Born Free
It was at Shaba that Joy Adamson’s famous movie” Born Free” was filmed. The dominating feature in the whole reserve is the Uaso Nyiro River on whose banks the lodge stands. All along this river grow doum palms and acacia and other plants that have adapted well to the arid surroundings. Along the entire length of this river are many different species of wildlife and birds some only found in this hot and dry habitat. The Grevy Zebra, the Gerenuk, the Beisa Oryx, and the Somali Ostrich are some of the unique animals found only in this reserve. The reserve is also home to the big cats- lions and leopards, and also has a fairly large population of crocodiles.
Day 1: NAIROBI-SHABA
From Nairobi, depart after breakfast and drive northwards through lush vegetation and rich country farmlands to Nyeri, the administrative headquarters of Kenya’s Central Province and the former frontline town of the Mau Mau insurgency which was a central feature of Kenya’s fight for independence. There will be a brief washroom stop at the Outspan Hotel.
Thereafter continue further north past Nanyuki arriving at your lodge in Shaba in time for lunch. It was at Shaba that Joy Adamson’s famous movie” Born Free” was filmed. The dominating feature in the whole reserve is the Uaso Nyiro River on whose banks the lodge stands. All along this river grow doum palms and acacia and other plants that have adapted well to the arid surroundings. Along the entire length of this river are many different species of wildlife and birds some only found in this hot and dry habitat. The Grevy Zebra, the Gerenuk, the Beisa Oryx, and the Somali Ostrich are some of the unique animals found only in this reserve. The reserve is also home to the big cats- lions and leopards, and also has a fairly large population of crocodiles.
After lunch and a brief rest, you take your first game drive in the mid-afternoon. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight. (FULLBOARD)
Day 2: SHABA
After a leisurely breakfast proceeds to a mid-morning game drive extending to Buffalo Springs. Lunch is served at the Lodge. Another game drive in the afternoon. The evening is at leisure before dinner and overnight. (FULLBOARD)
Day 3: ABERDARES COUNTRY CLUB
Depart immediately after breakfast, and drive back to Isiolo and onto Nanyuki then down to Naro Moru and Mweiga. From here it is a short distance to the Aberdares Country Club where you arrive in time for lunch. The whole afternoon is at leisure for golfing, trout fishing, swimming, or any of the many relaxing activities for which this place is famous. Overnight at Aberdares Country Club. (FULLBOARD)
Day 5: ABERDARES /NAIROBI
Depart for your drive back to Nairobi where you arrive around lunchtime, (BREAKFAST)
~ TOUR ENDS ~
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