Welcome to Kenya Begin your adventure with a warm pickup from the airport or your hotel. We’ll head to the office for a detailed briefing where you’ll meet your guide and porters. Afterwards, embark on a scenic drive through the heart of Kenya, taking in the lush landscapes and vibrant local life. Enjoy a delightful lunch at Chogoria, where you can sample traditional Kenyan cuisine and check your mountain gear. Post-lunch, we’ll set off for the trailhead and begin your 9-kilometer trek through a verdant bamboo forest. This trek is not only a hike but an immersive experience into the natural habitat of Kenya. Keep an eye out for sightings of monkeys, buffalos, elephants, and baboons. Our guides will share fascinating stories about the local wildlife and conservation efforts. Arrive at the bandas by 5:00 PM. Here, enjoy a warm cup of coffee and explore the surroundings. As dusk falls, gather around the campfire for a traditional dinner featuring local delicacies. Spend the night at the bandas.
Overview:
Lake Nakuru National Park, found in the foot of the great rift valley has an elevation of 1754 meters above sea level, is home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lake-shores in to a magnificent pink stretch. This is the only park you are asured of seeing the rhinos in black and white and the Rothschild Giraffe
Amboseli National Park is situated in Loitoktok District, Rift Valley Province of Kenya. Amboseli National Park ecosystem is mainly savannah grassland spread across the Kenya -Tanzania border, an area of low scrubby vegetation and open grassy plains, all of which makes for easy game viewing. It is the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants, which are for sure a breath-taking sight to behold, whereas various African lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other species can also be spotted, offering spectacular photographic experiences.
The Serengeti National Park is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth – the great migration of wildebeest and zebra. The resident population of lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and birds is also impressive. There’s a wide variety of accommodation available, from luxury lodges to mobile camps. The park covers 5,700 sq miles, (14,763 sq km), it’s larger than Connecticut, with at most a couple hundred vehicles driving around. It’s classic savannah, dotted with acacias and filled with wildlife. The western corridor is marked by the Grumeti River, and has more forests and dense bush. The north, Lobo area, meets up with Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve, is the least visited section.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Forming a spectacular bowl of about 265 square kilometres, with sides up to 600 metres deep; it is home to approximately 30,000 animals at any one time. The Crater rim is over 2,200 metres high and experiences its own climate. From this high vantage point it is possible to make out the tiny shapes of animals making their way around the crater floor far below. The crater floor consists of a number of different habitats that include grassland, swamps, forests and Lake Makat (Maasai for ‘salt’) – a central soda lake filled by the Munge River. All these various environments attract wildlife to drink, wallow, graze, hide or climb.
Itinerary Detail
After a hearty breakfast, your team will prepare camping gear and bags for the journey ahead. Set out on an 8-hour trek through diverse landscapes, from lush health vegetation to rugged moorland. Along the way, enjoy scheduled water breaks and a refreshing lunch at Nithi Falls.
Continue ascending towards Lake Ellis. This is an opportunity for photographers and birdwatchers to capture the stunning vistas and unique avian species at the lake’s edge.
Arrive at the serene shores of Lake Ellis by evening. Set up camp and enjoy a tranquil dinner beside the lake. This is a perfect time to reflect on the day’s adventure and capture the beauty of the lake.
Today, you’ll trek to an altitude of 4,200 meters. The terrain changes dramatically as you traverse rocky landscapes and glacier-fed rivers. The challenge of this day’s trek rewards you with breathtaking views and a deep sense of accomplishment. Take well-deserved water breaks and enjoy a packed lunch amidst the rugged beauty of the highlands. Arrive at Mintos Hut by 5:00 PM and rest after a day of exhilarating trekking Relax with a hearty dinner at Mintos Hut, sharing stories of the day’s journey with fellow adventurers. Overnight at Mintos, surrounded by the awe-inspiring mountain scenery.
Wake up very early in the morning at 0200 start early breakfast proceed to summit where you supposed to arrive before sunrise at 0500 ant point lenana at height of 4985m on the peak you will be able to view mt Kilimanjaro peaks mt meru and aslo three peaks of mt Kenya batian after point lenana you descend to shipton camp where you will have you breakfast later start descended to old moses through mackinders vallery. Arriving at old moses at 1400hrs then take a vehicle to nanyuki arriving in narobi around 1800hrs
Awake before dawn at 2:00 AM for an early breakfast. Set out to reach Point Lenana by sunrise at 5:00 AM. Standing at 4,985 meters, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, and the stunning Batian Peak of Mount Kenya. After soaking in the majestic views, descend to Shipton’s Camp for a well-deserved breakfast. Then, continue your descent through Mackinder’s Valley. Arrive at Old Moses Camp by 2:00 PM. From there, a vehicle will take you to Nanyuki. You’ll return to Nairobi around 6:00 PM, where your adventure concludes.
Price includes
* Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
* Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
* Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
* Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
* Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
* All park entrance fees to include government taxes
* Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
* Start and finish Nairobi
* Treated water on the trek.
* On completion, successful climb Certificate
Price excludes
* Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
* International flights
* Visas to Kenya
* Items of personal nature
* Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
Cost of Safari
The cost of this safari will vary depending on date of travel, type of accommodation, transport mode and number of people on the safari.
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