Walking
in Kenya great sites
BKL 010;12-day Walking Safaris kenya
Day 1: Nairobi. Arrival and airport transfer to
a town hotel.Overnight in Nairobi hotel.
Day 2 :Crater lake Sanctuary: After breakfast
we leave
Nairobi to head for Lake Naivasha.Its biggest attraction is the
variety of bird life seen on it and its vicinity.We arrive at Crater
Lake in time for lunch. 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. We find our vehicle
for a return journey to the hotel for dinner and overnight at the
Lodge.
Day 3: Hell's Gate National Park,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 we will
walk among giraffes, zebras, warthogs and the many types of gazelle
that are found here. The first part of this walk is done in typical
flat African savannah in a volcanic area bounded by massive rocks.
After a picnic lunch the last part of the walk takes us into Hell's
Gate Gorge accompanied by wild vegetation and running water from
geysers. Overnight at Naivasha Lodge
Day 4: Longonot Crater: After breakfast we transfer
to Longonot National Park.The first part of today's walk is a steady
climb to the crater rim, The second part of today's walk is around
the rim of the crater .On completing the circuit we descend to the
park gate and transfer to Naivasha town for a well deserved drink
and lunch .Return to the hotel. Overnight Naivasha Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru. We take a break from walking
and visit by vehicle Lake Nakuru where thousands of pink flamingos
shimmer over the water. As well as many other species of birds,
there is big game including white rhino, buffalo, waterbuck, Grant's
and Thompson gazelle, impala, jackal, lion and leopard. We have
our lunch at the Lake Nakuru Lodge. In the afternoon there's a short
transfer to the Lake Elementaita Lodge for overnight.
Day 6: Malewa Ranch. After breakfast we transfer
to Malewa Ranch. This is a wildlife conservancy situated on the
banks of the Malewa river, which feeds Lake Naivasha. We start our
walk by crossing the shallow Malewa river to enter open savannah
dotted with the trees and shrubs .We return via a cliff from where
we have wonderful views of Longonot, Lake Naivasha and the northern
Rift Valley. We then make a detour across the bridge over the Malewa
river and to the lodge where we have a late lunch before returning
to our hotel. Overnight - Lake Elementaita Lodge
Day 7: Lake Elementaita.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 8: Masai Mara. We now again 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 we start our
journey to Masai, passing through Narok, a colorful Masai town.
We will be able to see many animals along the way grazing side by
side with the Masai livestock. We reach the lodge in time for lunch.
After relaxing at the swimming pool we do an evening game drive
through the park. Overnight - Masai Mara Lodge
Day 9: Masai Mara.We do an early morning game
drive through the park before breakfast. Then we head for the park
gate from where we start the walk to the Masai manyatta, or homestead,
where we will see how the Masai live. Return to Keekorok 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 10: Full day masai mara,Take a nature walk
with local masai men.Return for lunch and afternoon at leisure.Overnight
masai mara lodge.
Day 11: To Nairobi :After breakfast we head to
Nairobi to arrive in time for lunch at a Town hotel.Afternoon at
leisure.Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant which is known for its
barbecued game meat. Giraffe, zebra, gazelle, crocodile, ostrich
and all other delicacies.after dinner transfer back to town Hotel
for overnight
Day 12: At leisure.whereby you can take city tour,shopping
and later transfered to Airport for departure.
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