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Holiday Overview

Activities Camping, Hiking, Rafting

City Nairobi

State Central

Country Kenya

Duration 14 to 28 days

Group Size 4 to 12 people

Accommodation 5 Star Hotel

Meals All Inclusive

Flights Not Included

Visa Fees Not Included

Airport Transfer Included

Local Transport Included

Insurance Not Included

Season March to December

Start Price $1600.00 per Person/Package

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The Classic Kenya Expedition

Join Adventure Trippin on a once in a lifetime adventure, whitewater raft the mighty Tana and Mathioya rivers, trek with traditional Masai Warriors across the desertlike landscape of the Laikipia Plateau and visit some of Africa's finest game reserves.

Our journey takes place on the Western flanks of Mt Kenya, Africa's second highest peak, during this journey you will camp wild under the stars, stay in world class 5 star wilderness lodges, have top quality meals cooked over an open fire, restaurant meals to rival those in the city. This is a journey of contrasts, you will experience Kenya, rather than just view it through a car window. Not only will you meet local people you will get to know them, also travellers form countries potentially far formy our own. It will be at times exciting, other times awe inspiring and yep sometimes hot, tiring and a little uncomfortable (trekking through the desert has that effect sometimes), but your guides will be with you every step of the way (providing waterlmelon stops at all the appropriate times), giving advice when required and valuable local infomation throughout the course of the trip. So if adventure is what you are after, then this could be the trip for you, the basic outline of the trip is as follows;

3 days Class IV whitewater rafting, 3 days camel trekking, 3 days game viewing, 2 nights in luxury lodges, 2 nights in top quality hotels.

Amenities & Services

Property Amenities

Restaurant
Bar
Room Service
Laundry Service
Storage Areas
Car Park

Business Center
Internet Connection
Conference Facilities
Swimming Pool
Gym
Sauna

Steer Room
Wheelchair Accessible
Animal Friendly
Concierge Desk
Travel Desk

Amenities vary as our tours are mobile, from 5 star all inclusive accommodations where you will be waited on hand and foot, to wilderness camping where you will be well looked after.

Room Amenities

Private Shower
Private Bathtub
Private Jacuzzi
Private Toilet
Private Kitchen
Stove

Microwave
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
TV
Video/DVD/Movies
Internet Connection

Telephone
Fax
Minibar
Coffee Maker
Hair Dryer
Trouser Press

Once again this varies on the location we are at. 5 star wilderness lodges don't have Television but our Hotel stays do.

Meal Options

Non-Veg (all)
Non-Veg (fish/chicken)
Diabetic
Kosher

Vegetarian
Vegan
Low Salt
Hindu

Organic
Ayurvedic
Low Fat/Cholesterol
Muslim

The trip is fully catered. Some meals will be taken at lodges and restaurants, all others will be prepared in the field by your guides. A full meal plan is available when you order an information pack, though you can be assured they are some of the finest meals you will ever eat in the backcountry

Additional:

All guiding, local transport, food, accommodation and equipment are included in adventuretrippintours vacation packages. Also we provide comprehensive pre departure assistnce in directing you towards cheap and reputable flight and insurance providers. our information is completely independant we don't receive commission from any travel agency, over hte years we have just learnt where to look for good deals. Also upon arriving home, you will receive a slideshow of your vacation compiled by the guides who ran your expedition. A basic over view of waht is included in our trips is listed below;
airport transfers, local transport, all accommodation (2 nights 4 star hotel - 2 nights 5 star lodge - 2 nights 4 star lodge - 3 nights wild camping - 4 nights camping, all meals (from evening meal on day one to breakfast on day 14 - this includes 6 dinners, breakfasts and lunches at lodges and restaurants, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (whilst rafting and camping, restaurant and lodge drinks extra), professional driver, safari guides.

Nearby Attractions:

We have a very full itinerary whilst on trip so you won't have much time for nearby attractions, though in saying that, you will have the chance to visit Nairobi' world famous street markets, which one of your guides will more than happily show you around. After the trip, if one of our 2 week expeditions isn't enough we can arrange add on trips to Tanzania, Uganda or another area in Kenya. Nearby add on trips include the Mombasa (on the Kenyan coast), Tanzanian game parks, Kenya' own Masai Mara game reserve, rafting on the White Nile in Uganda and any other adventure or relaxing stay that you could imagine.

Daily Schedule

Day 1

Arrive in Nairobi where you will be met by an adventuretrippintours.com representative where you will be transferred to your accommodation at the Jacaranda Hotel. Those arriving earlier in the day will have time to explore the Westlands area of Nairobi and it's curio markets before a welcome dinner at Peppers restaurant.

Day 2

After a leisurely start to brush off the jet lag we will meet for lunch at the Jacaranda restaurant. After lunch we will take the 2 hour drive north to our River base at Sagana on the Tana River. the late afternoon can be spent settling into your chosen accommodation, relaxing by the pool and we will finish the night off with a BBQ on the river bank.

Day 3

After a large cooked and continental breakfast we will make preperations for our first whitewater rafting adventure on the Class IV+ Tana River. At the base you will be outfitted with all the necessary safety equipment, and you will be given a detailed briefing and description of what is to come. After that we will drive to the put-in, review some key safety points and then we will embark on the 16km's of exciting whitewater and beautiful scenery the Tana has to offer.

Day 4

Today we will drive North East around the flanks of Mt Kenya to the world renowned Samburu National Park. We will drive through all manner of terrain before arriving at the park gates mid-afternoon. After some time settling into your lodge accommodation we will partake in an evening game drive where we are likely to see impala, dik dik, giraffe, elephants, crocodiles and potentially see zebra, lion, cheetah and many more African beasts. After the game drive we will meet for a 5 course meal in the lodge restaurant.

Day 5

Another day in the park, today we will partake in an early morning game drive, followed by a buffet breakfast then, some down time to relax and drink a beer or cocktail by the pool. Then in the evening (dependent on river level) we will take a sundowner game float in the rafts along the Ewaso Ngiro river to view the animals up close and personal whilst they are having there evening wash.

Day 6

After a morning game drive we will head to the park gates and meet our local Masai guides and we will set off on our camel trek up the Ewaso Ngiro river valley and across the Laikipia Plateau. There is the possibility we could see all kinds of wildlife on this trek. The local guides have an intricate knowledge of this region and can answer any questions you may have. Tonight we will camp in luxury under the African sky.

Day 7

After a hearty breakfast and an early start to escape the heat of the day we will continue to trek across this beautiful landscape, making camp by 2:30pm. Then a night under the stars, sitting by a roaring campfire.

Day 8

At the end of today we will arrive at Tassia, one of Kenya's finest luxurywilderness lodges. Here in your own private rooms you will have the opportunity to wash away 3 days worth of trekking in your open air baths. Two nights at this lodge will recharge even the most tired of bodies. We can arrange fishing trips, sundowner hikes and game walks for those interested. Though for many just lounging in the open air bar is just what the doctor ordered

Day 9

Another day relaxing at Tassia, maybe take a game walk, or just sit in the open air bar and fill out your journal, maybe get a massage from a Masai tribesman. The time is your own, unless you want some activity and it can be arranged.

Day 10

Today we drive around the western flanks of Mt Kenya back to our Sagana river base, where dinner will be served on the banks of the Tana river.

Day 11

Back on the river, today we will raft the entire 16 kilometres of the Tana river again. Then after lunch there will be the opportunity to go up and run the final 8 kilometres again, making the most of just the biggest rapids on the river. Tonight there will also be the chance to bungy jump high above the fast flowing Tana.

Day 12

Today we step the rafting up a notch as we head out to the Mathioya River, this river is similar to the Tana but with fewer breaks between rapids and one portage around a Class VI canyon. A very exciting day on the river followed by a big BBQ dinner back at camp.

Day 13

Today we will have a leisurely start and make our way back to the Jacaranda hotel in Nairobi, you will have the chance to browse the curio markets, check emails, check out Nairobi or simply nap by the pool. In the evening we will all meet up and have a farewell dinner at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant.

Day 14

On our final day you will have a few hours to further explore or relax before being transferred to Nairobi Airport 3 hours before your flight home.

Optional Days

We can provide any type of travel or tour arrangment you require in Eastern Africa, with our knowledge of the area we can arrange anything from mountain climbs, to sea kayaking, resort lounging to kite boarding. Please just ask us and we will either design a tour for you or arrange what you like through another tour operator

Activities & Skills

Required Skill Level:

Open to All

Required Equipment:

Included

Internatioanlly Qualified Raft Guides (New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK), New Zealand Outdoor Instructor Association qualified Rock Climbing INstructors, Internationally qualified Mountain Guides, Qualified Bike Technicians, Kenyan Silver and Gold Qualified Safari Guides.

Mountain Skills & Disciplines

Hiking
Backpacking
Camping
Aid Climbing
Ice Climbing
Bouldering
Indoor Climbing
Traditional Climbing
Avalanche Awareness
Environmental Awareness

Mountaineering
High Altitude
Traversing
Aid Climbing
Free Climbing
Solo Climbing
Lead Climbing
Outdoor Survival
Navigation
Search & Rescue

Canyoneering
Caving
Coasteering
Big Walling
Ropes & Knots
Belaying
Rappeling
Top Roping
First Aid

Additional:

Whitewater Rafting, Desert Trekking

Pricing & Conditions

Starting Price

$1600.00 per Person/Package

Season Availability

March to December

Policies & Conditions

We require a 25% deposit on time of booking, this is refundable up to 90 days prior to departure then full payment is due 60 days prior to departure unless otherwise arranged.

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