Rift Valley Adventurer

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   Day 1

   Depart from the UK, Arrive Nairobi

   Meal included: dinner

   After our flight from the UK, we will be welcomed at Nairobi airport by our Trip Leader and transfer to our hotel to relax for the evening after our journey.

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   Day 2

   Transfer to Lake Naivasha

   All meals included

   Following breakfast, we board the buses and take a scenic bus ride to Lake Naivasha. During the journey we will pass through small towns and enjoy scenic views, as we descend into the Rift Valley. We will take the opportunity to get out and make the most of the views. If we have a clear day, we may be able to see Mt Longonot in the distance.

   Tonight’s camp will be in Hells Gate National Park. A superb location, fifty metres up on a spur of ground overlooking the whole valley. Wildlife abounds with herds of buffalo, giraffe and Kongoni likely to be grazing below. There is nothing quite like camping under the African skies!

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   Day 3

   Activities in Hells Gate

   All meals included

   The morning is spent climbing, abseiling, hiking or game driving in the park. We are likely to encounter giraffe, zebra, buck and buffalo amongst others. The local crags offer great single pitch climbing on Fisher’s Tower and Fisher’s Cliffs. The climbing is best done in the early morning until 11 a.m. and in the latter part of the afternoon when temperatures have dropped and it is cooler. In the afternoon we head down into the Njorowa Gorge to take a look at volcanic deposition and river erosion before returning once again to our campsite.

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   Day 4

   Lake Naivasha

   We bid goodbye to our camp in Hells Gate National Park and drive 30 minutes down the road to our next camp on the shores of stunning Lake Naivasha. In the afternoon we visit a flower farm to see how they grow, cut and pack roses for export to Europe. This area is one of the key flower producing areas in Kenya, supplying many of the leading UK supermarkets and an important source of export revenue for Kenya. After our tour we take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and return to camp.

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   Day 5

   Conservation Centre

   All meals included

   This morning we visit the acclaimed Elsamere Centre, which is dedicated to providing students the opportunity to learn about the value of conservation through demonstrations and guided nature walks. In the afternoon we will take a tour of the geothermal electrical generation plant.

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   Day 6

   Nakuru National Park

   All meals included

   We head off early and drive the short distance (110 km) to Lake Nakuru National Park. The park itself is a relatively small and compact area, based around the often flamingo-filled lake, making it a great location for spotting wildlife. Along with the other members of the Big Five, Lake Nakuru harbours rhinos and there will be a good chance of seeing one of these magnificent beasts. The park also has an extensive elephant population. We will camp outside the National Park.

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   Day 7

   Mt Longonot Trek

   We pack up camp and depart for Mt Longonot, a dormant volcano last thought to have erupted in the 1860’s. Today we take the 7.2 km walk up and around the vast dormant caldera which is 12km wide, a truly dramatic site. Once back on board our bus we’ll transfer to Sagana which is a 4 hour drive through the tea plantations. Arrive late evening at Savage Wilderness camp.

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   Day 8

   Sagana Camp Activities

   There is the option to tailor today’s activities according to what the group wants to do. We have a range of adventure activities we can get stuck into such as kayaking, cycling, climbing, zip-lining and ducky rides.

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   Day 9

   White Water Rafting

   Today we head to the Tana River, a drop pool river offering an exciting day of white water rafting. Starting with 3 km of easy class II and III white water, followed by a 6 km section with an hour or so of relaxation to view the abundance of bird life around, then cool off with a swim! The final 7 km of river, back to the campsite, starts with some easy class III waters where paddle commands are revised, followed by 3 big rapids (class IV and V) with names like Captains Folly, Can of Worms (because of its four 90 degree bends in succession) and Sphincter Flexor. Subject to water levels you may be able to “surf” in “fish eye” and then swim the next couple of minor rapids. We return to our camp for our last night under African skies for a final celebration meal and to relive the experiences and highlights of the past nine days.

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    Day 10

    Transfer to Nairobi and Giraffe Centre

    All meals included

    This morning we bid farewell to our camp in Sagana and take an early transfer back to Nairobi. Before heading to the airport we will visit the Giraffe Centre which is located in Lang'ata, approximately 20km from the centre of Nairobi. The centre was established to protect vulnerable giraffes, found in the grasslands of East Africa. The main attraction here is being able to feed the giraffes from a raised observation platform. The Giraffe Center is also home to several warthogs, which freely roam the area with the giraffes. Following our visit, we head to the airport with plenty of time to catch our return flight back to the UK.

Itineraries can change with the seasons, local conditions and your group's needs. Ask us and we'll tailor it.