WHITEWATER RAFTING

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The Tana River Rafting

With a great mix of high action whitewater (up to grade V) interspersed with scenic calm water where birdlife abounds. Not enough? Why not leap feet first into a big surfing hole, jump a 30ft waterfall or swim ‘The Devils Toilet Bowl’ (water level dependant). 

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Mathioya River  Rafting

The Mathioya is one of the hardest rafting rivers in Kenya with over 450m of descent over its 22km length. This is a narrow, technical river. It is fairly low volume even during the rainy season but contains serious, sustained grade IV/V whitewater. Previous experience is required.

We offer a two day package which includes a day on the Tana then a second, action packed day on the Mathioya River. The river can only be run during certain water levels. 

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The Athi River Rafting

Flowing through Tsavo National Park, we raft up to 80km’s of Kenya’s second longest river with three days and three nights on the river. The river gives an awesome mixture of relaxing calm water with game viewing  and abundant birdlife interspersed with some great whitewater

The trip is fully self supported with our guides providing all meals during your three days on the river.  This trip is a must for those of you wanting a full wilderness rafting experience in the wilds of Kenya.

Price: USD 360.00 per person

For itinerary, more info and bookings click here

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Ewaso Nyiro River Rafting

This is a similar trip to the Athi, with three days and nights on the river. The river runs through Samburu National Park, where both the animals and river are wilder.  Trip length and nature are as for the Athi River with more serious and sustained water.

This river is very rainfall dependant so contact us for more information on water levels or look at the water level chart by clicking here.

Price: USD 420.00 per person 

OFF-SHORE SAILING

Come and experience off-shore sailing with African Holiday Safaris aboard our 42' foot vessel based in Kilifi. This activity is best done during the North-east monsoon period of October through April. Minimum duration 4 days preferably though six or more. 

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OFF-SHORE SAILING

PRICES - ITINERARIES - ACTIVITIES - BOOKING DETAILS

Built in Taiwan in 1984 to a Bob Perry design. Centre cockpit, heavy displacement, (15T), long keeled, masthead rigged ketch. Originally used in the Pacific and later around the north and west coasts of Australia.  Fitted with 40 hp Perkins 4.108 engine, she has a full set, (new 1999), full batten sails (main and mizzen), and a 130% roller genoa, and a cruising spinnaker.  30 kg CQR anchor on all chain rode, plus 2 others, (lighter).  600 l water, 400 l fuel.  Sleeps 5 in bunks, plus an additional 4 in the saloon. 

Equipment includes 2 toilets / showers, a 3 burner gas stove w/ oven.  Hydraulic steering with auto helm, VHF radio, satellite telephone, GPS x 2,  log,  basic wind instruments, depth sounder, 500 amp battery bank with wind and solar power generators.  Full set of charts for the East African coast. 6 man life raft, and much else.  Fitted out with Snorkel gear for 4 pax, 2 rods for deep sea fishing and trolling lines as required.  Life preservers for up to 10 participants, plus safety harnesses for use on deck.

Activities based from the boat.

►Sea-kayaking 

►Scuba diving

►Deep sea fishing

►Snorkelling.

Equipment on board for 4 clients at a time.  Superb at Shimoni and Pemba, also Malindi, Kiwayu

Costs

►The yacht would be at $280.00 per day, (including skipper, RYA Yachtmaster Off-shore), plus $65.00 per person per day. Inclusive food and drink (soda's and beer only).

►Sea-kayaking on its own (no yacht based accommodation.   As per #1 above, plus at the coast, $95.00 per person per day, minimum 4 pax and for min 3 days.  Travel time to and from coast exempted

Other things to do. All participants will gain, and if required, log, experience in off-shore day and night sailing and will be expected to fully participate in all aspects of sailing, from setting / trimming sails, helming  and  watch-keeping.   Off watch crew will be responsible for all food preparation and cooking, plus small boat housekeeping requirements.  If there is interest shown I will give instruction in coastal navigation, charts, currents and use of the GPS, together with basics about boat handling, rigging, sail trim etc. Other subjects including weather, aqua fauna, local history etc.

Snorkel diving, (4 at a time), and 2 deep sea fishing rods - 55 lb. test.   Nov - March is the best fishing season, and one would expect to take at least a couple of fish each day, Barracuda, sailfish, marlin, shark, bonito and tuna are all likely.

For a custom itinerary, queries and bookings please contact us

Harbour Cruises in Mombasa

Luxury dhow cruises around the habour are very popular in Mombasa and,not-withstanding the price,they are an excellent way to see the habour,Old Town and Fort Jesus and get a slap-up meal at the end of it.Topping the billing is Tamarind Dhow run by the posh restaurant Tamarind Restaurant in Nyali.The cruise embarks from the jetty below the Tamarind Restaurant,and includes a habour tour and a fantastic meal.There is a choice of seafood,steak or vegetarian dishes.Prices include a complimentary cocktail and transport to and from your hotel.Another company which is offering dhow cruises in Mombasa is Jahazi Marine.They do cultural trips,sailing around Mombasa in the morning,lunch at their otherwise expensive Jahazi Restaurant overlookingTudor Creek,and afternoon spent at the floating market,visiting a tradional herbalist and dhow builder.They also offer Mombasa by night dhow cruises ,including a sonet-lumiere performance at Fort Jesus,and a French-style lobster dinner inside served by waiters dressed up as portuguese,suppsedlt to remind you of the good old days when the only tourists were heavily armed raiders.

Dhow trips around Funzi Island
Seahorse Dhow offers dhow trips including snorkelling and seafood lunch .The office is at Colliers Centre,Diani Beach. Dhow trips start from Gazi Beach in the morning and they organise transport from/to your accommodation .Another company is Funzi Sea Adventures which runs more luxurious dhow trips to Funzi Island and up the Ramisi River . Funzi is a small mangrove island about 35km south of Diani Beach.It is stunning and much quiter than Wasini.As with other islands along the coast,dhow tours to the village at the southern tip of Funzi becoming increasingly popular,and crocodiles and dolphines can be spotted in the inlets.

Dolphin Dhow Safaris around Wasini Island
Just off the south coast of Wasini Island, Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park is one of the best marine reserves in Kenya.The park covers 28 sq km of pristine coral reefs and offers excellent diving and snorkelling.You have a resonable chance of seeing dolphins in the Shimoni Channel and humpback whales are somwtimes spotted between August and October.It is easy to organise your own boat trip with a local captain.The dhow trip normally includes lunch and a walk in the coral gardens on Wasini Island.A good place to start looking for a boatman is the office of KWS ,about 200m south of the main pier,where you will also have to come to pay the entry fee to the reserve.The best time to snorkel and dive is between October and March.Various companies offer organised dhow tours out of Shimoni.Transfer from/to your accommodation is organised.The friends of Kenyan Dolphins have set up the Dolphin Dhow,office at Barclays Centre in Diani Beach,a dolphin-spotting and snorkelling trip around Wasini Island.The dhow leaves from Shimoni jetty daily in the morning .The price includes snorkelling equipment,soft drinks,a Swaheli seafood lunch and the marine park fees . Pilli-Pipa is another expat-owned company offering full-day dhow trips to the marine park,this time with lunch at the Pilli-Pipa restaurant on Wasini Island.The office is at Colliers Centre in Diani Beach.The price includes snorkelling,lunch and alcoholic and soft drinks.If you come on a dhow trip,you can also avail yourself of some of the cheapest scuba diving on the Kenyan coast. Another option is Wasini Island Restaurant & Kisite Dhow Tours,office at Jadini Beach Hotel in Diani Beach.They run popular snorkelling dhow trips to the marine park including a nature walk on Wasini and a very good seafood lunch at the Wasini Island restaurant.Trips leave in the morning from Shimoni jetty.

Dolphin Dhow trips

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Dhow Sailing in Kenya

Escape the depth of the European winter for a traditional dhow cruise along the the unspoilt Kenyan coral reef, accompanied by a RYA instructor and local captain

Kenya Sailing Safari