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Tour Summary:
This two day Adventurous tour starts from Nairobi to sagana. You will take one and half hour drive to Savage Camp, where you will spend the night and relax for the adventure activity - White Water Rafting.
The Tana river is 700 kilometres long, the longest river in Kenya. The river is a drop pool river offering an adventurous and exciting day of white water rafting. The adventure will leave you thrilled with memories of a life time. The adventure starts with a 3 km of easy class II and III white water, where plenty of opportunity to gain the practise of paddle skills required to run the lower part of the river. A 6 km section follows with an hour or so of relaxation to view the abundance of bird life around. Cool off with a swim in the warm water. The final 7 km of river, back to the campsite starts with some easy class III waters where paddle commands are gone over again.
Tour Starts From:
Nairobi, Kenya
Season Rates and Dates
(Please note the rates below are in US$)
From
To
Rate Per Person
Single Room Supplement
01-Jan-2012
31-Dec-2012
US$ 220
US$ 85
Tour Length: 1 Nights
Itinerary:
DAY 1: TANA RIVER
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 hrs and departs for Sagana . It is one hour and a half drive to the Savage Camp near Sagana. On arrival you will be welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee served with biscuits. After the refreshments you will be given safety briefing tips then transported up the river to the put in point where you will be provided with life jackets, helmets and a paddle.
The trip will take 4-5 hours depending on the water levels. Note we may put in at a different points depending again on water levels.
“ The Tana River is a drop pool river offering and exciting day of white water rafting. The adventure starts with a 3 km of easy class II and III white water, where plenty of opportunity to gain the practise of paddle skills required to run the lower part of the river. A 6 km section follows with an hour or so of relaxation to view the abundance of bird life around. Cool off with a swim in the warm water. The final 7 km of river, back to the campsite starts with some easy class III waters where paddle commands are gone over again. It is now the 3 big rapids (class IV and V) with names like Captains Folly, Can of Worms because of its four 90 degree bends in succession, and Sphincter Flexor. Subject to water levels we may be able to “surf” in “fish eye” and then swim the next couple of minor rapids. Numerous smaller rapids brings one on to the last big one – Spasm, a series of drops over ¾ km section with a big surprise half way through. We reach the take out point/campsite about 4 to 5 hours after setting off, where a full barbeque lunch awaits us Beer and soft drink Included.”
The remainder of the Afternoon relax around camp. The evening meal is served at around 1930hrs after which you are free to retire or relax. An early night is probably on the cards as you would have had a hard day. Accommodation is in two man style tents set up on the banks of the river.
Day 2: CLIMBING/ KAYAKING
Today you have the option of either rock climbing or kayaking. Both are introductions to the sport. The climbing takes place 10 minutes drive from our camp at the Baboon Rocks. This location is ideal for beginners and intermediate climbers. It is a various boulders offering a verity of different climbs.
The Kayaking takes place on the calm water outside the camp, when you have learnt the basic skills we will introduce you to the white water.
After lunch depart for Nairobi arriving at around 4pm
Remarks:
Price includes
* Transport
* Lunch
* Accommodation at the camp
* Soft drinks and beers
Not included:
* Any items of a personal nature
What to Bring-
Clothes you do not mind getting wet i.e. T Shirts, shorts or long sleeved shirt and trousers (especially for those who burn easily) and shoes that will not come off.
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