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	SOUTHERN KENYA ROUTE FROM NAIROBI to MOMBASA, on the trail of MASAILAND, 9 DAY tour in the south Kenya, 7 legs - 1000 km 84 % off road

9 days - 7 legs of cross-country ride off the beaten track, about 1000 Km of which 90% on dirt road, a discovery of kenyan wilderness, an encounter with local people. Alternating bush lodges and camping. From Nairobi highlands down to Indian Ocean’s white sandy beaches passing by Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli, Tsavo and Taita reserves. Although we do not cross national parks, we do pass through animal territories and encounter with wildlife is assured.

PROGRAMME and ITINIRARY

Day 1 : NAIROBI WELCOME

Cottage room at Masaï lodge

Welcome at NAIROBI airport and transfer to Masai Lodge at the boundary of Nairobi National Park, dinner and night.

Day 2 : NAIROBI – MAPARASHA : 150 Km on earth track + 25 on tarmac (6 hours)

Encounter with Masai people at Maparasha

Breakfast, briefing and leave to follow a track on the edge of the spectacular Great Rift Valley then arrive at Kajiado centre for refilling. Picnic lunch and ride on a narrow track across the savannah between acacias and anthills. The day ends at Maparasha Hills campsite; pitch-tent, then trek to the top of nearby hills to watch and capture the mesmerizing sunset on Kilimanjaro. Later retire to the campsite for an African dinner around a wood fire together with Masai people who perform their traditional songs and dances.

Day 3: MAPARASHA – AMBOSELI : 160 Km on sandy and stony trail (5 and half hours)

On the trail of Mount Kilimanjaro

A visit to the local primary school then ride on an animal trail that runs towards Amboseli swamp in the savannah vegetation, against the view of Mount Kilimanjaro (19950 ft), which in clear weather, appears spread on its base in marvellous splendour, astride the southern horizon. Wildlife can be seen through the stretch of the track; giraffe, ostrich, wildebeest, zebras... Arrive at the boundary of Amboseli National Park to pitch tents under beautiful acacia tortilis, in front of Mount Kilimanjaro. Game drive in Amboseli by 4WD, looking for big cats, herds of antelopes, buffalos, elephants... Return at campsite after sunset, dinner and night under tent.

Day 4 : AMBOSELI – CHUYLU HILLS : 90 Km on fast gravel road (2 hours)

Tent at Nyati Camp

Early Breakfast and morning game drive in Amboseli by 4WD. Return at campsite for lunch then depart to Chyulu hills. Arrive at Nyati Camp, built on the south-western base of Chyulu Hills facing Mount Kilimanjaro. Nyati is a superb private Camp, compound of 8 tents thatched with coconut palm leaves.

Day 5 : CHYULU HILLS – LAKE JIPE : 140 Km on earth and stony road (4 hours)

Encounter with Taita Wildlife

Driving away along Tsavo park boundary on a red soil trail covered with black volcanic stones, the Kilimanjaro remains behind in a full enjoyable view, continue the ride towards Lake Jipe (a part of Tsavo park) arriving there through a sandy track. Lake Jipe is facing Mounts Pare in Tanzania. Lake Jipe is a wild place untouched by tourism and inhabited by herds of elephants an a rich birdlife. Settle at the Lake bandas (cottages thatched with coconut palm leaves) right on the lakeshore. Boat ride on the lake before sunset in search of hippos. Return at the bandas for dinner then night in a bed.

Day 6 : LAKE JIPE – TAITA : 160 Km on earth and sand road (5 hours)

Village banda at Kasigau Rock

Early morning game drive in the park by 4WD, return at the bandas for breakfast and depart to Taita Hills through the main gravel road linking Tsavo to Tanzania. We now leave behind Masai land through which we have been travelling for the past 5 days ! Last refill at Mwatate centre before entering in Taita ranch, home to a large elephant population and vast land of dry shrubbery. Navigate through bushy vegetation and sandy trail to arrive, up through a steep track, at Kasigau Kopje rock for a spectacular view of Taita land. The rock is a remaining of the great rift escarpment formed 20 million years ago, its summit is still covered with a rain forest ! For the night: at the village bandas with dinner served around wood fire.

Day 7 : TAITA – CHALANI VILLAGE : 90 Km on earth and sand road + 50 Km on tarmac (4 and half hours)

Welcome at Chalani village

Crossing Taita ranch in the middle of Tsavo wildlife migration corridor to Tanzania also inhabited by shepherds. The trail ushers you into the coastal region. A remarkable change in the landscape, climate and the local community (Giriama people) is gradually evident. Trails of red soil navigate you through coconut trees and other tropical vegetation. Arrive at Chalani Village and visit to the community primary school. Pass the night camping among the local people, near Kaloleni village, who will provide entertainment with traditional beats and dances: a natural impression of real African night under coconut trees and stars.

Day 8 : KALOLENI – DIANI BEACH : 90 Km on earth and stone road + 40 Km of tarmac (4 hours)

Riding on Diani beach

Connect to Mombasa south coast through a sandy track, passing round Shimba hills (rain forest and home of the mighty elephant). Enter Diani and proceed to a beautiful white-sand beach for a seafood farewell party with the whole crew. Later, move to your beach hotel : Papillon Lagoon Reef for dinner and night.

Day 9 : BEACH and RETURN

Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel

Beach day, lunch at hotel and transfer to Mombasa airport to connect Nairobi for your international return flight.

PARTICULARITIES

Drivers need not to have a special level of driving skills to participate, the circuit is open for off road learners.
The motorbikes are off-road models prepared in our premises (HONDA 250 XR BAJA) and suit to all riders.
A crew of four persons including one medical, board a support 4WD car equipped with VHF radio and satellite telephone linked in permanence to the organisation “Flying doctors”.
It is possible to participate as accompanying passenger in 4WD car on the same itinerary. The size of groups vary from 2 to 12 persons with none riders accompanying participants boarding extra car.
We take our time to guide you and the tour leader is always available to advice you.
It is possible to have a customized itinerary e.g. lengthen the legs for the most demanding riders … Note that the average speed of moving is 30 Km/h including breaks.
We ensure our itinerary is practically off the beaten track, so the participants experience authentic discoveries.
Requirements : national driving licence, visa for Kenya : 50 US $, yellow fever vaccination, prevention against malaria.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Road transfers and connecting flight: Mombasa/Nairobi International Airport
Full board accommodation in double rooms and single tent with foam mattresses
Bottled mineral water.
Motorcycle (HONDA 250 XR BAJA) with fuel and technical assistance
Support car with professional crew; driver, mechanic, doctor, cook and tour leader guide by motorbike
Medical assistance and link up Air Rescue and Evacuation to Nairobi in case of emergency
Radio link between the support car and Flying Doctors
Visit of Parks and reserves with entry fees and game drives by 4WD car
Insurance against third party liability

NOT PROVIDED:

Air ticket into Kenya
Motorcycle gear: helmet, boots, gloves, protections (compulsory)
Visa and yellow fever vaccination
Personal travel & medical insurance (compulsory)
Medical expenses in case of evacuation
Sleeping bag for camping
Drinks in hotels
Money for personal expenses (drinks, cigarettes, souvenirs, tips...)
Refundable deposit for the motorcycle : US $500

TARIFFS PER PARTICIPANT IN US DOLLARS

For 4 Riders participants average 3000 $ par person

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AUTHENTIC OFF-ROAD MOTORBIKE and 4 WHEEL DRIVE SAFARI
and TOURS off the beaten track across kenya and Tanzania
Adventure Exploration Discovery

I have the pleasure to invite you for a very uncommon tour adventure in Kenya and Tanzania, two captivating countries with a rich and unique diversity of landscape, environment and culture, all of which combine to give you a truly unforgettable travel experience. These countries enjoy a peaceful political climate that guarantees your safety and security wherever you are among the local population receiving you.

We guarantee to take you off the beaten track on an itinerary specially designed to allow you discover the scenic and authentic beauty of Kenya and Tanzania and meet the local people who readily bring out their natural and enchanting hospitality. Well, this is also your special opportunity to create cultural exchange

Our choice of sites and areas visited were made with the view to give you the best services and most authentic experience. Accommodation varies from hotel to bush camping, which offers you the opportunity to encounter the local inhabitants and the wildlife. However, the safari program is quite flexible and we can tailor it to fit your particular interests and desires, so that its design becomes more yours than ours.

MOTORBIKE and 4 WHEEL DRIVE SAFARI and TOURS

across the most spectacular sceneries of Kenya and Tanzania, on savannah, forest and mountain trails, from the Great Rift Valley to the Indian Ocean, through Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya, Ngorongoro crater, Lengai volcano, lake Natron or lake Turkana... Experience authentic and lifetime trips off the beaten track, right in the heart of East Africa. Make rewarding encounters with local people and the surviving traditional tribes of Africa ; Masai, Samburu people... A superb and fascinating discovery of African Nature and the remaining wildlife. For the fun of riding off-road in the most superb and exciting style, an expert crew invites you to adventure customised itineraries, offering best value tours with all-inclusive rates for simplicity.

Travel by motorcycle or by jeep on dirt roads and tracks. Ride an enduro or self-drive a 4x4 through overland, cross country guided expeditions with full back-up. Enjoy camping in the bush, through tropical and indigenous environments. Meet different cultures, wild animals, extraordinary flora, make photos. An ultimate journey within Africa for bikers and riders.

LET US TRAVEL TO THE HEART OF EAST AFRICA
AND DO SELF-DRIVE A MOTORCYCLE OR A FOUR WHEEL

FREDLINK TOURS is incorporated in Kenya and is run by a staff of 5 persons. A member of " Kenya Association of Tour Operators" the company was founded by and is managed by a Frenchman living in Kenya since 1995; Frédéric Poinçon, 40 years old, who has been an avid fan of off-road motorcycle since he was 13 years old.

Hello, my name is Frederic Poinçon, a Frenchman living in Kenya since 1995. I first came to Kenya in 1994 on leaving a humanitarian organisation, then based in Central Africa region, where I worked as a logistician. I was immediately spellbound by the land of Kenya ; the kindness of its people, the beautiful sceneries and a rich wealth of untainted natural heritage. I decided to bring my personal motorbike from France, with which I undertook to explore the beauty of this land. It was not long before I developed the desire to share with other motorcycle riders, the exceptional experience of discovering freely in a very exceptional environment. Consequently, in 1998, with organisational preparations completed, and a strong support team behind me, I was ready to make the dream of organising motorbike safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. Since then, we have organise bike tours for many groups of people, who have, all been strongly impressed by the profound success of their trip, and others among these, have indeed returned for new circuits.