The Kalenjin Community and They Culture

Trip Summary
Kalenjin communities are famous for their Long Distance Athletics Runners also worth to know their rich traditions culture. Get deep and learn rooted traditions, e.g. ways of life, food, religion, cultural heritage and ceremony rituals. Also enjoy a great game drive in Lake Nakuru national park

This is 7 days trip:

Day 1: “Karibu (Welcome) Kenya"
Pick up:

  • JKIA Nairobi Airport
  • Night in Hotel or day Tour

Day 2: Great Rift Valley / Lake Nakuru
Trip orientation then depart to Lake Nakuru National Park, for game drive, view the famous flamingos and endangered black plus white rhino. Drive thought Great Rift Valley with stop at Valley view point. The area will go up to High Altitude of 2400m above the sea level.
Night in 4****star Hotel

Day 3: History & origins of the Kallenjin
Learn about the history and origins of the Nilotic Kallenjin communities, which have kept the indigenous traditions, almost like the Masai. Also discover the building of the sub-tribes or sub-clans who almost speak the same language with different cultures. Have a great memory session with the elders around the campfire. Plus Visit to Moi home one of former President:
Night in 4**** star lodge

Day 4: Kipsigis traditions
Visit to Kipsigis community:  learn about Kallenjin’s food and their daily activities, (such as farming). learn their traditional culture of sub-clan known as ipinda (joining a named age set) or turudo (traditional initiation ceremonies)include paying dowry
Night in 4**** star lodge

Day 5: Famous athletes
Home visit to famous athlete champions’ families, learn how they welcome their heroes after they win a race abroad. Sometimes things go wild, as they pour milk on their champion’s body and also make special food in these occasions.
Night in 4**** star lodge

Day 6: Tugen  Culture, Paul Tergat home:
Learn Tugen culture, how they build their house and keep their cattle. See how they rank one of their important champion – Paul Tergat and visit to his home plus they unique way of getting marriage.  Game drive in Lake Baringo national park.
Night in 3*** star lodge

Day 7: Pokot traditional Culture
Meet a Pokot community, learn they traditional therapy and massage and how to treat fractures and other physical injuries traditionally. Learn to make young warriors beautiful hair braids. Role of women and men in the society, a unique one being the young warrior trained at protecting the livestock.
Night in 4*** star lodge

Day 8: "Kwaheri" - bye!
You can be transfered to your airport or get a great deal and enjoy relaxing in a beautiful beach.

Camping Price : US$ 535
Hotel or lodge Price : US$ 858

Included:

  • Transport (including game drive and community visit)
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departing days
  • All guides in English
  • Game drives (Wildlife viewing)
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • All community visits and activities
  • Accommodation in hotel
  • All necessary fees (Park, museum…)
  • Driver & guide allowance
  • 16% VAT / government tax
  • All necessary miscellaneous

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Trip Cancellation insurance

Excluded:

  • Visa costs
  • Airport taxes
  • Personal insurance

Travel Carbon Calculation
Emission rate of 296 gCO²/km, total distance of 1260 Km
0.37 Tonnes of CO2 emissions were produced on this trip,
This CO² cost € 5.18 will go to community development Project we post volunteer & support Click & Read

Mara 3 days Safari Adult(s) Children

Airport pick up: Yes No

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Ecological Development

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