Mid August we will go to Uganda/gorilla trekking and then off to Kenya for a 4 day walking safari. We then have 5 days before we depart to Nairobi. What should we do? We have been to Kenya many years ago and did the safari and although I certainly will be tired and in desperate need of a hairdryer I don't want to stay somewhere and just sit (like on a beach). Well, maybe one day but after that what do you suggest?
We could rent a car and drive where?
We are not on a strict budget as we are old and have worked hard all our lives and are splurging on this trip.
impacked
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gunne
Lake Naivasha or Lake Baringo would be lovely places to visit, One or two nights will be ideal. Whilst on these places you can do boat riding, hiking in hells gates ( Lake Naivasha) visit a nearby Jemps village in Lake Baringo and many other activities especially if stay at Samatian camp or Island Camp in Baringo.
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stokeygirl
Where are you doing the walking safari?
#2 has a good suggestion, and I'd also recommend a night at Lake Nakuru. If you've been to Uganda and your walking safari is in the Masai Mara then you won't have seen rhino, and Nakuru is great for rhino.
If your walking safari isn't in the Mara I'd suggest you spend your time doing a few days there.
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getyourgun
Sorry I haven't got anything to add to this, but I was wondering who you're doing your walking safari through, where it is and how much you're paying!
I hope you have a sensational trip!
Cheers,
Annie
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impacked
Thanks for your replies! On our past trip Kenya we went to Lake Navisha and Lake Nakuru but will check out Lake BaringLake Naivasha Our 4 day Maasi Mara walking safari is being organized by Julia at http://www.ecoafrica.com/
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sarah1968
I can also recommend Lake Natron or head down to Malindi/Watamu - spend your 1 day on the beach and then spend time at the Gedi ruins, Aroboke Sekoke forest, Kilifi and Midas Creek.
You only need take 1 day in Nairobi for the activities described in no5.
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grannymbc
Have you considered Lamu Island? Went there three years ago. It is completely different from the Kenya we expected. Look it up. Went by train to the coast then by bus and (dodgy) boat to the Island. Met some amazing people. Stayed right in the old city. The resorts are not what we were looking for.
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