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BUSINESS NEWS-Madaraka express boosts tourism sector around Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary;

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MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS;

It’s now business as usual as Kenya Railways  services (SGR) known as Madaraka express shuttling between Nairobi to Mombasa through Voi has boosted Tourism activities around Taita Hills Sanctuary in Taita Taveta County.

Madaraka exrpress cruising across Taita.Photo by Maarufu Mohamed,Golfnewslinks.

This is according to latest travel trends by Johua Seki Awili who is also the Sales Manager of Saltlick safari Lodge and Taita Hills Safari Resort and Spa in Taita Taveta County.

Awili noted that this is one of the best things that ever happened to Tsavo as a holiday destination with the introduction of the 3pm Madaraka Express Train that stops over in Voi.

Madaraka Express stop at Voi in Taita Taveta County.Photo by Maarufu Mohamed,Golfnewslinks.

“Amazingly, it’s only Voi Train station that enjoys the traffic with a stopover from Mombasa at 1630hrs, and from Nairobi, passengers can now alight at Voi terminus at 1840hrs,”said Awili.

He pointed out of being fascinated by how movements between Mombasa and Voi have been made easy.

“From Mombasa, by 8am I am onboard the Intercounty Train which stops at Voi terminus by 0930hrs.Exactly 1030hrs I am at the Taita Hills lodge attending the management morning brief and breakfast in the wild. We also have some fun expressing our culinary skills in the Garden Kitchen.At 1700hrs, I am back traversing the terrains of the beautiful Taita Hills. It is enjoyable driving across the old Lunatic train rails while passing through some of the oldest towns like Bura and Mwatate. The landmark of Taita-Taveta history.Ala! Before you realize it, you are back right on time to catch up with the Express Train arriving in Voi terminus at 1830hrs for Mombasa,”noted Awili.

Ostriches arund the Taita Sanctuary.Photo by Maarufu Mohamed,Golfnewslinks.

He said that this is one of the best experiences and Mombasa residents can easily do an adventure day trip to Tsavo via Train.

“Book a brunch Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa Salt Lick Safari Lodge .You will be surprised to enjoy a 2hrs or 3hrs game drive within Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary before you get back to Mombasa via Madarakaexpress Kenya Railways. Family fun-Sunday ideas for Mombasa residents only,”said Awili.

He further points out that the safaris at Salt Lick Safari Lodge give one the most gorgeous bird’s eye view of the plains or game drives that make one’s heart pump.

“The Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a true wilderness of Africa and home or land of lions.  It’s a home of large herds of African big game like Lions, Leopards, Baboons, Giraffes, Gazelles, Hyenas, Impala, Jackals, Foxes, Wildebeest, Cheetahs, Elephants, Buffalo, and others. Book your stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge,” said Awili.

ENDS;

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