ADVENTURE
CYCLING IN THE RIFT VALLEY - KENYA
Kenya, situated in
East Africa, straddles the equator, sharing her borders with
Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan and Uganda. Kenya's
spectacular scenery and popularity as a safari area, stems
from the great rift valley and central highlands, which form
the backbone of the country. As such, several large wildlife
reserves have found their home in Kenya, providing a home to
lions, buffalo, elephant, leopard and the rare black rhino,
not to mention the myriad of birds.
NOTE THAT THIS TOUR
IS NON FIXED DEPARTURE AND REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE
DAY 01 – NAIROBI - LAKE NAIVASHA
Depart Nairobi at 9.30 am and drive southwest of Nairobi
to Naivasha area. Start the cycling at the junction of Moi
South road through the horticultural farming land on the shore
of the lake. The road is tarmac and with minimal motoring.
After one hour, we will arrive at Fisherman’s camp where we
have set up the camp for lunch and a short rest to familiarize
with the campsite were we are to spend [2] two nights. In the
afternoon further cycling on Moi South road with a visit to a
horticultural farm to learn and study the growing of flowers
around this wetland area. All meals and overnight are at the
Fisherman’s camp.
DAY 02 – LAKE NAIVASHA
Early morning breakfast and thereafter ride out to Hell’s
gate National Park where we can appreciate watching game like
buffalos, impala, waterbuck, and gazelles while cycling. The
cycling will take us to Fischer’s Tower with an option of the
buffalo circuit [if the weather permits] and up to Olkaria
Geothermal Station. Those who want to can take a walk down
the Gorge. We'll spend the afternoon in the park with picnic
lunch or ride back to the campsite and spend the afternoon at
leisure with an option of a boat ride to Crescent Island at an
extra cost or a visit to Elsa Mere conservation centre. All
meals and overnight at Fisherman’s camp in tents.
DAY 03 – LAKE BARINGO
Early morning, we will break up the camp and after
breakfast drive to Lake Baringo via Bogoria. The drive takes
2 hours and thereafter we will set out on our bicycles for 23
km to Lake Bogoria National Reserve, to see flamingos and
other wildlife. We will have a picnic lunch inside the
reserve with further exploration on the shore of the lake. We
will also have a chance to have a natural steam bath at the
hot geysers. Later in the afternoon, we will either drive or
cycle to Lake Baringo where we set up the camp for dinner and
overnight.
DAY 04 – LAKE BARINGO
Today, we will visit the local communities and learn more
about their cultures and way of life, such as the Kalenjin
speaking people who are part of Highland Nilotes and not only
practice cow and goat rearing but also practice farming on
small- Scale basis. The weather is very hot with temperatures
rising to 35 degrees Celsius. It will be a good chance for
bird watchers as it is an ornithologists paradise. A boat
ride at the lake is recommend at an extra cost [US$ 25.00 per
boat with up to nine [9] persons]. All meals and overnight at
Mrs. Robert’s campsite in tents.
DAY 05 – ELDORET
After breakfast break up camp and set off for Eldoret
town. During the drive, we can cycle as much as we wish since
the road does not have much traffic and is very safe. The
back up vehicle will always be available for any rider who
gets tired. The ride and drive through Kabarnet and Iten is
very scenic, especially going down the Great Rift Valley . We
arrive in Eldoret town in the afternoon and check in to
Sirikwa hotel for overnight on half board basis. We are free
to spend the rest of the afternoon by the swimming pool or
visiting the town.
DAY 06 – KITALE
After shopping for food supplies and other necessary
material, we will drive for two hours to town of Kitale and
camp at Barnley’s or Saiwa Swamp . We will spend the
afternoon scouting the farming area on bicycle or walking in
Saiwa Swamp in search of Sitatunga and primates. Overnight is
at the campsite in tents.
DAY 07 – KITALE
The whole day is spent exploring Saiwa Swamp or visit
Cherengani foothills. Picnic lunch, dinner and overnight at
Barney’s campsite.
DAY 08 – KAKAMEGA FOREST
On this day we break up the camp and drive via Webuye to
Kakamega forest and set up camp at KWS headquarters’. In the
afternoon we explore the forest on bicycle or on foot with a
local naturalist as a guide. All meals and overnight at
Undo’s campsite.
DAY 09 – KAKAMEGA FOREST
The whole day is spent in Kakamega forest with a visit to
Isiukhu waterfalls and Buyangu Hills view point. Kakamega
forest is the remains of once natural rain forest extended
from Guinea – Congo Area across Africa . Several species of
primates and over 300 species of birds are found here. All
meals and overnight at the campsite.
DAY 10 – KERICHO
We drive via Kisumu town through the sugar cane belt
arriving Kericho town in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon
cycling inside the tea plantation and visit one of the
factories to learn much more about tea processing. Lunch,
dinner and overnight at the campsite in the plantation.
DAY 11 – LAKE NAKURU N. PARK
After a lazy morning, we will be driven to Lake Nakuru
National Park and spend the afternoon viewing game with dinner
and overnight at the main campsite.
DAY 12 – NAIROBI
This will be the last day of the safari and the morning
will be spent on game drives in search of lion, leopard, rhino
and other game. After lunch, we drive out to Nairobi to
arriving early in the evening.
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