Kenya wildlife and whitewater safari

This all inclusive (land only) trip takes in the awesome kayaking that Kenya has to offer along with the amazing wildlife that captures peoples imaginations the world over.

From eating fresh fruit picked from the tree at the put ins, to watching African animals from close range to kayaking some of Kenyas finest rivers, to the great food this trip offers it all.

All this and you only need to wear a t-shirt whilst paddling (to stop the sun burn), makes for an unforgettable paddling vacation.

Price

From: USD2799 per person (12 days)

Price Includes

• All meals
• All transport
• park fees
• accommodation as per itinerary
• World Class Guiding and Instruction

Price Excludes

• Flight to Nairobi, Tourist Visa, Innoculations, Drinks (tick bar available for entire trip), Souvenirs and items of personal nature, Equipment (though some can be arranged), Gratuities

Day 1 - 3: Samburu National Game Reserve
You will be picked up in the morning of day 1 after breakfast. From here we will drive 5 - 6 hours around Mt Kenya to Samburu National Game Reserve. We will spend the afternoon and the following day taking in some of Africa's finest game viewing. On day 3 we will transfer back to our Sagana river base ready for the boating ahead
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Day 4: First Days Paddling
After a leisurely breakfast we will do a skills session at the camp wave before heading upstream to the upper Tana river. Option to run Raging Thunder (Class IV drop)
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Day 5: Kayaking Tana River
Full day on the Tana River running the entire whitewater section back to our campsite. Rapids range from Class I to IV on this section. All major rapids are portageable.
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Day 6: North Mathioya or similar
Depeneding on water levels we may run North Mathioya today, This is a super continuous alpine Class II+/III run with clear water in a beautiful valley.
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Day 7: New River
Once again water level dependent, we will run a second descent of the Middle Maragua River. This a pool drop Class III run with a magnificent (easy) portage around a 90 foot waterfall.
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Day 8: Kayaking
After breakfast we will decide on what river/section to run.
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Day 9: Kayaking again
Back on the river, we will choose a run appropriate to water levels. Maybe a new run like the Ragati or Thiba, or perhaps repeat a favorite river.
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Day 10: Morning Tana run and return to Nairobi
Morning run on the Tana before heading back to Nairobi, where you will be dropped at your accommodations. Later in the evening you will be picked up for a farewell dinner at Carnivore Restaurant
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