BT1 3 days MASAI MARA
GAME RESERVE
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BT1 3 days MASAI MARA
GAME RESERVE
(1)
BT2 3 days
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
(2)
BT3 3 days Mt. KENYA via NARO
MORU
BT4 7 days/6 nights Mt. KENYA via SIRIMON
TRACK
BT5 MT.KENYA up SIRIMON TRACK down NARO MORU
BT6 5 nights/6 days CYCLING
BT7 9
nights; 10 days CYCLING
BT8 6 days/ 5 nights
WALKING IN THE LOITA
BT9 6 days/ 5 nights
CYCLING ACROSS Mt
KENYA
BT10 7 days/ 6 nights
MARATHON RUNNING
Walking; Cycling; Game viewing
Day
1:
Depart
Nairobi 0900hrs from a central prearranged pickup point, passing extinct
volcanoes Longonot & Suswa en-route.
On reaching Narok, the administrative centre for the district, a packed
lunch will be served. Reaching camp at approximately 1500hrs, settle in and
thereafter a walk in the surrounding hills and valleys, possibly seeing plains
game and thereafter returning to camp as the sun sets over the western skies to
a hot shower, drinks around the campfire and dinner. Chat around the campfire
before retiring for the night.
Day
2:
Breakfast
before heading into the Masai Mara Game Reserve for a day of game viewing. Park fees are for your own account and
are payable at the main entrance of the park. The Mara offers variety and numbers of
game unparalleled in any other park in Kenya. A packed lunch will be served on arrival
at the hippo pool, in the company of large schools of hippos. Thereafter your route changes arriving
at camp in the late afternoon as dusk approaches. Dinner and a chat around the fire before
retiring for the night.
Day
3:
An early breakfast before
departing on bicycles for a ride up the Sekenani Valley, perhaps seeing varied
game and wonderful views on your journey.
After returning to camp we will pack our bags and return to Nairobi
arriving at approximately 1600hrs.
Price:
US$ 390 per person nett valid until December 2010.
Includes: transport in an 8 seater minibus;
Driver-Guide; sharing accommodation in shared tents; meals on safari; camp fees;
Excludes: Park fees; sleeping bag(for hire); tips;
expenses of a personal nature; medical and evacuation insurance(available on
request);
What
to bring: personal toiletries; towel; soap; longs
for the cool of the evening; comfortable walking, cycling shoes; shorts and tee
shirts; sunblock25; film; reading material; binoculars are recommended
* Minimum for guaranteed departure: 3
pax
Tipping
guidelines:
* driver; guide: 500/= per person per
day
* camp staff : 300/= per client per stay per
staff member.
* For schools we recommend 300/= per
participant.
There is a small bar selling beers and sodas.
(BT 2)
3
DAYS TO THE MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
CAMPING IN THE MASAI MARA
Day
1: Depart
from a central point at 0900hrs heading in a westerly direction, we pass the
twin volcanoes of Suswa and Longonot situated in The Great Rift Valley. On
reaching Narok, the administrative centre of the district, we will have
lunch. We reach camp at
approximately 5000hrs. After
settling in we go out for a game drive in The Masai Mara Game Reserve. Return to camp at 1800hrs, dinner and a
chat around the camp fire before retiring for the night.
Day
2: Breakfast
at 0630hrs. Thereafter depart for a
days game drive in the game reserve. The views, lighting and variety of game
remain unsurpassed by other game
reserves, with common sightings of some and sometimes all the big and little
five(rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo and leopard). Lunch will be served en-route. Your drive back to camp will follow a
different route arriving before sunset.
Dinner and chat around the camp fire before retiring for the night.
Day
3: Depart
for an early morning game drive which will enable you to catch the animals in
the cool of the morning when they are at their liveliest. Thereafter return for
breakfast before packing and departing for the return trip to Nairobi. Your approximated time of arrival will
be 1600hrs.
Includes: transport by minibus; driver-guide;
sharing accommodation in double tents; meals on safari; camp fees;
Excludes: park fees; tips; expenses of a personal
nature; sleeping bags; medical and evacuation insurance;
What
to bring:
a small soft sided duffel bag; slacks and
windcheater for the cool of the mornings and evenings; hat; sunglasses; insect
repellent; towel; soap; personal toiletries; film; binoculars are
recommended.
* Minimum pax 3 for guaranteed
departure.
Tipping
guidelines:
* driver; guide - 500/= per person per day.
* camp staff : 200/= per client per stay per
staff member.
* For schools we recommend 200/= per participant.
There
is a small bar selling beers & minerals.
Price: US$ 210 per person nett valid until December 2010.
(BT 3)
3
DAYS CLIMBING Mt. KENYA via NARO MORU
This
ancient volcanic mountain lies astride the equator and rises to a height
5199m. Your ascent takes you
through rain forest on the lower slopes, the bamboo belt above, the moorland
leading to the alpine belt and glaciated summit. Tarns of crystal clear water surrounded
by giant groundsel plants add to this magic. The two main summits, Batian and Nelian, are accessible to skilled
mountaineers. This western approach
to the third highest peak, Point Lenana at 4985m is the quickest as this is the
shortest route.
Day
1:
Nairobi
to Naro Moru, driving north of the city passing through coffee and pineapple
plantations and arrive on the slopes of Mt. Kenya in time for a picnic lunch.
From the park entrance, you walk to Met station at 3048m for dinner and
overnight.
Day
2: Your
climb continues to Mackinders Camp, a walk of approx 5 - 6 hours. At this point
the main peaks provide a spectacular view and there is an opportunity to trek
into the Teleki Valley from the camp.
Overnight Mackinders Camp.
Day
3:
Mt.
Kenya to Nairobi. The ascent to the summit of Point Lenana begins before dawn to
ensure time to view sunrise from the peak. From here, on a clear day you may see
Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. The descent from the peak has a
short break at Mackinders camp before continuing to Met Station via the ‘bogs’
for lunch and onto park gate to meet your vehicle for your return to
Nairobi.
Price: US$ 350 per
person nett valid until December 2010.
* Minimum 3 pax for guaranteed
departure.
Includes:
transport from to Nairobi; park and camping fee; porters and guide-cook; full board on
safari(sharing accommodation in 2 person tents).
Excludes:
rucksack; mountain clothes; walking boots; tips; extras of a personal nature;
drinks; medical and evacuation insurance; technical climbing gear such as picks,
ropes and crampons;
What
to bring:
* layered clothing is strongly
recommended.
* clothing should be wool or silk.
* cotton fibre absorbs moisture, which
cools and cause chills.
* Upper body layers: - sweaters,
wool jackets, rain parka.
* Outer layers: - raincoat,
windshirt, rainpants and windpants
* Under -layers: - wool under wear,
wool pant.
* Other needs: - mountain boots, 3
pairs of wool socks, gaiters; wool hats; woolen mittens; sun glass’; sunblock
25; sleeping bags (available for hire); Rucksack must be provided for guides,
duffel bags will not do.
(BT 4)
7
DAYS/6 NIGHTS CLIMBING Mt. KENYA via SIRIMON TRACK
Mt.
Kenya twin peaks of Batian and Nelian crowned one of the highest national parks
-704 sq kms of forest, moorland,
rock and ice. Although the
mountains highest point lies 17kms to the south, the equator cuts across the
northern shoulders at a height of 11,000ft. Little grows at extreme heights just a
few lichen cover the exposed rock but, in the high valleys, some of the world
most spectacular mountain plants flourish, “Water holding cabbages” or “ostrich
plume” plants are actually giants, growing to incredible heights. The Lobelias grow even higher than the
20ft high groundsel, some up to 27 ft, their hairy gray leaves dotted with tiny
blue flowers. More than 30 jewel
like lakes encircle Mt. Kenya’s rocky spires.
Day
1: Nairobi - Sirimon
track. An early departure from
Nairobi with a lunch stop en-route to the Sirimon Park gates. Then a 3 to 4 hour
ascent to Judmeir camp, 3350m.
Overnight.
Day
2:
A
5-6 hour walk to Mackinders Valley to Liki North campsite, 4,500m. It is a
dramatic landscape with giant lobelias all around the towering peaks ahead. Liki North Campsite overnight.
Day
3:
Trek
to Shiptons caves 4425m with
spectacular views of Hausbergs Col 4591m. Over night in campsite.
Day
4:
A
very early start up the northern ridge to reach Point Lenana 4985m. Descend to The
Temple with superb views over Lake Michaelson. Overnight at Minto’s Campsite.
Day
5:
Down
the ridge by the by the Gorges Valley to
Meru Mt. Kenya bandas. Spectacular views, plants, rock hyrax and the
inevitable Augur Buzzard sounding its doleful cry that rings so clearly across
the valleys. Overnight.
Day
6:
Walk
through bamboo forest camping overnight approx 10 kms. Dinner &
overnight.
Day
7: Walk the
remaining distance to the gate where you will meet your vehicle and return to
Nairobi arriving late afternoon. Arrangement ends.
Price:US$780
per person nett valid until December 2010.
* Minimum of 3 pax for guaranteed
departure.
Includes:
Transport
from and back to Nairobi; camping fees; porters; guide-cook; full board on
safari; sharing accommodation in double tent;
Excludes:
Rucksacks
(must be provided for the porters by the clients, duffel bags are
unacceptable.); mountain clothes; walking boots; tips; extras of a personal
nature; drinks; medical and evacuation insurance (available on request);
sleeping bag (for hire)park fees;
Clothing
requirements:
* layered clothing is strongly
recommended
* clothing should be wool or silk cotton
fibre absorbs moisture which cools and can
cause chills
* upper body layers - sweaters;
wool jackets; rain parka;
* outer layers - raincoats;
windshirt; rain & wind pants;
* underlayers - wool u; wear, wool
pants;
* other needs - mountain boots,
three pairs of wool socks, gaiters, wool hats, woolen
mittens, sunglasses.
(BT5) CLIMBING MT.KENYA UP SIRIMON TRACK DOWN NARO MORU
Day
1:
Nairobi/Sirimon
Track. An early departure from
Nairobi with lunch stop en-route to the park gates on the Sirimon trail. Then a 3-4hr ascent to Judmeir Camp
through the forest where you may see many different varieties of flora and fauna
and great views of the surrounding Laikipia Plateau and the Loldiga hills north
of Nanyuki, (3,350m.).Dinner and overnight Judmeir campsite.
Day
2:
After
a hearty breakfast a 5-6hr walk up Mackinders Valley with lunch en-route to Liki
North camp site (4,500m) across the moorelands, the dramatic screeching of the
augur buzzard often heard eerily ringing along and across the valleys. A dramatic landscape with giant lobelias
all around and the towering peaks ahead.
Liki North campsite dinner and
overnight.
Day
3:
Trek
to Shipton’s Caves (4,450m.) with spectacular views of Hausbergs Col
(4,591m.). Your surroundings change
the higher you climb with the landscape becoming rockier and the climb
steeper. Dinner and overnight in Shiptons Caves campsite.
Day
4:
A
very early start up the northern ridge to reach Point Lenana (4,985m) in time to
see the sunrise from the peak. On a
clear day one can see Mt.Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. The descent from the peak to Mackinder’s
camp where we will spend the remainder of the day at leisure enjoying the view
of the peaks and surrounding ridges, perhaps in the afternoon a walk in the
surrounding valley criss - crossing the streams and enjoying the rock hyrax as
they scamper from rock to rock.
Dinner and overnight Mackinders Camp.
Day
5:
After
a leisurely breakfast depart on the downward walk along the valleys and moors
through the bogs, with lunch en-route - to Met Station and then onto the park
gate where you will meet your vehicle for your return to Nairobi.
Arrangement
ends.
Price: US$600 per person nett valid until
December 2010.
Includes:
Transport
from and back to Nairobi/park & camp fees/porters/guide-cook/full board on
safari/sharing accomodation in two-person tents.
Excludes:
Rucksack
(must be provided for the porters by the clients,duffel bags are
unacceptable)/mountain clothes/walking boots/tips/extras of personal
nature/drinks/sleeping bags (for hire)/medical and evacuation insurance
(available upon request)
Clothing
requirements:
* Layered
clothing is strongly recommended.
* Clothing
should be wool or silk, cotton fibre absorbs moister which can cause
chills.
* Upper
body layers - sweaters ,wooljackets,rainparka.
* Outer
Layers - rain coat,wind shirt,rain pants,wind pants.
* Other
needs-Mountain boots,3 pairs of wool socks,gaiters,wool hats,woollen
mittens,
sun-glasses.
The
above can be hired.
Payment:
Full payment on confirmation in either
k.shs or US$ at market exchange rate at time of payment.
Day
1...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
3...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
4...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 5...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
6...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.
Price:US$780
per person nett valid until December 2010.
per person nett.
Includes:
transport by safari vehicle; driver-guide and staff to guide and maintain
bikes;
backup vehicle; accommodation in sharing tents; toilets and showers; full
board on safari; camp fees; mountain bike.
Excludes:
extras of a personal nature; park entrance fee[US$27 per day]; medical and
evacuation insurance[can be arranged locally for 1 month in Kenya];tips.
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.
Payment:50%
on confirmation[Remainder before departure]
(BT 7)
9 nights; 10 days
CYCLING
Days 1-5 as in BT 6
Day 6
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 7 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 8 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 9 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.
Price: US$ 1200 per person nett
valid until December 2010.
Includes: transport; Driver-Guide; sharing
accommodation in shared tents; meals on safari; camp fees;
Excludes: Park fees; sleeping bag(for hire); tips;
expenses of a personal nature; medical and evacuation insurance(available on
request);
What to
bring: personal toiletries; towel; soap; longs
for the cool of the evening; comfortable walking, cycling shoes; shorts and tee
shirts; sunblock25; film; reading material; binoculars are recommended
* Minimum for guaranteed departure: 3
pax
Tipping
guidelines:
* driver; guide: 500; = per person per
day
* camp staff : 200; = per client per stay per
staff member.
(BT 8)
6 days/ 5 nights
WALKING IN THE LOITA
Day 1: Depart from a central
pickup point, depart in a north westerly direction. On descending into the great rift valley
you will see the dormant volcanoes of Longonot on your right and Suswa on your
left. Lunch will be eaten in Narok,
the administrative center for the area and arrival at Barakitabu camp should be
around 1430hrs. Once settled into
our accomodations, tea will be served in the mess and thereafter a walk onto the
plains together with your guide.
Enjoy the late afternoon lighting and sunset before returning to camp for
a shower, drinks around the camp fire before dinner and finally retire for the
night.
Day 2: After breakfast our
mornings walk will take us into the hills behind our camp. Whilst walking your guide will point out
the different trees, their medicinal and other uses. There are various species
of antelope which maybe seen and many varieties of birds. Return to camp for lunch and after a
rest, walk to your guide’s homestead and enjoy meeting his family, seeing their
home and learning first hand about their culture. Return to camp for dinner and
overnight.
Day 3: After breakfast our camp
will be broken and our walk will take us across the savannah allowing us to
enjoy the views, the flora and fauna.
With lunch en-route we will be transported the last few kilometers to our
main camp at Sekenani. Dinner and
overnight at Olperr Elongo (name in Masai of a local flowering tree - Albizia gummifera).
Day 4: Todays activities will
be in The Masai Mara Game Reserve, returning to camp for lunch and thereafter
returning into the the park in the late afternoon. The Mara is well known for its variety
and numbers of game. The panoramic
views and lighting on clear days makes for great photos. The area also boasts many varieties of
birds. Return to camp for dinner
and overnight.
Day 5: Our day will be spent
walking in the surrounding Siana hills, game viewing and enjoying the splendid
views. Dinner and overnight at
Olperr Elongo.
Day 6: An early morning walk
before breakfast, thereafter pack and begin your return journey to Nairobi with
lunch en-route you should arrive around 1600hrs, drop off at a central
point. Arrangement ends.
Price: US$ 780 per person nett
valid until December 2010.
Includes: transport; Driver-Guide; sharing
accommodation in shared tents; meals on safari; camp fees.
Excludes: Park fees; sleeping bag (for hire);
tips; expenses of a personal nature; medical and evacuation insurance(available
on request);
What to
bring: personal toiletries; towel; soap; longs
for the cool of the evening; comfortable walking shoes; shorts and tee shirts;
sunblock25; film; reading material; binoculars are recommended
* Minimum for guaranteed departure: 3
pax
(BT 9)
6 days/ 5 nights
CYCLING ACROSS Mt KENYA
Price:
US$ 5000 per person nett valid until December 2010.
< a>< a>(BT 10)
7 days/ 6 nights
MARATHON RUNNING
Price:
US$ 2000 per person nett valid until December 2010.
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