This is an unusual safari that is for those who want to experience the diverse African culture. By the way who said that its only Maasai and Samburu having their culture? Join us and together lets explore some destinations further afield that are least visited yet very captivating and welcoming. Leaving Nairobi behind we cut through the Great Rift Valley's floor past the tea zones of Kericho and Kisii and then to the shoreline of Lake Victoria in Homabay.
Once here we will visit Ruma National Park for its unusual and very rare game namely; Oribi, Jackson's Hartebeest and Roan Antelope among others. We will also explore the remote but colorful fishing beaches of Rusinga Island before crossing the lake by ferry then drive on to Alego. Alego is the place where everyone smiles and it is also the land where Illinois's Senator Barrack Obama has his father's roots. Did I say Alego? Yes! We will have three days here for exploring as well as submerging ourselves in the cultural lifestyles of Luos.
We will cross the equator as we enter the equatorial rainforest of Kakamega where the Luhya tribe does coexist in harmony with the forest flora and fauna. This gives us a chance to watch birds, primates, butterflies and also to study herbal medicine. Down in Naivasha walking, cycling and night game drives awaits us before we finish this tour in Nairobi.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Leave Nairobi at 06:30hours for a long drive across the Rift valley on our way to Ruma national park. This park is known for its rare game as well as the Blue Swallow, a migrant bird from South Africa. Our arrival here is in the afternoon where we will visit Ruma national park before retiring to a budget hotel for an overnight.
Day 2: We will have an early breakfast followed by another game drive in the park. Picnic lunch is to be served in the park. We shall later leave the park and drive to the shoreline of Lake Victoria arriving here in the evening for dinner for the overnight.
Day 3: This morning we will enjoy a sunrise boat cruise as we still sample fishing beaches of Lake Victoria. Back for breakfast then leave the camp and board a ferry for a drive across Lake Victoria. Upon arrival on the mainland, we drive to Alego through Bondo, for a home stay. Traditional food and accommodation in the village.
Day 4: After breakfast we will explore the local villages of Luos then come back for lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the USA senator Barrack Obama grandfather's homestead. From here we will visit a colorful open air market of Tingwang'i. Dinner and overnight in the village.
Day 5: After an early breakfast, we will leave Alego for Lake Nakuru arriving here in the afternoon for a game drive and then an overnight stay at the budget hotel in Nakuru town.
Day 6: This morning we shall get started early for Maasai Mara game reserve. Our arrival in the Mara is before lunch and for this we will check in and have a rest while waiting to have lunch. We will have a Maasai village excursion after lunch to be followed by an afternoon game drive in search of the big five and other game including zebras, impalas, gazelles, elands, giraffes, warthogs and much more. Dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.
Day 7: An early wake up call for breakfast to be followed by a full day game drive in search of more wildlife and birds in the Mara. This total exploration will lead us all the way to 'the River of Life and Death', the Mara River, where we will see hippos and crocodiles basking lazily on the river banks. We will enjoy a picnic lunch will here while we enjoy the cool atmosphere of riverbanks. After lunch we will drive appreciating wildlife and sceneries on our way back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 8: Leave for an early game drive or for those who fancy ballooning they will have this precious moment for an hour before enjoying a champagne breakfast in the bush. After all these, we will reunite and then leave the Mara for a drive back to Nairobi where this tour ends in the late afternoon.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All entry fees as per the itinerary.
- Full board accommodation.
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- A (9) nine-seater tour van with a pop-up roof hatch for wildlife viewing.
- A complimentary airport transfer upon your arrival.
- All activities as clearly outlined on the itinerary order.
Price Excludes:
- Air tickets, both domestic and international.
- All travelling documentation i.e. passport and visas.
- All soft and alcoholic drinks.
- Any expenditure of personal nature.
- Balloon safari in Maasai Mara ($ 425 per person).
- Tipping and gratuities to the crew.
- Insurance cover against luggage, delay, repatriation and personal life.
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