At the wilder living it’s in our best interest to use light travel as much as possible that’s why we focus on walking safaris. At the coast there are distances to travel in good time. Here we choose a light engine on our speedboat but for a day trip the option to sail is available with one of our outsourced community Dhows. In the air the Foxbat has a light engine too; perfect for scenics. When booking please specify if you would like to include any of these options in your journey. Or ultimately book a safari of your own in a hired out camper van.
Suzuki 100hp Speed Boat
Our boats just had an upgrade to the Suzuki 100hp engine which is 2/3ltrs lighter on fuel then and Yamaha 70. Our 24ft Sessi canoe has cushioned bench seats with a canopy for shade. Trips from Lamu / Manda airport to Kiwayu are a two hour journey and cost $300.00 we charge $50.00 to hire it per hour for other journeys in and around Kiwayu and for fishing hire.
Fox Bat Light Aircraft
We are working on getting air born again. The fox bat is the perfect scenic flight aircraft or one for counting wildlife. It’s in the hanger due to a lump some needed to get back in the air with licensing. We will notify here once back in the air.
Outsourced Dhows
We don’t own our own but our community owns their own and when they aren’t busy fishing the season there Dhows are available with knowledgeable crew to use for sunset and day cruises. That being said we are currently having a dhow built by a member of the community Ali Bwana a fisherman and land holder. With our funding to build it in return for land lease he hopes to use this dhow full time as a tourism enterprise. We will keep you updated on this. US$270.00 per day US$350.00 Lamu to Kiwayu. US$150.00 sunset cruises. $500.00 over night camp out (plus $100.00 for tent hire).
Camper Van mini bus
Martin has purchased a VDub from the 80s era it is currently being restored and set up for the ultimate choose your own journey camping trip north. It will come with camping tips ultimate camping destinations and maps of lesser known raids to help you enjoy a safari on your own through the breathtaking landscapes of the north. All equip with rooftop tent and kitchen. We will keep you up dated.
Landcruiser Safari Vehicle
If you are booking a mobile safari or full board time at Tassia this is the car you’ll be using for game drives. A comfortable 6 seater Landcruiser with passenger seat. Raised bench seats for great game viewing. Comfortable with an option of open roof top viewing, this vehicle is also available for transfers between airports to Tassia. Lewa – Tassia $250, Nanyuki – Tassia $300.00, Tassia – Meru $450.00.
Other transfers included can be calculated on this basis. If Martin is being hired as a guide the vehicle comes at $500.00 a day.
