NATURE OF ESCAPE – CAMP & HIKE
DATE: 24th – 25thJan
Talk of beautiful sceneries, magical sunrise and sunsets
If you’ve Ever heard of beautiful sunrises and sunsets and you’ve never been to Chyulu Hills, then you’re yet to see one, sitting between Amboseli plains and Tsavo plains and mostly inhabited by Maasai and Kamba communities, the Chyulu Hills stands at 2188m ASL, forming a 100-kilometre-long volcanic field.
It’s located about 150 km east of the Kenya Rift and it prides itself in having the longest cave in Africa, called the Kisulu Caves.
The hills consist of several hundred small flows and cones with the volcanoes still considered to be active with the last eruption coming in the year 1896.
Interesting fact
There are no known permanent rivers originating from Chyulu Hills, but it has been constantly serving the Tsavo and Galana rivers and surprisingly the source of Mzima Springs on the surrounding plains.
The volcanic nature of the range does not allow rivers to flow since its porous hence making the rainwater to percolate through the rock, with interesting finding stating that the water spends 25 years underground before emerging 50 kilometres away at Mzima springs.
Main attractions; Magical hills and Kisula caves
Difficulty: Moderate.
Distance; Approximately 10 km (Depending on Route taken)
Time; 5-7 hours
CHARGES
Citizen/Resident: 13999Ksh
Non Resident: 180 USD
COST INCLUDES
- Transportation in overland truck
- Caves and hiking on Chyulu hills
- Accommodation in tents per person sharing
- Camping fees and gear
- Meals on Full board.
- All entry and guide and ranger fee
- Park Security
- Drinking water and meals
- Refill water
- Bonfire
- Snacks
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- Anything not mentioned
DRESS CODE
- Tights /cargo pants / hiking outfits, or something comfortable you would normally use for workouts but must be warm enough to protect you from cold, emphasis on quick-dry pants, quick-dry t-shirt, fleece jacket
- Comfortable hiking shoes, (Tip, always wear a size bigger or half bigger than what you usually wear to the gym)
- Hat/cap/ sunglasses for sun protection
- Clothes for change after hiking
- Rain jacket, poncho,
- Hiking poles (optional)
PAYMENT DETAILS
- Use Till number 8087532 (Escape with us now.)
- Make a deposit of Kshs. 5000 or all the amount to reserve your slot, clear the balance before boarding
ESCAPE ITINERARY
DAY 1
- Escape point: International house, next to Hilton hotel
- 0430hrs: Meet up at International House front Parking
- 0500hrs: Departure
- brief stop at Emali
- 1100hrs: Arrival at the Chyulu hills National Park Gate
- 1230hrs: Arrival at the Kisulu Caves for Hike and Lunch Break.
- 1530hrs: Depart for Camping ground.
- 1800hrs: Arrive at our Camping Ground, pitch up, have dinner accompanied by bonfire and spend the night.
DAY 2
- 0600hrs: Head for view point to spot the rising sun
- 0700hrs: Breakfast served
- 0730hrs: Leave for hike on chyulu hills
- 1300hrs: Complete the hike, lunch at the campsite, un-pitch our tents
- 1430hrs: Depart for Nairobi
- 2000hrs: Arrive in Nairobi.
Note:
- Keep time,
- Buy your supplies in advance
- Picks ups on the way should be communicated in advance
BEFORE THE HIKE
- Keep yourself active by walking, running, cycling, swimming or any other suitable cardio exercise at least 7 days before the hike.
- Check through and confirm your gear at least 2-3 days to hike
- Increase your water intake 48hrs to the hike day
- Get enough sleep the night before the hike.
- Check the size of your toe nails, if long, you know what to do.
- Make sure your phone is fully charged
- Pack your personal medication if any in advance especially if your hike is very early in the morning