A Walk Through The African Bush and Travel Writing Workshop…
Loita Hills Trek, Kenya, East Africa May 2008
The African Safari can take many forms, and what most people think of when they think of safari is cruising through the bush in a Land Rover seeing as many species of African wildlife as possible. African Latitude has, for twenty years, been pushing the boundaries of this safari experience. Their trips take intrepid travelers to areas in Africa so remote, yet so unequivocally beautiful, that vehicles can not access these areas. Thus, these expeditions take place on foot. And for this special departure only, join veteran Canadian travel writer and editor Anne Dimon, who will conduct daily sessions to help you learn how to write for travel-focused media outlets, as well as African-specialist Sarah Fazendin, who, having spent much time in East Africa, will help you fall in love with this amazing part of the world.
Loita Hills Trek and Travel Writing Workshop Highlights:
Enjoy a total of 10 days in Kenya, including:
Three nights in the Masai Mara for viewing endless game on endless plains. Accommodation in luxury tented camp on private concession.
Four nights trekking in the Loita Hills, lightweight camping. Walking with Masai guides in the Loita forest and Nguruman Escarpment.
Two nights at Shomple, luxury resort. Experience the art of mixing luxury and landscape.
Dates (commencing in Nairobi, Kenya): May 14th – 24th, 2008
All-inclusive Land Price Per Person: $4,454
Note: African Latitude reserves the right to change itineraries based on weather or other considerations as necessary.
Tour Itinerary:
Days 1, 2 and 3: Nairobi - Masai Mara Game Reserve
This morning we take a one hour flight from Wilson airport to the Masai Mara National Reserve where we camp in mobile luxury tents in a private concession for the next three days. Enjoy game viewing in the Masai Country.
Day 4: Loita Hills
Leaving the game reserve on our last day in vehicles, we head for the Loita Hills. Even outside the park boundary the wildlife is abundant. It's not unusual to pass a herd of Thompson's gazelle or wildebeest close to the Masai dwellings.
Day 5: Engare Nanyuki
Leaving our vehicles and accompanied by our Masai guides we head into the hills on foot.
Day 6: Tiamanagen
We follow the edge of the Nguruman forest where there are colobus monkeys and Hartlaubs turaco. We are now very close to the Tanzanian border and forest has given way to open fields. There are many Masai villages and we frequently meet with herdsmen and warriors.
Day 7: Oldoro Oibor
A short walking day takes us to the edge of the Rift Valley. We spend a leisurely afternoon feeling on top of the world.
Day 8: Pakase - Shompole
Passing through Mima we descend the escarpment heading toward Lake Natron and into the Rift Valley. Our final destination today is Shompole Lodge. Here each guest will enjoy a well-deserved full body massage.
Day 9: Shompole
Today is a day of relaxation and exploring the areas of Magadi & Natron.
Day 10: Shompole – Nairobi
After a relaxing morning we check out after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for a flight back to Nairobi and onwards international flights.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price inclusive of:
Guide, Drivers and Cook and food and beverage during safari
Transport in 4x4 vehicles (5 pax max per vehicle)
Accommodation and transfers in Nairobi
Comfort Plus Camp inclusive of standing room tent, bedding, tables, chairs, long-drop toilet, shows, mess tent (light model during trek)
Drinks (beer, soda and wine), mineral water during Comfort Plus camping and treated water during lightweight camping
Park fees included but subject to change.
Satellite Phone during Safari for emergencies
Daily travel writing workshops
Flights NBO/MARA and Shompole/NBO
Full body massage at Shompole
Price exclusive of:
International airfare
Visas and other items of personal nature
5% fee when paying via credit card Travel insurance (which is mandatory)
Tips (typically $70- $100 per person)
Laundry
Single Supplement for Mobile tented camping and Shompole ($570)
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Kenya
Hiking & Trekking
Wildlife Viewing
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