Spouse Program

Last updated: November 25, 2009

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FULL SPOUSE PROGRAM:EAFCA SOCIAL EVENTS AND DAY TOURS @ 625.00 USD

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10TH

18:30-20:00 Welcome Cocktail-Coco's Beach Bar

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11TH FANTASY ISLAND (WASINI)

08:30 am Departure from the Sarova Whitesands Hotel

Arriving at Shimoni, enjoy a light Swahili snack whilst visiting and supporting the Shimoni Cave Community project.

Sent ahead is our dolphin spotting dinghy boat- following pods to take you, hopefully, to the dolphins. As partners of the Year of the Dolphin 2007/8 and now extended beyond we follow a sustainable responsible code of conduct. Sail in the calm waters on the leeward side of the island and enjoy guided snorkeling and diving at excellent snorkeling and shallow diving sights. Cared for and have fun using the dinghy viewers or diving. From the best swimmer to the non-swimmer no one is left alone. The single or fun dive is so interesting, diving between and around interesting coral heads. All equipment is provided including glass bottomed viewers for the use of non swimmers.

Lunch on the island at Charlie Claw's where the food is always fresh and caters for all. Rarely do guests leave without having tried the famous Charlie Claw's crab, or alternatively choose from succulent fish fresh from the fisherman's basket, bar-b-qued chicken or Swahili vegetarian. All on an interesting, traditional choice of menu. Everyone enjoys the beautiful sea view from the restaurant where a gentle sea breeze keeps guests cool and relaxed through their lunch. With plenty of remaining time on the island visit the village, join the ladies on a guided walk aboard their wooden walkway into, around and above ancient natural coral sculptures and deep into the mangroves-a rare opportunity and supporting the ladies of the island. Alternatively relax at the Lazy Lagoon Pool.

Sodas and mineral water on board dhow included; Wasini Ladies Boardwalk community project: 100/-; at the restaurant there is an excellent well stocked cash bar.

16:30 Departure from Shimoni and return to Hotels

19:30 EAFCA Welcome Dinner Baraza Lawns

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12TH VISIT OF MOMBASA TOWN

08:00 Depart for a morning tour of Mombasa Town which would comprise of visit to Akamba Woodcrafts Industry, Elephant Tusks along Moi Avenue, the Hindu Temple, Market and the Old Town. Mombasa is Kenya's second largest city and a major port and trading centre of the East African Coast. An island which is linked to the mainland via a bridge to the north, ferry to the south and man-made causeway to the west. A blend of ancient and modern, this bustling, steamy, rundown Swahili town is more of a commercial centre than resort. There are dozens of mosques and temples, pungent open markets, mazes of narrow lanes with street stalls. Mombasa has a long and complex history, built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century, and the Old Town.

12:00 Return to the Whitsands Sarova Hotel (lunch excluded)

14:00 Departure for the below EAFCA Complimentary Activities (please select one)

Activity 1: Visit of Fort Jesus
Activity 2: Visit of Haller Park
Activity 3: Visit of the Port of Mombasa

18:30 Return to the Sarova Whitesands Hotel

18:30-19:30 HAPPY HOUR Coco's beach bar

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13TH Mwalunganje Elephant Sanctuary

08:30 Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary Kenya's first community Wildlife Sanctuary, home to Kenya's big tuskers, dry baobab bush land, the endemic cycad palm, blooming desert roses, diversity of butterflies, birds and monkey-eating crowned eagle.

Itinerary:

Depart in the morning from your beach hotel to Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary. Have a mid-morning game drive enroute to Mwaluganje Elephant Camp for lunch.

Mwaluganje is situated in Kwale, South Coast of Mombasa and is Kenya's first community Wildlife Sanctuary. Until recently the, land was occupied by the local Duruma people who farmed and hunted there. This is a locally initiated and managed effort to develop tourism as an alternate to farming.

Mwaluganje is a bull area boasting superb opportunity to see Kenya's big tuskers elephants are the big attraction and there are plenty of them. There are also other places of interest like Kaya Mtae, the Manolo River, Kitanze waterfall, the Pemba River and Mawe ya Masaa. After lunch continue with further game drive towards the gate and transfer back to your beach hotel.

17:30 Return to hotels

19:00 Departure for the EAFCA Closing Dinner at Fort Jesus

23:00 Return to Hotels

Terms and conditions:

Cancellation and no show
1. Between 0-35 days of the arrival date, the cancellation fee is 100% of the applicable rate
2. Between 35- 45 days of the arrival date, the cancellation fee is 50% of the applicable rate
3. Between 45-60 days of the arrival date, the cancellation fee is 25% of the applicable rate

EAFCA SOCIAL EVENTS ONLY: @ 325.00 USD

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10TH

18:30-20:00 Welcome Cocktail-Coco's Beach Bar

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11TH

19:30 EAFCA Welcome Dinner Baraza Lawns

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12TH

14:00 Departure for the below EAFCA Complimentary Activities (please select one)