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Roundtrips Itinerary Happy Valley Tour There is a place in Africa where the wound of a great rupture promises abundant life in its healing. It is a place of brooding mountains, of great plains and whispering lakes - a place that attracts a diversity of life to its wonders - and it was once believed to be the birthplace of mankind. Eight lakes make up the Kenya Rift Valley Lake system, two of which are freshwater and the rest alkaline. The large flocks of flamingoes for which the Kenyan lakes have become famous are found on the alkaline soda lakes feeding on tiny crustaceans Hike to "Sleeping Warrior" Enjoy the "Happy Valley" sundowner Game drive at Lake Nakuru Nationalpark Observe flamingos at Lake Bogoria Day - 1 Lake Naivasha Lake Naivasha (L, D) In the morning you will drive to Naivasha, the 2nd Rift Valley Lake on your tour, where you will be taken to Crescent Island. The tour usually takes 2 hours and you can explore both the lake and the island with all the birds and animals. Once you arrive at the island, you will meet the guide near the pier. Your guide will show you the best animals: giraffes, hippos, Grant's gazelles, the fox and maybe even the rare pythons. After your time on the island, return by boat to the mainland from where your guide will drive you further into the Rift Valley arriving at your lodge for lunch. Afternoon enjoy a relaxed stay with possibilities of an evening stroll within the lodge groundsDinner and overnight at Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge. www.roundtrips.global [email protected] Roundtrips Itinerary Day - 2 Lake Elementaita Lake Elementaita (B, L, D) The glorious “first light” at dawn is sure to captivate you as you enjoy an early morning cup of coffee on your private Veranda overlooking the hills, valleys, ridges of Soysambu and possibly the calm waters of Lake Elementaita. After breakfast take a short drive into the conservancy for a morning game drive and possibly of helping out with lion tracking and collaring for purposes of monitoring and research. Return to your lodge for lunch and preparation for the afternoon hike to "Sleeping Warrior", a hill that has the profile of a sleeping Maasai warrior. End your day with a much needed “Happy Valley” Sundowner. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at the Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge. Day - 3 Lake Nakuru Lake Nakuru National Park (B, L, D) If you want, you can watch birds again at the early morning at the lakeside. After breakfast, we continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you will arrive at the Flamingo Hills Camp at noon. Check in and have lunch. In the afternoon you will be on a game drive. The Lake Nakuru National Park was created to protect the huge flamingo population. On the bank, waterbucks, Bohor- Reedbuck and zebras wander around grazing. Lake Nakuru is home to the black and white rhinoceros, In 1987 only two black rhinoceroses had remained because of devastating effects of poaching. By establishing a rhinoceros protected area within the park and crossing with a breeder from Laikipia, the Kenya Wildlife Service (K.W.S.) succeeded in multiplying rhinoceros successfully in the park. Wild observation is relatively easy and will be possible until sunset. Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, Rothschild giraffe, Colobus can be found in the forest. Dinner and overnight at Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge. Day - 4 Lake Bogoria Lake Bogoria (B, D) Lake Bogoria National Reserves is 107 km² in size. Here you can find hot springs and geysers in the once wild and repellent landscape, which is permeated by dark lava rocks. Or you can observe the masses of flamingos at Lake Bogoria, which move in a row, while the head of the algae is beaked with the head down. There are also bee-eaters, kingfishers, rhino-birds and many other bird species among the feathered inhabitants. There are also some mammals, such as the large herds of the Great Kudus, an antelope that is otherwise very rare in East Africa, but also buffaloes, zebras, dik-diks, impalas, warthogs, sea cats and baboons. Dinner and Overnight Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge. www.roundtrips.global [email protected] Roundtrips Itinerary Day - 5 Kiambethu Tea Farm Kiambethu Tea Farm – Nairobi (B, L) Come and enjoy a lunch time tour of the farm with Fiona... Arrive at 11am and over a cup of tea or coffee the history of the farm and process of making tea is informally explained, followed by an opportunity to see tea in the field. Then take a walk in the indigenous forest with our resident Kenyan guide who will identify the plants and explain how they are traditionally used. Look out for the Colobus monkeys close up and wander in the gardens which are home to a wide variety of birds and flowers. Return to the house to enjoy a pre-lunch drink on the verandah with sweeping views across the tea fields to the Ngong Hills. Enjoy your three course buffet lunch before you continue to Nairobi. Inclusions Exclusions 4 nights in your chosen accomodation International flights Meal as specified in itinerary Price supplements for Christmas and New Year (B = Breakfast, BR = Brunch, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) Meals other than mentioned in itinerary Game drives and parking fees accoorrding to the travel Tours and Excursions other than mentioned in itinerary description Early check-in and late check-out at hotels Activities and excursions according to itinerary Personal travel insurance FOR EXAMPLE: Personal expenses and tips for driver/guides -Visit Maralal Visa fees - Visit South Horr - 2-Day exploring of Lake Turkana - Discover Marsabit and its lakes - 1-Day hiking trip at Ololokwe Mountain - Game Drive at Samburu National Reserve - Free time at Mount Kenya - White water rafting tour in Sagana Transport in the Mini Van with foldding roof for sight and photography (Land Cruiser with supplement). English speaking tour guide Admission fees according to itinerary Mineral water during game drives. www.roundtrips.global [email protected] Roundtrips Itinerary Payment Details: Group of 6 persons and more starting from (p.P) USD 1042 Private tour for 2 persons starting from (p.P.) USD 1390 Booking Availabilities Booking in between : 4th February 2021 & 31st December 2021 ★★★ Star Hotel Single Supplement : USD 110.00 Double Room Price (per person) - Booking of 2 People : USD 1390.00 Double Room Price (per person) - Booking of up to 4 People : USD 1195.00 Double Room Price (per person) - Booking of up to 6 People : USD 1042.00 Booking in between : 1st January 2022 & 31st December 2022 ★★★ Star Hotel Single Supplement : USD 128.00 Double Room Price (per person) - Booking of 2 People : USD 1530.00 Double Room Price (per person) - Booking of up to 4 People : USD 1316.00 Double Room Price (per person) - Booking of up to 6 People : USD 1145.00 www.roundtrips.global [email protected].