Walking, Cycling and Game Viewing in Masai Mara (3 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 9 nights 10 days
Locations Visited: Lake Baringo,Lake Turkana,Maralal,Rift Valley,Samburu Game Reserve
Description:This rugged 1,800-km expedition is run in land cruiser or Landrover, as trucks are not allowed into the Sweetwaters Private Game Ranch. This means a maximum group size of 10. It takes you up into the heart of the Northern Frontier District via the Sweetwaters and Samburu Game Reserve. You will traverse along some of Africa’s worst roads, see beautiful mountain forest surrounded on all sides by hot dusty deserts, eventually arriving at our camp on the shores of the Jade Sea (Lake Turkana). Ours is the only camp situated right on the beach of the lake with spectacular views of the South Island. The camp comprises 12 double traditional Turkana palm leaf huts, a dinning/lounge, kitchen, showers and toilets. Our 20-seat boat is based here and is available for sunset cruises and exploring the surrounding areas. You will see a great variety of tribes during the tour and cross the Chalbi Desert if dry. During the rains it becomes an enormous shallow lake. At Tuum you will spend sometime camel walking with Samburu local guides on the foothills of Mt. Nyiro. /BC 2007 Departes on Wenesdays.
Day 1 - Mount Kenya
Depart Nairobi in the morning and proceed to Mt Kenya region. Afternoon gamedrive at Sweetwaters game ranch to see the wildlife including chimps. This private ranch is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused primates with two groups living in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. It is something interesting to see besides rhino, lion and other attractions. We spend night at Mountain Rock Campsite.
Day 2 -Samburu
Depart in the morning for Samburu game reserve to arrive there in time for the afternoon gamedrive in the park. Elephants abound; you may see lion, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, grevy,s zebra and oryx. Dinner and overnight in our semi-permanent campsite beautifully set under a canopy of trees or pitch tents on the edge of Uaso Nyiro River.
Day3 - Marsabit
We head north again along the African highway to Marsabit, which is an extinct volcano heavily forested on its upper slopes. After setting up camp, we will visit the lodge inside the National Park if not too wet. You may see elephant, buffalo and kudu as the lodge is situated on the edge of a water-filled crater. As long as the park is dry we drive through thick forest to the famous Lake Paradise. There are some very steep hills which are impassable if wet.
Day 4- Kalacha
We visit Marsabit town and another volcanic crater before making our way back into the desert and lava flows. We camp at Kalacha, a small settlement on the edge of the Chalbi Desert.
Day 5- Lake Turkana
We depart early crossing the Chalbi Desert. The desert cannot be crossed if wet but there are alternative roads around the North and South. We arrive at our semi-permanent beach campsite just outside Loiyangalani soon after lunch. Here we have traditional Turkana Huts or pitch tents with a cool breeze blowing from the lake for use if available otherwise we pitch tents in an alternative campsite. Indeed a perfect place to relax protected from the scorching sun and heat characteristic of the harsh climate of this remote area.
Day 6- Lake Turkana
We spend the day relaxing and bathing only interrupted by a short boat excursion to visit the surrounding areas. In addition, we visit Loiyangalani and the community settled there while in the evening we may visit one of the Turkana Manyattas [optional] for traditional dances under a star studded sky at an extra cost if clients wish. Unforgettable experience.
Day 7- Tuum camel safari
Departing Lake Turkana via the very rocky road out of the Rift Valley we head south to Tuum, situated on the west of Mt. Nyiro. This is a very scenic but rough drive. From Tuum You have the chance to walk with camels and Samburu guides for a couple of hours to the foothills of Mt. Nyiro where you will fly camp together with the guides and camels.
Day 8 Maralal
Early morning walk for a couple of hours to meet with your driver guide and vehicle then continue on the rough journey to Maralal for Dinner and overnight.
Day 9 Lake Baringo
Heading south we visit Lake Baringo where we overnight in a campsite and enjoy the lake atmosphere with birds, crocodiles and hippos.
Day 10- Nairobi
Have early morning boat ride. After Breakfast drive back to Nairobi late afternoon.
Turkana Truck (10 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 6 nights 7 days
Locations Visited: Arusha, Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
Description:7 day camping safari in Northern Tanzania. On our “Authentic Mobile Safaris” we offer a style of travel which is extremely comfortable, yet allows our guests to get off the beaten track and away from the “main routes”. Our choice of campsite for your safari will be determined by the movement of game./MC
DAY 1 - SATURDAY
After an early breakfast, we will meet at the ARUSHA HOTEL in the centre of Arusha at 08h00 for a short briefing, and depart for Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara National Park. The safari crew will have gone ahead to set up camp. The drive to Tarangire is just over two hours and you will be able to enjoy a full day there game viewing. The Tarangire ecosystem is the third largest in Tanzania (20 000 square kilometres), of which the park occupies a mere thirteen per cent. During the dry season, the park has the second largest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania. The unique acacia and baobab vegetation provides a home for over five hundred and fifty bird species, as well as lion, leopard, buffalo and large herds of elephant; also species such as gerenuk, oryx and eland, rarely seen in the other parks in the North. Note: At certain times of the year we recommend Lake Manyara in place of Tarangire (November - April).
DAY 2 - SUNDAY
After a morning game drive in either Manyara or Tarangire, we will stop for a picnic lunch in the park, and then take a leisurely drive up through the bustling town of Karatu and into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Opportunity to stop for curios Mto-wa-Mbu en route up the escarpment, or at Karatu there is a good t-shirt shop! Arrive mid afternoon at our private campsite. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the natural wonders of the world. A large volcanic caldera, with an area of 259 square kilometres, it contains a huge variety of game and birds and is often referred to as a microcosm of Africa with its dramatic weather changes and varied terrains consisting of forest, grasslands and both freshwater and soda lakes. We will descend steadily down the steep 610 metre sides of the crater from our campsite perched on the crater rim. A days game viewing in the crater is almost guaranteed to turn up four of the Big Five, as well as zebra, gazelle, warthog and a rich variety of birds, all viewed against the backdrop of the thickly forested crater walls.
DAY 3 - MONDAY
A full day in the crater with a picnic lunch, or you may hire a local Masai guide and go for a game walk, or visit the local village during the afternoon. Discuss the options with your guide who will assist you with arrangements.
DAY 4 - TUESDAY
We drive from Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge where in 1959 Mary Leakey made her groundbreaking discovery of a hominid (human-like) skull dating back 1.8 million years. Since then other hominid species, possibly our early ancestors, have been found in the area dating as far back as 3.7 million years. The whole area is often referred to as the “cradle of mankind”. From here we make our way through to the great plains of the Serengeti beyond. Depending on the number of animals and magnificent bird life we stop to observe more closely along the way, we should reach camp by late afternoon.
DAY 5 & 6 - WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Two full days excursion through the Serengeti plains, during which our guide will make every effort to locate the migration if it is at all possible - this will depend on your dates of travel. If not, you won’t be disappointed with a veritable feast of other fascinating wildlife to observe in this central Serengeti zone. The Serengeti is unequalled for its beauty and contains more than three million large mammals spread over the vast endless plains. It is here, at certain times of the year, that we may encounter the breathtaking spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration, where one and a quarter million wildebeest trek in columns of up to forty kilometres long in search of grazing, drawing with them their predators and numerous other species of game. From January to March the herds can largely be found in the southern area, proceeding north through the Western Corridor during June and July before entering Kenya’s Masai Mara. They return south in November to repeat this amazing instinctive procession all over again.
DAY 7 - FRIDAY
We recommend that you take the option of flying back from the Serengeti to Arusha today - it is a scenic flight over the highlands of Ngorongoro and the Rift Valley area, dropping down to Arusha - on a clear day you will see fantastic views of Mount Meru hovering close by. This is an additional cost. Alternatively, you may drive back to Arusha, arriving late afternoon (picnic lunch would be included). There will be a little time to shop for curios, either on the road back, or just outside the town centre.
Tanzania “Authentic” Mobile Camping Safari 7 days
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 5 nights 6 days
Locations Visited: Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti. Lake Manyara, Tarangire
Description:6 Day Camping Safari through three of the major National Parks of northern Tanzania./BC
DAY 1 - SUNDAY
Your driver will come to greet you at your Arusha hotel at 07h30. depart Arusha around 10h00 and make our way directly to Manyara National Park where we will stop for lunch at a pleasant picnic area inside the park before embarking on an afternoon game-drive. We depart from Manyara at around 16h00 and wind our way upwards into the densely forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, pausing to admire the splendid view of the crater floor 600m below at Heroes Point, before driving on to our campsite on the rim of the Ngorongoro caldera where we will overnight after a hearty bush dinner under the stars.
DAY 2 MONDAY
A full day game drive inside the crater with picnic lunch. The 8,300km2 Ngorongoro Conservation Area is named after its central feature the Ngorongoro Crater which is the world largest intact volcanic caldera and within which has evolved an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest populations of large mammals. The crater floor itself is 260km2 and from the viewing points at the rim the vast herds of wildebeest, buffalo and zebra look like mere ant formations winding their way across the grasslands below! The crater is also home to a great diversity of environments and you may encounter all of the large herbivores mentioned above, as well as lions, hyenas, jackals, male elephants (females and family groups tend to stay up on the higher slopes) and, in the forest around the rim, occasional leopard and bushbuck. There is an active black rhino breeding project inside the crater and you may be lucky enough to spot some of these magnificent, shy beasts during your tour, but sightings are limited as breeding areas are strictly protected and usually closed to public access.
DAY 3 TUESDAY
Today we break camp and embark on a game drive into the great Serengeti plains. Before crossing from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the Serengeti National Park we should take the opportunity to visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum where we may attend a short talk on the archaeological importance of Olduvai and the work of Mary and Louis Leakey in excavating the area and discovering some of Africa’s most important hominid fossils. An optional extra this morning, on our way to Olduvai, would be the chance to visit a Maasai village boma and spend some time learning about the culture, traditions and beliefs of this ancient, noble warrior tribe. This is at an additional cost, and should be discussed with the guide, and paid directly to the guide.
DAY 4 WEDNESDAY
Morning and afternoon game-drives in the central Seronera zone of Serengeti National Park. Africa’s most famous game reserve covers an area of almost 15,000km2 and is world-renowned for its dense predator population and the annual wildebeest migration. The greater part of the park is open grassland, patches of acacia woodland and isolated areas of granite rock outcrops called koppies. Animal migration is linked to the annual rainfall patterns and its effect on their feeding habitats. Huge herds of wildebeest and zebra can be found here along with smaller concentrations of Thomson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, impala, kongoni, Kirk’s dik dik, klipspringer and small numbers of roan, oryx, oribi, eland and waterbuck. There are also significant numbers of buffalo, giraffe and warthog. Elephants are relatively scarce on the open plains, more common in the northern areas and the western corridor. The few remaining black rhinos are restricted to an inaccessible part of the park. But the most popular animals to be found here in greater abundance than elsewhere on the northern circuit are the cats. Lions, cheetahs and leopard may all be seen here along with other predators, such as the spotted hyena, golden and black-backed jackals, wild cats and servals.
DAY 5 THURSDAY
An early morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing back towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Then, late afternoon, we return to the Lake Manyara area near to the bustling little town of Mto wa Mbu (pronounced as one word mtowambu) for our last night of safari. After many hot and dusty days of travel encountering quite basic facilities within the parks, here we find hot showers and cold drinks in abundance for our last night on safari. There may be cultural entertainment such as tribal dancing or acrobats at the campsite or neighbouring establishments should you wish to attend.
DAY 6 FRIDAY
After our (optional) morning walk we break camp and head back to Arusha, arriving around lunchtime. Alternatively you may like to take a look around the curio shops and souvenir alleys of Arusha before your guide bids you farewell at your hotel or lodge.
Serengeti Camping Safari (6 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 6 nights 7 days
Locations Visited: Lake Baringo,Lake Nakuru,National Park,Masai Mara,Samburu Game Reserve
Description:A safari to the north via the high shoulder of Mountain Kenya to the Game Reserve of Samburu, the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru, then south over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya’s greatest concentration of game - the Maasai Mara. /MC
Day 1 - Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning, passing through the rich agricultural farmland on the slopes of Mountain Kenya to the mainly dry scrub land and open Savannah plains of Samburu Game Reserve. Here the Ewaso Nyiro River supports a wide variety of game among them elephant, buffalo, cheetah leopard, lion, grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx and the long necked gerenuk. Accommodation in our permanent campsite, beautifully set on the edge of the river under a canopy of trees or pitch tents,
Day 2 - Samburu
Day spent game viewing in the park and a dip in Buffalo Springs during the hot afternoon may be refreshing.
Day 3 - Baringo
Leaving Samburu in the early morning, we make a scenic drive to the west across the Lerochi Plateau, (lunch enroute) and later descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Baringo in the afternoon. This is a fresh water lake, which supports a great variety of birds as well as hippos and crocodiles. Indeed, the lake is reputed to be the “bird-watching centre of Kenya.”
Day 4 - Lake Nakuru
Early in the morning we head south via Lake Bogoria which is a shallow soda lake with a beautiful scenery and also home to a sizeable number of flamingoes and other species of birds. The highlight, however, is the boiling hot springs and geysers which also contribute to the beauty of the lake. After lunch, we proceed to lake Nakuru in the south - another shallow soda lake which has been described as an ornithologists paradise and one of the world’s most magnificent sights. Here one has an opportunity to see up to two million flamingoes besides tens of thousands of other birds if lucky. Lake Nakuru also has rhino sanctuary and also harbors lions, warthogs, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippo and many other animals. Dinner and overnight in a campsite outside town.
Day 5 - Maasai Mara
We head further south to Narok, camping in our permanent campsite on the Talek River which is at the edge of the park by afternoon. Accommodation is in large stand-up tents with beds, if available, or we pitch tent. Showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dining mess or in the open.
Day 6 - Maasai Mara
From the base camp, we explore the Mara region, packed with the elephant, zebra, rhino and all kinds of game throughout the year with the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti occurring mainly in July and August. Being at Maasai Mara is “as if you found yourself in the New York of the natural world according to some authorities”. Indeed, you have the best opportunity of seeing all the big five.
Day 7 - Nairobi
We break camp and drive to Narok where Maasai souvenirs can be bought and then proceed to Nairobi.
Samburu, Lakes, Masai Mara (7 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Locations Visited: Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Bpgoria, Lake Baringo
Description:A camping safari to the north via the high shoulder of Mt Kenya to the Game Reserve of Samburu, then the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley Lakes of Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru. Departs Mondays. /BC
Day 1- Samburu:
Depart Nairobi in the morning passing through the rich agricultural farmland on the slopes of Mountain Kenya to the mainly dry scrub land and open Savannah plains of Samburu Game Reserve. Here the Ewaso Nyiro River supports a wide variety of game among them elephant, buffalo, cheetah, leopard, lion, grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx and the long necked gerenuk. Accommodation in our semi-permanent campsite beautifully set on the edge of the river under a canopy of trees, or pitch tents nearby.
Day 2 - Samburu:
Day spent game viewing in the park.
Day 3 - Baringo:
Leaving Samburu in the early morning, we make a scenic drive to the west across the Lerochi Plateau, (lunch enroute) and later descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Baringo in the afternoon. This is a fresh water lake, which supports a great variety of birds as well as hippos and crocodiles. Indeed, the lake is reputed to be the “bird-watching centre of Kenya.”
Day 4 - Lake Nakuru:
Early in the morning we head south via Lake Bogoria, which is a shallow soda lake with a beautiful scenery and also home to a sizeable number of flamingos and other species of birds. The highlight, however, is the boiling hot springs and geysers, which also contribute to the beauty of the lake. After lunch, we proceed to Lake Nakuru in the south - another shallow soda lake that has been described as an ornithologists paradise and one of the world’s most magnificent sights. Here one has an opportunity to see up to two million flamingos besides tens of thousands of other birds if lucky. Lake Nakuru is a rhino sanctuary and harbours lions, warthogs, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippo and many other animals. Dinner and overnight in a campsite outside town.
Day 5- Nairobi:
After breakfast, we proceed to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon.
Rhino Camping Safari (4 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 7 nights 8 days
Locations Visited: Arusha,Lake Manyara National Park,Serengeti National Park,Ngorongoro Conservation Area,Olduvai Gorge,Tarangire National Park
Description:Camping safari leaves from Nairobi and going via Arusha to visit Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks, with a visit to Olduvai Gorge prehistoric site. The game parks of Tanzania are amongst the best in the world and offer some unique game viewing. Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for its packs of Hunting Dogs, and a wide variety of other game. Lake Manyara lions have developed a liking for residing in the branches of trees, where they can both sleep and watch for prey while Serengeti is where the wildebeest migration starts. /MC
Day 1 Arusha
Arrive Arusha from Nairobi by D.H.L Shuttle. Overnight in a hotel of your choice at extra cost.
Day 2 Lake Manyara
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara, lunch at the campsite followed by afternoon game drive.
Day 3 Serengeti
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park viewing game enroute, dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite.
Day 4 Serengeti
Spend the day game viewing in the Serengeti with a break for lunch at the campsite. Dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite.
Day 5 - Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge
After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro crater via Olduvai Gorge with picnic lunches. We view game enroute. Overnight Simba Campsite.
Day 6 Tarangire
Morning crater tour and after lunch proceed to Tarangire National Park. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 7 Arusha
After breakfast early morning game drive followed by lunch at the campsite, then proceed to Arusha for dinner and overnight in a hotel of your choice at extra cost.
Day 8 Nairobi
Depart Arusha by DHL Shuttle for Nairobi.
Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Tarangire from Nairobi (8 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Locations Visited: Rift Valley. Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara
Description:A camping safari staying in small private mobile camps is one of the best ways to experience Kenya’s natural attractions. The safari has been designed to include a variety of habitat so that the widest diversity of wildlife can be seen. The camps are sited in private conservancies so that walking and night drives may be taken but are also conveniently located for easy access to Amboseli and Nakuru national parks and the Masai Mara.
Safari departs alternate Mondays..
Day 1 Monday:
Meet and transfer to your safari vehicle to be driven from Nairobi to Kigio Conservancy (165 miles). Set up camp lunch and then take an afternoon game drive and walk in the Kigio Conservancy. Dinner and overnight in the camp at Kigio.
Day 2 Tuesday :
Early morning departure after a continental breakfast for a full day in Lake Nakuru National Park, with a picnic lunch. In addition to the spectacle of the masses of flamingo we expect to see rhino in addition to many other species and have an excellent chance of sighting leopard. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Wednesday :
After breakfast, pack up camp and drive to Siana Springs Group Ranch in the Masai Mara (140miles) to set up camp. After lunch take an afternoon drive into the surrounding area to see some of the wildlife for which the Mara is famous. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Thursday :
An early breakfast followed by a full morning in the Mara, taking a picnic lunch. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Friday :
Breakfast, then pack up camp and return to Nairobi (180 miles, 5 hours), arriving about 13.00.
Details
Transport is by four-wheel-drive Toyota Landcruiser with roof hatches. Your driver-guide is a wildlife and nature expert and member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.
Equipment is carried in a trailer behind the vehicle. When in camp the trailer is removed and game drives are done in the vehicle.
Tents are heavy-duty canvas dome tents for 2 persons. Clients bring their own sleeping bag and a towel, but all other camp furniture and equipment, including a high density sleeping mattress, is provided.
Camps are set up on our own exclusive camp sites.
At each camp site we have staff who do the work like washing up, heating water for showers, doing the cooking and serving the food, but clients also help put up and take down their tents.
Our experienced safari cook travels with the safari. Food is of the same quality as in a luxury camp and is included in the price, (not bought through a ‘kitty’ like some other camping safaris).
Drinks other than mineral water are not included, but a stop is made en route to each camp to enable you to buy wine, beer or soft drinks as required.There are no safaris operating in May.
Mobile Camping Safari 5 days
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 6 nights 7 days
Locations Visited: Amboseli, Selenkay,Kigio, Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara
Description:A camping safari staying in small private mobile camps is one of the best ways to experience Kenya’s natural attractions. The safari has been designed to include a variety of habitat so that the widest diversity of wildlife can be seen. The camps are sited in private conservancies so that walking and night drives may be taken but are also conveniently located for easy access to Amboseli and Nakuru national parks and the Masai Mara.
Safari departs on alternate Sundays.
Day 1 Sunday
Meet and transfer to your safari vehicle to be driven from Nairobi to Selenkay Conservation Area (102 miles, 3 hours), arriving for a late lunch after setting up camp. Evening game drive to explore the Conservation Area. Dinner and overnight in the camp at Selenkay.
Day 2 Monday
Early breakfast and then drive through the bush into Amboseli National Park for good views of Kilimanjaro and close-up observation of elephants, as well as many other species. Return to Selenkay for lunch. Afternoon walk with Maasai trackers. Dinner followed by a night drive to seek out the nocturnal animals. Overnight in the camp at Selenkay.
Day3 Tuesday
Morning drive back to Nairobi and on to Kigio Conservancy (165 miles), with a picnic lunch en route. Set up camp and then take an evening walk in the Kigio Conservancy. Dinner and overnight in the camp at Kigio.
Day 4 Wednesday
Early morning departure after a continental breakfast for a full day in Lake Nakuru National Park, with a picnic lunch. In addition to the spectacle of the masses of flamingo we expect to see rhino in addition to many other species and have an excellent chance of sighting leopard. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Thursday
After breakfast, pack up camp and drive to Siana Springs Group Ranch in the Masai Mara (140miles) to set up camp. After lunch take an afternoon drive into the surrounding area to see some of the wildlife for which the Mara is famous. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Friday
An early breakfast followed by a full morning in the Mara, taking a picnic lunch. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 Saturday
Breakfast, then pack up camp and return to Nairobi (180 miles, 5 hours), arriving about 13.00.
Details
Transport is by four-wheel-drive Toyota Landcruiser with roof hatches. Your driver-guide is a wildlife and nature expert and member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.
Equipment is carried in a trailer behind the vehicle. When in camp the trailer is removed and game drives are done in the vehicle.
Tents are heavy-duty canvas dome tents for 2 persons. Clients bring their own sleeping bag and a towel, but all other camp furniture and equipment, including a high density sleeping mattress, is provided.
Camps are set up on our own exclusive camp sites.
At each camp site we have staff who do the work like washing up, heating water for showers, doing the cooking and serving the food, but clients also help put up and take down their tents.
Our experienced safari cook travels with the safari. Food is of the same quality as in a luxury camp and is included in the price, (not bought through a ‘kitty’ like some other camping safaris).
Drinks other than mineral water are not included, but a stop is made en route to each camp to enable you to buy wine, beer or soft drinks as required.Please note there are no safaris in May.
Luxury Camping Under Canvas
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 5 nights 6 days
Locations Visited: Lake Baringo,Lake Bogoria Game Reserve,Lake Nakuru,National Park,Masai Mara
Description:A camping safari to the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru, then south over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya’s greatest concentration of game - the Maasai Mara./BC Departs Saturdays
Day 1 Lake Baringo
Depart Nairobi in the morning. stopping enroute to view the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Lunch enroute then camp at Lake Baringo, a world famous bird sanctuary, late in the afternoon. Boat trip to see the hippos and crocodiles.
Day 2- Lake Nakuru
A 30km drive south to the spectacular Lake Bogoria with the [very] hot springs. Don’t fall in. Flamingos live here and you can explore on foot. Lunch and then proceed to lake Nakuru national park famous for its bird life for a game drive. Overnight in a campsite outside town.
Day 3- Masai Mara
We head south to Narok, camping in our permanent campsite on the Talek River, which is at the edge of the park by afternoon. Here we have stand-up tents with beds for use, if not occupied, otherwise we pitch tent. Hot showers are available in the camp and meals are served in the dinning mess or in the open.
Day 4 & 5 Masai Mara
From the base camp, we experience the Mara Magic; packed with elephant, zebra, rhino, lion and all kinds of game throughout the year, with the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti mainly in July and August.
Day 6- Nairobi
We break camp and drive to Narok where Maasai souvenirs can be bought, then back to Nairobi by late afternoon.
Lakes and Masai Mara (6 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 7 nights 8 days
Locations Visited: Laikipia,National Park,Lake Turkana,Marsabit National Park,Samburu Game Reserve
Description:This rugged 1,800-km expedition in a purposely-built truck takes you up into the heart of the Northern Frontier District. You will traverse along some of Africa’s worst roads, see beautiful mountain forest surrounded on all sides by hot dusty deserts, eventually arriving at our camp on the shores of the Jade Sea (Lake Turkana). Ours is the only camp situated right on the beach of the lake with spectacular views of the South Island. The camp comprises 12double traditional Turkana palm leaf huts, a dinning/lounge, kitchen, showers and toilets. Our 20-seat boat is based here and is available for sunset cruises and exploring the surrounding areas. You will see a great variety of tribes during the tour and cross the Chalbi Desert if dry. During the rains it becomes an enormous shallow lake./BC Departs on Fridays.
Day 1 -Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning heading north via the shoulder of Mt Kenya to Samburu Game Reserve. Accommodation in our semi-permanent campsite beautifully set under a canopy of trees or pitch tents on the edge of Uaso Nyiro River.
Day 2- Samburu
The day is spent game viewing in the park. Elephants abound; you may see lion, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, grevy’s zebra and oryx.
Day 3- Marsabit
We head north again along the Trans-African highway to Marsabit, which is an extinct volcano heavily forested on its upper slopes. After setting up camp, we will visit the lodge inside the National Park. You may see elephant, buffalo and kudu as the lodge is situated on the edge of a water-filled crater. As long as the park is dry we drive through thick forest to the famous Lake Paradise. There are some very steep hills which are impassable if wet.
Day 4- Kalacha
We visit Marsabit town and another volcanic crater before making our way back into the desert and lava flows. We camp at Kalacha, a small settlement on the edge of the Chalbi Desert.
Day 5- Lake Turkana
We depart early crossing the Chalbi Desert. The desert cannot be crossed if wet but there are alternative roads around the North and South. We arrive at our semi -permanent beach campsite just outside Loiyangalani soon after lunch. Here we have our traditional Turkana Huts with a cool breeze blowing from the lake for use if available otherwise we pitch tents in an alternative campsite. Indeed a perfect place to relax protected from the scorching sun and heat characteristic of the harsh climate of this remote area.
Day 6- Lake Turkana
We spend the day relaxing and bathing only interrupted by a short boat excursion to visit the surrounding areas. In addition, we visit Loiyangalani and the community settled there while in the evening we may visit one of the Turkana Manyattas [optional] for traditional dances under a star studded sky at an extra cost if clients wish. Unforgettable experience.
Day 7 Maralal
We journey via South Horr and Baragoi to Maralal, another forested area. The Samburu abound in their red-ochre.
Day 8 -Nairobi
Heading south again via Laikipia Plains and Thompson Falls (Nyahururu) we drive back into Nairobi by mid-afternoon.
Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti and Nogongoro Crater (10 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 9 nights 10 days
Locations Visited: Lake Bogoria Game Reserve,Lake Naivasha,Maralal,Masai Mara,Samburu Game Reserve
Description:10 days Safari. Visit a diversity of Kenya’s wildlife reserves & national parks where the different ecosystems attract a wide variety of animals and birds. Crossing the Rift Valley the scenery is spectacular, and each of the areas you visit offers landscapes of breathtaking beauty. At Lake Bogoria you will have the opportunity to walk the lakes edge and observe the flamingos at the hot geysers. You will travel through Samburu and Masai country, and in the Loita Hills experience cultural contact with the Masai.
Itinerary Highlights.
Samburu Game Reserve
Cultural contact with different tribes
Flamingos of Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Lake Naivasha
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Walk with Masai in the Loita hills. /BC
(Family departures suitable for children 8 years & above)
Day 1 NAIROBI - SAMBURU GAME RESERVE
Departing Nairobi and heading north towards Samburu, we travel on 300 kms of good tarmac road that takes us through some spectacular scenery. We pass pineapple plantations, tea and coffee plantations, and of course the mountain forest of Mt. Kenya, before reaching 3000 metres altitude at Timau. The immense deserts of the north spread out far below us, a spectacular landscape punctuated by the mountains of Shaba and Matthews Ranges. We soon arrive back on the plains at Samburu. Samburu Game Reserve has a remarkably rich variety of fauna. It’s a very picturesque reserve of semi desert savanna surrounded by the foothills of Mt. Kenya to the south and the Matthews Ranges to the north, and separated in two by the river `Uaso Nyiro’. The animal life is both varied and prolific, and includes a number of species that are not found in other areas, gerenuks, Grevy’s zebra and the reticulated giraffe. The river bank is an excellent observation point. We camp this evening on Champagne Ridge.
Day 2 SAMBURU GAME RESERVE
Game driving in Samburu Game Reserve. Camping
Day 3 MARALAL
Leaving the game reserve we drive through a sandy semi desert region with outcrops of giant granite boulders and sandy riverbeds lined with huge acacia trees and doum palms. We meet the Samburu herdsmen leading goats and camels to a watering hole and the women carrying water containers to their village.
The Samburu populate a region of about 28500 square kilometres. Like other pastoralists of northern Kenya their lifestyle has changed very little over the past 100 years. They live in low huts carefully woven with branches and then covered with manure and mud. Their lifestyle evolves entirely around the herding of their goats, camels and cows that represent a symbol of wealth. Climbing up onto the Laikipia plateau with far reaching views over the spectacular landscapes we have just crossed, we find herds of zebra and cattle grazing together under the watchful eyes of the Samburu warriors. We visit the colourful town of Maralal where the Samburu people come to purchase their essentials. Maralal Game Sanctuary is a dense forest and is home to herds of elephant, buffalo, eland and many other animals.
Day 4 LAKE BOGORIA
Descending into the Rift Valley we arrive at the very beautiful Lake Bogoria, a small game reserve of only 100 square kms. The Laikipia escarpment drops sharply into the lake on the eastern side, and along the shore we find geysers spurting steam high in the air and pools of hot water bubbling from the ground. Millions of flamingos line the lakeshore and are particularly concentrated around the hot springs. The lake is highly concentrated in soda and is ideal for the growth of algae upon which feed the flamingos. The reserve is birdwatchers paradise with flamingos, pelicans, avocets, ducks, cranes and hornbills just to mention a few.
Camping.
Day 5 NAKURU & NAIVASHA
Heading south we stop at the busy town of Nakuru to do our shopping in the market. Nakuru is the 4th largest town in Kenya and is a rich agricultural region. The large variety of fresh fruit and vegetables is ideal for us, as we won’t have the opportunity to re-supply for the rest of our journey.
After shopping and a quick lunch we continue on to Lake Naivasha where we spend the night in camping under huge acacia trees on a private farm where giraffe & gazelle roam amongst the horses. As well clients can take a walk on Crescent Island amongst the wildlife & birds with fantastic views across the Lake. Lake Naivasha is one of the few freshwater lakes of the Rift Valley and as well as being home to huge herds of buffalo and hippos - not to mention the birdlife - there are large exploitations of flowers and vegetables grown for exportation and of great economic importance to the economy.
Night in lodge.
Days 6 & 7 LOITA HILLS
We leave the Rift Valley lakes and head for Masai land and the Loita Hills. Even outside national park boundaries the wildlife is abundant. The Masai are not hunters, as they don’t appreciate the taste of game meat. So it’s not unusual to pass a herd of Thompson’s gazelle or wildebeest close to the Masai dwellings. The next day after breakfast we go walking with some local Masai guides. The surrounding landscape is magnificent and walking through the forest with green grassy clearings reminds us somehow of the English countryside - but not for long as we are brought back to reality and Africa by the sight of a Masai armed with his spear. We pass villages and stop to speak with the friendly inhabitants. Camping.
Days 8 & 9 MASAI MARA
We drive from the rolling hills onto the open plains of Masai Mara Game Reserve. Although these people of Nilotic origin were feared by the first explorers to the region, the proud warriors of today spend most of their time herding cattle in search of fresh pasturage. Masai Mara Game Reserve was established in 1961 and covers a surface of 1812 square km that is divided into 2 zones. The Masai are permitted to graze their cattle in the exterior section which is land controlled by the Masai group ranches, but the interior park of 518 square km is reserved strictly for the fauna.
Masai Mara is a succession of undulating plains and rivers lined with acacia trees, where we can observe an exceptionally rich variety of wildlife. Here we find the largest lion population in Kenya, but even more spectacular is the enormous concentration of antelopes, zebras, and wildebeest. During the migration period the number of animals can reach the millions. In 1982 when the last survey was taken, there were recorded to be 1,200,000 wildebeest, 700,000 zebra, 400,000 gazelle, and of course all the hyenas, lions, cheetah and other predators that follow these herds and hunt the more feeble.
Day 10 NAIROBI
After a last morning game drive we head back to Nairobi passing through Narok the capital of Masai territory and crossing once more the Rift Valley from west to east. Finally climbing the steep eastern escarpment back into Nairobi we are immediately confronted with the hustle and bustle of city life. After saying farewell to the rest of the group you will be dropped at your hotel.
Kenya Migration Camp - SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHER (8 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 11 nights 12 days
Locations Visited: Lake Bogoria, Maralal, Lake Turkana, Samburu
Description:Northern Kenya has always carried a mystique of the remote and unexplored. To travel there is still an expedition where we need to be fully independant for food, water and feul. Meeting with different tribes peoples and spectacular landscapes will leave you with the wildest memories. There ahs been little developement in the “forgotten” land in the past years and the peoples live still in a traditional manner. The arid beauty of the giant Lake Turkana spreading out in the desert landscape will impress you. The game viewing in Samburu reserve will give you the chance to see all of the big game./BC
Day 1 NAIROBI - LAKE BOGORIA
Your first contact with African soil is in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Nairobi was established in 1896 due to the construction of the Mombasa - Lake Victoria railway line. It was on this plateau at 1600 m. altitude that the Maasai grazed their cattle along the small river called the `Enairobi’, which means in Maasai, `cool’ or `cold’. The beginning was difficult as the ground was impermeable to the rains, thus transforming the roads into swamps. Epidemics spread rapidly, and on More…an one occasion the slums were burnt to the ground by the sanitary services. Progressively all these problems were resolved and Nairobi is now a modern city with a cool and healthy climate and a population of over one million.We leave Nairobi in the direction of the Rift Valley. Our first vision of this magnificent fault in the earth’s crust is certainly most impressive. After only half an hour’s drive from Nairobi we plunge suddenly into Hemingway’s Africa.
Lake Bogoria, is a small reserve of only 100 square kms. Formerly known as Lake Hannington, this is one of the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. The Laikipia Escarpment drops sharply into the lake on the eastern side, and along the shore we find geysers spurting high in the air, and pools of hot water bubbling from the ground.
It is shallow soda lake which was established as a National Reserve in November 1983. The reserve covers the whole lake and its surroundings. It is a geological wonder no-one can afford to miss. Jets of steam and boiling water shoot out of geysers and fumeroles indicating the sort of volcanic activities which created the Great Rift Valley a very long time ago.
Masses of pink flamingos line the shores of the lake. This reserve is a birdwatchers paradise with flamingos, pelicans, avocets, ducks, cranes and hornbills, just to mention a few. It is the best place in Kenya to see the greater kudu which lives on the western shores of the lake.
Day 2 MARALAL SANCTUARY
Departure after breakfast back to the mainland and our vehicles.
On the main northern road we pass briefly through Pokot country, a tribe of the Kalenjin group. The Pokot are a very independent tribe who have preserved their deep social traditions. Along the track we meet the warriors with their elaborate hairstyles. With an exchange of greetings and some tobacco we may manage to take a few photos, but never without some heated discussion.
Climbing up onto the Laikipia plateau with far reaching views over the spectacular landscapes we have just crossed, we find herds of zebra and cattle grazing together under the watchful eyes of the Samburu warriors. We visit the colourful town of Maralal where the Samburu people come to purchase their essentials. Maralal Game Sanctuary is a dense forest and is home to herds of elephant, buffalo, eland and many other animals.
Day 3 Parsaloi/South Horr
From Maralal the descent into the valley is steep and direct and we are now heading into the `Northern Frontier District’. During the colonial days this was a prohibited area except to government officials and professional hunters. The hand of the law had not then taken control of this area inhabited by wild and aggressive tribes, where raids and theft of herds of goats, cows and camels was not an uncommon occurrence.
Twenty-five million years ago the vast plateau of Kenya was pushed up into a dome by immense volcanic pressure. These violent eruptions created the volcanoes we know today as Mount Kenya, Kilimanjaro and Elgon. The rise in highlands caused a depression in the west, creating Lake Victoria. This depression continues in a north-south direction and forms the Rift Valley, which extends from Mozambique all the way to the Red Sea. Our route is traced before us by the Great Rift Valley which we follow to the north.
We follow the track with its corrugations and pot holes, crossing many dry river beds before finally arriving at Baragoi. Here is a crossroad for the local tribes, and a very colourful market place to stroll around. We see the Turkana taking a nap in the shade of a pepper tree with a small carved wooden stool as a pillow to protect his painted clay head-dress; the Rendille women selling their necklaces and beads; a Pastor from Nairobi trying to convert the people for his parish; the Turkana women bare-breasted wearing animal skin skirts listening vaguely whilst chewing their tobacco; and the Samburu warriors leaning on their spears in the background disapproving of the Pastor’s intentions. Leaving this spectacle behind us we soon find ourselves amid mountains where the vegetation is progressively More…d More…arse.
We cross many dry river beds on this rather difficult track, but finally the sharp rocks of an ancient lava flow give way to sand at South Horr. Passing around Mount Nyiru we arrive in South Horr and the heart of Samburu country. The Samburu populate a region of about 28500 square kilometres. Like other pastoralists of northern Kenya their lifestyle has changed very little over the past 100 years. They live in low huts which are carefully woven with branches and then covered with manure and mud. Their lifestyle evolves entirely around the herding of their goats, camels and cows, which represent a social symbol of wealth.
Day 4 & 5 Lake Turkana
Continuing northwards through a lava beaconed desert where the horizon shimmers in the heat, the great ` Jade Sea’, the Lake Turkana, finally appears through the haze. This magnificent lake in the middle of the desert was joined to the Nile River system some three million years ago, but it was then of a much greater size than its actual 8000 square kilometres of today. It was fed by a number of rivers flowing from the high plateaus of Kenya and Ethiopia, but since the last ice age the large rivers and the lake diminished in size by evaporation due to the progressive aridity of the climate. The flow toward the Nile was cut finally some 4000 years ago, and despite the huge evaporation today, the lake maintains its level from the Omo River, one of the largest lakes in Africa. The spectacular beauty of this sea of jade and its calm waters can also be very dangerous when sudden violent winds can transform the calm waters into enormous waves.
The Turkana arrived in Kenya only 200 to 300 years ago. They are Nilotic people originally from Uganda. Although they are essentially pastoralists, they may become hunters, fishermen, or even bandits, depending on the needs of the moment. They have a reputation as the bravest and most savage warriors in East Africa and their independance is reflected in their social and political organisation. These aggressive pastoralists have a strong sense of aesthetics, which is reflected in their talents in carving wood, bone, and working with iron. Most impressive is the decoration of themselves and their sophisticated hairstyles.
At Loyangalani, we appreciate the shade of the palm trees. Loyangalani is a melting pot of tribes - Turkana, Samburu, Rendille and Somalis - all having come from afar to make their purchases and do their trading. Ten kilometres away, as the crow flies, is Mount Kulal which dominates 2000 metres over Lake Turkana. The altitude and the enormous evaporation from the lake create a microclimate with high precipitation levels on the summit of the mountain. The underground streams of water thus created, reappear at the surface in the desert, like here at the Oasis.
Day 6 & 7 Lake Turkana / Chalbi desert
Today is a relaxing day exploring Lake Turkana. We drive to El Molo bay where live a small community of fishermen who are descendants of the most ancient civilisation in Kenya. The El Molo originate from the ancient Ndorobo tribe who were hunter-gatherers and depended entirely on fishing, hunting and collecting. They are characterised by the absence of cattle and agriculture and have survived due to their adaptability to the harshest of conditions. This adaptation has however caused them to lose much of their own identity, and the Cushite language that they spoke at the turn of the century has now been replaced by “Maa”, the language of the Samburu. They have now also adopted a similiar style of dress to the Samburu, particularly the women. Their housing and lifestyle has remained unchanged, and even if hunting hippos and crocodiles is now against the law, Nile Perch are still abundant and is their main diet.
Departure after breakfast for another hot days driving through some amazing landscapes.
We now leave Lake Turkana and slowly head east across outcrops of lava rock which litter the eastern side of the lake. We enter a land populated by the Borana, Gabbra, and Somalis. Their facial features are finer and they appear much harsher and less welcoming. This is a difficult land where heat, drought and tribal combat teaches the child to be as tough as his environment at an early age. The Gabbra are herdsmen who drive their immense caravans of camels from one watering hole to the next.
`Chalbi’ in Gabbra language means `bare and salty’ and this desert is the hottest and most arid region in Kenya. The Chalbi is a pan totally surrounded by volcanoes and ancient lava flows. The discovery of fossilised fish vertebrae and snail shells leads us to believe that there once existed a large lake some 10,000 years ago. Now the lake is an immense expanse of clay and white salt, where the horizon dissolves into a mirage and often we meet herds of oryx, ostrich or even Grevys zebra galloping across this great whiteness.
Day 8 NDOTO MOUNTAINS
The Chalbi Desert is now behind us and an immense plain stretches toward the south, broken only by volcanic projections.
We are also on the territorial border of the homeland of the Rendille, one of the most remote desert regions in Kenya. Rendille are of Somali origin and experts at camel rearing. Over the last century they have built a very close relationship with the Samburu. Intertribal marriages are frequent and it is often difficult to tell the people apart. We see them sometimes watering their huge herds of camels at the Kalacha waterholes.
Depending on the weather, we head down the largest dry river bed of Northern Kenya. There are many wells dug into the rock and sand, and some are as deep as 10 metres or More…ix or seven men inside the wells pass each other small leather buckets full of water. Hour after hour they continue to water their animals whilst singing and chanting their prayers, until the last of their herd has satisfied his thirst.
Day 9 MATTHEWS RANGE
Further south, and once again in Samburu country, we follow a rugged track which skirts the Matthews Range. This small chain of sheltered mountains is far off the beaten track and has some unique flora and fauna. Herds of gazelle, oryx, ostrich, and Grevy’s zebra share the meagre pasture land with the Samburu’s cattle. The only permanent river in the region, the Uaso Nyiro, has cut deep gorges through the mountains.
Day 10 & 11 SAMBURU GAME RESERVE
Samburu Game Reserve has a remarkably rich variety of fauna. It’s a very pretty, although small, reserve of semi desert savanna surrounded by the foothills of Mt. Kenya to the south and the Matthews Ranges to the north, and divided in two by the river `Uaso Nyiro’. The animal life is both varied and prolific, with elephants, oryx, lions, buffaloes, waterbucks, gerenuks, etc. The banks of the river are an excellent observation point for the animals as well as the bird life.
Day 12 SAMBURU - NAIROBI
We return to Nairobi on a tarmac road which leads us through the cultivated foothills of Mt. Kenya, past plantations of tea, coffee, and pineapples, forested slopes and glaciers. In Nairobi we are confronted with the hustle and bustle of town life to which we re-adapt quickly. After a last meal ‘African style’, it will be time to go to the airport.
Elephant Watch Safari (4 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 5 nights 6 days
Locations Visited: Masai Mara
Description:Cycling Safari in the Narok area, with some game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve./BC
Day 01…
Depart from a central point at 0900hrs, heading in a north westerly direction we descend into The Great Rift Valley. On reaching Narok, the administrative centre for the district, we will eat our packed lunch. Reaching camp at Barakitabu at approximately 1500hrs, we will settle in before proceeding on a late afternoon walk across the plains. Return to camp for a hot shower, drinks around the camp fire before dinner. After dinner a chat around the campfire before retiring for the night to the sounds of the wind in the trees and the occasional animal noise. Overnight Barakitabu.
Day 02
Awaken at 0700hrs, breakfast and set out for your mornings ride to Naikerra - a small trading centre, before returning for lunch at camp. A walk in the afternoon, visiting a traditional homestead, experience their hospitality and enjoying the sun setting across the horizon before returning to camp for dinner and overnight - Barakitabu.
Day 03
Breakfast completed our ride will take us across the plains with the morning sun on our backs and the wind in our hair; enjoy viewing the numerous varieties of flora and fauna that can be seen on the way. We will reach our camp at Sekenani in time for lunch and thereafter relax before setting out for an afternoons walk in the surrounding valleys and hills, where game can often be seen. Dinner and overnight at Sekenani.
Day 04
A full day game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve where there are many varieties of big and small game; the area being famous for its black maned lions. Lunch with hippos and experience the wide open spaces as seen from your safari vehicle. Return to camp before nightfall, dinner and overnight at Olperr-Elongo camp Sekenani.
Day 05
Today’s bike ride will be on the plains in the morning, returning to camp for lunch and then following a different routing in the afternoon. Viewing of game on these rides is exciting though the game tends to keep their distance! Return to camp for dinner and overnight at Olperr-Elongo camp; Sekenani.
Day 06
After breakfast, our ride will take us along the road to Narok with lunch en-route, before loading the bikes and setting out for the return to Nairobi, arriving at around 1700hrs. Arrangement ends.
Things to bring:
* walking, riding shoes/cool wear for the day and warm wear for the evenings including raincoat /windcheater. * Personal toiletries/sunblock 30+/insect repellent * sunglasses/cap or hat * torch * book to read * sense of humour.
Cycling Narok (6 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 9 nights 10 days
Locations Visited: Masai Mara
Description:Cycling safari in the Masai Mara area and the Nguruman Hills./ BC
Day 01…
Depart from a central point at 0900hrs, heading in a north westerly direction we descend into The Great Rift Valley. On reaching Narok, the administrative centre for the district, we will eat our packed lunch. Reaching camp at Barakitabu at approximately 1500hrs, we will settle in before proceeding on a late afternoon walk across the plains. Return to camp for a hot shower, drinks around the camp fire before dinner. After dinner a chat around the campfire before retiring for the night to the sounds of the wind in the trees and the occasional animal noise. Overnight Barakitabu.
Day 2
Awaken at 0700hrs, breakfast and set out for your mornings ride to Naikerra - a small trading centre, before returning for lunch at camp. A walk in the afternoon, visiting a traditional homestead, experience their hospitality and enjoying the sun setting across the horizon before returning to camp for dinner and overnight - Barakitabu.
Day 03
Breakfast completed our ride will take us across the plains with the morning sun on our backs and the wind in our hair; enjoy viewing the numerous varieties of flora and fauna that can be seen on the way. We will reach our camp at Sekenani in time for lunch and thereafter relax before setting out for an afternoons walk in the surrounding valleys and hills, where game can often be seen. Dinner and overnight at Sekenani.
Day 04
A full day game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve where there are many varieties of big and small game; the area being famous for its black maned lions. Lunch with hippos and experience the wide open spaces as seen from your safari vehicle. Return to camp before nightfall, dinner and overnight at Olperr-Elongo camp Sekenani.
Day 05
Today’s bike ride will be on the plains in the morning, returning to camp for lunch and then following a different routing in the afternoon. Viewing of game on these rides is exciting though the game tends to keep their distance! Return to camp for dinner and overnight at Olperr-Elongo camp; Sekenani.
Day 06
After breakfast we drive to a small village due east, Migwara form where we will offload the bicycles to Ol Koroi [translated from Masai means the place of Colobus monkeys] with lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight OlKoroi.
Day 07
After breakfast we will close camp and ride our bicycles to a small border post called Ol Posi Moru. After a short respite we will continue our ride heading to a project centre for the Loita area called Il Kirrin, with lunch en-route. The area is real savannah with great views stretching in all directions, there maybe an abundance of plains game depending on time of year. We will drive the remaining distance to our camp close to Morijo, arriving in time to settle in, shower and have dinner before retiring for the night.
Day 08
Our days ride will take us in a southerly direction towards a small trading centre called Entesekera. Our ride will take us through very interesting terrain with varying landscapes leading to the base of the Nguruman mountains. Lunch en-route before returning to our camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 09
After breakfast we walk in the surrounding forests and plains enjoying all that this tremendously rich forest has to offer. There are many varieties of birds including Turaco, the Gureza Colobus Monkey and many trees and plants of cultural and medicinal use to the local Masai people. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight.
Day 10
After breakfast we will begin our ride back to Naikerra with lunch en-route; thereafter load the bicycles and begin our return journey back to Nairobi reaching the city at approximately 1630hrs. Arrangement ends.
Camping Samburu (3 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Locations Visited: Lake Baringo,Lake Bogoria Game Reserve,Lake Nakuru
Description:An adventure camping safari to the Great Rift Valley, to visit Lakes Baringo, Bogoria, Nakuru, Elementaita and Naivasha. The Great Rift Valley, a massive fracture line in the earth’s surface, runs through Kenya from north to south and is marked by a chain of fresh water and soda lakes, interspersed by volcanoes. The scenery travelled through on this safari ranges from the harsh and rugged terrain of Lakes Bogoria and Baringo and incredibly lush and fertile horticultural and agricultural farmland around Lakes Naivasha, Elementaita and Nakuru./MC
Day 1 Nairobi Rift Valley
Leaving Nairobi you drive down the escarpment to the Rift Valley floor, past Lakes Naivasha, Elementaita and Nakuru to Lake Baringo arriving in time for lunch, the afternoon at leisure, dinner and overnight in camp. Hippo and crocodile abound in this fresh water lake but most visitors are entranced by the multitude of birds with over 400 species having been identified. A boat ride on the lake to view the birdlife can be arranged.
Day 2 Rift Valley Lakes
An early morning bird walk is possible and after breakfast if you wish (Park fees extra) you depart for nearby Lake Bogoria. This soda lake, with its shores of hot springs, boiling geysers and steam jets, stark evidence of the volcanic origins of the Rift Valley, lies hidden behind ridge after ridge of barren stony scrubland. Although primarily scenic, Bogoria is by no means devoid of wildlife and birds are plentiful. You later continue your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its millions of pink flamingo which seasonally feed on the abundant algae which thrive in its shallow, warm waters. This park is also a Rhino Sanctuary, and both black and white rhino are found here. Nakuru also provides one of the best chances of seeing a leopard. Evening game drive, followed by dinner and overnight in camp.
Day 3 Rift Valley - Nairobi
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, depart for Nairobi.
Camping Masai Mara (3 days)
Type : Camping Safari Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Locations Visited: Amboseli National Park,National Park.
Description:Safari to the Amboseli National Park, camping in “walk in” tents, and hot showers available. The snow capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain at 5,895m, dominate every aspect of Amboseli National Park. Open grassland and savannah surround swamps and springs, fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro’s melting snow, permanent watering places for the elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and hosts of plains game. The area outside the Park is home to the Masai people, tall, proud, nomadic warriors who maintain their age-old cultures and traditions and live in complete harmony with the wildlife around them. /MC.
Day 1 Nairobi - Amboseli
Leaving Nairobi in the morning, you drive across the Athi plains towards the Kenya/Tanzania border post of Namanga and from there through arid Masai ranchlands to your campsite in Amboseli National Park for a late picnic lunch. Later in the afternoon enjoy a game drive in the surrounding area before returning to Camp for hot showers and the evening spent around the camp fire.
Day 2 Amboseli
After an early breakfast you leave for a full day’s game viewing with Mount Kilimanjaro, usually clear in the early morning, as a spectacular backdrop for your photographs. You stop for a picnic lunch at Look Out Hill or another shady spot and return to the Camp in the late afternoon. The evening is spent around the camp fire listening to the sounds of the African night - the distant roar of the lion and the doleful, whooping `laugh’ of the hyaena.
Day 3 Amboseli - Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy an early morning game drive before departing on your return journey to Nairobi,stopping en route under a shady tree for a picnic lunch.
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