go wild africa farm stay & riding safari
MILD TO WILD HOLIDAYS
GO WILD AFRICA FARM STAY & RIDING SAFARI KENYA | 7 nights | 8 days
"All I can say is "Just Go!” . . . You must see for yourself all the love and hard work that has gone into this amazing property . . . From the "party house" to the "round house” . . . All the beautiful art and antiques, the stables, the gardens, the bush polo pitch . . . Everything is just spectacular. What's so unique is that it really feels like a home, not a hotel and a beautiful home at that."
Staying at Olepangi farm and riding on Lolldaiga Hills Ranch is a real life Kenyan experience. You are hosted by the owners, a family who have extensive knowledge of the country, its people and the politics surrounding them. This is a small Lodge, home from home experience on a working farm, not a glitzy, primped location only for tourists. It’s a real treasure to be appreciated and enjoyed.
For longer stays this is a well located base for a great variety of activities rather than just a fly-in fly-out ranch - Samburu National park is 1.5 hours, Ol Pejeta Game Conservancy is 1 hour, the Lolldaiga Ranch is 1 hour and Ngare Ndare Forest Walk is only 45 mins.
They have Horses available for any level of rider; fast paced riding, a polo experience and riding lessons tailored to clients’ needs.
Enjoy a genuine, uncontrived opportunity to interact with the local community who work and live here.
Very child friendly for all ages whether they are riders or not.
As well as the private campsites, it’s possible to operate safaris out of Lolldaiga Farmhouse which is a great option for people not so keen on camping or families with smaller children. The Lolldaiga Farmhouse has 3 double rooms and 1 twin room. We can also arrange tailor made trips for groups of 4 or more.
travelafrica.outposts.co.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1823 451959
Full Itinerary DAY 1
ARRIVE NAIROBI - TRANSFER TO NANYUKI
On arrival at Nairobi International Airport (JKIA), depending on the time your flight gets in, there are several options. 1. 2. 3.
If your flight arrives later in the day you will be met and transferred to accommodation in Nairobi for your overnight stay. If your flight arrives early enough you will be met and transferred to Wilson Airport, (a drive across Nairobi) for your connecting flight on a small aircraft to Nanyuki airport. Here you will be met and transferred to Olepangi Farm, Nr Timau. If travelling as a group and on a budget, we can recommend a road transfer to Olepangi Farm. This will take 4.5 hours in a minibus, driving through varied countryside and farmland, on “interesting” roads. You will see a lot of Africa first hand on the way.
Arrive by road to Olepangi Farm, driving through the beautiful Kikuyu Highlands, arriving in time for a hearty lunch. Spend the afternoon as you like. Perhaps a visit to see our donkeys and tortoises, explore the farm or just relax ready for sundowners, followed by dinner down on the river by a roaring fire. With luck we’ll have a magnificent night of glorious stars and “whoops” from the local hyenas.
DAY 2-3
OLEPANGI FARM
Day 2 - This morning, after a leisurely breakfast on the breakfast deck, guests who wish can go on a community walk with our local guide following the Timau River. This takes you through surrounding farmland and forest ending at a beautiful waterfall only accessible by foot. There is also the option for a gentler walk around Olepangi Farm spotting birdlife, flora and fauna. After lunch beneath the shade of an impressive fig tree we will go out on an orientation ride to match all riders with their horses for the safari. In the evening we will set up a telescope to view the magical African sky with hot chocolates around our fire pit. Day 3 - Early risers can watch the sunrise over the mountain. We’ll ride out from the farm after breakfast to Lolldaiga Hills Ranch, often referred to as the most beautiful ranch in all of Kenya. It is a great privilege that we have use of this private ranch for it is a wonder to behold. We’ll take our time enjoying the scenery and wildlife along the way. We’ll have a good chance of seeing elephant, giraffe, buffalo and, with luck, many other species. We’ll arrive in time for a late lunch followed by an evening game drive to our phenomenal sundowner spot. DAY 4-6
CAMPING ON LOLLDAIGA HILLS RANCH
Day 4 - Wake up to a cup of tea or coffee in bed, followed by a light breakfast of toast and muesli. We’ll then head off into a different direction enjoying the quiet and tranquillity of this 49,000 acre private game reserve. Depending on the season this may involve some cantering through the open plains or pushing-on through seas of tall grass following giraffe, zebra, antelope, elephant, buffalo; whatever's out there. We will break for a bush lunch in a shady spot giving both riders and horses plenty of time to relax. There’s always some wine on offer to encourage a little nap before our afternoon ride back to base. The afternoon ride is deliberately slower-paced and it's a good opportunity to ask questions and take photographs. The bird-life is some of the best in the world and towards sunset there is often elephant interaction to enjoy. We will return to camp and go out on an evening drive to see what is around before dark.
Day 5 - This morning we will get onto the horses at first light to make the most of the cool air and greater game activity. We will stop for a break after about two hours riding for a bit of a re-fuel before making our way back to camp in time for showers and a chance to relax before lunch. This afternoon we will explore on foot, going down to the eastern part of the ranch where caves with ancient rock art can be found. Sundowners will be ready after the walk returning to camp for dinner and stories around the campfire.
travelafrica.outposts.co.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1823 451959
Day 6 - For your last ride we're going to take you through different country, making our way through clouds of grass to plains dotted with cedar trees. While passing through woodlands, there's a possibility of finding big game again. Our pace may increase as we break out onto the plains; perhaps disturbing troops of baboons or cantering alongside giraffes or Cape buffalo. Back at Olepangi Farm, there's time to shower before lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing with a book or take us on at a game of croquet! DAY 7
OLEPANGI FARM
After breakfast we will venture to Ngare Ndare Forest with picnic lunches. Here you will walk along the elevated tree canopy walkway where you get a different perspective of the forest. Birdlife is plentiful and you may be lucky enough to spot migrating elephants. After this you will walk through the forest to our picnic spot for a hearty lunch. After lunch we will explore the many waterfalls within, ending with the source pool which is a magnificent blue surrounded by trees and vines. For those brave enough there are various waterfall jumps. We will return back to Olepangi Farm in time for sundowners and dinner in the Party House. DAY 8
DEPART NAIROBI
Today you can enjoy a lie in and a relaxed final breakfast before your onward journey. Depending on whether you are flying or doing a return road transfer you are welcome to join us for an extra lunch and enjoy the farm until you leave.
Further Information 5 and 7 night set departure safaris (excluding May and November) are on offer. These safaris will run with a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 8 people and both riders and non-riders are very welcome and well catered for. Please contact us for set departure dates. Please note for groups of 4 or more we can also arrange tailor-made dates. INCLUDED All meals, drinks, activities and conservation fees. AMREF Flying Doctors. Bank transfer fees. Agency fees and VAT. Return road transfer from JKIA to Olepangi House. EXCLUDED International flights. Premium wines, imported spirits and champagne. Visa fees. Additional meals and activities not specified. Travel insurance – Cancellation, medical and repatriation. Staff gratuities. (We recommend US$ 10.00 per person per day). Any items of a personal nature. Any new Government Taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT A single supplement will apply if you are not inclined to share a room or tent. We do have a limited number of single tents you may reserve if you book early. The supplement is an additional 50% of the per person per night rate.
How to Book Please contact DD Kingscote [email protected] or call +44 (0)1823 451959 to find out more information or to book your place. Please remember, this is an example itinerary, one choice of many. If you are interested in this programme but want to make a few changes, Outposts Travel Africa can tailor-make any itinerary to suit you. Please contact us for our latest offers or call to discuss alternative options. Return to Kenya Riding Safaris on our website >
travelafrica.outposts.co.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1823 451959
GO WILD AFRICA FARM STAY & RIDING SAFARI KENYA | 7 nights | 8 days
"All I can say is "Just Go!” . . . You must see for yourself all the love and hard work that has gone into this amazing property . . . From the "party house" to the "round house” . . . All the beautiful art and antiques, the stables, the gardens, the bush polo pitch . . . Everything is just spectacular. What's so unique is that it really feels like a home, not a hotel and a beautiful home at that."
Staying at Olepangi farm and riding on Lolldaiga Hills Ranch is a real life Kenyan experience. You are hosted by the owners, a family who have extensive knowledge of the country, its people and the politics surrounding them. This is a small Lodge, home from home experience on a working farm, not a glitzy, primped location only for tourists. It’s a real treasure to be appreciated and enjoyed.
For longer stays this is a well located base for a great variety of activities rather than just a fly-in fly-out ranch - Samburu National park is 1.5 hours, Ol Pejeta Game Conservancy is 1 hour, the Lolldaiga Ranch is 1 hour and Ngare Ndare Forest Walk is only 45 mins.
They have Horses available for any level of rider; fast paced riding, a polo experience and riding lessons tailored to clients’ needs.
Enjoy a genuine, uncontrived opportunity to interact with the local community who work and live here.
Very child friendly for all ages whether they are riders or not.
As well as the private campsites, it’s possible to operate safaris out of Lolldaiga Farmhouse which is a great option for people not so keen on camping or families with smaller children. The Lolldaiga Farmhouse has 3 double rooms and 1 twin room. We can also arrange tailor made trips for groups of 4 or more.
travelafrica.outposts.co.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1823 451959
Full Itinerary DAY 1
ARRIVE NAIROBI - TRANSFER TO NANYUKI
On arrival at Nairobi International Airport (JKIA), depending on the time your flight gets in, there are several options. 1. 2. 3.
If your flight arrives later in the day you will be met and transferred to accommodation in Nairobi for your overnight stay. If your flight arrives early enough you will be met and transferred to Wilson Airport, (a drive across Nairobi) for your connecting flight on a small aircraft to Nanyuki airport. Here you will be met and transferred to Olepangi Farm, Nr Timau. If travelling as a group and on a budget, we can recommend a road transfer to Olepangi Farm. This will take 4.5 hours in a minibus, driving through varied countryside and farmland, on “interesting” roads. You will see a lot of Africa first hand on the way.
Arrive by road to Olepangi Farm, driving through the beautiful Kikuyu Highlands, arriving in time for a hearty lunch. Spend the afternoon as you like. Perhaps a visit to see our donkeys and tortoises, explore the farm or just relax ready for sundowners, followed by dinner down on the river by a roaring fire. With luck we’ll have a magnificent night of glorious stars and “whoops” from the local hyenas.
DAY 2-3
OLEPANGI FARM
Day 2 - This morning, after a leisurely breakfast on the breakfast deck, guests who wish can go on a community walk with our local guide following the Timau River. This takes you through surrounding farmland and forest ending at a beautiful waterfall only accessible by foot. There is also the option for a gentler walk around Olepangi Farm spotting birdlife, flora and fauna. After lunch beneath the shade of an impressive fig tree we will go out on an orientation ride to match all riders with their horses for the safari. In the evening we will set up a telescope to view the magical African sky with hot chocolates around our fire pit. Day 3 - Early risers can watch the sunrise over the mountain. We’ll ride out from the farm after breakfast to Lolldaiga Hills Ranch, often referred to as the most beautiful ranch in all of Kenya. It is a great privilege that we have use of this private ranch for it is a wonder to behold. We’ll take our time enjoying the scenery and wildlife along the way. We’ll have a good chance of seeing elephant, giraffe, buffalo and, with luck, many other species. We’ll arrive in time for a late lunch followed by an evening game drive to our phenomenal sundowner spot. DAY 4-6
CAMPING ON LOLLDAIGA HILLS RANCH
Day 4 - Wake up to a cup of tea or coffee in bed, followed by a light breakfast of toast and muesli. We’ll then head off into a different direction enjoying the quiet and tranquillity of this 49,000 acre private game reserve. Depending on the season this may involve some cantering through the open plains or pushing-on through seas of tall grass following giraffe, zebra, antelope, elephant, buffalo; whatever's out there. We will break for a bush lunch in a shady spot giving both riders and horses plenty of time to relax. There’s always some wine on offer to encourage a little nap before our afternoon ride back to base. The afternoon ride is deliberately slower-paced and it's a good opportunity to ask questions and take photographs. The bird-life is some of the best in the world and towards sunset there is often elephant interaction to enjoy. We will return to camp and go out on an evening drive to see what is around before dark.
Day 5 - This morning we will get onto the horses at first light to make the most of the cool air and greater game activity. We will stop for a break after about two hours riding for a bit of a re-fuel before making our way back to camp in time for showers and a chance to relax before lunch. This afternoon we will explore on foot, going down to the eastern part of the ranch where caves with ancient rock art can be found. Sundowners will be ready after the walk returning to camp for dinner and stories around the campfire.
travelafrica.outposts.co.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1823 451959
Day 6 - For your last ride we're going to take you through different country, making our way through clouds of grass to plains dotted with cedar trees. While passing through woodlands, there's a possibility of finding big game again. Our pace may increase as we break out onto the plains; perhaps disturbing troops of baboons or cantering alongside giraffes or Cape buffalo. Back at Olepangi Farm, there's time to shower before lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing with a book or take us on at a game of croquet! DAY 7
OLEPANGI FARM
After breakfast we will venture to Ngare Ndare Forest with picnic lunches. Here you will walk along the elevated tree canopy walkway where you get a different perspective of the forest. Birdlife is plentiful and you may be lucky enough to spot migrating elephants. After this you will walk through the forest to our picnic spot for a hearty lunch. After lunch we will explore the many waterfalls within, ending with the source pool which is a magnificent blue surrounded by trees and vines. For those brave enough there are various waterfall jumps. We will return back to Olepangi Farm in time for sundowners and dinner in the Party House. DAY 8
DEPART NAIROBI
Today you can enjoy a lie in and a relaxed final breakfast before your onward journey. Depending on whether you are flying or doing a return road transfer you are welcome to join us for an extra lunch and enjoy the farm until you leave.
Further Information 5 and 7 night set departure safaris (excluding May and November) are on offer. These safaris will run with a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 8 people and both riders and non-riders are very welcome and well catered for. Please contact us for set departure dates. Please note for groups of 4 or more we can also arrange tailor-made dates. INCLUDED All meals, drinks, activities and conservation fees. AMREF Flying Doctors. Bank transfer fees. Agency fees and VAT. Return road transfer from JKIA to Olepangi House. EXCLUDED International flights. Premium wines, imported spirits and champagne. Visa fees. Additional meals and activities not specified. Travel insurance – Cancellation, medical and repatriation. Staff gratuities. (We recommend US$ 10.00 per person per day). Any items of a personal nature. Any new Government Taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT A single supplement will apply if you are not inclined to share a room or tent. We do have a limited number of single tents you may reserve if you book early. The supplement is an additional 50% of the per person per night rate.
How to Book Please contact DD Kingscote [email protected] or call +44 (0)1823 451959 to find out more information or to book your place. Please remember, this is an example itinerary, one choice of many. If you are interested in this programme but want to make a few changes, Outposts Travel Africa can tailor-make any itinerary to suit you. Please contact us for our latest offers or call to discuss alternative options. Return to Kenya Riding Safaris on our website >
travelafrica.outposts.co.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1823 451959
