Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01: Nairobi – Naivasha
Pick up from your Nairobi Airport, Hotel or residence and drive down the Great Rift valley escarpment, with a short stop at the rift valley view point, continue to Mt Longonot (approximately one hours’ drive). At the foot of the mountain, you will meet a local guide from the community who, after a short briefing, will then guide you for a hike up the mountain. One of the extinct Volcanic mountains on the floor of the rift valley, Mt Longonot with an elevation of 2776 meters offers a moderate hiking challenge. Once at the apex, enjoy amazing uninterrupted views with occasional birdlife and other herbivores like common zebra, gazelles, impala etc. After a 3 – 4 hours’ hike, descent down the trail and continue your journey arriving at your lodge in time for check-in and lunch. Afternoon at Leisure.
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 02: Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast, go for a one-hour boat ride at Lake Naivasha in the morning, followed by a guided walk on Crescent Island. The island is home to Masai giraffe, Zebra, cape buffalo, bushbuck, defassa waterbuck, impala and wildebeest among many bird species like the fish eagle. After Lunch go to Hell’s Gate reserve for a guided walk-tour and bicycle ride. Return to the lodge in the evening,
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha – Loita Hills
After an early breakfast at Elsamere lodge, depart at 07.30hrs from Naivasha and drive to Loita Hills (approximately 3 – 4 hours’ drive), arriving Loita Hills Base Camp for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon.
Overnight: Loita Hills base camp. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 04: Loita Hills – Bush Expedition.
An early breakfast at the camp, proceed for bush expedition. Approx. 4-5 hours walk per day off-road. Good walking shoes required plus a small day backpack. Overnight in a cave in a tent or if one wishes, in the open-air. Including; Maasai guides, warriors, porters, all meals, safe clean drinking water, tents, camping mats, bedsheets/ blankets, first aid kit.
Overnight: Loita Hills Bush Expedition. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 05: Loita Hills.
Wake up at dawn to an African sunrise, breakfast and hike back to Loita Hills Basecamp, a visit to a local Masai village is included to learn the way of living of the indigenous, yet gracious Masai people. Arriving at the base camp for lunch. In the evening, enjoy a guided nature walk, animal tracking and a visit to the natural hot springs.
Overnight: Loita Hills base camp. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 06: Depart
After breakfast return to Nairobi (approximately 4-5 hours’ drive). Lunch and later on drop off at your hotel, residence or at the airport for your onward flight back home.
Meals included; Breakfast & lunch.
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