Around trip flights from Houston, TX (IAH) to Mombasa, Kenya (MOI) were booked with Turkish airlines. In air flight time to and from Kenya was about 20 hours each with a couple hour layover in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkish Airlines was kind enough to provide a toiletry bag containing basic essentials for the overnight flight. Airfare tickets were purchased 3 weeks before departure costing 1,037 USD.

The first two nights in Mombasa were at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort. The Resort had direct access to the Shanzu Beach with tiki huts to provide shaded areas during sunny days. Adjacent to the beach is a full service bar providing drinks and food. The nightly rate for a Deluxe Ocean Front room was 18,175 KES (176 USD).


Tulia House 335.72 USD for 7 days.

Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve

Barracuda Diving Team at the Severin Sea Lodge. Bamburi Coral Gardens.

Amboseli National Park