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Gorilla Tracking in Uganda

Day 1An early morning start from Kampala takes you southwestand across the Equator. You drive through savannah grass-lands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattlewith their incredibly long curving horns. You then ascendinto the Kigezi highlands, known as the Switzerland ofAfrica, with terraced farming and mountain scenery. Drive

through to Bwindi (10 hour drive).Day 2enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beautyof this rain forest is spectacular. The area offers dramaticsteeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, butcriss-crossed by numerous animal trails allowing accessfor tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with themovements of these great primates. The thrill of spendingtime observing these gentle and endangered giants is anawesome, exciting experience to be remembered for a longtime.

Day 3This morning, your stay ends in the Land of the MountainGorillas and depart with great memories of the momentsspent with the fascinating Mountain Gorillas. Transfer backto Kampala with lunch en-route.

Day 1

Early morning departure for Bwindi Impenetrable ForestNational Park with lunch en-route (9-10 hours journey).

Day 2

guide and then embark on your hike to see the famous

Mountain Gorillas, a one in a lifetime experience.Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha foran opportunity to see the amazing tree-climbing lions(5 hours). Evening game drive.

Day 4

Watch the sun rise as you view the game in the wilderness.Enjoy a boat cruise along the 33km of the Kazinga Channelfor an opportunity to see the great Nile Crocodiles, Hipposand abundant bird-life.

Day 5

Follow the path of evolution to the home of Mans closestrelatives, the Chimpanzees, as you track them in Kyambura

*Budget accommodation will be in simple but nice tented camps orguesthouses, Lodge accommodation will be in exclusive lodges

BUDGET ACCOMMODATION*

Each of 6 pax sharing ................................... 875 USD

Each of 4 pax sharing ................................... 925 USD

Each of 2 pax sharing ................................ 1,105 USD

LODGE ACCOMMODATION* Each of 6 pax sharing ................................ 1,270 USD



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One to three hours Mountain-biketours are available and can be custom-

Top your visit to the Mara with ahot air balloon trip; a breathtakingbirds eye view of the animal trails,the diverse landscape the Mara river,the wildlife, the arc of the sun riseand a champagne breakfast makes

it a worthwhileventure.

Guided nature walks are a unique wayto explore while a Masai guide willbe done around the Siria escarpementor down to the Hippo Pool.

The camp organizes guided culturalvisits to meet with the native inhabit-ants; the Masai. Be sure to participateand appreciate their way of life.

Activities around Mara Siria Tented Camp

The Masai Mara National Reserve in Southwestern Kenya covers an area of 1,500

km of open grassland, rivers and gentle hills and boarders with the Serengeti

National Park in Tanzania.

The ecological and solar powered luxury Mara Siria tented camp offers apart from

game drives a wide range of activities including game walks, bird watching, cul-

tural visits and balloon trips. The camp is not fenced and gives you the feeling of

adventure as animals wander around the premises. The 14 distantly placed units

toilet and safari hot water showers. Enjoy the beauty of the Mara.

Self-drivep.p./night, FB .. from 10,500 KES

Road package, min 4 pax(3 days/2 nights) .... 34,500 KES

Flying package(3 days/2 nights) .... 65,500 KES

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Walk in Escarpment ....... 10 USD

Walk down Hippo Pool .. 20 USD

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(Centre based riding from Ol Donyo Lodge)

Ol Donyo Lodge is in the heart of the 275,000 acre Mbirikani-alpark between Amboseli and Tsavo West National Parks. Itslocation is unrivalled with full view of Mount Kilimanjaro andin the path of seasonable elephant migration. It is a lodge richin history, passion and consvervation.

The all-inclusive rate includes half and full-day horseback safa-

ris (over 20 quality horses that suit all experience levels). Otheractivites are game drives, guided bushwalks or mountain bikesafaris, romantic roof top star-bedssleep out experiences and more.

Chyulu Hills offer some of the most stunning scenery in Africa;rolling volcanic hills, Acacia forests, and grassy plains all underthe shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. This ride is for families orless experienced riders (canter is minimum requirement) with

Day 1: Arrival, Introductory Game Drive and Horse Ridethat riders can be matched with a horse and then assessedintroduce the rider to their horse and the local ecosystem.

Day 2: Bush Breakfast Ride and Afternoon Walk

Enjoy an early morning ride. Emerge from the woodland,and traverse the wide open Mbirikani plains. Have a fullEnglish breakfast under the Acacia trees. Late lunch incamp is followed by a few hours rest. A nature walk in theevening will strech your out riding muscles.

Day 3: Amboseli National Park and Afternoon Horse RideEnjoy a half-day game drive in Amboseli National Park.afternoon, ending up in a scenic spot for sunset and drink.

Day 4: Morning ride to Crater Camp and Afternoon HikeLeave early on horseback and proceed through the Aca-cia woodland up towards Chyulu East National Park. Thismorning is a long and fast ride, with plenty of chance tocanter, gallop and jump - including a packed breakfast.Arrive into Crater camp for a late lunch. Late afternoon,

climb the volcanic crater or, explore the lava tubes underthe crater which lie within walking distance of the camp.

Day 5: Full-Day Ride to the Mist ForestTodays ride ascends another 2,000 feet higher into theChyulu Hills. The ride is dominated by incredible vistas ofthe vast wilderness of Tsavo East National park to the east,and Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli National Park to thewest. Enjoy a picnic lunch just outside one of the largestmist forests, and then enter the mist forest on foot. Arrivein the late afternoon to Olekuto Camp.

Day 6: Full-Day Ride, with a Barbecue LunchAfter breakfast in camp, depart on horseback to explore

the woodland of Olekutu. Leaving Olekuto, the ride passesby the Inchalai swamps. Enjoy a scenic spot for a barbecuevast savannah after lunch and into camp.

Day 7: DepartureEnjoy breakfast in camp, followed by departure by road, tothe Ol Donyo Lodge airstrip.

Other itenaries available on request. Min. 2 nights & 2 pax.

Horseback Safaris

Standard Cottage p.p. sharing ....................... 650 USD

Single room ................................................... 780 USD

Plus Conservation Fee p.p./night..................... 90 USD

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Each of 2 pax sharing ................................ 6,660 USD Plus Conservation Fee p.p./night..................... 90 USD

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(Centre based Camel Safari from Sabuk Lodge)

Sabuk Lodge is located in the North Central Kenya set onthe plateau along the Ewaso Nyiro river in the outskats ofNanyuki. The Lodge is set on a stunning point giving a greatview of Laikipia plains southwards towards Mt Kenya andthe northwards to the Karissia Hills and Mathew Mountains.

The all-inclusive rate includes half and full-day camel safa-ris. Other activites are game drives, guided bushwalks or

Day 1

Arrive either by air or by road. You will be met and go to apicnic lunch. After lunch relax for a swhile and then get onyour camels, go for a couple of hours and get to your overnightcamp. After having a relaxing drink perhaps you would like toand then have supper and afterwards go to bed in your shadenetting tent from which you can see the moon and the stars.

Day 2Early wake up, breakfast and then go off either riding thecamel or walking beside it. Go to the next campsite which issituated on the river, passing through some beautiful wild

country. Get there before lunch. In the afternoon try line-ing fun. Camp overnight.

Day 3Cross the river and go on to another area on the river

where you will enjoy lunch. In the evening walk and camelto SABUK lodge, which is situated on a high cliff with agreat view of the river and all. Stay overnight.

Day 4After breakfast depart Sabuk either by air or road.

1 day course for intermediate and advanced drivers

Experience freedom, have fun, & learn to use your own 4x4in the way it was meant to be used. Book a 4 X 4 off roadmeals inclusive.

Camel Safaris / 4x4 Off Road

Per person sharing, FB ............................. 26,400 KES

Single, FB .................................................. 31,350 KES

Plus Conservation Fee p.p./night ................. 1,000 KES

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Camel Riding

Sabuk Lodge

Per person sharing, FB ............................. 79,200 KES

Single, FB .................................................. 94,050 KES

Plus Conservation Fee p.p./night ................. 1,000 KES

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Mobile Camel Safari

Per person (min. 4 pax) ........................... 20,000 KESCourses can take place on saturdays or wednesdays

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Masai Mara

Day 1After breakfast you leave for Chogoriawhere special where special landrov-ers are waiting to take you to the MeruMt. Kenya Bandas in (3000m). Aftera late lunch you can stroll round thebeautiful area and with luck meetsome wildlife

Day 2After breakfast we hike for about 4hours through the grassland to LakeEllis at 3600m. On our way we may seesome wildlife like buffaloes and zebras.pitched and use the afternoon to strollaround the beautiful mountain area.Day 3After breakfast a 12 km hike along aridge with spectacular views of LakeMichaelson in the gorge valley belowTakes you close to Mintos hut before

you take a lunch break and descendto the gorge valley for a scenic campnight on the shores of lake Michael-son. Dinner and overnight will be at

Day 4Todays hike is rather short and takesyou up the escarpment to the MintosHut ( 4200 ) next to the Hall tarns.After the rather steep ascend you willtake rest for for lunch here.In the afternoon the hike continuesalong the moorland towards Point

Lenana. At the Simba tarn just onthe base of Point Lenana camp willbe set again. You enjoy your dinnerwhile marveling the spectacular ofNelion and Batian, the main peaks ofMt.Kenya and Point Lenana, your chal-lenge for tomorrow.

Day 5After an early morning breakfast at5.00 am, the track will lead via a steepscreed to the Simba cole and furtheron to point Lenana (4895m). You

descend to the Shiptons camp wherelunch will be taken. A further 3 hourdescend leads us to Old Moses campwhere we spent the night in a hut.

Day 6After breakfast you descend to theSirimon gate where your vehicleswill be waiting for you to take you toNairobi or otherdestination.

Note: Clients must be prepared to walkfor up to 8 hours a day on the day of theLenana crossover, for up to 12 hours

Mt. Longonot is just less than 9100interior and a lonesome steam vent tothe northeast. As you heave yourselfover the rim of the crater your rewardValley and you know that it was allworthwhile. Mount Longonot is anideal day tripfrom Nairobi.

Situated at the central part of Kenya and neighbouring the Aberdares, Mt. Kenya

is the second highest peak in Africa. This mountain was regarded as sacred in

the ancient days and the Kikuyu community conducted their prayers facing it. The

vegetation here varies from red hot poker , Scenecio Kniensis to Carduus Kniensis

and Ostrich Prum Lobelia at different altitudes. Mt. Kenya is an ideal prepara-

tion for a Mt. Kilimanjaro climb in an environment with spectacular views plus a

Tortilis Camp Tortilis Camp

Mountain Trekking

Each of min. 5 pax ..... 762 USD

Each of 4 pax ............. 812 USD

Each of 2 pax ........... 1.462 USD

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Each of 6 pax ........... 2,500 KES

Each of 2 pax ........... 7,500 KES

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Day 1

Dinner and overnight Nakara Hotel. The Hotel is situated inMarangu just 2 kilometers from the National Park gate. Youcan arrive here via Namanga and Arusha or via Taveta orfrom Loitokitok via Tarakea. Here you will meet your guide

Day 2

After breakfast you will be transferred to Marangu Gate(1km) where your hike starts at an altitude of 1850m afteran introduction to your crew. Todays hike is only 3-4 hoursand takes you through the natural forest to the Mandara

can visit the Maundi Crater close by.Day 3

Todays hike takes a little longer (6-7 hours) over a stretchof 15km and leads you out of the shadows of the natural

sprawling plains below. After a lunch break at KimangiMarangu once an important rain making site, your walktakes you to Horombo Hut at 3550m in the midst of giantLobellia and groundsels.

Day 4

You leave Horombo Hut at 7.30am for a hard days hike of13km. This will take you through the alpine dessert, leavingthe moorland behind at the last water point. The hike endsat the Kibo Hut and at an altitude of 4750m. Here you havea chance to rest and enjoy the view over the saddle to the

majestic Mawenzi before you retire early to bed to in prepa-ration for your midnight ascend on Kibo.

Day 5

After a short night and a hot drink, the summit challengebegins at about 1.30 am. The path gets gradually steepertowards Gillmans point (5685m) from where you can watchyou then proceed along the crater rim to the Uhuru peak5895m reaching there at about 9.00am. After your summitphotos, the next destination will be Kibo Hut where youwill have lunch before descending further to Horombo Hut(3720m) where the night will be spent.

Day 6hours hike takes you from the moorland and into a beauti-ful natural forest characterized by giant ancient trees. Afterlunch at Mandara you will get to the Marangu gate (1800m)between 1.00 and 3.00 pm depending on your speed. Herebid the crew goodbye.

Note: Clients must be prepared to walk for 8 hours a day and onthe day of peak ascend, for up to 14 hours

Mountain Trekking

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and also the

worlds highest freestanding mountain rising from 1000m to

a towering 5896m at Uhuru peak. Three extinct volcanoes

namely Shira, Mawenzi and Kibo form the Kilimanjaro. Kibo

is the youngest and most majestic of the three. The caldera

is still intact and at the ash pit and fumeroles of smoke can

occasionally still seen as a reminder of a very active volcanic

history. Kibo which can be attempted by any experiencedhiker also forms the rooftop of Africa with Uhuru peak as

the highest point. Kilimajaro offers the hiker the unique

opportunity to experience all climatic zones from the hot

tropical climate on the equator to the hostile arctic climate

on Uhuru peak in a span of less than a week.

Each of min. 4 pax ..................................... 1100 USD

Each of 2 pax .............................................. 1350 USD

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Rafting & Kayaking

You want to taste Kayaking? Kayak Sessions and Coursesare offered all year round from the Savage riverside campto suit our course requirements. All necessary equipment,professional instruction, public liability insurance is in-cluded - and a guaranteed good time.

We offer courses for: Kayaking beginners & improvers

Moving water beginners & improvers

Advanced whitewater

BCU Star awards - 1 to 4 star trainingand assessment available as sepa-rate courses

day of white water rafting.

Program

After pick up in Nairobi and transport to our campsite nearriver to the put in point.

The adventure starts with a 3 km of easy white water, with

plenty of opportunity to gain the practise of paddle skillsrequired to run the lower part of the river. A 6 km sectionfollows with an hour of relaxation. Cool off with a swim inthe warm water.

some easy class III waters. It is now the 3 big rapids (classIV and V) with names like Captains Folly, Can of Wormsbecause of its four 90 degree bends in succession, andSphincter Flexor. Numerous smaller rapids brings one on tothe last big one Spasm, a series of drops over km sectionwith a big surprise half way through.

We reach the take out point/campsite about 4 to 5 hoursafter setting off, where a full barbeque lunch awaits us Beerand soft drink Included. After lunchwe depart the camp for the drive back

to Nairobi

The ultimate Nile rafting experience. Thunder through leg-endary rapids and drift quietly through deep green pools inboarding through rapids or riding the waves.

The trip includes:

Award-winning experienced river crew

Safety rafts and kayakers

custommade rafting equipment

Mouth-watering meals sourced from local produce andinspired by Nile

Optional river boarding at some rapids

Camp overnight on our breathtaking, private island,midstream in the Nile

No rafting or swimming experience is necessary

Taster session of 3 hrs p.p. (min 3 pax) ..... 2,000 KES

3 day kayaking course p.p. (min 3 pax) ..... 18,000 KES

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250.00p.p.USD

Per person (min 4 pax) ............................... 7,500 KES

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camp for a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 12.

Whats included:

all the necessary equipment

public liability insurance

and a guaranteed rushof adrenalin

Always fancied a threesome but were too scared to ask?

Touch the source from Nile High Bungee, challenge themountainous rapids of the White Nile in a raft (full or halfor swimming experience is necessary, (min age 16 years)

Adventure Packages include: Award-winning experienced river crew

Safety rafts and kayakers

custom-made rafting equipment and New Zealand-manufactured jet boat.

Delicious, Nile-inspired, lunch and breakfast snacks

One free overnight stay in dorms

Complimentary T-shirt

Lake Victoria and Victoria Nile in Uganda offer an excep-perch caught. Of the Ssese islands, head out on Lake Victo-

The Lake Victoria is with 68.800 square kilometers Africaslargest lake and the largest tropical lake in the world. Thelongest arm of the Nile arises here, the White Nile. Ssese Is-

lands in Uganda is the largest archipelago in the north-westof the lake. The Murchison Falls National Park is Ugandasit. The famous Murchison Falls, where the majestic Nilesqueezes through a narrow gorge, are as well in the park.Murchison is Ugandas only national park where you can

Fish species that you can catch here: Nile perch, Semutundu

Rafting & Nil Jet, Bungee, Fishing

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Half day rafting ............................................ 240 USD Full day rafting ............................................... 250 USD

Upgrade Accomodation in tents p.p. sharing .. 25 USD

Upgrade Accomodation in single tent ............. 40 USD

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Per person sharing (min 2 pax) ................. 1,300 EUR

SIngle supplement ........................................ 160 EUR

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Level 1 - Learn to Windsurf ............................. 6 hours

This will take you from complete beginner, enabling you tosail to where you want to go and where you started from.-rying the board and rig separately. Uphaling the sail andbalance on the board. Sailing across the wind; upwind anddownwind;Basic tacking and gybing.

Level 1 - 1 Hour Session .........................................1 hr

Level 2 - Improving Techniques............................ 6 hrs

New techniques such as the beachstart and introduction tothe harness you will be geared up and ready for the excite-ment of higher winds covered in level 3. Introduction to thebeach start. Improved stance on all points of sailing; basicharness technique; using the daggerboard (where applica-ble). Improved tacking and gybing. Theory.

Level 2 - 1 Hour Session .........................................1 hr

mean you dont get tired.

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We offer the opportunity to use our equipment to practiseyour newly learned skills. Sailing on your own, supervised byan instructor who can offer tips and advice when necessary.

Level 3 - Introduction to Planing..........................6 hrs

Harness and footstrap techniques, combined with improvedstance will get the board planing and give you the exhilara-tion of speed. Beachstarting in a variety of conditions. Harnessand line adjustment and using the training straps; planingstance. Advanced tacking and gybing in stronger winds. Selfrescue.

Beginner Course Level 1 .......................... 2.5 3 hours

on land.


Water launching, self launch, body dragging, board control,tacking, self rescue.


-ent, working the kite.Advanced ......................................................... 2 hours

Safety review and then clinic dealing with - upwind tech-nique, gybing, jumping, speed, working the kite.

Expert kite clinic .......................................... 2 hours

techniques. Clinic dealing with - Toeside riding, Technicaljumps such as rotations (forward, back, 360s - 1080s), rai-leys, deadman, aerial gybe, board-off manoeuvers.

Strapless wave riding clinic............................. 2 hours

You will learn how to surf the waves on a regular surf boardwith no straps.

Diving, Kite & Windsurfing

per person for 1 hour session ........................ 27 EUR

per person for 6 hours course ...................... 122 EUR

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per person for 2-2.5 hours course ...................90 EUR

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An exotic 5-course lunch:

Freshly prepared whole crab steamed in ginger thefamous Charlie Claws speciality.

Swahili sauce, coconut rice & chapatti a traditionalWasini Island celebration dish.

Tropical fruit platter of all available exotic fruits.

Arabic coffee and simsim sesame sweets.For non-seafood eaters, we prepare as an alternative to crab

Fresh traditional vegetable soup followed by:

barbequed chicken or Swahili vegetarian.

Guests have the following options for the afternoon pro-gram:

to snooze on the beds under the shade in the privategardens and cool off in the Lazy Lagoon Pool - the onlypool on the island, enormous & natural.

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ing community with Arab coastal style houses, ancienttombs and mosques and the Womens Boardwalkcommunity project supported by Charlie Claws aspectacular coral garden & into the mangroves walk ofdiscovery.

An early evening departure ensures time to freshen upbefore supper.

The latest trend in water sports has arrived in East Africa!

Now it is back as the latest trendiest water sport. Very easyto learn for persons of all ages, and a

Extreme, based at Sands at Nomad. Please ask us for ac-commodation rates.

At 9am to catch the best tide option, you board a convertedauthentic Lamu dhow and depart for the Kisite NationalMarine Park for snorkeling & sustainable, responsibledolphin spotting 90%+ dolphin success rate! Kisite MarinePark is the best underwater park on the Kenyan Coast.

For snorkelers, masks (we also have a limited supply ofdivers is provided. Non swimming guests can enjoy theunderwater using glass bottomed viewers from the accom-

panying support dinghy.diving instructors supervise and offer individual assistance.Beneath the waters, divers are regularly joined by turtles.

Diving, Kite & Windsurfing

1/2 Day rental ................................................. 30 EUR

1 Day rental .................................................... 50 EUR

1 hour private lesson*..................................... 50 EUR

2 hour private lesson*..................................... 85 EUR

*includes equipment & instructor

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Tour excl. transport ..................................... 5,500 KES

Tour incl. transport (along the coast) ..........6,500 KES

Scuba diving on tour

single or fun dive ....................................... 3,200 KES

2 dives at different sites .............................. 5,120 KES

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The best way to save yourself time:

Pay holidays via MPESA now!

You need

1. The Phoenix Safaris MPESA number: 5467002. Your Invoice Number

3. And the amount to be paid (up to 140,000 KES)

For unique safaris under the Kenyan sun

Phoenix Safaris (K) Ltd, Village Market

Tel & Fax +254 (0)20-71 222 54, 67 529 06

Mobile 07 21-65 08 89, 07 33-26 16 46

Website www.phoenix-safaris.dewww.mara-siria-camp.com

www.facebook.com/phoenixsafaris

Fishing & Diving

Included: Marine park ticket, catering on the boat, diveguide, tank and weights. Not included: Transfers andequipment

PADI Open Water Course

This course includes 4 Open Water Dives, a manual, log

PADI Advanced Course

Package Diving, Night Dives

Fish with Pat and Simon HemphillThese world-renowned skippers have more than 60years experience in these waters. Since 1992 skippers,Pat & Simon have each taken more marlin than anyother skipper in East Africa. Fish aboard one of our topII consistently the No. 1 boats on the Kenya coast.

caught in the Pemba Channel, most of them from boatsoperated by Pat & Simon Hemphill. If you are an expe--man, or a complete novice who would like to experiencewhat you are looking for.

Accommodation for both offers is available at Shimoni Reef inDiani Beach. Please ask us for rates.

............................ 65,000 KES

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Package Diving 1 dive / half day ....................................... 52 USD

2 dives / 1 day ......................................... 94 USD

4 dives / 2 days .......................................185 USD

Night Dive ................................................. 60 USD

PADI Open Water Course ......................... 470 USD

PADI Advanced Course ............................ 420 USD

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