DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Departing your ship in Mombasa, arrive at Kenya Marineland in Mikondi Village and begin your visit with a cup of Arab coffee or tea. Giriama girls display maize grinding and prepare fresh chapattis, and wood carvers have items to browse that you can have personalised for collection in the afternoon. Then it’s time to board your dhow at the waterfront jetties for a delightful morning spent sailing out towards the Indian Ocean. Depending on the sea conditions, either head out into the deep blue for dolphin spotting or sail inside the reef amongst coral heads and the many reef fishermen.The dhows then return to the Aquamarine Restaurant for an exotic barbeque lunch of kebabs of beef, ostrich, crocodile, game meat by availability, chicken and grilled Indian Ocean sailfish accompanied by a variety of spicy salads.

After lunch, re-board the dhow for a relaxing cruise inside Mtwapa Creek to view the mangrove forest, giant Baobabs, hilltop villages and the African wilderness. On the return trip your crew will entertain you with rope knots, dancing, limbo and acrobatic displays, and a Kitenge fashion show. Henna tattoos and hair braiding are also available onboard. Stop at Kenya Marineland, enjoy some time to stroll through the reptile-park and aquarium before boarding your coach for the transfer back to the pier.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Spend a morning sailing the Indian Ocean in a traditional dhow. Stop for an exotic barbeque lunch, and then continue along Mtwapa Creek into the African wilderness. Enjoy entertainments put on by your crew while heading back to your starting point at Kenya Marineland, where there’s time to stroll its exhibits before returning to Mombasa.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN
0815 - 0900 Drive to Kenya Marinas jetty
0900 - 0920 Welcome and board the dhows
0920 - 1210 Morning dhow cruise; Sailing in the Indian Ocean
1210 - 1230 Disembark at jetty and WC visit
1230 - 1330 Lunch at the restaurant
1330 - 1530 Afternoon cruise in the Creek; includes onboard entertainment
1530 - 1630 Back to jetty and time to walk around
1630 - 1715 Drive back to the pier

Approximate duration: 9 hours
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- Two bottles of water per person provided on coaches
- One experienced guide per vehicle
- Sunscreen and insect repellent are advised

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