On arrival you’ll be met and transferred to the delightful Papillon Lagoon Reef Resort for four nights of indulgence and relaxation. The resort’s lagoon style pool sits in shaded tropical gardens that run down to the superb Diani Beach. There are tennis courts and watersports if you feel active during the day, and nightly entertainment.

For a day out, you may like to head to Mombasa town with its markets, old port, and historical Fort Jesus, or spend a day on an Arabian Dhow sailing vessel – see our Kenya experiences for more details.

Papillon Lagoon Reef Resort

Depart your Mombasa hotel and drive to the 10,000 acre Ngutuni Wildlife Conservancy that adjoins the famous Tsavo East National Park. On entering the reserve look out for game en route to the lodge where after check in, you will have time to relax.

After lunch head out for an afternoon game drive, accompanied by your expert guide where you will see some of park’s abundant wildlife including elephant, lion, buffalo, kudu, zebra and giraffe. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Ngutuni Lodge is set against the backdrop of the Sagala Hills and offers comfortable and rustic accommodation. There is a spacious deck overlooking a waterhole which is popular with a variety of wildlife that come to drink.

Ngutuni Lodge

Lunch, dinner

This morning you’ll head out for another game drive to spot the wildlife at its most active before returning to the lodge for a late breakfast. Enjoy the scenic drive back to the Papillon in time for dinner and enjoy a further three nights beside the warm, clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

Papillon Lagoon Reef Resort

Say a fond farewell to the resort today as you are transferred to the airport for your flight back to the UK, with memories of Africa that will last a lifetime.