10 Days Mt Kenya
Sirimon down chogoria safari combined with Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara
safari
A 10 Days adventure Mount Kenya trek /wildlife safari that
combines the two most scenic routes of Mt Kenya. Ascent is on the
dry side of mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb
up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area then
proceed for a game viewing safari via the scenic floor of the great
rift valley into the world famous Bird Sanctuary of Lake Nakuru,
then South over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya's greatest concentration
of game - the Maasai Mara game reserve where the annual wildebeest
migration takes place every year starting from July through to
October.
Day 1 : Arrival – Nairobi
Meet and assist Services at Jomo Kenyatta airport Nairobi then
transfer to Boulevard hotel for overnight stay in readiness for an
adventure trekking safari to start the following morning.
Day 2: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km,
860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4
hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow
the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath
land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers
right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight,
Day 3: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the
junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses
Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and
crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from
where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main
peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m,
Day 4: Shipton Camp
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg
Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for
dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6
hrs, 14km, 785m ascent
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff
clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana
at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to
Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru
Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight,
Day 6: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer
vehicle to Chogoria connect with your transfer vehicle to Nairobi.
Drop off at Boulevard hotel for Dinner and overnight stay
Day 7 : Nairobi - Nakuru
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the Great Rift Valley
viewing sceneries en route arriving to the Pink Lake often referred
so due to it’s Great masses of Flamingos. After lunch proceed for
game drive in the Park with numerous Animals. Dinner and overnight
at a budget hotel
Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the
over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake
on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions
of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears
ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an
important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild
Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and
baboons are all residents here
Day 8: Nakuru - Maasai Mara
Depart the camp soon after breakfast and drive via the scenic floor
of the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara. Lunch at a campsite before
proceeding for evenin g gamedrives. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara
Sidai Camp
Day 9: Maasai Mara
Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big 5.Morning and
afternoon game drives are offered. Optional hot air balloon safari
can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 425 per person. Dinner and
overnight stay at Mara Sidai Camp
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is
difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded
here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles,
giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals,
wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the
natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions
of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of
water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the
savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures
Day 10: Maasai Mara- Nairobi
Morning game drive then return to the campsite for breakfast. We
drive back to Nairobi dinner at the Carnivore restaurant then
transfer to the airport to board your home bound flight.
Tour cost per person
2pax US$ 1650
4 Pax US$ 1495
6 pax US$ 1390
Tour price includes :-
--Transport in a Custom made tour Van with a pop up roof
-Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
-2night accommodation in Nairobi on bed and breakfast in a twin
-Full board accommodation whilst on safari and on the mountain
--All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Return airport transfers
- Accommodations in self contained Tents in Masai Mara/Budget hotel
in Nakuru
-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
-All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
--1 litre bottled mineral water whilst on safari
-Treated water on the trek.
-Shared accommodations in camps/huts on the mountain as per the
itinerary
-Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and
skilled cook
Excluded:
-Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks and climbing gears
-Medical evacuation (if you need this, US$ 25/person value exclusive
of hospitalization and treatment bills)
-Drinks
-International flights
-Passport and visa
-Items of personal nature
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