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Massai Mara
The "Mara" as it is known to locals, is famous world wide simply because it offers the most breathtaking scenery and fantastic game viewing. We recommend (unless you have a lot of spare time) that you fly there directly from Diani Beach Air Strip (2 hours passing the majestic Mount Killimanjaroas) as travelling by road can be weary. There are some fantastic game viewing lodges to stay in including Governors Camp, which is a tented lodge with no boundaries! Game viewing includes Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Rhino, Buffalo, Elephant, Hippo and more.
If your budget allows GO TO THE MARA! There is really nothing like it. Prices start from 450 US$. Full information & booking through Diani Marine office.
Tsavo East
It is the oldest and largest National Park in Kenya. About a 3-4 hours drive from Diani, the scenery in Tsavo is rugged with an oasis of green running along the banks of the Galana River which flows through the Park. Due to the many months without rain the river is a source of water for a variety of different animals, including huge herds of elephant, buffalo and plains game. If you are lucky you will also have the opportunity of seeing Lion and Cheetah and on the rare occasion Leopard.
Tsavo West
stretches out on the north western side of the national tar road from Mombasa to Nairobi. Here you will find a pure sensation of nicest landscapes. Behind endless slopes and hills, vast plains with embedded lava streams you can observe the everlasting snow on Kilimanjaro's majestic peak.
Shimba Hill National Park
This is the closest national park to Diani Beach and takes roughly only 1 hour to reach there by 4-wheel-drive vehicle. There are several options available including an overnight at the Mwalangane Elephant Reserve Travellers Lodge. Organized safaris as well as self-drive (Suzuki 4-wheel-drive jeeps) are available. Diani Marine office will be happy to organize a 1- or 2-day trip depending on your requirements. Rare Sable, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Bush Pig and a large variety of birds can all be seen. There are no big cats in Shimba Hills Reserve (because they would eat the rare Sable Antilopes!) Entrance fee to the National Park is 23 US$ for non-residents and organized safaris including lunch and park fees start from around 80 US$. Recommended.