African Kenya Great Rift Valley tented camps

Mbweha Camp, Nakuru

Mbweha Camp is located in the privately owned Congreve Game Conservancy and hidden in a grove of Euphorbia Cactus with over 300 species of birds. The gate to Lake Nakuru National Park is only 15 minutes away. The Conservancy is home to the majority of plains game such as- eland,warthogs, zebras, leopard,grants, gazelle,waterbuck, impala, hyena,dik dik, buffalo,giraffe,advark,baboon and flamingo.

The Camp comprises of nine cottages made of local materials, thatch roofs with natural lava rock walls and have a circular roomy sleeping area with ensuite shower and a private verandah. All cottages are simply designed and are comfortably and tastefully furnished and are all private and completely separate.

The sunken bar and spacious lounge has an open fireplace, a pool table, darts board, and looks out at eye level over a mown lawn area onto a small water waterhole. The bush restaurant serves a choice of freshly prepared meals as well as game meat in a separate thatched dinning room. Activities on offer include nature walks, bike rides, hiking, day and night game drives, bush dinners, and sundowners.

Kigio Porini Camp
Kigio Porini Camp is approximately a 45-minute drive from the Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos. Kigio Porini Camp has been set up in the exclusive Kigio Conservancy, a short drive from Nairobi and set in the Great Rift Valley, between lakes Naivasha and Nakuru.

The conservancy, a beautiful mix of Acacias and leleshwa shrub-land is home to White Rhino and the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, among numerous other animals. The expansive private conservancy area offers the opportunity to walk safely amongst wildlife.

Learn how to identify animal spoor, and about the traditional use by the local people of medicinal properties of the many plant species in the conservancy. In addition to plains game like zebra, giraffe and antelopes, birdlife abounds and a walk along the river gives the opportunity to see hippo and maybe even a python!

Facilities and activities included for all guests: Spacious Safari tents, all with private verandahs, a double and single bed, solar electric lights, en suite bathrooms with flush toilet and showers. All meals and picnic lunches, free mineral water, sodas, gin, beer and house wine.

Lake Baringo Club
On the shores of Lake Baringo, 285 kms northwest of Nairobi, Lake Baringo Club nestles amongst palm trees, green lawns and the clashing pinks, purples, reds and oranges of bougainvillea obviously thriving in the hot steamy days that characterise so many of the Great Rift Valley's lakes.There is never a dull moment at the Club. Morning and evening bird walks, always accompanied by our resident ornithologist, give visitors the opportunity to see several magnificent birds of prey, noisy, restless 'bush' birds and the numerous species frequenting the shore.There are plenty of small motorised boats for hire, all captained by knowledgeable bird enthusiasts.
And there is so much to see on the Lake - hippo and crocodile at close quarters, a bejewelled assortment of kingfishers, local fisherman sorting the day's catch, and of course the scenic beauty of a Rift Valley Lake. Our daily visit to a local tribe's manyatta (village) is always popular with guests.

Joe Mwangi is a Kenya safari expert with Landmark Safaris Ltd- Your one stop consultants in Kenya safari vacations, tours, travel and online African Kenya safari bookings.
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Elsamere conservation center- The African Born Free Vacation Resort

Elsamere conservation center

Elsamere was once the home Joy Adamson of Born free Fame. Several pleasant and bright cottages have been built on the grounds near the main house for guests ar this is a residential conservation center, guests are required to be members of a conservation society, and the rates have been kept very reasonable. The conservation center is beautifully situated under huge old trees on a grassy slope at the edge of the Lake Naivasha .there are lovely views through the trees and across the water. In the main house there is a Joy Adamson memorial room and a separate video room with an extensive library of conservation and wildlife videos. Communal meals are taken in the main house at long tables. You might find yourself sitting next to someone doing research on the lake or the nearby hells gate National park. There are areas for relaxing and reading, a wide veranda and lots of conservation magazines and materials.

It is particularly relaxing and pleasant sitting out on the lawn, listening to the birds, and watching the resident troupe of black and white Colobus monkeys cavorting in the grounds. There are nature trials along the edge of the lake and on higher ground across the road, where you can see many wildflowers and get good views of the lake. It is possible to rent boats to explore this end of the lake

Elsamere can handle15-18 quests in the three cottages. Each cottage has a veranda and faces towards the lake the rooms are bright and attractive and have en suite bathrooms in addition to overnight quests Elsamere attracts day visitors who may come for lunch or a traditional tea on the lawn. They are invited to watch the film the Joy Adamson story and to visit the memorial room. Lunches should be booked in advance .there is a gift shop no pool.

Safariland Club
Safariland is the only other large hotel on the shores of Lake Naivasha. It has a fine setting overlooking the lake .A wide range of rooms and décor are scattered over the spacious grounds. There is a pool, tennis court, an aviary, horse for riding, boats for hire and conference facilities. Safariland can accommodate 114 and there is a campground next door

Joe is a Kenya safari expert with Landmark Safaris Ltd- Your one stop consultants in Kenya safari vacations, tours, travel and online African Kenya safari bookings.
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The rift valley_ African Kenya Rift Valley Vacation Safari

The rift valley

The rift valley is the greatest valley in the world a continental fault system which stretches from the dead sea all the way to Mozambique .in Kenya, the valley forms a great rift through the middle of the country beginning from Turkana in the north to lake Magadi to the south. in between are a series of other lakes: Lake Barigo,Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, lake Elmentaita, and Lake Naivasha.only two of these lakes (Naivasha and Baringo) are fresh water lakes .the others are shallow soda lakes.

Dozens of Volcanoes erupted in and around the Rift valley .most of them are now extinct, but have left their mark on the landscape in the form of half submerged islands, giant calderas, and the distinctive cone shapes which dot the landscape. The Rift valley evokes a sense of immense mystery and the power of time.

Most visitors to Kenya first see the Rift Valley when traveling on the Nairobi-Naivasha road. This first view almost always a stunning surprise. After driving through cool conifer forests suddenly you are at the edge of the distinctive volcanic shape of Mt longonot dominates the scene. Forty-eight kilometers across rises the dark blue escarpment of the other side of the valley. At the viewpoints, persistent souvenir salesmen force you back to reality

The Masai have been in the Rift Valley for centuries. Today the most popular tourist areas are around Lakes Naivasha, Nakuru and Baringo. All of these lakes have several accommodation options and are linked by relatively good tarmac roads. The lakes are known for their exceptional birdlife, especially the pink flocks of flamingos which feed in the soda lakes. National parks have been established around Lake Nakuru and lake Bogoria.

Lake Naivasha Area
Lake Naivasha, 83 kilometers from Nairobi, is the highest of the Rift valley Lakes surprisingly; Lake Naivasha (1888 meters) is at a higher altitude than Nairobi (1670 meters). This beautiful freshwater lake has large floating islands of papyrus, a mysteriously fluctuating water level, a healthy hippo population and wonderful and diverse birdlife. Its shores are lined with yellow-barked fever trees and horticultural farms and vineyards .there is a yacht club on Crescent Island for sailing and windsurfing. Fishing is popular and there are even fresh water crayfish in the lake. There are a whole host of places to stay around the lake, ranging from bustling hotels to catered home stays. Naivasha proximity to Nairobi makes it ideal for a weekend (or longer) getaway. There is much to see and do in the area.

Crescent Island
This small Island in Lake Naivasha is the outer rim of a submerged volcano. there is a private game sanctuary on the island and it si safe to walk among wild animals

Hells Gate National Park
The geological formation of this park is particularly impressive with soaring red cliffs, isolated volcanic plugs, spreading grasslands dotted with game and deed gorges where visitors can walk. There is a geothermal project at the far end of the park.

Elsamere Conservation centre
This former home of Joy Adamson of born free fame is now a residential conservation center. it is open to visitors for afternoon teas.

Crater Lake sanctuary
A vivid green lake has formed in the caldera of an extinct volcano. This is a peaceful and remote spot with lovely views.

Mount Longonot
This extinct volcano has a path to the top and around the rim. There are magnificent views.

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