Jannat house presents

the real adventure - Tana river excursion

Saling with Dhow

Up the Tana river

Looking for Hippos

Courious people from Kipini

Jungle village Ozi

The Tana river expedition

Day 1
We leave Lamu in the sunrise, set sail for a 4-5 hours trip south. On arrival at the Tana river delta we will eat a fantastic lunch, freshly caught fish cooked on-board by our fabulous chef.

The afternoon could be spent visiting the village of Kipini, see the mangrove forest or going an a safari (locale prices). The night is spent camping on the beach, close to the village of Kipini.

Day 2
Next morning early, we go slowly up the beautiful Tana river, seeing villages and canoes passes before you. Finally, we will see crocodiles, rhinos and other animals.
  We can also make a stop by a jungle village to see how they live, completely isolated from all civilization.
  Lunch is served during the tour, and we can get fresh coconuts and bananas from the farmers.
  In the afternoon we will return to the camp for a swim, and in the evening we all will enjoy another tasteful dinner under the stars

Day 3
The next morning we set sails again, and if the weather is good, half way back we can make a stop at a white coral island, where lunch is served and you have the option of snorkeling on the coral reefs or just to swim and sun bath.

Additional events

  • In the evenings some local entertainment from Kipini could be arranged (additional).

    Both afternoons additional excursions could be arranged:
  • see the ruins of ancient villages
  • visit the village of Kipini
  • go on a jungle safari (local prices).

Three days tour incl. food.

 

Tent camp at Kipini

Tana river villages


Beach party

Zebras at the jeep safari

Visiting Kipini

 

The dhow Jannat

All sea excursions are made by our own dhow called Jannat. It is a large 12m dhow with in-built diesel engine and simple toilet facilities. It has it´s own well experienced crew and a chef called "Doctor" i.e. he has a degree in Swahili food, and of course, makes wonderful tasty dinners onboard with fresh food and fresh vegetables.

Copyright (C) 2003 pictures Björn Edman