Safari & Beach Holidays – the Perfect Mix

Personally, there is nothing better than lying in theWhat better way to follow on from a safari
sun somewhere tropical with a good book, theholiday than with our earlier beach scenario. Kenya
sound of the sun lapping the shore in thenot only offers fantastic game spotting
background and hotel staff pandering to youropportunities, it also has some of the best
every need. It is just the tonic needed to recoverbeaches in the world along Mombasa’s
from the hectic lifestyle many of us lead on acoastline.
day to day basis.There are some fantastic resorts out there with
When I arrive back in the UK though, I do get athe signature thatch roofs, like the beautiful Alfajiri
sense that I haven’t really done enough toVillas or the Flamboyant on the stunning Diani
see the real destination. It is easy to remain in aBeach just south of Mombasa.
resort grounds and sometimes the wonders thatOn the other side of Mombasa is Hemingways,
a country has to offer can be overlooked.also set on stunning beachfront, on a stretch
One way to ensure you do get out and seerecently voted in the top ten beaches in the
more than just the hotel pool is a combinationSunday Times, the resort is also renowned for its
holiday such as beach and safari. fantastic game fishing on Watamu Marine Park
Spend five nights in a top African and enjoy– possibly the finest marine park Kenya with a
magnificent sights – elephants roaming in thenumerous species of tropical fish located in a
distance at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, lionsmagnificent coral garden.
relaxing in the shade on a hot day, hipposYou won’t be alone in the resort gardens
wallowing in rivers alongside deadly crocodiles! either, swinging in the trees or charging through
African safaris really do capture the real Africathe hotel you will find the black faced Vervet
– endless savannah grasslands, giant trunkedmonkeys, and on occasion you might see the
Baobab trees and a huge sun that bathes the skyshyer Colobus monkey in the trees.
and land in earthy tones.