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Kenya holidays

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Mombasa - Balloon excursion
Mombasa - Balloon excursion

Kenya has it all: whether you're there to chill on white sandy beaches, dive in the dazzling Indian Ocean, experience the colour and culture of Mombasa or take an unforgettable safari into some of Africa's most spectacular wildlife parks, a holiday in Kenya is sure to please. On Africa's east coast and near Kenya's most incredible safari parks, Mombasa and its resorts are set along the Indian Ocean.

Free Kids

 

You can take your first child on holiday with us free of charge. If a Free Child Place is available on the holiday you choose, it’s yours – and your discount will be shown on the breakdown of your holiday price. Free Kids are generally found on holidays departing outside of 12 weeks.

 

We offer hundreds of Free Child Places on selected holidays and dates, but they won’t hang around forever! Book early to secure your Free Child Place and make fantastic savings online.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • All meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports and watersports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Central Location

These accommodations are guaranteed to be less than 200 metres from the centre of your resort, close to bars and restaurants.

Things to do

Kenya

Memorable moment...

Venture deep into the valleys, rolling hills and dense rainforest of Shimba Hill National Park, home to leopards, elephant, rare sable antelope, crocodiles and tropical birds.

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Things to do

Brave Mamba Village's crocodile farm, with its ten thousand resident crocodiles. Sail down Tudor Creek on the Nawalikher, which means Gateway to Heaven. Head into Tanzania and climb to the top of Ngoronogoro Crater, a great place to see spectacular sunsets. Take a tour of Mombasa Island, taking in the Old Town and Fort Jesus.
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Beaches

The white sandy beaches of Kenya are a truly stunning sight, while the vast beds of coral are perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving. 'Beach boys' sell goods all along the Kenyan coast and can be persistent.

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Explore your destination

Safaris
For a journey into the wild, Kenya's game reserves are an exciting place to experience Africa's untamed wildlife and scenery. You can get back to earth in a rumbling jeep and head out in search of elephants, lions and wildebeest.
lunatic express (road) prices from approx. £73pp (adult)
2 day road safari to Tsavo East and West prices from approx. £270pp (adult)
2 day air safari to Masai Mara prices from approx. £365pp (adult)
child prices may be available, speak to your First Choice Representative in resort

Kenya Marineland
Cruising Kenya's tropical waterways by dhow, you can uncover Africa from a new and unforgettable perspective. With a trip for every taste, you can snorkel coral reefs, navigate the mangroves, set sail on a champagne cruise or meet Maasai warriors.
prices from approx. £48pp (adult); £24pp (child)

Mombasa by Night
To experience Mombasa's electric evenings in style, this excursion is a must. After gliding across Mombasa Creek, sipping a Dawa cocktail, you'll dock at Old Mombasa Harbour and amble to Fort Jesus for a sound and light show spectacular and a starlit Swahili feast.
prices from approx. £42pp (adult); £21pp (child)

Zanzibar Special
Adding a touch of spice to a Kenyan holiday, on this three day tour you can follow footsteps once taken by slaves in Stone Town, trawl spice markets, spot Red Colobus monkeys and kick back on the island's white sandy shores.
prices from approx. £460pp (adult). Prices based on 2 nights; excludes visa costs. child prices may be available, speak to your First Choice Representative in resort

Please note: for further details, please speak to your Representative in resort. This is an example guide only and excursions and prices will be subject to change according to season, availability and demand.

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Food and drink

Specialities include freshly caught prawns and lobsters and there are a good choice of food outlets serving traditional dishes of chicken, rice and beans. There are international restaurants and, as a legacy from years of British rule, full English breakfasts and afternoon teas are commonplace.

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Evening Flavour

Evening entertainment is centred around hotels, while the south coast and the Nyali area of the north coast provide a small selection of bars and restaurants.

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Shopping

The old town of Mombasa is famous for its antiques, jewellery and clothing. Elsewhere, woodcarvings of Kenya's animals, tribal artefacts, soapstone and cotton wraps are popular. Be prepared to bargain!

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Media

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Local weather

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Information

Language: English and Kiswahili. Currency: Kenya Shilling. Standard GMT: + 3 hrs. Kenya Tourist Office: Nutcutt House, 26 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9EU. Tel: 020 7202 6373. www.magicalkenya.com and www.mombasacoast.com. For essential information on visas, departure taxes, vaccinations and other issues please click on 'info' at the top of the page.

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Travel money

Shilling

You can get commission-free foreign exchange on currency notes and travellers cheques at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

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