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Great Rift Valley Biking Tour

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Great Rift Valley Biking Tour - - National Park - National Park 7 Days / 6 Nights

Date of Issue: 27 February 2018

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Introduction

Accommodation Destination Nights Basis Room Type

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp 2 B&B

Lake Elementaita Serena Camp Lake Elmenteita 1 B&B

Lake Bogoria Hotel Lake Bogoria National 2 B&B Park

Soi Safari Lodge Lake Baringo National 1 B&B Park

Key B&B: Bed and breakfast

Price No. of Pax US$ per person 02 US$3057 03 US$2596 04 US$2366 05 US$2228 06 US$2135

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Day 1: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp, Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha Lake Naivasha is the highest of the Great Rift Valley and despite having no outlet, it is one of only two Rift Valley freshwater lakes. This beautiful lake is fringed by papyrus and acacia trees, a unique geologic landscape and supports a vast array of over 450 bird species. It serves as the main drinking hole for wildlife in the area such as zebra, eland, hippo, waterbuck, buffalo and much more. Visitors can look forward to excellent game viewing, intriguing night safaris, boating excursions around the lake as well as to Crescent Island for spectacular bird watching opportunities. Other popular activities include: guided nature walks, horse riding, village visits and tours to neighbouring national parks.

Day Itinerary Pick up from the airport and transfer by vehicle to the from where you will start your ride. This ride descends into the Great Rift Valley on sandy road with reasonably smooth surfaces, some serious slippery down hills lunch en-route – vehicle with refreshment, first aid, baggage and bike trailer will be on hand throughout the days ride. After lunch our ride will take us to Naivasha for an overnight at Crescent Camp .

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp is located on the shores of Lake Naivasha at the heart of the Kenyan Rift Valley and only a few minutes drive from . The camp is constructed using canvas and has a capacity of 20 luxury tents. The tents are well furnished, have wooden floors, ensuite bathrooms with toiletries and adequate space generously created to allow free movement inside and outside at the guest's comfort. Complimentary breakfast is offered at the luxury tent, and there is also a swimming pool for fun and relaxation.

Day 2: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp, Lake Naivasha

Day Itinerary After breakfast our mornings ride will take us to ‘Hells Gate’ a small national park set in a volcanically active area where visitors can walk and ride whilst game viewing. Our activities can also include a alk into the Ol Njorowa Gorge. After which our ride will return us to our hotel for lunch and a chance to visit Crescent Island in the afternoon. Thereafter we will return to hotel, dinner and overnight Crescent Camp

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Included Bed & Breakfast

Day 3: Lake Elementaita Serena Camp, Lake Elmenteita

Lake Elmenteita Elmenteita, meaning ‘place of dust’, is a small which attracts many visiting flamingos. It has been named as a World Heritage Site for its prolific birdlife. This is where ’s most famous settler Lord Delamere lived and he was responsible for much of Kenya’s early agricultural experimentation in the fertile area, the area is still inhabited by some of his descendants. The shores are often alive with wildlife and the surrounding forests are perfect for long walks and birding. Visitors can look forward to visiting the Kekopey hot springs, spotting over 400 bird species and game viewing along the lake’s edge, which is abundant with eland, kudu, zebra, gazelle, and warthog families.

Day Itinerary Circumnavigate the lake via the south lake road en-route to Elementaita. Our ride will take us over the “Eburru’ mountains to a place called ‘Mbweha‘ [jackal in swahili] where we will overnight in their campsite with showers and toilets. Please note tonight you will sleep in basic tents on the ground put up by the support crew.

Overnight: Lake Elementaita Serena Camp Uniquely situated on the shoreline of sapphire-blue Lake Elmenteita where hundreds of thousands of birds congregate, the small and exclusive Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp openned in July 2011. This area of breathtaking beauty, also home to many rare species of animals, is less than two hours’ drive from Nairobi. Evocatively styled to echo the area’s rich history, the camp blends aristocratic elegance with modern luxury and will offer cuisine and service of fittingly high standards.

Included Bed & Breakfast

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Day 4: Lake Bogoria Hotel, Lake Bogoria National Park

Lake Bogoria National Park Situated in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, Lake Bogoria National Park is made up of the magnificent Lake Bogoria and its beautiful surrounds. The landscape features vast grasslands, acacia-ficus woodlands and papyrus swamps. The rich blue-green algae which grow in the saline waters of Lake Bogoria attract the thousands of Lesser Flamingos. While the small national park has numerous hot springs along its western shore and is host to a variety of other creatures, visitors flock here to view the thousands of pink flamingoes fringing the blue water’s edge. This spectacle is a wildlife photographer’s dream.

Day Itinerary Ride will take us up to the Lake National Park;have a 2-3 hours game drive in this great park with possible sightings of leopard,lion,buffalo,rhino [both black and white] and of course the millions of flamingo found most of the year round;from here we’ll upload and drive in the direction of L. Bogoria with lunch en- route,riding the last 12 kms to the hotel. Dinner and overnight Lk. Bogoria Resort & Spa

Overnight: Lake Bogoria Hotel

Included Bed & Breakfast

Day 5: Lake Bogoria Hotel, Lake Bogoria National Park

Day Itinerary Our morning will be spent riding into the L. Bogoria Game Reserve viewing the beautiful scenery, possible sightings of various game, water birds before returning for lunch. Afternoon walk in the surrounding hills viewing cultural sights. Dinner & overnight Lk. Bogoria Resort & Spa

Included Bed & Breakfast

Day 6: Soi Safari Lodge, Lake Baringo National Park

Lake Baringo National Park Resting in the Kenyan Rift Valley, Lake Baringo National Park features a large freshwater lake. Considered Kenya’s most popular bird watching site, Lake Baringo is home to at least 470 of the country’s 1200 known avian species. Pelican, cormorants, fish eagles and flamingos are among the most common birds sighted on and around the lake, which also provides a habitat for crocodiles and hippos. Boat trips are the best way to explore this aquatic park and its three islands, while accommodation is provided in a number of lodges dotted around the shore. Don’t miss a visit to Baringo Community Museum and Reptile Park, which displays several species of snakes, lizards, crocodiles and tortoises.

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Day Itinerary After breakfast we will ride to L. Baringo where we will be staying at L. Baringo Club arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon water sporting, dinner and overnight Soi Safari Lodge

Overnight: Soi Safari Lodge Soi Safari Lodge boasts to be a most beautiful lodge in the Great Rift Valley, built to the latest design. And since it’s opening, our clients have termed it Home away from home. Its surroundings are a bushy acacia at the lakeshore and the rocky dry sparsely populated and remote semi arid environment. The lodge enjoys a spectacular view of the fresh water of Lake Baringo. Its beautifully enchanted islands include the famous Laikipia escarpment across the lake.

Included Bed & Breakfast

Day 7: Departure

Day Itinerary This morning will see us depart for our return to Nairobi. Lunch en route.

Consultant Notes What to bring:

Hat or cap, sunglasses, cycling shorts with padded crotch, gloves, riding / walking shoes, cool wear for day, warm

For evening, rainwear, swimwear, pers liquid, malaria medication, camera , binoculars

Normal toiletries including soap, towel, sunblock 35 ;antiseptic cream and oculars, film, reading materials, water bottles and back packs, insurance and Flying Doctor / Emergency Evacuation cover

Before and after hotel accommodation in Nairobi can be booked if needed.

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Included Includes:

• Transfers in safari style vehicle

• English speaking driver / guide

• Park fees

• 2 nights in mobile camp

• remainder lodge/tented camp

• camp fees

• bottled water

• bicycle and guide/ mechanic

Excluded • Extras of a personal nature

• Drinks

• Tips

• Nairobi hotels

• AAR evacuation insurance.

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Transport

Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

Jomo Kenyatta International Lake Naivasha Crescent Airport [NBO] Camp

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

Lake Elementaita Serena Camp Lake Bogoria Hotel

Lake Bogoria Hotel Soi Safari Lodge