KENYA RIFT VALLEY CYCLING TOUR
ITINERARY - RIFT VALLEY CYCLING
Day 01 – Nairobi - Lake
Naivasha
Depart Nairobi at 9.30 am
and drive southwest of Nairobi to Naivasha area. Start the cycling at
the junction of Moi South road through the horticultural farming land on
the shore of the lake. The road is tarmac and with minimal motoring.
After one hour arrive at Fisherman’s camp where we have set up the camp
for lunch and a short rest to familiarize with the campsite, where we
are to spend [2] two nights. In the afternoon further cycling on Moi
South road with a visit to a horticultural farm to learn and study the
growing of flowers around this wetland area. All meals and overnight
are at the Fisherman’s camp. Lodges: Lake Naivasha Country Club
or Naivasha Sopa Lodge or
The Great Rift Valley Lodge
Day 02 – Lake Naivasha
Early morning breakfast and
thereafter ride out to Hell’s gate National Park where one can
appreciate watching game like buffalos, impala, waterbuck, and gazelles
while cycling. The cycling will take you to Fischer’s Tower with an
option of the buffalo circuit [if the weather permits] and up to Olkaria
Geothermal Station. You also have a chance to take a walk down the
Gorge. Clients spend the afternoon in the park with picnic lunch or
ride back to the campsite and spend the afternoon at leisure with an
option of a boat ride to Crescent Island at an extra cost or a visit to
Elsa Mere conservation center. All meals and overnight at Fisherman’s
camp in tents or Lake Naivasha Country Club
or Naivasha Sopa Lodge or
The Great Rift Valley Lodge
Day 03 – Lake Baringo
Early morning we break up
the camp and after breakfast drive to Lake Baringo via Bogoria. The
drive takes 2 hours and thereafter rides out on the bicycles for 23 km
to Lake Bogoria National Reserve to see flamingos and other wildlife.
You will have picnic lunch inside the reserve with further exploration
on the shore of the lake. Also a chance to have a natural steam bath at
the hot geysers. Later in the afternoon drive or cycle to Lake Baringo
where we set up the camp for dinner and overnight. Or stay at Lake
Baringo Club
or Soi Safari Lodge
or Samatian Island Lodge
Day 04 – Lake Baringo
The Day will be spent
visiting the local communities and learning more about their cultures.
Kalenjin speaking people who are part of Highland Nilotes and not only
practice cow and goat rearing but also practice farming on small- Scale
basis inhabits the area. The weather is very hot with temperature
rising to 30 degrees Celsius. It will be a good chance for bird
watchers as this is an anthological paradise. A boat ride at the lake
is recommend at an extra cost [US$ 30.00 per boat with up to six [6]
person]. All meals and overnight at Mrs. Robert’s campsite in tents or
Lake Baringo Club
or Soi Safari Lodge
or Samatian Island Lodge
Day 05 – Eldoret
After breakfast break up
camp and set off to Eldoret town. During the drive, one can ride as
much as they wish since the road does not have much traffic and is very
safe. The back up vehicle will always be available for any rider who
get tired. The ride and drive through Kabarnet and Iten is very scenic,
especially going down the Great Rift Valley. We arrive in Eldoret town
in the afternoon and check in to Sirikwa Hotel for overnight on half
board basis. Clients can spend the rest of the afternoon by the swimming
pool or visiting the town.
Day 06 – Kitale
After shopping for food
supply and other necessary material drive for 2 hours to Kitale town and
camp at Barney’s or Saiwa Swamp. Spend the afternoon scouting the
farming area on bicycle or walking in Saiwa Swamp in search of Sitatunga
and primates. Overnight is at the campsite in tents or Barney’s guest
house
Day 07 – Kitale
The whole Day is spent
exploring Saiwa Swamp or visit Cherengani foothills. Picnic lunch,
dinner and overnight at Barney’s campsite or guest house.
Day 08 – Kakamega Forest
On this Day we break up the
camp and drive via Webuye to Kakamega forest and set up camp at KWS
headquarters’. In the afternoon we explore the forest on bicycle or on
foot with a local naturalist as a guide. All meals and overnight at
Undo’s campsite or Rondo Retreat Center
Day 09 – Kakamega Forest
The whole Day is spent in
Kakamega forest with a visit to Isiukhu waterfalls and Buyangu Hills
view point. Kakamega forest is the remains of once natural rain forest
extended from Guinea – Congo Area across Africa. Several species of
primates and over 300 species of birds are found here. All meals and
overnight at the campsite. Lodge: Rondo Retreat Center
Day 10 – Kericho
We drive via Kisumu town
through the sugar cane belt arriving Kericho town in time for lunch.
Spend the afternoon cycling inside tea plantation and visit one of the
factories to learn much more about tea processing. Lunch, dinner and
overnight at the campsite in the plantation. Lodge Kericho Tea Hotel
Day 11 – Lake Nakuru N.
Park
After a lazy morning you
will be driven to Lake Nakuru National Park and spend the afternoon
viewing game with dinner and overnight at the main campsite. Lodges:
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
or Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 12 – Nairobi
This will be the last Day
of the safari and the morning will be spent on game drives in search of
lion, leopard, rhino and other game. After lunch drive to Nairobi to
arriving early in the evening.
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