Hybrid Solar Eclipse tour
Trip Details
| Destination: | Kenya |
| Places visited: |
Day 1: Nairobi- Lake Nakuru Day 2: Lake Nakuru- Kitale Day 3: Kitale – Lodwar Day 6: Kalko – Kitale. Day 7: Kitale back to Nairobi |
| From: | Aug 26, 2013 |
| To: | Sep 4, 2013 |
| Hotel: | Lake Nakuru, Kitale resort, Lodwar hotel and kalko camp. |
| Itinerary/Activities | In November 3, 2013, a total solar eclipse will pass over equatorial Gabon in Western Africa congo, Uganda, Kenya and finally Ethiopia. Lodwar in Kenya reports a very encouraging “percent of possible sunshine” of 74 percent, strong confirmation of a pronounced decline in cloudiness toward the eastern end of the eclipse track, though the value is so high as to invite a little suspicion which results to a very high resolution which makes it the best point to be during this time of event. There is a penalty to be paid for good weather however, as the duration of the eclipse declines to less than 20 seconds across Kenya and to less than 10 seconds in Ethiopia. For the experienced eclipse chaser in these locations, such a narrow and abrupt eclipse will come with a prominent presentation of the colorful innermost atmospheric la The safari that will take you all the way to the eclipse area. Day 1: Nairobi- Lake Nakuru Drive to lake Nakuru national park after an early breakfast arriving at the Lake Nakuru lodge in time for lunch. The park is a home to stunning flocks of lesser and a great flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores in to a magnificent pink stretch. The bird life here is world renown and over 400 birds species can be seen like, white pelicans and the marabou stork, all water birds that breed in the lakes alkaline waters. You may also spot white rhino, rare Rothschild giraffe, and other plain game. Dinner and overnight at a lodge. Day 2: Lake Nakuru- Kitale Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast for Kitale arriving there in the afternoon. After Lunch spend the afternoon relaxing preparing yourself for the next day. Dinner and overnight at the hotels. Day 3: Kitale – Lodwar Depart Kitale for lodwar after breakfast and drive in between the mountain of this region with beautiful sceneries. Northern Kenya is lightly populated, untamed and often barren. Setting foot in these parts is like leaving the 21st century; it is an explorer's heaven, and the variety of tribes that live here are some of the most captivating people in the world. They include the Samburu, Turkana, Rendille, Boran, Gabbra and El – Molo. Day 4: Lodwar- Kalko Depart Lodwar after breakfast for Kalko where we will camp waiting for the eclipse day the following day . This rugged 1,200-km expedition is run in land cruiser or expedition trucks. You will traverse along some of Africa's worst roads; see beautiful mountain forest surrounded o n all sides by hot dusty deserts, eventually arriving at our camp o n the shores of the Jade Sea (Lake Turkana). Day 5: Kalko Board our buses and drive to the eclipse line which is not far from the camp. This will take place in November 3: 2013 at Maximum eclipse: 14:25:13.4 UT 012.2° 253.6°. The period of totality ends when the motion of the Moon begins to uncover the surface of the Sun, and the eclipse proceeds through partial phases for approximately an hour until the Sun is once again completely uncovered. After the eclipse, we will drive back to the camp for our overnight stay. Day 6: Kalko – Kitale. Drive back to kitale Day 7: Kitale back to Nairobi arriving in the eveining with lunch stop over in Nakuru. Check in at the intercontinental hotel for your over night stay. Rates are per person ba Trip Details at-a-Glance Cost From: $ 2700 Length: 7 days Arrive: Jomokenyatta International air port, Nairobi Depart: Nairobi Meals: All meals from dinner on October 25 through breakfast on November 6 Activity: Cultural Adventures, Wildlife adventures, bird watching, Trip Level: Optional excursions including nature walks, balloon safari in masai mara and cultural exploration BASIC TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: airport transfers if you arrive/depart with the group and have selected our international group air Accommodation as indicated in itinerary with private facilities all tour features as listed in the itinerary All transfers and touring by private chartered coach with experienced driver / guide Airport arrival and departure assistance Meals only as indicated by (B) Full breakfast (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner Entrance fees at attractions listed in the itinerary unless otherwise noted Hotel Porter age bus transfers to/from solar eclipse site solar eclipse briefing beverages only where specified BASIC TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Passport fee International air (can be purchased separately) and the domestic flight Cairns to lodwar Meals not stated, drinks, visas,and travel insurance Any additional charge(s) and/or special documentations to be filled for importing/exporting telescopes (if required) Room use outside of normal check-in/check-out times travel insurance (highly recommended) airport transfers IF YOU DO NOT ARRIVE/DEPART WITH THE GROUP beverages unlesss specified airport departure taxes (if required) optional excursions tips and gratuities personal expenses and anything else not included in the 'tour includes' features list |
| Most memorable part of trip | In November 3, 2013, a total solar eclipse will pass over equatorial Gabon in Western Africa congo, Uganda, Kenya and finally Ethiopia. Lodwar in Kenya reports a very encouraging “percent of possible sunshine” of 74 percent, strong confirmation of a pronounced decline in cloudiness toward the eastern end of the eclipse track, though the value is so high as to invite a little suspicion which results to a very high resolution which makes it the best point to be during this time of event. There is a penalty to be paid for good weather however, as the duration of the eclipse declines to less than 20 seconds across Kenya and to less than 10 seconds in Ethiopia. For the experienced eclipse chaser in these locations, such a narrow and abrupt eclipse will come with a prominent presentation of the colorful innermost atmospheric la |
| Useful tips | The eclipse Tour begins in Nairobi on October 24th and ends on Nov. 6. There will be a domestic flight on Nov. 2nd that will take those who does not want to go by road from Nairobi all the way to Lake Turkana . To witness a total solar eclipse is an unforgettable experience and combined with this unique tour of masai Mara, lake nakuru and lake naivasha, it’s a once in a lifetime travel adventure! Our journey offers among the best weather prospects on the eclipse path and a grand finale to our fascinating sight in the west of Lake turkana the jade sea in Kenya. Visions Plaza, 1st Fl., Suite 54, Mombasa Road, P.O Box 100310 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa Tel: + 254 736 191 558 Cellphone:+254 714 729 600 Office:+254 2026 41972 Email: info@claudioustours.com claudioustours@gmail.com Website: http://www.claudioustours.com |
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