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BIKING
& WALKING
SAFARIS
Apart
from Kenya being
an acclaimed Safari
& Holiday Destination
offering an all-inclusive
hinterland to beach
experience with
beautiful beaches,
game parks, plains,
deserts, lakes,
mountains and colorful
and hospitable people,
it is also a haven
for great outdoors
for those that want
to optimize their
holidays blending
leisure with activity.
A Kenya holiday
is like visiting
many countries in
one. Active enthusiasts
are inspired by
the off the beaten
track activities
and the beauty of
the areas visited
on the delightful
combinations available
for naturalists,
ornithologists and
philanthropist,
special interest options
for artists, photographers,
etc.
We
have a databank
of fabulous bike
trekking, biking,
cycling and walking
safaris as follows:
Itinerary
(Mt.
Kenya Trekking or
Biking [extreme])
Itinerary
(Cycling
On The Loita Plains)
Itinerary
(Cycling,
Walking and Game
Viewing Rift
Valley Lakes and
Maasai Mara)
Itinerary
(The
Northern Circuit
Laikipia, Rift
Valley Lakes and
Maasai Mara)
The
areas included in
these itineraries
give great coverage
of Kenya. Using
off-roads and forsaken
tracks with spectacular
views, peace and
great staff to ensure
you are well looked
after, entertained,
accommodated, guided
and safe at all
times. Distances
covered in a day
can vary from as
far as you can or
want to ride with
up-lift back-up
vehicle close at
hand or within radio
distance.
The
tours can be done
on their own or
as a combination
of two or more itineraries.
Whilst these itineraries
give a good indication
of the norm, they
can be customized/tailor-made
to suit your particular
group needs or to
substitute/cover
other spectacular
destinations situated
in scenic wilderness
areas and beautiful
eco-camps including
the Aberdares; Rumuruti;
Malewa River [Kigio]
Wildlife Conservancy;
Longonot; Olkirimatian
Group Ranch Conservancy
[Sampu Camp] in
Ngurumani. These
preferred spots
facilitate in the
logistics of our
programs and blend
well to maintain
our safari character.
The length of tour
can vary from 1
day upwards. Price
depends on number
of participants.
A call to us to
clarify details
is very welcome.
ACCOMMODATION
During
the tour, riders
are accommodated
in mobile safari
camps in K2 style
dome tents but depending
on your requirement
we can supply standup
style tents with
camp style fittings.
MEALS
Meals
are served in a
mess area comprising
a flysheet, camp
chairs and tables.
Meals
are traditional
English breakfast,
lunch & dinner:
Breakfast
Breakfast
usually comprises
fresh fruit/ cereal/
eggs, sausage and
tomato/ toast/ tea
& coffee.
Lunch
Soup
of the day/ hot
dish and accompanying
vegetables, cold
meats, salad/ fruits/
biscuits. OR
Packed
lunch comprising:
leg of chicken/
sandwich/ crisps/
biscuits/ bananas
or oranges/ juice.
Dinner
Soup
of the day/ lamb,
beef, fish, poultry
[different days]
with vegetables
and salad/ fruit
salad or cake/ tea,
coffee.
-vegetarian
preferences are
also catered for.
GUIDES
Local
Kenyan guides accompany
all our safaris.
They
speak English and
have very good working
knowledge of the
discipline.
BICYCLE
GUIDE
He
is a national rider,
an expert bicycle
mechanic and has
many years of experience
in cycling safaris.
MT.
KENYA CLIMBING
Our
chief guide is South
Africa trained and
has a reputation
for being one of
the elite guides
on Mt Kenya.
He
has worked for us
since inception
[1990] as our man
on the mountain.
WALKING
Our
naturalist/guides
are indigenous members
conversant to settings
of the areas we
visit.
They
have good knowledge
of flora and fauna
including cultural
medicines, practices,
wildlife recognition
including birds
and animal spoor
tracking, the
dangers of walking
in the wilderness
and a very deep
insight into Africa
and its awe inspiring
mysticism!
MARATHON
RUNNING
We
work with a famous
Kenyan marathon
runner Douglas
Wakiihuri in and
around the Kajiado
area on a private
4000 acre ranch.
WATERSPORTS
We
have bonafide professional
partners with whom
we have good contractual
terms that translates
to good value for
our clients holiday.
TIPPING
GUIDELINES
Driver
& cycle mechanic/guides
US$10 each per person
per client
All
other staff including
cooks, mess and
tent staff, night
watchmen
US$5 per client
x approx 6 staff
[approx $50 per
client]
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