Day 4: Kaka mega Forest
Full day in Kaka mega Forest with nature walks in the Forest Kaka mega forest is the towns' real treasure, a remnant of unbroken equatorial jungle that arched west to east across the continent. The forest contains Kenya Rarest arboreal, faunal, floral and avifaunal treasures. 20% of the amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals occur nowhere else in Kenya. Also this is where herbal medicines are extractred.
Dinner and overnight at RONDO RETREAT CENTRE (FB)
Day 5: Kakamega Forest - Kisumu (approximately 1 hour drive)
Early morning nature walk to further explore the forest. Depart Kaka mega after late breakfast and drive to Kisumu with a brief stopover at the "weeping stone" of the Maragoli which produces a constant stream of water along its face, giving rise to many and varied local legends.
Kakamega forest |
Kisumu Town is the capital of Western Kenya and center of populous Luo community the third larges community in Kenya. The town stands at the mouth of Nyando Valley close to where Nyando River empties into Lake Victoria . It is in this town that the last rail was laid in 1901.The city has "Friendship" status with Cheltenham, UK and "Sister Town" status with Roanoke. Arrival at Kiboko Bay Beach Resort in time for lunch or any .This afternoon marks the climax of the safari with a visit to Kogelo Village to trace the roots of the first African - American president of the United States of America. Kogelo, the remote village home of Barrack Obama's grandmother, Sarah and where his father was born and buried. 60 kilometers away from Kisumu Town, you will get to Kogelo village. It is in this village that the father of President-elect of United States of America - Barack Obama was born and raised. The grandmother lives in this village to date.
The village has a school named after president-elect Obama. It is called Senator Obama School because it was built when the president was a Senator. The village has a shopping centre and a health centre. It is a typical African rural village with most residents living modestly by small-scale farming and others by fishing in the nearby Lake Victoria in small scale. The inhabitants of this village are Luo by tribe. This is the third largest linguistic group in Kenya (there are 42 linguistic groups in Kenya). The Luo people are known for their love of education and their efforts to achieve the highest level of knowledge. It is no surprise that the President-elect father met his mother while in pursuit of higher education at Hawaii University. Dinner and overnight at KIBOKO BAY BEACH RESORT (FB).
Day 6: Kisumu
After breakfast, transfer to Mbita Point in time for check in at Lake Victoria Safari Village. Thereafter, transfer to Takawira Island by boat. This island is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt islands in Kenya. Lake Victoria is world renowned as the source of River Nile and the second largest fresh water lake in the world and thus a fisherman's idea of pure heaven.
Full day at the island with activities like , windsurfing, sailing or just relax on the beach and take it easy. Activities payable direct. Lunch at Takawiri Village Resort. Dinner and overnight at Lake Victoria safari lodge (FB).
Day 7: Kisumu - Kericho (approximately 1 hour drive)
After breakfast, depart for Muhoroni passing through the rolling swathe of tea bushes of Kericho. Kericho is the center of Kenya's tea industry; tea was first grown in the district in the 1920's having been introduced from India. The tea industry in Kenya is now ranked the first foreign exchange earner. Lunch at Kweisos House. Afternoon visit a Tea Factory for inspection and thereafter a nature walk within the grounds of the House. Dinner and overnight at KWEISOS HOUSE (FB).
Day 8: Kericho - Masai Mara Game Reserve
These facilities, combined with comfortable surrounds, well appointed accommodation and fine cuisine, means that you can hold a professional, effective conference in the wild. We offer the perfect combination of work and play. Your time outside of the conference room can be spent exploring the wilderness, taking game drives, hikes or visiting local villages. What better way than develop team strength and strategy than to take your delegates on a challenging adventure safari? Rock climbing, white water rafting, came trekking and more are all available.
Imagine ending your day's meetings and discussions with a classic safari sundowner. Your group can gather for drinks around a campfire, as day gives way to night and the air rings with the calls of the wild. In this magical atmosphere, minds become more open, creative and focused.
When you're planning this year's conference, consider East Africa.
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