On Mombasa Beach Vacation? Take a Safari Break to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Mombasa Island on the Kenya coast and the nearby Diani Beach in Ukunda are mostly known as beach destinations that offer world-class tropical beach vacations to hundreds of visitors each year. In comparison, the nearby Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary may not enjoy equal limelight but still offers a unique complimentary opportunity for holidaymakers in this coastal town.

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a private sanctuary that covers slightly over 28,000 acres and is next to Tsavo National Park. It is just 200kilometres from Mombasa and a gentle 30-minute flight from Nairobi. This proximity makes the sanctuary an ideal destination for those who might want to combine a beach vacation with a short safari.

Needless to say, if you can afford a few more days – say 3 or 4 days, you can add on Tsavo Park and Amboseli National Parks and enjoy even more of Kenya’s wildlife. Your safari operator will be happy to organize this kind of tour, giving you a short break from the sun and sand indulgence. Read the rest of this entry »