Friday, 15 May 2009

Nguruman



ABOUT NGURUMAN

The place is agricultural productive with many springs of fresh water flowing freely throughout the year from the neighboring escarpment. The community is composed of pastoralists and farmers. Although it’s within the heart of Maasai community the place is a cosmopolitan town. The weather condition is hot with cool fresh air. One can experience cool breeze in the evening hours. The place is peaceful and the locals provide great hospitality. There are plenty of wild animals for those who like game viewing the big four included . There are thousands of different bird’s species this creates very good scenery for bird watching. There are lovely picnic and camping sites where you can have barbecues and host bush parties along river banks.


HOW TO GET THERE

Nguruman (Entasopia) is approximately 158 km from Nairobi. One coming from Nairobi can either use Ngong or Ongata Rongai road to Magadi driving down Ngong hills there is a an excellent scenario of the great Rift-Valley depression which is a great landscape. The first 120 km from Nairobi to Magadi is on a tarmac road and the remaining 38km to Nguruman is on a rough road.

Monday, 11 May 2009

ITINERARY: Welcome to our Camping/Trekking Safaris

What’s included....Meals and accommodation

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING ALONG

  • Set of warm clothes
  • Torch
  • Films
  • Personal effects and
  • Your great sense of humor and adventure spirit

THREE DAYS ITINERARY

Day 1:

Nairobi to Nguruman

Depart from Nairobi to Nguruman (Entasopia)

Picnic lunch and hot spring swimming at Magadi enroute to the camp (if time allows) Dinner is served and the evening campfire provide a chance to talk with local Maasai

Day 2:

Early breakfast, depart for a day hike of the Loita hills to the water falls, picnic lunch provided as you water chill at the water falls. The evening is yours to enjoy as most evenings are spend outside enjoying cool breeze, chatting and having refreshments till bedtime

Day 3:

After breakfast you can enjoy a morning game drive at the community conservation. If you would like a trip to natural hot springs, can be done before leaving Nguruman for Nairobi arriving in the early evening

7 DAY TREKKING, LOITA SAFARIS

This safari can start from Maasai Mara to Nguruman or from Nguruman to Maasai Mara. The trekking safaris are always Maasai Moran guided in the forest. They usually begin at 8 am and by 9 pm tend are pitched for an overnight. Most of the camping are done in Maasai manyattas to offer our guests direct contac6t with the local Maasai

Other activities include; visit to Maasai cultural ceremonies, Moran dances and picnics.