A rather sought-after trek in the Ladakh region, the Markha Valley trek route does not disappoint anyone! It spills the chance to ascend the top of two very high passes, Gandala La (4800 m) & Kongmaru La (5150 m) and lets you feast your eyes on stunning sights from the summit. You also come across the charming Markha Village that is a trove in this cold semi-arid terrain of Ladakh. Other delights include witnessing the way of life of the region, crossing several streams and rivers and enjoying a trail through remote gorges and unbridled grazing grounds.
NOTE: Any special request regarding vegetarian or type of room please do not hesitate to contact us .I am happy to confirm this tour with you kindly pay your remaining amount in time for easier prior preparations. Enjoy your safari.
DAY 1: NAIROBI
On arrival at JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, you shall be transferred to Norfolk Hotel where you shall check in be served with supper and be briefed about your tour on various destinations to visit as well as the does and don’ts at each destination. There after you prepare for tomorrows tour to Aberdares national park at 0700hrs and retire at your room at own pleasure.
DAY 2: NAIROBI –ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK.
At Norfolk hotel you shall be served with breakfast at 0625hrs and later check out of the hotel at 0700hrs. and depart for Aberdares National Park. Along the transit you shall enjoy the scenic view of Kenya highlands. 0915hrs. Expected arrival time at Aberdares National Park where you shall check in and start off the day’s game drive and you might see animals such as; forest elephant, bongo, buffaloes, hyenas and a view to Mt. Kenya. At 1200hr you shall check in at The Ark Hotel where you shall be served with lunch. At 1600hr you shall check out of hotel and have an evening game drive at the park again you might see animals such as; bush babies, mongoose and porcupine, also you might see bird’s species such as common bulbul, shrikes, weaver, sparrows, lapwings among others. Later at 1800hr you shall be transferred back to your hotel at The Ark Hotel for accommodation and supper, then prepare for tomorrows tour to Lake Bogoria at 0700hrs.
DAY 3: ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK-LAKE BOGORIA.
At the Ark Hotel you shall be served with breakfast at 0625hrs and later check out of the hotel at 0700hrs and depart for Lake Bogoria. Along the transit you shall enjoy the scenic view of the Great Rift Valley. 0915hrs. Expected arrival time at Lake Bogoria where you shall have a game drive and you might see animals such as leopard tortoise, impala, dik-dik, zebras, grant gazelle, warthog among others. At 1200hr. you shall check in at Lake Bogoria spa and resort where you shall be served with lunch. At 1600hr. you shall check out of hotel and have an evening game drive at the lake where you shall have a chance to walk few meters to the hot springs and have breath taking as
well as having a view of the great rift valley. You might see bird’s species such as African fish eagle, greaterand lesser flamingos, grey crowned crane, hamercop among other. Later at 6.00pm you shall be transferred back to Lake Bogoria spa and resort for accommodation and supper and prepare for tomorrows tours to Hells gate at 0700hrs.
DAY 4: LAKE BOGORIA-HELLS GATE.
At Lake Bogoria spa and resort you shall be served with breakfast at 0625hrs and later
check out of the hotel at 0700hrs and depart for Hells gate. Along the transit you shall
enjoy the scenic view of the great rift valley.
0815hrs Expected arrival time at Hells gate, where you shall have a breath taking while
hiking and have a view of caves , you shall have a chance to see wild animals such as
giraffes, gazelles and colobus monkeys not forgetting different birds species of east
Africa such as raven, pied crow sparrow eagle,weavers,sunbirds,shrikes among others. At
1230 hrs. you shall be transferred back to Crescent camp lodge and have lunch.
At 1600hrs you shall be check in the park again and engage at cycling activities where
you shall interact with different birds’ species. Safari walks are also conducted in the park
at accompaniment of an armed ranger you where you have a chance to interact with wild
animals.
DAY 4: LAKE BOGORIA-HELLS GATE.
At 1800hrs you shall check out of the park and be transferred back to Crescent camp for
accommodation and supper and prepare for tomorrows tours to Maasai Mara national
reserve at 0700hrs.
DAY 5 & 6: LAKE NAIVASHA-MAASAI MARA -NAIROBI.
At Crescent camp hotel you shall be served with breakfast at 0625hrs and later check
out of the hotel at 0700hrs and depart for Maasai Mara National reserve . Along the
transit you shall enjoy the scenic view of the great rift valley and different settlements of
people of Kenya not forgetting large herds of maasai communities.
1100hrs Expected arrival time Maasai mara national reserve. Game drive; In maasai Mara
you shall enjoy a 2-day game drive. Lunch will always be served from 1230hrs at Mara
simba camp and accommodation offered. In the 2 days you might have a chance to see a
variety of wild animals such as Big Five, cheetah, masai giraffe, spoted hyenas, dwarf
mongoose, hippos in the pool, baboons, impalas, topis among others. Bird species that
you might encounter include; oxypecker, marabustock, martial eagle, hornbills, wagtails,
tropical boubou among others. You will also have a chance to see the famous Mara river
where thousands of wildebeest cross every year accompanied by plain zebras.
Maasai cultural visit manyatta; you will also have a chance to visit Maasai Manyatta and
have a taste of their culture this includes participation dances, milk mixed with blood,
making of fire from hardwood and soft wood. You shall also have a chance to buy their
art crafts. Later at 6.00pm you shall be transferred back Mara simba camp for accommodation
and supper. Afterwards you will then prepare for tomorrows tour to Nairobi at
0600hrs where you shall enjoy morning game drive as you transit.
1200hrs Expected arrival time at Nairobi, you shall be transferred to carnivore hotel for
lunch. At 1400hrs you shall check out of the hotel and be transferred to Giraffe center
where you shall see the endangered species of Rothschild giraffe you shall have a
chance to feed it.
6 DAYS ITINERARY
NAIROBI - ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK - LAKE
BOGORIA-HELLS GATE- MAASAI MARA-NAIROBI
At 1600hrs you shall check out of giraffe center and refresh as you prepare to depart for
your international flight.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation in standard rooms in a family-run guesthouse in Leh on single/double occupancy
- High Quality Camping Arrangements
- Toilet tent with portable toilet seats
- First Aid / Medical kit
- Charges of 2 guides (for the group of maximum 12 trekkers so 1 guide for 6 group members)
- All meals starting from dinner on the Day 1 till breakfast on Day 9. (8 Dinners, 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches) We have a system of providing 6 small meals along with tea/coffee in between.
- Forest entry charges, permits & camping fee (if any)
- Permits & camping fee (if any)
- First aid kit (our guides are certified in handling first aid situations)
- Service Tax
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel/flying doctors rescue services
- Airport departure tax
- Balloon safaris
- Tips or Gratitude’s
- Laundry, personal toiletries and item of a personal nature.
- Drinks that is; alcoholic and soft nonalcoholic.
- International flights.
- Visas, health certificates and satisfaction.
- Optional activities.
- Sundowners.
- Maasai dances and art crafts.
- Guided tours and nature walks in camps, national parks,
- reserves sanctuaries and conservancies.
- Any other extra not detailed in the itinerary.
- A rather sought-after trek in the Ladakh region, the Markha Valley trek route does not disappoint anyone! It spills the chance to ascend the top of two very high passes, Gandala La (4800 m) & Kongmaru La (5150 m) and lets you feast your eyes on stunning sights from the summit. You also come across the charming Markha Village that is a trove in this cold semi-arid terrain of Ladakh. Other delights include witnessing the way of life of the region, crossing several streams and rivers and enjoying a trail through remote gorges and unbridled grazing grounds.
- NOTE: Any special request regarding vegetarian or type of room please do not hesitate to contact us .I am happy to confirm this tour with you kindly pay your remaining amount in time for easier prior preparations. Enjoy your safari.
Queens Bay ***
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\r\nNestled below the small village of Kissonerga, the hotel is a short 10-minute drive to the city of Paphos and stunning Coral Bay. Our GoSingles customers tell us they loved nothing more than simply relaxing on the pools open air terrace at nights, whilst enjoying dramatic sunsets marking an end to a perfect day.
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\r\nQueens Bay Hotel features outdoor pools, a floodlit tennis court and a fitness room with sauna. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. A variety of fresh Mediterranean dishes are served in The Cassiopia Restaurant. In the evening, guests can have a drink and enjoy live music entertainment at the hotel’s bar.
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