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Kenya study tour with visits to street childrens in Kenya,Machakos Post-colonial
agricultural projects,Hell's Gate National Park for Thermal power production,Horticultural
production Njoro. Nakuru National Park for Pink flamingoes and pollution,Marich
Marich Pass Field Centre,hot springs at Lake Bogoria, Kericho Tea Hotel
Full and Kakamega tropical rain forest. Brooke Bond tea plantation for
agriculture,Maasai Mara Siana Springs Tented Camp,Kibera slum education
project,urban geography of Nairobi
covering
The History of KenyaThe Geography of KenyaColonialists, Missionaries,
and ExpatriatesCommunity DevelopmentSport and DevelopmentCulture, Religion
and DevelopmentLand, Crops and WildlifeTourism, Conservation and the Environment
Kenya
Study Tour for Geography Education Programme safaris
Ideal
Educational Study safari in Kenya
EASTERN RIFT VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TOUR
Highlights:With Detailed information of Great Rift Valley formation and
lakes, Volcanic activities, Hiking skills, Study of Human kind evolution,
plant and animals, learn about conservation and environmental issues ,Animal
caring, feeding and insect rearing with selected fine accommodation and
quality food.
This
safari is ideally tailor made with knowledge of students sensitivity ,handling
with care and above all with educational background of what they learn
at school from geography, history, environment, conservation,culture and
wildlife
Day
1. Nairobi
Arrive Nairobi airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon relaxation then
at the hotel with optional swimming and stroll at hotel compound. Evening
briefing to students about the safari then depart for dinner at one of
the restaurants in Nairobi. Overnight at Methodist Guest housel.
Day
2. Nakuru
After breakfast drive to Nakuru with a stop over at The Great Rift Valley
view point. Arrive at Nakuru in time for lunch. After Lunch afternoon
Swimming or relax and evening game drive to this shallow alkaline lake
in the Rift Valley, renowned for its spectacular flamingo population as
one of the world's greatest ornithological spectacles. Although Lake Nakuru
is primarily a bird sanctuary, there are a considerable number of animals
to be encountered, such as many large game animals such as zebras, elephants
and gazelles, this is one of our best chances of seeing rhinos. Lake Nakuru
National Park was the first place in Kenya selected as a rhino reserve.
Students will be told about the Rift Valley lakes, birds and the Rhino
Sanctuary. Here is one of the few places where we can see Rothschild's
giraffes. Overnight at Lake Nakuru hotel or similar Lake Nakuru is in
the national park where there is 24 hour security
Day
3;.Lake Bogoria
After a Morning early game drive get back to hotel for breakfast then
depart for to Lake Bogoria. Arriving in Time for Lunch. After Lunch drive
to Lake Bogoria Park for with the spectacular scenery of stunning bird
life, hippos and crocodiles. There is considerable geothermal activity
with hot springs and geysers around the shoreline of Lake Bogoria. Occasionally,
huge numbers of flamingos come to feed here, adding to the already famous
bird life in the area, also a very good chance of photographing the unusually
tame greater kudu. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Bogoria Lodge.
Day
4: Bogoria-Naivasha:
After Breakfast Watch a Movie "GATES OF HELL". This movie is
in relation to Lake Bogoria Ecosystem and biodiversity within the park?Up
date Class Sessions then Swimming at Spa pool (Natural Warm water through
out day and night).After Lunch Depart for Naivasha and Overnight at Lake
Naivasha hotel or similar
Day
5:Hells Gate and Elsmere Field centre
After enroute morning game drive at lake Nakuru park drive to Naivasha
Country club. Arriving at Lunch Time. After Lunch Drive to Hells gate
park, the only walking park in Kenya, with great and diversified flora
and fauna, hot springs and gorges and the amazing Fischer's tower. Lunch
at Lake Naivasha county Club. Afternoon to Elsmere, Former home of the
late Joy Adamson and his husband who became world famous for their pioneering
conservation and relationship with the lioness Elsa as seen in the film"
BORN FREE". A visit reveals many of Joy's paintings, which still
decorate the house. A guided tour and film are shown Dinner and overnight
at Lake Naivasha Country Club..
Day
6.Longonot climb.+ Boat Ride
Leave for 4 hours Mt Longonot hike through the Great Rift Valley with
learning in hiking skills, volcanically activities of the amazing active
mountain. At the top it rewards with Great Sceneries of lake Naivasha
and elementaita .return to Lake Naivasha Lodge for Lunch. Afternoon Swimming
and Boat Riding at lake Naivasha to see crescent Island and Hippo Family.
Update class sessions with students. Dinner and Overnight at lake Naivasha
hotel
Day
7:Crater lake Sanctuary - Nairobi
After Breakfast depart for Crater Lake which offers an evocative step
back in time - to a bygone era of elegance and romance, in a wilderness
untouched by the modern world with a private game sanctuary at a homely
environment. Crater Lake offers classic escapes including painting,astrology,
as well as ornithological outings to what must be one of the most Beautiful
small lakes in creation with a walk on the lake ,among rich bird life
, animals and relaxation in the terrace. A guided tour to the sanctuary
is offered . .
Transfer to Nairobi WITH STOP OVER and detailed information of the Great
Rift Valley, arriving at Lunch time.Afternoon swimming and Visit to National
Museum snake park and botanical garden .Dinner and Overnight at Methodist
Guest House .
Day
7: Nairobi Sheldricks orhpahage + Girrafe center +Butterfly center
After
Breakfast Morning visit to Sheldricks orhpahage(11-12pm) for baby elephants
later visit the African butterfly center where rearing from maggots to
fully grown insects is a process of interest a with emtrance tro Green
house to see most world butteflies.Lunch at Karen restaurant with final
class update in a quiet environment.After lunch depart for giraffe center
to feed giraffes and and environmental talk about conservation.Evening
Shopping and later go for a dinner
Day
8.National Museum+Shopping+outbound flight
After breakfast Leave for National museums and snake park where students
se more of Kenya s past, bird species ,marine life and evolution of mankind.
After early lunch and final session of notes comparing with students and
teachers about the tour then depart for airport for outbound flight with
more memories and educational material to take back home..
End
of safari
LEVEL
OF DIFFICULTY
Moderate - sound basic fitness required
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A booklet including information about Kenya, places on the itinerary and
practical information for travellers will be sent to participants.
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Comprehensive Travel Insurance and Visa can be arranged
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