| FCE 667 - Kakamega Forest Ecotourism
Adventures - 10 Days
Day 1 Nairobi - Rift Valley-
Lake Baringo
Drive to west wards from Nairobi, down the escarpment of the Great
Rift Valley to Lake Baringo via Lake Bogoria with a brief stop at
the famous hot water springs that are found here - clearly showing
that the work that formed the Rift continues under the surface of
the earth's crust. Dinner and overnight at a lodge close to the
shores of Lake Baringo
Day 2 Lake Baringo
Full day at Lake Baringo boat riding, cultural visits to the Njemps
community that live around this lake. All meals and an overnight
at the lodge.
Day 3 Lake Baringo - Eldoret
An early start to explore the Kerio Valley Fluorspar mines and also
to view the fantastic scenery from the escarpment as we proceed
to the town of Eldoret where we partake of dinner and have an overnight
at a lodge.
Day 4 Saiwa Swamp and The Hills
of Cherangany
We drive after breakfast to Saiwa Swamp which is known for its sitatunga
antelopes as well as other rare aquatic wildlife. We spend most
of the day in outdoor activities including an exploration and trek
up the Cherangany hills. In the evening we return to Eldoret for
dinner and an overnight stay after an eventful day.
Day 5 Eldoret Town - Kakamega
Drive to Kakamega town and shop for fruits in the market place of
this vibrant western town. Continue to the famous Kakamega Forest
and learn what the local Luhya community is doing to conserve this
forest which is one of that last traces of the jungle that once
spanned the entire equator in Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean to
the Indian Ocean. Dinner and overnight in the forest lodge.
Day 6 Kakamega Forest - Kisumu
After breakfast and drive to Kisumu, the Lake Victoria port. Visit
the famous Weeping Stone en route and listen to fork lore associated
with this gigantic weeping rock. Dinner and overnight in Kisumu.
Day 7 Kisumu
Full day in Kisumu, visit the museum, trek up Ramogi Hill on the
shores of Lake Victoria and hear the history of the Luo people and
the significance of this hill in their culture. Visit Kit Mikaye
en route and listen to more fork lore before returning to Kisumu
for another night in a hotel in the city.
Day 8 Kisumu - Takawiri Island
Take a boat to Rusinga Island, fish off Takawiri beach on Takawiri
Island in Lake Victoria and spend an overnight in the beautiful
cottages that are built by the Lake.
Day 9 Lake Victoria - Kericho
- Lake Nakuru
Drive to Kericho tea plantation and learn about how tea is grown
as you walk through the green and picturesque surrounding. Continue
to Lake Nakuru for game viewing in this wildlife sanctuary and an
overnight stay.
Day 10 Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
Breakfast, morning game drive in Lake Nakuru Game Park and return
to Nairobi in the evening.
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