Camel Safaris (7 Days)
AMT 420
Arabian
knights in the Kenyan deserts. You could involve yourself in the discovery of
both your stamina and the Kenyan scenery. Designed as a fully eco friendly activity,
the camel safari involves the use of desert horses (camels) and to a lesser
though not negligible extent, your feet as the chief means of transport.
Under the watchful eye of the wild safari lands most adopted guides, the Maasai, it is a programme filled with adventure. As one watches the scenery from the advantage point on the back of the camel, it is possible to get so incredibly close to the wildlife as they notice the camel more than they do you. This is the best travel alternative for the picture fanatic and advisable for all.
Amicabre books you into one of this desert caravans and ensures
that you be taken through the most majestic of desert trails you have ever dreamt
about. The raising sand dunes of the Chalbi desert, the mirages, the dust winds
all make up for this experience. Make sure to try out this package be certain
of an exposure close to no other.
Tents and supplies plus any personal needs such as beers, spirits and sodas,
that you may purchase from the Club house before departing. The camp and shower
are erected for you and the cook will keep you well fed for the day’s
activities. Each afternoon you are free to join a nature walk accompanied by
Samburu warriors through the bush.
Day 1: Nairobi - Maralal
After breakfast, depart from our Nairobi offices travelling
via Nyahururu. Rumuruti to our Maralal Camel club for overnight in self contained
bandas cottages.
Day 2: Camel Trekking - Walking
After breakfast depart with your camels and Morans into
the bush. You will ride through the area never quite sure what you will see.
It should be remembered that this safari is not primarily a game-viewing safari.
It is one led by and in total harmony with the local Samburu people. Picnic
lunch en-route, afternoon arrival at your pre-prepared camp where your cook
will be ready to offer you afternoon tea and snacks. Thereafter, an optional
guided walk through the bush before dinner and overnight under the stars.
Day 3, 4 & 5: Camel Trekking - Walking
Mattresses pad, the locally wooden frames on the camels,
and after breakfast you are set and through the bush either hiking or walking
as you choose. It is a leisurely pace and you may change from walking to hiking,
as you prefer. You will pass by Samburu Manyattas that your lead Moran can organize
for you to visit. As this is spontaneous, the Morans will discuss with the elders
for permission for your entry and you will be asked to pay something towards
the family for photography and viewing their homes. This is not always included
in the safari cost and is only a small amount offered as a courtesy. Each day
you will have a picnic lunch in the bush, then combine to your next campsite,
where your cook will be waiting for you. Greater part of your evening shall
be spent beside water and a shower will be erected for you to dust off (depending
on water availability).
Day 6: End of Camel Trek
The camel trek ends late morning back at the Clubhouse.
Here you will take lunch before walking with your Moran guides into the frontier
town of Maralal. The art crafts to see, the Samburu market and a way of life
different from other places you might have visited on your holiday. In the evening,
the Morans and their ladies will perform dances for you as entertainment at
the Club where you will be free to take as many pictures as you want even to
join in the dancing if you feel up to it.
This night you are in the bandas again and can clean up before your free return
transfer in the morning.
Day 7: Maralal- Nairobi
After breakfast, transfer back to Nairobi. You are expected
to arrive in Nairobi usually in the late afternoon. Lunch is not included on
this day.
Included: