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Day
1: Nairobi – El Karama (Laikipia) |
0700hrs: You
will be picked from Nairobi for a 3 hour drive to El
Karama Ranch. On arrival, you will check in your lodge
at El Karama Lodge before lunch Followed by an afternoon
game drive till dusk. Later after Dinner you will go for
a night game drive in ranch before returning to your
lodge for overnight.
El Karama Ranch is home to over 75 species of mammal,
350 species of birds and a stud herd of Sahiwal cattle.
Wildlife conservation and preservation of the natural
bush-land is the greatest concern on this 14,000 acre
working ranch. It has been the Grant family home for
over 40 years. The El Karama Ranch bandas provide a
comfortable and affordable retreat in a stunning piece
of wilderness on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River
Various accommodation options include four double bandas,
a family cottage, and a spacious rondavel, all with
individual bathrooms. Facilities include an attractive
communal dining area which overlooks the Acacia clad
Ewaso Nyiro River and a fully equipped kitchen. El
Karama offers a full board and a self catered option as
well as natural campsites.
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Day
2: El Karama Ranch Laikipia |
Spend the day in the Ranch with the following activities
of choice:
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Day and
Night Game drives
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Walking
safaris with ranch trackers
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Camel
Rides, Bird Watching
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Fishing
in the Ewaso Nyiro river
Full board accommodation
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Day
3: El Karama – Nanyuki – Old Moses Camp |
After Breakfast you will be dropped at Sirimon Park gate
and trek for 3 - 4 hours through the rain forest to Old
Moses Camp (Judmeier) through a beautiful forest with
East African Pencil Cedar trees, Poducarpus trees and
the giant Hygenia trees. From Judmeier camp you can see
the summits of Batian and Nelion peaks: 9kms. Dinner and
overnight at Old Moses Camp.
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Day
4: Old Moses Camp – Shipton’s Camp |
After breakfast, trek through the moorland viewing high
altitude flowers, animals and birds. The hike goes
through Liki and Mackinders valleys getting a splendid
view of the Tereri and Sendeo peaks. You arrive at
Shipton’s camp (4200 m) after a 6-7 hours hike. From
Shipton's camp the northern side of the Nelion and
Batian peaks can be seen. Dinner and overnight at
Shipton’s Camp.
Ascend for about 4 hours through Simba Col to reach
Australian Hut (4790 m). An early rest is required to
prepare for hike to point Lenana. Dinner and overnight
at Austrian Hut.
After early morning tea, ascend the summit of point
Lenana (4985 m). You will have breakfast at Mintos hut.
You then descend through the beautiful and scenic
Chogoria trail. You descend up to Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas.
Dinner and overnight at Meru
Mt.
Kenya Bandas.
After breakfast, descend in 6 - 8 hours trekking through
the tropical rainforest to Chogoria town. On arrival in
Chogoria town check in at Transit Hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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Day 8: Chogoria - Nairobi |
1000hrs: check out of the hotel and transferred to
Nairobi.
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Cost Part I: Mountain climbing |
6 Days Climbing Mount Kenya = US$ 820 per person
Cost Includes;
Transport from Nairobi to Nanyuki, 3 meals per day
while trekking,5 nights accommodation while
trekking, transfer from Nanyuki to park gate, park
fees, English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters,
Accommodation at Nanyuki Simbas lodge.
Excluded in the cost is equipments/Gear:
Gaiters, Sleeping Bags, Head Lamps, Walking Sticks,
Warm Outer Jackets, Warm Fleece-Lined Trousers, Warm
Gloves, Rain Jacket and Trousers, Waterproof Duffel
Bags for Gear.
Total Cost per person =
US$ 1040
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Cost part II: El Karama Ranch |
2 nights El Karama Lodge
US$ = 590 per person
Includes:
Accommodation and all meals, conservation fees,
transport in a 4X4 safari vehicle in a pop up roof,
services of an English speaking guide, Day and night
game drives, Guided bush walks/treks and Government
taxes.
Excludes:
Drinks, extras at the camp sites and items personal
in nature.
Single
room supplement = US$ 70
