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White Water
Rafting - Minimum Number of People required - 4 people
White water rafting safaris in Kenya provide a combination of
white-knuckle adrenaline thrills and scenic bird viewing on a
wilderness safari on game viewing. The spectacular scenery and
abundant birds and game make rafting in Kenya a unique
experience. The length of trips can be tailored to your own
requirements and there are a variety of rivers to choose from.
LSWR k01- 2 Days Malewa River whitewater Rafting Trip.
Day 1: Pick up very early from
Nairobi and transfer to Naivasha Kigio Wildlife Conservancy in
the Rift Valley. Here you view some of the resident wildlife
before you head off the property and up to the put in point far
upstream. After instruction in rafting techniques and safety on
the river you are out in charge of your own 2-3 person raft. The
first day is a smooth water session with the occasional small
rapid that is easily negotiated with your new skills! Later in
the morning a you pull over to the river bank at a local Kikuyu
tribe Homestead and view how rural Kenyans in this region make a
living. Onwards we paddle viewing python, waterbuck, and Sykes,
Velvet and Colobus monkeys that live in the towering riverbank
Acacia trees. You stop for the night at the campsite for a hot
shower then join us under the stars for an aperitif before
dining under the stars.
Day 2: Now with one days
paddling experience we tackle rapids up to grade 3+ on the
Malewa River negotiating rapids called the Waterfall, Otter and
Eland Bend. A magic, fun day where you are in command of your
craft. A sense of satisfaction is felt as we near the end of our
trip and pull out at Malu lodge. We then transfer you back to
Nairobi arriving late evening.
Our Price is inclusive of the following:
1.Transport from Nairobi to Naivasha and back Nairobi by road
2.Meals and accommodation for the entire trip
3.Paddling in 2-3 person craft
Note: The rafting is guided by experienced guides.
LSWR k02 - 1 Day Tana River
Usually rafted as a day trip the river starts with 3 km of class
2 and 3 rapids, followed by 6 km of calm and scenic
river,Abudant Bird life(over 120 species),before a final 7 km
offast and exiting Grad 4 and 5 white water. Calm water section
to the camp lasts 4 hours to the camp.
LSWR k03 - 1 Day Mathioya River
A day trip for 95 Kms from Nairobi The Mathioya is a narrow, low
volume river, which runs for 22 km with a descent of 450 m. The
water is not especially big but it is fast flowing and many of
the rapids are technically difficult and class 4 and 5.
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