Offbeat Safaris - Kenya Safaris on Horseback

Day 1:
You will be collected from your Nairobi Hotel or directly from the airport. Drive with a picnic lunch through the fertile Kikuyu Highlands before dropping down 2000' into the Rift Valley. WE cross the volcano studded floor of the Rift before ascending the Mau Escarpment on the far side and thence to the Masai capital of Narok. We reach our camp in a grove of Fever Trees by a small stream at the foot of the Loita Hills near the village of Barkitabu in time for tea. There may be time for an evening ride.

Day 2:
Our first moving day with the horses and after breakfast we pack up a picnic lunch to be carried in our saddle bags. leaving the Loita Hills behind us, we cross the plains to the foot of the Baramat Hils. A ride of approx. 30 Km. AS we ride we encounter an increasing amount of game including Giraffe, Zebra, Buffalo and a variety of plains game. We arrive at our next camp beside the Olare Lamun Springs, where we overnight.

Day 3:
A full day to explore this remote area with abundant game. Drives, rides and walks may be taken from this camp.

Day 4:
Another moving day and we break camp in good time as it is the longest ride of the trip covering nearly 50 km. We ride across rolling open plains and the game generally becomes more plentiful as we approach the Mara ecosystem. We should see herds of Zebra, Topi, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Gazelle and there is good chance of seeing Elephant and Buffalo as well. We reach our camp at the edge of the Masai game Reserve on the Olare Orok Lugga late afternoon. From our camp we are likely to hear Lion and Hyaena at night and the abundance of game is apparent everywhere. Overnight at Olare Orok.

Day 5 & 6:
Two full days of morning and evening rides from camp with the option of driving into the game park for some good photographic opportunities. From the Landrovers we can get much closer to Lion, Elephant and Buffalo than we were able from the horses. Overnight at Olare Orok.

Day 7:
Another moving day and we follow the Olare Orok Lugga upstream before heading out across the plains to the foot of the Siria Escarpment, where we find our final camp site set up on the banks of the Mara River. Close by there are Hippo Pools and their grunting at night is a special feature of this camp. Overnight at Mara River.

Day 8:
Once again we are able to go for morning and evening rides from camp as well as using the vehicles for our final day in the Mara. Overnight at Mara River.

Day 9:
Leaving camp after breakfast with a picnic lunch we drive to Deloraine via the impressive tea growing area of Kericho. Arriving at Deloraine in time for tea and an evening walk around the beautiful garden. Overnight Deloraine.

Day 10:
An early morning ride before breakfast is optional. Also day trips to either Lake Nakuru or Bogoria, famous for their flamingoes can be arranged with a picnic lunch. Overnight Deloraine.

2008	Period	Description	Cost GBP Ł
1	15th - 25th Jan	8 Days Mara and 2 Days Deloraine	Ł3900
2	1st - 10th Feb	8 Laikipia + 2 Sosian	Ł3900
3	15th - 25th Feb	8 Days Mara and 2 Days Deloraine	Ł3900
4	6th - 16th March	Laikipia/Mara	Ł3900
5	19th - 29th March	Laikipia/Mara	Ł3900
6	5th - 15th June	8 Laikipia + 2 Sosian	Ł3900
7	5th - 15th July	Laikipia/Mara	Ł3900
8	19th - 29th July	8 Days Mara and 2 Days Deloraine	Ł3900
9	9th - 19th August	8 Days Mara and 2 Days Deloraine	Ł3900
10	23rd Aug - 2nd Sept	8 Days Mara and 2 Days Deloraine	Ł3900
11	13th - 23rd Sept	8 Days Mara and 2 Days Deloraine	Ł3900
12	11th - 21st October	8 Days Mara and 2 Days Deloraine	Ł3900
13	23rd Oct - 2nd Nov	8 Laikipia + 2 Sosian	Ł3900

Tariffs for extra night at Deloraine Ł150 plus Ł10 conservation fee.
Day trips to Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogoria are extra if not part of one of our safaris.
Separate quotes may be obtained for lodge trips.
The daily rate will normally apply to the number of nights spent on safari including Deloraine when it is part of a tailor made trip.
The price includes day trips to Nakuru and Bogoria whilst staying at Deloraine and all airport transfers if within the time frame of the safari.
The only extras are staff tips and air charters.
The price includes everything whilst on safari except for a certain amount of alcohol, staff tips and air charters. There is a single supplement of Ł40 per day payable if requested.

It is not compulsory for a single booking as long as they are prepared to share.

Nakuru Park Trips Each of 2 Ł85 per person. Each of 3 Ł65 per person. Each of 4+ Ł55 per person.

African Safari Consultants
1042 Willow Creek Road # A101 - 240
Prescott, AZ 86301