Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
Min: 2 Pax
Best time: All year round
Day 1
Depart from a central point in Nairobi for Sagana where we will white water raft, ‘bungee’ jump and generally enjoy the amenities which includes a swimming pool, swimming in the river and beautiful camping areas with a bar. Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Camp
Day 2
After breakfast a drive to Mweiga, at the base of the Aberdares from where we will ride our bikes to Naro Moru with lunch enroute. After lunch we will drive to Timau, the fishing lodge will be our overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 3
From the fishing lodge we ride our bikes to the Makogodo forest and through the hills to Don Dol – a very challenging ride with stunning views and everchanging surroundings. On reaching Don Dol we will set out for campsite some distance from the town on a river bed . Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Il Polei.
Day 4
As we set out on our days ride the views of Mt Kenya, the kopjes [rock outcrops] and the surrounding plains set the pattern for the day. Smooth sand roads, some game en-route and stunning views with a packed lunch en-route we arrive at the Ewaso Nyiro river where we will base our fly camp for the overnight.
Accommodation: Fly Camp
Day 5
After breakfast our ride will take us parallel to the Ewaso Nyiro river, crossover and thereafter ride through Mpala Ranch, with luck we will see elephant, maybe impala, giraffe and dik dik.
Accommodation: Mpala ranch.
Day 6
Our ride will take us to Nakuru [5 hours riding and thereafter an uplift]. Afternoon game drive viewing the large numbers of flamingoes and other water fowl. Buffalo, rhino and with luck leopard and rothschilds giraffe.
Accommodation: Lion Hill Lodge
Day 7
Early game drive before departing on our return trip to Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley with lunch en route. Trip ends.
Includes: Transfers in safari style vehicle; English speaking driver / guide; 2 nights in mobile camp, remainder in Fig Tree Camp f/b; camp fees; bottled water; bicycle and guide/ mechanic;
Excludes: Extras of a personal nature; drinks; park fees-US$60 pp x 3; tips; Nairobi hotels; internal flights; AAR evacuation insurance.
What to bring: hat or cap, sunglasses, cycling shorts with padded crotch; gloves; worn in riding / walking shoes, cool wear for day, warm for evening; rainwear; swimwear; personal toiletry including soap; towel; sunblock 35; antiseptic cream and liquid; malaria medication, camera; binoculars; film, reading materials. spare tube; puncture repair kit; tools; cables; water bottles and back packs, insurance and Flying Doctor / Emergency Evacuation cover
