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Walking Safari
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi. Arrival and Airport
transfer . Afternoon city tour . overnight in Nairobi
hotel.
Day 2 : Crater lake Sanctuary: After breakfast
leave Nairobi to head for Lake Naivasha, a fresh water
lake in the Rift Valley at an altitude of 1890m.
Preferred for it's variety of bird life seen on it and
its environs. Arrive at Crater Lake in time for lunch,
where nature is at its best. We do a circular trek on
the top of the crater from where we see the lake from
various angles, with a close view of the many birds that
are found here.Return to the hotel for dinner and
overnightat Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Day 3: Hell's Gate National Park. We wake up with
the sun rising over the lake - the early morning is
perfect for watching wildlife as the lake boasts a wide
variety of water birds. After a short transfer to the
park.entrance, walk among giraffes, zebras, warthogs and
the many types of gazelle that are found here. The takes
you through typical flat African savannah in a volcanic
area bounded by massive rocks. After a picnic lunch walk
into Hell's Gate Gorge accompanied by wild vegetation
and running water from geysers. Overnight - Lake
Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Longonot Crater: After breakfast transfer
to Longonot National Park. This is an extinct crater in
the Rift Valley. The first part of today's walk is a
steady climb to the crater rim, the highest point in the
Rift Valley, and the walker is rewarded with a wide view
of the crater which is full of monkeys and soaring
eagles,Buffalo and a variety of Antelopes. After a brief
photographic moment at the top,walk around the rim of
the crater .Return to the hotel. Overnight - Lake
Naivasha Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru. We take a break from walking
and visit by vehicle Lake Nakuru where about a million
pink flamingos shimmer over the water. Here, hunt for
the big game including white rhino, buffalo, waterbuck,
Grant's and Thompson gazelle, impala, jackal, lion and
leopard plus many other species of birds.Lunch at a
Lodge/Tented Camp. In the afternoon there's a short
transfer to the Lake Elementaita Lodge for overnight.
Day 6: Lake Elementaita. Lake Elementaita may not
be as well known as Lake Nakuru but its scenic beauty is
unmatched. We walk up to the lakeshore from where we
proceed to the hot springs and into the Kokopey Hills.
We walk mainly in open savannah, occasionally stopping
for a chat with a Masai herdsman. The gentle sloping
hills give a good panorama. After, we return to the
Lodge in time for lunch and a leisurely afternoon.
Day 7: Masai Mara. Take a break from walking and
concentrate on wildlife. To see the best of Kenyan
wildlife Masai Mara is the place to be. So, after
breakfast the journey to Masai begins, passing through
Narok, a colorful Masai town. You will see many animals
along the way grazing side by side with the Masai
livestock. Arrive at the Lodge/Tented camp in time for
lunch.An evening game drive follows through the park.
Overnight - Masai Mara Lodge
Day 8: Masai Mara. An early morning game drive is
done through the park before returning to the Camp/Lodge
breakfast. Then head for the park gate from where you
start the walk to the Masai manyatta, or homestead,
where you will experience the Masai way of life. Return
to the Lodge/Camp for lunch and free afternoon which can
be spent in the hotel and swimming pool. An evening game
drive completes the day. Overnight - Masai Mara
Lodge
Day 9 :Carnivore Restaurant. After breakfast
depart for Nairobi to arrive in time for lunch at the
Carnivore Restaurant which is known for its barbecued
meat that includes Crododile. Free afternoon/shopping or
transfer to the airport.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Moderate - sound basic fitness required
INSURANCE
We do not accept any liability for any loss or injury
however caused. We recommend that you take out
appropriate holiday insurance covering you against
illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This
insurance
should also cover the possibility of your having to
cancel your holiday for whatever reason. |