you can see lions , cheetahs, spotted hyenas and wild dogs as well as gnus , Kaffir buffaloes , Burch ell’s zebras and herds of elephants . All these animals come to drink at water holes consisting of small lakes or muddy ponds kept filled up by water from the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. The northern lake Amboseli contains water only after rain.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge

Day 5: Amboseli National Park - MombasaHave an early breakfast the bid Amboseli National Park goodbye and proceed towards the Kenyan coast. You will have your lunch at Voi town. After lunch proceed to the coast for your beach holiday stay.

Tour Cost: US $ 1,850 per person sharing. ( Minimum 4 persons travelling)

Cost includes: Transfer from the Cruise Ship Drop off at the Cruise ShipAccommodation and meals as stipulated. Park Entrance fees where applicable. Professional tour guide/ guide fees. Safari transport in a custom designed Safari Tour van with a pop-up roof.

Cost excludes:

Items of personal nature like laundry fees, gratitudes and tips, drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, bills e.t.c.

Entry fee to the rhino Sanctuary and Maasai Village in Amboseli National Park Anything else that is not specified in the itinerary.

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