We add impetus to the local poverty eradication agenda by providing an opportunity for hosting communities to accrue direct financial benefits from ecotourism

Vision

• To become Kenya’s market leader in ecotourism by packaging pristine community destinations beyond the traditional game viewing circuits in Kenya.

MissionMlilo Community Tours and Safaris is a pro-conservation institution

whose initial mission is to safeguard indigenous Flora and Fauna.

Goal• To promote sound use of natural resources for accrued benefit.

Value• Mlilo adds impetus to the poverty eradication agenda by providing

an opportunity for hosting communities to accrue direct financial benefits from ecotourism.

Philosophy• To enrich the local tourism product through application of

ecotourism principles and provision of nature interpretation services.

Mlilo Community Tours and SafarisThe Company

Mlilo Community Tours and Safaris is the only Community Tour Company targeting to promote the community. Mlilo packages are designed to uphold the principles of ecotourism by ensuring that your interaction with hosting communities supports local conservation initiatives.Mlilo will provide you with qualified tour leaders accredited to the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association with no extra cost.

This touring company will take you off the beaten track into the very pristine cultural exchange, within the community areas in Kenya, by providing you with an opportunity to interact with the community as well as discovering various places and our rich wildlife.

The ExperienceOur philosophy is to ensure high adrenaline products with exceptional

interpretive richness and also give you the opportunity to sample the rich gemstone heritage of the land.On safaris, your meals will be prepared by qualified safari cooks over dead wood fires. Those who join are from all walks of life and nationalities.

Mlilo has experienced qualified tour drivers anyone can rely on and provide excellent transport service. We provide home stays, hotels, and lodge bookings.Choose Mlilo for your best tour holiday adventure.

About Mlilo Community Tours

Mlilo Community Tours and Safaris is the only Community Tour company targeting to promote the Community Based Tourism Concept; by getting the

communities engage in tourism enterprises with long term gains:Our work and collaborations have allowed more than 60 projects to take life, such

as:- Malindi Women Aids Fighters Organisation (MWAFO):

Mwafo is a community based organization that has for a long time tried to address HIV/AIDS issues and to assist sick people.

It is in this regard that Mlilo Community Tours and Safaris has seen the need to intervene and assist Mwafo to achieve its mission. Mwafo has a small income generating project of recycling the waste polythene papers by weaving them into baskets, hats and handbags but there is no market reachable yet.

- Shimba Hills Botanical Garden (Conservation & Education):

The Shimba Hills Botanical Garden is not just a place of great beauty; it is a legacy for future generations. It is a visitor education centre with education programs that help to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the earth’s biodiversity.

- Magangani Butterfly Farm:

The Magangani butterfly farm is located between Malindi and Watamu and gathers 46 members. The aim of this working group is to conserve and protect the forest in order to create jobs for the members. They do butterfly farming, mushroom farming, bee keeping, catering services, agro-tourism, traditional dances and educational meetings for children and tourists.

- And many more…

Our Itineraries

Mlilo Community Tours & Safaris arrange different kind of trips. Among our main itineraries we provide classic safaris to satisfy adepts of game drives. We are also involved in the tourist development of Taita-Taveta, Malindi and Tana river areas the great places for landscape photographing and interaction with the local communities.

Being based in Malindi, our company offers different excursions to the Hell’s Kitchen in Marafa and Mida creek in Gede.

DAY 1: Malindi- Tsavo WestDrive through Galana Ranch and Tsavo East for game viewing.

Overnight – Rhino Valley lodgeDAY 2: Tsavo West – AmboseliDrive to Amboseli after early breakfast for a full day game drive.

Overnight – Ol Tukai LodgeDAY 3: Amboseli – Maasai MaraEnjoy both morning and afternoon game drive.

Overnight – Ol-morani Tented Camp DAY 4: Maasai MaraAfter breakfast, enjoy morning and afternoon game drive.

Overnight – Ol-moran tented CampDAY 5: Maasai Mara - L.ake NakuruAfter an early breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru to see thousands of Lesser Flamingos.

Overnight – Hotel WaterbucksDAY 6: L.ake Nakuru – SamburuEnjoy full day game drive at the park.

Overnight – Samburu ShabaDAY 7: Samburu – AberdaresAfter game drive, proceed to Aberdares Country Club.

Overnight – Treetops HotelDAY 8: Aberdares – Tsavo EastAfter early morning breakfast enjoy full day game drive to Tsavo East National Park.

Overnight – Ndololo S. CampDAY 9: Tsavo East – MalindiAfter morning breakfast drive to Malindi arriving around afternoonCharges: 1700 euros per Person or 2340 dollars per Person

Kenya Classicsafari

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DAY 1: Malindi-NgangaoDrive through the famous Tsavo East and enjoy game viewing. You will be able to see elephant in abundant, zebra gazelle, lions and many more.

Overnight: Ngangao Campsite.DAY 2: Nature and Village walksEnjoy bird viewing and study of the botanical plants at Ngangao forest. After a bush lunch you will discover the city of Wundanyi and its local markets.

Overnigh: Ngangao CampsiteDAY 3: Cave explorationAfter early breakfast, depart to Funju Caves and discover the mystery of its boat like structures and the rock hiracs. During the day you will also be able to see the panoramic view of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Overnight: Ngangao Campsite. DAY 4: Historical cave and city tour After breakfast, depart to another historical cave where the found of the nation Mzee Jomo Kenyatta hid during the height of Mau-Mau crack down. Later in the day, visit of the Njama Mizango cultural center for traditional dances.

Overnight: Ngangao campsite.DAY 5: Return to MalindiAfter breakfast, depart to Malindi through Tsavo Est National Parc for a last contact with the great wilderness of Kenya.Charges: 750 dollars per person or 520

Euros per person

Taita

Sagala

DAY 1: Malindi-Mwanakaviri Drive through the famous Tsavo East and enjoy game viewing. You will be able to see elephants in abundant, zebras, gazelles, lions and many more.

Overnight: Mwanakaviri campsite.DAY 2: Nature and Village walksAfter early breakfast, walk to the old famous cave and sampling of botanical plants during the morning. In the afternoon, visit two different local groups before coming back to the campsite.

Overnight: Mwanakaviri campsite.DAY 3: Traditional lifestyleAfter breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive around the Taita ranches and see all the famous animal of Kenya in the wild.

Overnight: Mwanakaviri campsiteDAY 4: Return to MalindiAfter breakfast, depart to Malindi through Tsavo Est National Park for a last contact with the wilderness.

Charges: 750 dollars per person or 520 Euros per person

Shimba Hills

DAY 1: Malindi-Shimba HillsDrive through Kidongo Gate and Shimba Hills National Park: a 320 square kilometers forest perfect for the observation of rare Ron Antelope and Sable Antelope. Overnight: Botanic Garden Campsite.DAY 2: Game driveDrive through Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary and observe the biggest mammal on Earth. After that you will be able to view Majimoto (Hot Springs) and scenic landscapes. Overnight: Mwaluganje Community CampsiteDAY 3: World war fortificationAfter breakfast, drive through Kasigao WW1 British Forts and bunkers. Then let’s go to Voi city for refreshments and city tour in the afternoon. Before the end of the day, drive to the Tsavo West National Park for the overnight at. Mlilo Campsite.DAY 4: Historical sitesAfter breakfast, game drive on the way to Taveta. In the afternoon, visit historical sites before running to the Lake Jipe: the home stay of many Hippos. Overnight: Lake Jipe Safari Lodge.DAY 5: Taveta tourAfter breakfast, visit the historical richness of Grogan Castle and Canals. In the afternoon enjoy the Taveta City tour and its famous traditional markets. Overnight: Chala Hotel.DAY 6: Game driveAfter breakfast, visit lake Chala which is situated on a hill where you can also enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Kilimanjaro. In the afternoon, game drive and visit the Mzima Springs. Overnight: Mlilo CampsiteDAY 7: Return to MalindiAfter breakfast, depart to Malindi through Tsavo Est National Parc for a last contact with the wilderness.

Charges: 1200 Dollars per person or 820 Euros per person

Lake Chala

Adventure tours Opportunities to discover Tana River abound,all you need is a sense of adventure! River canoeing and boat rides both along the Tana River and into the Indian Ocean

ExcursionsTime Activity

7:30am-9am

Malindi-hotels to Marafa

9am-12noon

Tour Marafa Hell’s Kitchen for scenic viewing, bird watching

12noon-2pm

Picnic lunch at Hell’s Kitchen

2pm-3:30pm

Hell’s Kitchen-Sabaki River Estuary

3:30pm-5:30pm

Bird watching, Scenic viewing, Nature walk

5 :30pm Return to Malindi

Hell’s Kitchen

Time Activity8am-9:30am

Gede Ruins – Presentation/briefing, tour of ruins, dance performance

9:30am-10:30am

Kipepeo Project –presentation/briefing, butterfly house

10:30am-11am

Transfer to Dabaso

11am-12noon

Canoe from Dabaso to Kirepwe Island

12noon-1pm

Kirepwe Island – presentation/briefing, tour of island & ruins

1pm-2pm

Canoe from Kirepwe to DabasoGede Ruins

Lamu Archipelago

Our partner in Lamu: the Subira House, is the perfect place where to stay during your days in the great archipelago. This eco-friendly and traditional villa located in the Old Town add something more to your Lamu Experience.

Lamu’s ActivitiesYou will be able to enjoy many

activities: dhow trips to explore the reef, visits of Lamu, Sheila and Matondoni town and relax on wonderful beaches…

Malindi Coastal Area

Our partner in Malindi, the Eden Roc Hotel, is located on the coast along Lamu Road. The hotel will provide you the best quality service. Therefore you can be sure to enjoy every moment on our beaches and marine parks.

Malindi City TourAt 8:00, just after breakfast, a driver and a guide will pick you up from

your hotel and drive you out of town to MADCA village of the local Giriama tribe until 9:30. Here you will be able to see the way how they live, go inside their huts, visit a witch doctor and then visit a primary school.

After the school, at 9:30, head to a factory which is more than a rehabilitation center for birds of prey. Here tame birds can be held while you take a photo.

At 10:30, the guide will point you a few important buildings, you will stop for photographs or shopping before heading to the Malindi Museum in order to see how Malindi has developed over the years.

Then you will also be able to see the coastal land and the Vasco Da Gama pillar, before going to the wood curving factory. See the carvers as they work, visit the show room, shop and head straight to the hotel at 12:30.

Charges: 40 US dollars 30 Euros per person

Accommodation

With The Mlilo Community Tours and Safaris experience, you will enjoy the diversity of Kenya even in its accommodations. Indeed, your safari days in the national parks will bring you into luxury lodges, your stay on the coast into great hotels and your community tour into homestays or community run camping sites.

Eden Roc Hotel

Lion’s Bluff Lodge

Matasenyi Home stay

OUR CONTACTS

MLILO COMMUNITY TOURS & SAFARIS LTD.

Opp. Blue Marlin Hotel, Lamu Road.Malindi Head Office: Box 5660-80200 Malindi- Kenya

Tel: +254 736 776 122 or +254 712340875

Email: info@mliloecotravel.com

livingstone@mliloecotravel.com

Web: www.mliloecotravel.com

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