SQUIRE FAMILY SAFARI IN KENYA
ITINERARY
Day 1: Laikipia
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International airport, here you will be met by your helicopter pilot. Fly to Laikipia via the Aberdare National Park
Arrive at Sirikoi Lodge, spend the day out on safari and settling in to Kenya.
Day 2: Mount Kenya
An early morning departure from your lodge with a packed picnic breakfast, fly around the peaks of Mount Kenya. Landing at one of the mountain lakes for breakfast and a short walk. If fishing is of interest these lakes are stocked with rainbow trout.
Sirikoi Lodge, 2 nights.
Day 3: Suguta Valley and Lake Turkana
Set off early from the lodge, we head north to the deserts of Turkana, through the Suguta Valley, over soda lakes and the Suguta sand dunes to Lake Turkana. Touch down at South Island where you meet the boat, exploration of Lake Turkana. Spot the huge Nile crocodiles as you motor around the edge of the lake. Lunch out on the boat.
Arrive at Koros in the early afternoon. Sundowners around the fire joined by the Samburu Tribe.
Koros Camp, 1 night.
Day 4: Mathews and Ndotos
Fly down south through the Mathews and Ndotos to Segera Retreat. Final day to relax and unwind on safari.
Segera Retreat, 1 night.
Day 5: Home
Fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.
End of Safari
- DAY 1 -
LAIKIPIA & THE ABERDARES
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. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is home to some of the most endangered species including the grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and white and black rhino.
The Aberdares is characterized by open moorlands and dense forests with a deep lush of clean crisp air. We land at the dragons teeth, a sporadic spread of jagged rocks that rise above the moorlands, on route to Sirikoi Lodge.
- DAY 2 -
MOUNT KENYA
Iconic in shape and size, Mount Kenya is situated in the heart of Kenya, on the equator - its highest point ‘Batian’ reaches 5,199 meters. The snowy peaks can be seen on clear days from as far as Mt Kilimanjaro some 300 kilometers away. As you spend time at Sirikoi, Mount Kenya will become a daily view, which makes it even more exciting to explore.
We will fly around the peaks of the mountain and land at Lake Alice or Lake Michaelson for a picnic breakfast. Almost inaccessible and well off the beaten track, they offer an exciting morning of fly fishing.
SIRIKOI HOUSE
The Sirikoi House is built around a courtyard with three en-suite bedrooms (a master suite and separate bedroom cottage with two en-suite bedrooms), which lead onto a central living and dining cottage. The central living and dining cottage has a fireplace, a bar and veranda with a outdoor lounge. There is a large private deck with a fire pit, built overlooking the wetland.
On site you will find two resident reticulated giraffes who walk around the property and are always interested in a tasty orange.
For more information about Sirikoi Lodge, please follow this link https://sirikoi.com/
- DAY 3 -
SUGUTA VALLEY
The flight up to the north starts with flying over the plains of Laikipia, spot wildlife from above as you cruise over these open plains.
The first stop is the Silale Crater, a vast caldera carpeted by grasses and shrubs, located at the southern tip of the Suguta Valley. Here we stop for a picnic breakfast before flying into the Suguta Valley.
Fly through the Hoodoo and Painted Valleys. Geologists have long been fascinated with this part of the Great Rift Valley. They have studied ancient sediments and fossil remains, and pieced together the history of a lake that rose and fell multiple times over the past 18,000 years.
Next we fly over the extensive and empty Suguta sand dunes, which add to the incredible diversity of the landscape. Spectacular and constantly changing with strong winds, they lend themselves to a perfect helicopter landing pad. Touch down to jump down the sand dunes.
LAKE LOGIPI
Continuing on fly over Lake Logipi a seasonal saline lake, often full of flamingo. The lake lies at the southern end of Lake Turkana. Stretching 6 kilometers wide by 3 kilometers long, and very shallow.
LAKE TURKANA & NABUYATOM CRATER
Finally reach the largest desert lake in the world. One of the most remote and hostile places on Earth, with black volcanic rocks and soaring daytime temperatures, yet so scenically spectacular.
Touch down on the edge of the Nabuyatom Crater or at one of the shore beaches. The collapsed volcano of Nabuyatom lies at the southern end of Lake Turkana. It is surrounded by jade waters and is the most iconic feature on the lake’s shore.
BOATING ON LAKE TURKANA
We reach Lake Turkana and land at South Island. Here we meet the boat to explore the lake. For those interested, dangle a fishing line out to try and catch the allusive Nile Perch. Fly to Koros camp in the late afternoon.
KOROS CAMP
What started as a simple family base, has evolved into a unique 6 bed camp for the ultimate private retreat. In a remote and unspoilt spot, Koros Camp is nestled away amongst acacia trees and semi arid scrubland at the northern end of the South Horr valley. An ideal base to explore the shores of Lake Turkana, the Chalbi Desert and the wilds of the north.
Each thatched cottage has an en suite bathroom, with flush loos and luxury bucket showers. The open aired mess tent has ample seating area for everyone to gather round under the fans for lunch and dinner.
At the far end of the camp, a plunge pool invites guests to cool off in the heat of the day.
- DAY 4 -
MATHEWS & NDOTOS
After breakfast, fly down the iconic landmarks of the Ndotos and Mathews. Their remote location has kept them secret and inaccessible to most. The range, separated by the Milgis river lugga, has montane forests, dramatic cliff faces, grassy glades and captivating views.
Known as a ‘sky island’, the 150 kilometer long Mathews Range rises from the dry desolate country, exposing lush forested hills and craggy peaks. Untouched, a pristine ancient cycad forest grows here in abundance.
SEGERA RETREAT
Segera Retreat is a splash of green in a golden savannah. With a legacy of true Kenyan ranch life set against the filmic grasslands that landscape the foothills of Mount Kenya, Segera has been rejuvenated into a fertile home for conservation, community, culture and commerce. Behind a living cactus boma, the lush gardens flicker with sunbirds and inspire with sculptures, pools and elegant thatched villas.
Segera emits creative energy and the kind of hospitality you find with favourite friends. It is a beacon for interesting minds, mavericks, art lovers and those looking for fantastic wildlife experiences, wellness, incredible dining experiences and new ways to engage with Kenya's evolving culture. Segera's exclusively private 50 000 acres are home to lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and buffalo as well as endangered species such as reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Lelwel's Hartebeest and African wild dog. You'll seek out these species along with classic plains game and up to 150 bird species on daily game drives in open-sided safari vehicles with talented guides.
For more information about Segera Retreat, please follow this link https://www.segera.com/
END OF SAFARI
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