A camel safari with Karisia is the ideal way to acclimate for climbing Mt Kenya. Tumaren and the entire walk around our conservation area will take place at over one mile of altitude giving some precious time for our bodies to compensate for the thinner oxygen we will find high on the Mt. Note that this safari can begin with collection by vehicle in Nanyuki (and the scheduled flight there) or by private charter directly to our conservation area.
| Difficulty: | Moderatly Difficult/Energetic |
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| Wildlife: | Excellent |
| Landscapes: | Excellent |
| Culture: | Excellent |
| Great for Kids: | For Older Kids |
| Distance: | 8-12 km each day |
Day 1: Nayasura
A Karisia guide and driver will meet you in Nanyuki (at the base of Mt. Kenya) and take you to the start of your walking safari in Laikipia which is scenic 2 hour drive north.
In camp you will be greeted by our camels and our Masai/Samburu teams of cooks, camel guys, and trackers. The local Laikipia Masai call these rocks Nayasura and stone chippings suggest that they have been used as a camp for millennia. We too will use the rocks starting with a refreshing lunch and short rest in our classic roomy safari tents. After lunch we will head out on a short walk looking for game and getting a feel for the country.
As the sun begins to set we will find ourselves at the crest of Nayasura with drinks and bitings, watching the baboons come back to roost on the face of the rock. After hot showers and drinks around the fire we will have a sit down dinner under the stars.We too will use the rocks starting with a refreshing lunch and short rest in our classic roomy safari tents. After lunch we will head out on a short walk looking for game and getting a feel for the country.
As the sun begins to set we will find ourselves at the crest of Nayasura with drinks and bitings, watching the baboons come back to roost on the face of the rock. After hot showers and drinks around the fire we will have a sit down dinner under the stars.
Day 2: Nyarara
From Nayasura we will head out early after breakfast so to see as much game as possible on our walk north towards Nyarara Camp. Nyarara means Cheetah in Masai and the camp was given this name because of a large male that has been seen in the area.
Along our walk we will walk across large plains as well as mixed bush. Herds of Zebra, Oryx and Grant’s gazelle predominate on the large plains. In the mixed bush we find Dikdiks, Gerenuk, Impala and Lesser Kudu if we are lucky enough to see them. We will arrive at camp in time for lunch. The pack camels with our camp will have made a more direct route than us and so they will have arrived before us and set up most of camp before our arrival. After lunch we will relax and walk to a pretty spot for sundowners.
Day 3: Tumaren Ewaso Camp
Today we will be heading down toward the Ewaso Nyiro River, which runs along the eastern edge of the Laikipia Plateau and then turns eastward toward Samburu National Reserve. Along the way we will be looking for Eland, Steinbuck and Giraffe as well as the ever changing scenery. When we arrive at the Ewaso Nyiro we may want to take a quick swim before lunch. After lunch, a rest and sundowners on a high rocky hillside we will return to our camp on the river for dinner and a toast to our adventure
Day 4: Tumaren Camp
From the river we will gamedrive our way back to Tumaren Camp, our tented bush oasis attracting hordes of wildlife that come for the salt lick and waterhole before camp. The tents will be palatial after the smaller mobile tents the camels carried and an even greater difference from the backpacking tents we will use on the Mountain. From Tumaren we will walk and gamedrive depending on whim as well as options to go to a Masai Market (if the timing is right), a Masai homestead, rock climbing or dry river bed (Lugha) exploring.
Day 5: Mt Kenya
Early start and drive to Nanyuki for a coffee before you meet your team who will take you on for your next adventure.You leave Nanyuki at 9.30 a.m. for the drive to the Chogoria Gate, which takes about 3 hours. After checking in with park officials, we will walk in a short distance to camp near a small stream. The next day we will hike up to Lake Michaelson and find camp among the tussocks and heath by its shore. Lake Michaelson has excellent trout fishing and we encourage everyone to consider bringing a packable flyrod.
Day 6: Mt Kenya
Your camp at Lake Michaelson is stunning and it makes a perfect spot to spend a rest day, acclimatizing, exploring or maybe trying some fishing. This is one of the most stunning places on earth and you will find yourself having to stretch your neck from too much gawking at the sheer walls of rock that surround you.
Day 7: Mt Kenya
From Lake Michaelson you will hike up to summit on Lenana at around lunchtime. If it is clear you will be able to see for miles towards the Aberdare Mountains. After some photos and high fives you will make an easy descent to Makinder’s for the night. The views up of Batian are superb.
Day 8: Mt Kenya
From Makinder’s we will walk down the Naro Moro route to pick up our vehicle at the Gate. Lunch en route and sad goodbyes to our team in the lush forest at the bottom.
| Includes: | Full board accommodation on safari |
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| Guides and camels for your safari | |
| Conservation & Community Fees | |
| Excludes: | Gratuities |
| Insurance |
