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Forest to river walkSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Karisia Hills - Suiyan Lugga - Ngoteya
Rates from:
US$ 1 500
Per person sharing
Currency ConverterRates are based on 4 adults sharing Safari rates are in US $ *Rates may vary according to season CONTACT US FOR A FREE QUOTATION Flights (return); UK - KENYA; from £ 482 USA - KENYA; from $ 1065 EUR - KENYA; from € 570 Subject to availability & T&C's Departure: Suggest itinerary - tailor-made. Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights. Accommodation: Tented Camp. Group Size: Minimum 1, Maximum 16 Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris. DAY 1: KARISIA HILLS » We will drive or fly to the Karisia Hills, a thickly forested range stretching for 40 kilometres near Maralal (home of the Maralal Camel Derby in August) » Next, we will drive to the camp on the edge of the forest and spend the afternoon exploring the area, birdwatching and perhaps see Warthogs, Eland or Grevy's Zebra » The plains below the hills are home to the Samburu people and they graze their livestock on the edges of the forest. » An evening visit to a manyatta is easily arranged » Camp at Lolkejeta DAY 2: KARISIA HILLS » After breakfast we will walk up into the forest enjoying birds such as the Hartlaub’s Turaco, Silvery-Cheeked Hornbill and possibly even a Crowned Eagle » The forest is full of ancient, old-growth Podocarpus and Strangler Figs trees and we shall learn of the medicinal uses of the plants and trees by our Samburu trackers » The forest is home to Buffalo and Elephant, which we might see if we are lucky » We will have a picnic on an ancient rock outcrop used for millennium as a lookout before taking another route down to a new camp called Rapa, at the foot of the hills DAY 3: SUIYAN LUGGA » We will wake early and walk along the edge of the forest before dropping down into the drier country to the east of the Karisia Hills » The scenery changes dramatically and at the bottom it is much drier with a lot of Acacia Tortillis » We will camp on the Suiyan Lugga (a seasonal sand river), digging for crystal clear water for the showers and basins » Here we might see Klipspringer perched on the rocks and if we are lucky some Stone Partridges in the evening DAY 4: SUIYAN LUGGA » Walk down the Suiyan Lugga to where the Suiyan meets the Seya Lugga » Continue up the Seya Lugga until we reach a third lugga, the Chanook, where we often see Lion tracks » In the evening, go out looking for Greater Kudu who like this area but are shy and hard to approach DAY 5: NGOTEYA » Walk up the Chanook onto the edge of the Leroghi Plateau before dropping down to Ngoteya, a stunning high area of vistas, where we will camp » We will look out for sign of Wild Dog as they like to frequent this area » We will have sundowners on a high rock with stunning views across northern Kenya looking back over the diverse country we will have traversed DAY 6: NGOTEYA » We will walk down a dramatic canyon to the Ewaso River for a picnic brunch under some ancient Neutonia Trees » The winding river here is home to enormous crocodiles and wallowing hippos » We can fish for barbell and catfish and enjoy a siesta before heading back to our camp at Ngoteya » In the evening we will go for a sundowner on the massive rocks DAY 7: END OF SAFARI » After a leisurely breakfast we will say goodbye to our camel team and all the staff and drive to Muridjo Airstrip for our onward flight OR Stay at Ol Malo, Sabuk or Loisaba at the end of this walk The above Forest to river walk rates are inclusive of: -» Full board accommodation on safari for 6 nights with drinks » Guides and camels for the safari » Flying doctor membership » Booking Conditions |
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