By rail to Kiboko on the Galana, then Watamu – 8-Day Accessible Safari

8 days · 7 nights · By train and road · Mombasa or Nairobi, Tsavo East, Watamu

The Madaraka Express to Voi, three nights at Kiboko River Camp, a small camp on the Galana River built without architectural barriers by an owner who is himself disabled, then three nights on the Indian Ocean at Turtle Bay Beach Club in Watamu.

Who it works for

• Physical disabilities: Yes
• Visual disabilities: With support
• Hearing disabilities: Yes
• Hidden disabilities: Yes

Where you stay

Stays as listed or similar, subject to availability and to each guest’s measured access needs.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrive

Meet and assist at Moi International Airport, Mombasa, and a short transfer to the Sarova Whitesands on the beach. Or arrive at JKIA and stay at the Sarova Panafric in Nairobi. An easy evening.

Day 2: By train to Voi

Accessible Travel Kenya’s team takes you to the Madaraka Express terminus and helps you board. Ride to Voi (a short ride from Mombasa, longer from Nairobi), where the company’s Land Cruiser is waiting at the station. Game drive through Tsavo East to Kiboko River Camp.

Day 3: Red elephants on the Galana

Morning and evening drives along the Galana River. Between them, the infinity pool overlooking hippos and crocodiles, and the camp’s waterhole camera streaming to your phone.

Day 4: Tsavo East

A drive to Lugard Falls and the Galana’s rocky channels, then a rest afternoon at camp and a sundowner by the river.

Day 5: To the coast

About 2 hours to Watamu and Turtle Bay Beach Club. The afternoon is yours: the beach, the pool, or your first swim in the Indian Ocean.

Day 6: The reef

A glass-bottom boat over the coral gardens of Watamu Marine National Park, or snorkelling with support, and lunch on the sandbank when the tide allows.

Day 7: Turtles and Mida Creek

Meet the team that rescues and treats injured sea turtles at their rehabilitation centre, then Mida Creek’s birdlife and mangroves. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 8: Home

About 30 minutes to Malindi Airport for your flight, or about 2 hours to Mombasa for a flight or the train back to Nairobi.

Included

• Meet and assist on arrival and departure (airside at the aircraft door on request)
• All transfers and game drives in Accessible Travel Kenya’s adapted Land Cruiser with pop-up roof: rear ramp with tie-downs, or powered swivel seat
• Accessible Travel Kenya’s own driver-guide, trained in first aid, BLS and disability etiquette
• Measured accessible rooms as listed; measurements and photos sent before booking
• Park and conservancy fees for listed activities
• Drinking water, charging points and first aid kit in the vehicle
• Try-before-you-fly pack, 24-hour WhatsApp support and daily written briefs
• Madaraka Express tickets to Voi, with Accessible Travel Kenya’s team assisting at both stations
• Activities: Tsavo East game drives, Watamu Marine Park boat trip, turtle rehabilitation centre visit and Mida Creek

Not included

• International flights, Kenya eTA and its travel health insurance
• Travel insurance (including cover for mobility equipment)
• Drinks, laundry, tips and personal expenses
• Mobility equipment hire, caregivers and sign language interpreters (KSL, ASL, BSL), unless requested at booking
• Domestic flight home from Malindi or Mombasa
• Snorkelling equipment hire and diving
• Optional excursions such as the Gede ruins or Malindi town

On every Accessible Travel Kenya journey

• Meet and assist at JKIA, Wilson and Moi airports, from the aircraft door if needed
• Accessible Travel Kenya’s own adapted Land Cruisers (rear ramp with tie-downs, or powered swivel seat) with pop-up roofs, and ramp vans in Nairobi and Mombasa
• Measured rooms: doors at least 80 cm clear, bed height 45 to 55 cm, shower threshold 2 cm or less, 150 cm turning circle
• An easy pace: about 4 hours’ driving a day at most, two nights or more per stop, and a rest afternoon at least every three days
• Driver-guides trained in first aid, BLS and disability etiquette; guiding in seven languages; KSL, ASL and BSL interpreters and describing guides on request
• Wheelchairs, shower seats, commodes and ramps delivered on request; caregivers, oxygen or dialysis arranged on request

Ready to plan? Send Accessible Travel Kenya your dates and access needs or message Accessible Travel Kenya on WhatsApp. Every journey can be shortened, extended or combined with a beach stay.

Senior-friendly and wheelchair accessible: Accessible Travel Kenya caters to everyone. As specialists in inclusive tourism, the company checks every vehicle, room and activity against your needs before the company confirms.