Mind, body, Pilates and camels - 4 Nights
Private and Set Departures Available
April 25-28th 2024
Pilates with Vic, Walking, Camels & Climbing !
There is no better way to improve mind and body than in a beautiful natural area like Tumaren. Atop mountainous Kopjes of granite surrounded by wildlife and beautiful landscapes we will work daily on our Pilates method. Our superhero instructor, is Victoria Kelmanson whose dedication to anatomy and physiology began with a university degree and culminated in her teaching Pilates trainers at the largest training program within Europe. Our safari is the perfect combination between wilderness, wildlife and fitness and guided by some of the best trackers and walking guides in Kenya.
Let the adventure begin!
Night 1:
We can meet in Nanyuki as you arrive from the scheduled flight from Nairobi. Our drivers can then drive you on a beautiful 2 hours ride to our first camp at the base of an ancient rock Kopje, Naiasura. As the day begins to cool off we will head out on a short stroll looking for wildlife and back to camp for an evening session of Pilates by the glowing fire. After hot showers we will enjoy cocktails and dinner under the stars.
Night 2:
We will be woken up early with hot water in our basins outside our tents and tea and coffee at the rocks. Following tea and coffee we will enjoy Sunrise Pilates as the dawn chorus serenades us. After a light breakfast we will walk with the camels through the morning to Tumaren Camp. The camels accompany us and can be ridden along the journey also they will bear our snacks and drinks for the walk. We will arrive at Tumaren in time for a delicious lunch as well as a well deserved rest or read after.
Night 3:
Wake up to birdsong and start off early walking east towards a beautiful rocky kopje. Not long into the walk we will stop for a session of Pilates within a beautiful open grassland. Afterwards we will walk on and find a bush breakfast beneath some Acacia trees with the option of a rock-climb should anyone like. Along the way we will take time looking for tracks and following the water drainages that the big cats and other predators like to visit. Back at camp we will arrive before lunch and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool and the comfort of the camp.
A tasty lunch and drinks will be served in the poolhouse at Tumaren looking out over the salt lick that attracts a menagerie of game species. In the evening we will have a Sundown pilates session in the poolhouse as the giraffes skirt us to get to their salt; the setting sun shedding its last orange light on all the bending figures. Drinks, a fire and a hearty dinner back at Tumaren.
Day 4:
Some might enjoy one last early morning walk while others might prefer a slight sleep in before breakfast. After breakfast our Karisia drivers will bring you back to Nanyuki for your onward flight or possibly more safari or adventure (and we are happy to make suggestions and arrangements).
Includes:
4 nights on safari - 2 nights in a mobile tented camp and 2 nights at Tumaren Camp.
Full board accommodation with drinks included
Pilates sessions with Vic on her mobile pilates mats.
Walking safari with camels
Rock-Climbing with Guides, Shoes and Equipment
Game drives
Conservation fees