Lake Logipi Expedition

👉🏼👉🏼This is both a self-catering trip. Participants will be camping at all the places we shall be stopping at. Camping gear will be required. 👉🏼👉🏼All the campsites have facilities like toilets, showers and water, so they should be relatively basic but comfortable. 👉🏼👉🏼Carry drinking water and cooking equipment. A more detailed camping list will be provided in the exclusive Lake Logipi Expedition WhatsApp group. 👉🏼👉🏼This a tough, remote travel Self-drive trip for 4x4 cars only. You will need to carry: ✅ mattress ✅ sleeping bag ✅ tents ✅ awning or tarp or gazebo or some sort of shade ✅ food ✅ utensils ✅ drinking water + cleaning water ✅ cooking equipment ✅ drinks and snacks. 👉🏼👉🏼The places we shall be passing and stopping at range from cold and cool (Maralal), to very hot and humid (Baragoi and Isiolo). Carry appropriate clothing.

The deadline for registration and payment of deposit is May 15, 2024. The deadline for payment is May 20, 2024.

Good quality camping gear can be purchased cheaply from: ✅ the Game stores, ✅ Carrefour, ✅ www.decathlon.co.ke; ✅ https://safarioutfitterske.com/; ✅ https://www.mustek.co.ke/; ✅ https://www.builders.co.ke/Outdoor/Camping/c/Camping; ✅ Jiji - https://jiji.co.ke/ (exercise caution – pay only after delivery and confirmation that the goods are in good shape and genuine) amongst others.

The registration fee is Kes 9,500.00 per person and Kes 3,000 for kids above 4 years of age. The *registration fee covers*: ✅ guide fees ✅ security fees, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable experience for participants, ✅ expedition organization costs, such as planning, route coordination, and activity arrangements, ✅ as well as administrative overheads. ✅ bonfire. The registration fee does not cover: ✅ camping fees for 4 nights ✅ meals ✅ any other thing not mentioned in the “includes” above.

👉🏼👉🏼Service and repair your car thoroughly and in good time. Any vehicle that breaks down shall either turn around and go back to the nearest town where it can get mechanical help. The owner will fix it and proceed to catch up with the convoy or turn back . 👉🏼👉🏼Service your AC in good time especially if you intend to travel with kids. Lake Logipi is very hot and dry, plus dusty, unless you are okay keeping your windows open despite the dust. 👉🏼👉🏼Tire tread should met minimum legal standards. Only MT and AT tires will be allowed. No tire rim above 18 inches will be allowed. 👉🏼👉🏼A good suspension system (which includes shocks and coil springs) will keep the vehicles well balanced on the tough Northern Kenya Roads with their extra loads. 👉🏼👉🏼 Ensure your vehicle's electrical system, brakes and cooling system are working as they should. Check radiator, water pump, thermostat, engine temperature sensor, radiator and all coolant hoses are in pretty good shape. Inspect them closely and replace if they are faulty. Faulty cars pose a very grave risk to their owners and passengers.

✅ A few pairs of closed shoes (just in case of rain) ✅ A few pairs of open shoes and sandals ✅ Warm jacket & long trousers due to chilly evenings and mornings of Maralal ✅ Warm blanket for the chilly Maralal nights ✅ Caps and sun hats for the sun since Baragoi and Lake Logipi will be hot and humid ✅ Lightweight clothes for the hot Baragoi and Lake Logipi day time

✅ May 15, 2024 — Registration & deposit Deadline ✅ May 20, 2024 — Payment Deadline ✅ June 1, 2024 0500hrs — Assemble at ABC Place Mall, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi (https://maps.app.goo.gl/1vnB2W42vUUxogvt7) ✅ June 1, 2024 0530hrs — Departure to Maralal ✅ June 2, 2024 — Maralal to Baragoi ✅ June 3, 2024 — Lake Logipi ✅ June 4, 2024 — Baragoi to Isiolo ✅June 5, 2024 — Isiolo to Nairobi

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Nairobi - Maralal - Baragoi - Lake Logipi - Baragoi - - Isiolo - Nanyuki - Nairobi Total distance is 2,000+/- kms.

Because of the heat at Lake Logipi and its remoteness, this trip is not very kid friendly. But one can come with kids if they so wish and if they have prepared well to travel with kids. Just ensure that: ✅ your AC is working ✅ you have carried plenty of snacks and drinks for them ✅ Health Essentials: 1. Prescribed medications if applicable. 2. Any specific health-related items or dietary needs for your child. 3. First-aid kit with child-specific supplies 4. Medicine bag with assorted kid medicines ✅Clothing: 1. Weather-appropriate clothing, including layers for varying temperatures. 2. Comfortable walking shoes suitable for outdoor activities. ✅ Snacks and water: child-friendly snacks and drinks for the journey. ✅Entertainment: books, puzzles, or games to keep children entertained during the trip. ✅Comfort items: any comfort items such as a favorite stuffed animal, toy or blanket for a sense of security. ✅Child-friendly reusable water bottle: - to keep the child hydrated. ✅Baby supplies (if applicable): diapers, wipes, baby food, formula, bottles, and any necessary baby care items. ✅ Additional personal items: any other personal items your child may need, such as sunglasses, hats, or sunscreen.

These are the costs to be incurred by each person (not covered by the registration fee) to our hosts. Kids pay half adult's rate. The accommodation rates are per person, per night: (1) ✅Maralal(1 night): ◾ Camping fee = Kes 1,000.00 per person; (2) ✅Baragoi (2x nights): ◾ Camping fee = Kes 1,000.00 per person , per night (3) ✅Isiolo (1 night): ◾ Camping fee = Kes 1,000.00 per person Lake Logipi Community Conservancy fees = Kes 500.00 per person; Please note that these prices are valid as at the date of publication. It is possible that the prices might change or not between the date of publication and date of arrival.

Our Cancellation Policy: - Over 30 days before the departure date - Full refund - 30 days before the departure date - 50% refund of the full payment - Within 14 days of the departure date - No refund applicable - Failure to depart on the scheduled group tour - No refund provided - Departing during the ongoing group tour - No refund applicable Your understanding and adherence to these terms are greatly appreciated.