Fancied Seeing The Wild From A Train? Check Out How You Can Spend Your Madaraka Weekend With A Pocket-Friendly Train Trip To Lake Magadi

DAY TRIP BY TRAIN:

Picked up from Nairobi Kencom to Kajiado in 4×4 tour vans early morning

Board train from Kajiado terminus and enjoy the ride to the wonderful lands of lake Magadi (2.5 hours).

   On arrival, explore the natural landscape of the lake at the lake hill top view point, take a bath in the hot spring, do short game drive and enjoy wildlife viewing: zebras, ostriches, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalos, hyenas and if lucky lions and elephants.

   Have packed lunch at the Magadi conservancy; sandwiches, roast chicken, fruits, juice, sausages (Vegetarian and non-vegetarian) Visit the township for souvenirs and explore famous Ngurumani escarpments and the baboon walk.

Travel back to Nairobi by road by 4pm

COST PER PERSON: 3,900ksh / 42USD

DAY TRIP BY ROAD:

   Picked up from Nairobi Kencom to Magadi in 4×4 tour vans early morning

   Enjoy the road-ride to Magadi viewing the amazing adulating landscape. En-route point of interest; Olorgesalie Pre-historic museum (entrance not covered – 100ksh)

   On arrival, explore the natural landscape of the lake at the lake hill top view point, take a bath in the hot spring, do short game drive and enjoy wildlife viewing: zebras, ostriches, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalos, hyenas and if lucky lions and elephants.

   Have packed lunch at the Magadi conservancy; sandwiches, roast chicken, fruits, juice, sausages (Vegetarian and non-vegetarian) Visit the township for souvenirs and explore famous Ngurumani escarpments and the Baboon walk.

Travel back to Nairobi by road by 4pm

COST PER PERSON: 3,500 Ksh / 37USD

SLEEP OVER: ONE NIGHT TWO DAYS BY TRAIN

   Picked up from Nairobi Kencom to Kajiado in 4×4 tour vans early morning

   Board train from Kajiado terminus and enjoy the ride to the wonderful lands of lake Magadi (2.5 hours).

     On arrival, explore the natural landscape of the lake at the lake hill top view point, take a bath in the hot spring, do short game drive and enjoy wildlife viewing: zebras, ostriches, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalos, hyenas and if lucky lions and elephants.

   Have packed lunch at the Magadi conservancy; sandwiches, roast chicken, fruits, juice, sausages (Vegetarian and non-vegetarian)

   Special set up cocktail at the Magadi hill.

   Check in at the Lake Magadi tented camp: self-contained fitted with air conditioners.

     DINNER: Buffet self-service both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

   Night activities – Goat roasting at the bonfire on the shores of the lake, on site will be music system and traditional Maasai dancers to entertain you or you can decide to swim up-to 11pm

   DAY TWO: Breakfast- full course continental, later enjoy early morning game drive to Shompole conservancy to see lions and wild cats hunting and other wild animals; explore the northern part of the lake by 10pm: explore Ngurumani escarpment and Little Lake Magadi. Interact with baboons at Baboon walk.

Travel back to Nairobi by road by 3pm.

COST PER PERSON: 8,500 KSH / 90USD

SLEEP OVER: ONE NIGHT TWO DAYS BY ROAD

Picked up from Nairobi Kencom to Magadi in 4×4 tour vans early morning

   Enjoy the road-ride to Magadi viewing the amazing adulating landscape. En-route point of interest; Olorgesalie Pre-historic museum (entrance not covered – 100ksh)

   On arrival, explore the natural landscape of the lake at the lake hill top view point, take a bath in the hot spring, do short game drive and enjoy wildlife viewing: zebras, ostriches, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalos, hyenas and if lucky lions and elephants.

   Have packed lunch at the Magadi conservancy; sandwiches, roast chicken, fruits, juice, sausages (Vegetarian and non-vegetarian)

   Special set up cocktail at the Magadi hill.

   Check in at the Lake Magadi tented camp: self-contained fitted with air conditioners.

   DINNER: Buffet self-service both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

   Night activities – Goat roasting at the bonfire on the shores of the lake, on site will be music system and traditional Maasai dancers to entertain you or you can decide to swim

   up-to 11pm

DAY TWO: Breakfast- full course continental, enjoy early morning game drive to Shompole conservancy to see lions and wild cats hunting and other wild animals; explore the northern part of the lake by 10pm: explore Ngurumani escarpment and Little Lake Magadi. Interact with baboons at Baboon walk.

Travel back to Nairobi by road by 3pm.

COST PER PERSON: 6,800KSH / 73USD

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

For these trips to take place, we are looking to get at-least 8 people to fill a Van. Upon Payment of a trip and we do not get the number required, your money will be refunded back in full within 3 working days. To help us offer you an experience of a lifetime, invite your friends to come along and fill a van!

TO RESERVE A SPOT: PAYMENT OPTIONS:

MPESA: 0727 075 986 BENARD KARIGO. (NET COST PLUS WITHDRAWALCHARGES)

DEPOSIT THE CASH TO:

TATA CHEMICALS MAGADI LIMITED,

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

A/C 01060-240145-00, KENYATTA AVENUE BRANCH

(Scan the receipt and send it to [email protected])

(In case of cancellation of a confirmed going group, you shall be deducted 65% of the amount you sent.)

For queries contact:

Office: +254 717 999 228

Cell: +254 727 075 986

Landline: 020 6999 265

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/magadiadventure

Twitter: @magadicamp

About this writer:

Sheila Kanja