CYCLING AND CAMEL SAFARI
Cycling and Camel safari in Kenya through Aberdares, Laikipia in Rift Valley for a 7 Day Cycle and Camel Safari

DAY 1: Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Ol Pejeta Ranch, Nanyuki
On arrival in Nairobi, you will be welcomed and briefed by your Cheli and Peacock Professional Guide who will accompany you throughout the trip. Drive to Sweetwaters Camp on a private ranch & wildlife sanctuary in the Mount Kenya region. Relax and prepare for the odyssey ahead!

DAY 2: Sabuk, Laikipia
Well rested, you leave Sweetwaters after a very early morning breakfast, driving to Don Dol. Just past Don Dol you transfer to your bikes and cycle northwards to Sabuk, arriving in time for a late lunch. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. After a well deserved rest or refreshing swim in the river, take a short game walk in search of Kudu, Oryx. Follow the Elephant, Leopard and Lion tracks and learn about the habits and traits of the wildlife, insects and indigenous flora from the experienced local trackers who accompany you on your walk.

DAY 3: Sabuk Fly Camp, Laikipia
After an early breakfast, you will be joined by Laikipiak Maasai warriors and their caravan of Camels to walk along the banks of the dramatic Ewaso Nyiro River in this remote region of the Northern Frontier District. This experience offers you the privilege of viewing the local wildlife on foot and undisturbed - Elephant, Buffalo, Dik Dik, Greater Kudu, Klipspringers, Giraffe and many more roam across the Plateau, how much game you see depends on the season. Your fly camp will be pitched for you ahead of your arrival carried there by a train of pack Camels and set up in the shade of the indigenous Acacia and Fig trees. After lunch spend the afternoon taking a welcome siesta, lazing on the riverbanks or swimming in the river. After drinks round the campfire and dinner, sleep under canvas, listening to the night sounds of the bush.

DAY 4: Sabuk, Laikipia
After an early breakfast in camp, you venture on foot across the Sabuk wilderness, taking a different route back, following the twisting course of a dry riverbed looking for overnight tracks in the sand. Return to the lodge for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Bathe in the river, stand in the waterfall and bask in the sun on the hot black rocks. A late afternoon walk to the perfect sundowner spot is a must: high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the plains and to toast the magnificent sunsets you get here.

DAY 5: Island Camp, Lake Baringo
An 0600 wake-up call will be necessary for an early breakfast before driving across the Laikipia Plateau to the edge of the escarpment. En-route you will see a myriad of plains game, Jackson's Hartebeest (endemic to Laikipia and an endangered species), Grevy Zebra, Grant's Gazelle, reticulated Giraffe and often Lion. Drive down into the Rift Valley, witnessing the dramatically contrasting scenery as the ecosystems change. during the drop from an altitude of 6,200 feet down to 3,000 feet. Arrive at the rustic town of Chura where you can remount your bikes and ride past the town of Tangulbei ("where water turns" in the language of the local Pokot tribe) and on to Lake Baringo. Here, on the shores of this Rift Valley lake you dismount from your bikes and boat across to Island Camp for a late lunch and an afternoon to enjoy the birdlife and watersports offered here.

DAY 6: Island Camp, Lake Baringo
For the energetic, take a boat ride back to the mainland and drive to Lake Bogoria. Here you can unload the bikes and descend towards the lake, following its shores lined with a dazzling mass of pink Flamingo. Cycle on to your final destination, the hot springs that jet naturally superheated water more than 9 feet into the air. Apart from the stunning pink Flamingo, there is an abundance of plains game and birdlife. Relax with your picnic breakfast before returning to Island Camp for a late lunch and a lazy afternoon, completing the day with Sundowners on the Gibraltar rock. For the less energetic, we suggest a relaxing day by the pool, boating, feeding the Fish Eagles on the lake or just enjoying the view

DAY 7: Departure
After breakfast, you will leave Island Camp and drive back to Nairobi.

FEATURED PROPERTIES

Sweetwaters Tented Camp is a well-appointed tented safari camp nestled on Ol Pejeta cattle ranch on the outskirts of Nanyuki. The camp features a number of comfortably appointed tents, each with ensuite bathrooms and a private verandah. The main building houses a dining area and bar, which is separated from a warm cozy lounge by an open log fire. In the evenings, guests sit around a campfire under the stars. The camp also has a swimming pool.

Sabuk Lodge, Northern Frontier District: On the edge of the Laikipia Plateau and Samburu land, Sabuk looks over the Ewaso Nyiro River which runs through a gorge 150 feet below. There is a lot of game in the area, it just depends on the time of year as to where the animals are, including Greater Kudu, Reticulated Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Elephant, Warthog, Klipspringer, Zebra, Eland, DikDik, Waterbuck, Lion, Leopard, good birdwatching and incredible scenery. The lodge has 5 ensuite bedrooms. Each room is comfortably furnished and unique, built with the natural materials and features of the hillside incorporated into the open plan design looking out over the Ewaso Nyiro River and the valleys beyond. Guests can stay at the lodge and enjoy a variety of activities including guided bush walks, Camel rides, game viewing, bird watching, fishing, sundowners, bush meals. Alternatively Sabuk can be used as a base for a camel-assisted walking & fly-camping safari (4-5 nights recommended).

Island Camp is situated on a remote island in Lake Baringo just three hours on tarmac roads from Nairobi. Access to the island is only by boat, steered by experienced boatmen. Accommodation is in 23 comfortable double tents, each with ensuite bathroom tucked away under the shade of spreading Acacia (thorn trees) and separated by green lawns and natural rockeries.The atmosphere is informal, friendly and relaxing. Optional activities include walks to a nearby hot springs and around the island, water-skiing, swimming and boat trips to surrounding islands. Lake Baringo is an ornithologist's paradise with over 100 recognized species. Small, exclusive and remote - enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this idyllic island.