Award Tours & Safaris offers
a selection of activities for those with a quest for adventure.
The following may be included at any stage on your safari
itinerary:
East African coastal waters are considered amongst the finest
in the world. From Kiwayu in the Kenyan North coast to Kilwa
in southern Tanzania Kingfish, Wahoo, Yellow fin tuna, shark,
sailfish and three types of Marlin, amongst others, are
found in these waters. Comfortable and well-maintained powered
boats with shade may be chartered on a daily basis. In particular,
Malindi, Watamu in the north coast and Shimoni in the south
coast and Mafia Island off the Tanzanian coast are choice
spots with good comfortable accommodation on site. The best
times being from August to March.
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Diving schools are located on Kenya's coastline, and off
Tanzania's Mafia, Pemba and Zanzibar islands boasting the
Indian Ocean's richest and most beautiful coral reefs. Whether
a beginner or a more experienced diver, there is something
for everyone. The coastline abounds with a fantastic variety
of marine life, from the dainty 'damsel' coral fish to gentle
dolphins. A full range of P.A.D.I. courses are available
for the beginner through to the assistant instructor level.
Please enquire about the best visibility times of the year
as it differs from area to area from time to time.
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Kitesurf on the stunning Diani Beach. Learn the fastest
growing extreme sport in the World. Ideal conditions for
beginners with sheltered waters and constant side/on-shore
winds. For more advanced kiters make the most of flat water
blasting and boosting air or the reef for wave riding and
big stuns...
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Visit Rusinga or Mfangano Islands on Lake Victoria. It's
an exciting and unusual interlude during your stay in the
famous Masai Mara. A half- hours flight in a light aircraft
will get you there for a morning of fishing for Nile Perch
.You may return to the Mara for lunch, or stay for lunch,
with an afternoon of bird watching, exploring the island,
or just relaxing. A 2 to 3 day stay is recommended for the
keen fisherman.
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White water rafting makes for a truly exhilarating time
with options in Kenya and Uganda.
The spectacular African scenery, and the multitude of bird
and animal life seen from the boats combine the adrenalin
pumping action of white water rafting makes for a totally
unique trip.
The one-day trips offer 15-25km. runs, varying from calm
Scenic River to fast grade V whitewater. Multi day trips
can run anything up to 450kms on the Athi River, much of
it through Tsavo East Park where wildlife abounds. Accommodation
in camps on the river shore with all meals and complimentary
beers and soft drinks provided.
Top quality Avon equipment is used, with a professional
guide in command of each boat. Best rafting times in Kenya
are April to July, and November to January.
No previous experience is required.
White water rafting is perhaps Uganda's best-kept secret.
The (White) Nile offers world class rafting as it roars
into life from its source at Lake Victoria with up to seven
times the volume of the Zambezi river, and thunders between
heavily forested islands before leaping wildly into a series
of spectacular drops.
Rafting on the Nile is organized and operated by Adrift,
an internationally renowned company with more than 15 years
experience on this particular river and others around the
world. No previous rafting experience is required as the
raft captain gives comprehensive instruction and there is
a choice between oar rafting (enjoy the ride) and paddle
rafting (taking part in guiding the boat).
The adventure begins in the pre-dawn hours when the balloon's
pilot and crew commence inflating the balloon. Take-off
begins as the sun appears over the horizon, catching the
tops of trees with its golden glow. Once in the air, from
a bird's eye view, look for elephant and buffalo, herds
of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, or perhaps lion or cheetah
basking on a small hill. After approximately a one-hour
flight floating over treetops and savannah plains, you will
land for a sit-down English breakfast cooked on the balloon's
burners out on the open plains, and celebrate with a glass
of champagne.
This activity may be enjoyed in Kenya's Masai
Mara Game Reserve or Tsavo National park and on Tanzania’s
famous Serengeti plains.
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Bicycle safaris combine game viewing and invigorating exercise.
A minimum of 4 persons is required, and part walking on
the cycle trek is an option. Kenya has very many little
used tracks and roads, which are perfect for undisturbed
cycling. Nights may be spent in well-established lodges
or in fairly basic but comfortable tented camps. Physically
fit persons of all ages may enjoy this type of safari.
Walking safaris take place in two major areas, the mountains
and on the edge of the game parks. Daily distances are manageable
with time to study the wealth of animal, bird and plant
life along the way, which the usual motor-bound visitor
is detached from. Groups are small and the safari is only
for the physically fit.
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Ranging from a 5-day saddle safari to a 16-day odyssey in
Masai land and the Great Rift Valley, Kenya is the perfect
horse-riding country. You are driven to base camp from where
you set off on horseback over some of the most dramatic
scenery and wildlife country in Africa. The main party rides
6-7 hours each day, across country uninterrupted by fences
and tarmac roads. The sure-footed Anglo-Arab and Somali
ponies are tacked up with specially designed comfortable
trekking saddles and saddlebags. Each afternoon a new campsite
is reached in time for afternoon tea and hot showers. A
horse-riding safari is only suitable for the experienced
rider.
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Camel safaris take place in the dry and arid north of Kenya
and are a venture into the wilds of Africa. After the initial
vehicle transfer to base camp for the first night, the baggage
Camels ride out in advance each morning, with all that is
required for fly-camping, including what will become your
personal camp bed, mosquito nets, shower and toilet tent
for the duration of the trip. Participants may alternate
between ridings and walking and no skills are required,
as a Masai warrior individually leads the Camels. After
an early breakfast, the party rides out; the pace is slow,
allowing time to admire the dramatic scenery. The operation
is fully staffed with all safaris led by knowledgeable guides
and accompanied by an armed escort.
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