Rift Valley and Thomson Falls Safari

INCLUDES

• All travel throughout trip, starting from Naro Moru and ending in Nairobi
• All safari vehicles, fuel, staff and guides
• All accommodation – rooms at Blue Line then camping in other locations (different choices and prices apply see below)
• 3 meals a day, water and hot drinks, prepared by our staff
• All Park fees
• All activities as per the itinerary
• Group equipment, tents, cooking etc

EXCLUDES

• International flights
• Personal travel insurance
• Vaccinations
• Additional hard / soft drinks
• Costs of a personal nature
• Additional activities / accommodation
• Staff tips

A deposit of £250 is required on booking to secure your place and we ask that the remaining balance (trip price minus the deposit) is paid in full 4 weeks prior to your departure. When you book with us you’re given your own secure online account which you can access 24/7. Through this account you can edit your booking, add flight, health, insurance and dietary details and also make interim payments. We make payments as flexible as possible and you can choose, if you wish, to pay a bit off your trip fee whenever it suits you.

It is important that you take out adequate personal insurance for the activities on this trip. Please see our information page in the menu to the right for further guidance and suggestions. If you have any questions regarding the required coverage please do not hesitate to contact us.

Once entering the reserves / parks we are usually driving on dirt / sand tracks and not tarmac (escept for a few exceptions like Nakuru). If conditions are wet this can lead to adventurous driving but be assured that our drivers are well versed in safe and professional driving skills. If the weather is very dry then the terrain can be dusty so it’s worth bringing a shawl or light scarf to cover your mouth and nose.

The vehicles are well maintained and professional safari vehicles. This safari has a cycling/walking safari morning so you should ensure you have suitable shoes and long trousers. Our staff will look after you very well and their knowledge will make your experience safe and enjoyable but do please take all their advice.

For your safari you need normal, general lightweight travel clothes but you should consider the elements and ensure you have clothing which will suitably protect you from

• the sun (suncream, hat, sunglasses, long sleeves, loose fitting and a neutral colour)
• rain (light jacket) and
• dust (bandana or scarf)
• cool evenings (light fleece or jacket)
• mosquitoes (long sleeves & legs and socks for dawn/dusk time)

You may visit some of the local villages, in which case ladies in particular should ensure that shoulders are covered and shorts are not too short, perhaps bring a sarong.

Of course we strongly suggest that you bring your camera and a small set of travel binoculars can also be handy. For the walking safari long trousers are best and a suitable pair of shoes – not sandals.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta is East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees and holds some of the highest predator densities in Kenya with approximately 67 lions, 30 cheetahs, 20 leopard and 60 spotted hyena. Since mid 2011 there have also been frequent sightings of a pack of 8 wild dogs. In addition the Conservancy boasts a number of smaller predators such as the jackal, caracal and the bat-eared fox. With more predators per area than anywhere else the probability of seeing one of these carnivores is very high in Ol Pejeta.

Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru is a world famous park initially created to protect its stunning flocks of greater and lesser flamingo, which literally turn the lakeshore pink in colour. Notable game within the soda lake area include hippo, black and white rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, rothschild giraffe and about 450 different bird species. This park is world-renowned as a beacon for ornithologists, scientists and wildlife filmmakers.

Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is a fresh water lake which supports a diverse water-bird community. It provides a habitat for a variety of mammals and fish such as tilapia, black bass, and cray fish. Some of the birds that can be spotted here include cormorants, warblers,black herons and grey-backed fiscal. It is also home to Hippo who are known to come into the campsite at night! This is where we will go out boating.

Hell’s Gate

Hell’s Gate National Park is dominated by towering cliffs and has a variety of wildlife, unusual flora and many species of birds. It is also one of the few locations where you can walk or cycle alongside the wild animals in an alternative days game viewing. Buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and baboons are all a common sight but the park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chanler’s mountain reedbuck. It is also home to the famous Gorge, where movies such as Tombraider where made. In the park we will enter and follow the great gorger and see the waterfalls and hot streams. Hells Gate is regarded as one of the most scenic Parks and there is also a lot of Masai history attached to the area.

• We have extensive experience of running safaris in Kenya and Tanzania for over ten years.
• We have our own company, staff, vehicles and equipment in Kenya. Throughout your trip you will be looked after directly by our own people.
• Our staff have visited the locations that you will travel through on hundreds of occasions, they know the terrain, the people and the habits of the animals very well.
• Our in-country staff are all native Kenyans and can offer you a true insight into the country, its culture and its environment.
• We are financially bonded so your trip fee and finances are protected.