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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.

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