LAKE BOGORIA & THE ABERDARES
ITINERARY
Early mornings are the best time to truly appreciate the diversity of landscapes within the Great Rift Valley - when the colours are the most vibrant, and the shadows add scale and drama.
We start our adventure flying westwards over Laikipia - a spectacular wildlife region famed for its community conservation.
Fly over Lake Baringo - a fresh water lake, bronze (and sometimes blue) in colour a haven for birds, hippo and crocodile. We refuel before flying over Lake Bogoria, where flocks of flamingo make this salt lake so special. Land at the edge of the lake to explore the shores and find the hot springs.
Continue over the Aberdares, landing at 'dragon's teeth', a spectacular area, almost inaccessible by road. In the cool forest enjoy a picnic breakfast before returning to the lodge.
LAIKIPIA
There is no landscape in Kenya, outside of National Parks, more crucial for the future of elephants than Laikipia. 7,000 elephants are protected by private and communal landowners and a network of inspiring conservation organizations.
LAKE BARINGO
The beauty of Baringo is legendary, with its spectacular sunsets, dazzling array of bird life, and the Njemps fishermen continuing a lifestyle little changed over 200 years. A truly beautiful fresh water lake - critical habitat for nearly 500 bird species, and home to hippo and crocodile.
LAKE BOGORIA
A shallow alkaline lake most famous for its flamingo that line the white salty
shores. With its unique features, stunning views all around, and amazing birdlife,
Lake Bogoria was gazetted as a National Park in 1973.
THE ABERDARES
The Dragon’s Teeth are a sporadic spread of jagged rocks that rise above the consistently wet moorlands in the Northern Aberdares. This area is almost inaccessible by road, the perfect place to enjoy a coffee.
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