Lake Magadi and Olorgesailie Day Trip in Kenya | Blue Mountain Safaris
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Lake Magadi and Olorgesailie Day Trip

Depart from Nairobi in the morning 0630hrs through Magadi Rd Kiserian before we descend over the escarpment Kona Baridi view point for photos and views across the Great Rift Valley. Then descend over the Ngong Hills, continuing south into a semi-arid land

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WhereKenya
Length1 days
PaceModerate
Group sizeUp to 12
Planning3 days ahead
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Depart from Nairobi in the morning 0630hrs through Magadi Rd Kiserian before we descend over the escarpment Kona Baridi view point for photos and views across the Great Rift Valley. Then descend over the Ngong Hills, continuing south into a semi-arid landscape, where we stop mid-morning at the Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site. After a Guided tour of the site and learning about the previous inhabitants of the area, we continue onto Lake Magadi. via the Magadi town and past the Magadi Soda factory. We Enter the Lake Magadi reserve area and continue onto the hot springs where we stop for lunch and wading in the hot alkaline water springs (if the weather is not too hot) -sit in and soak in the hot mineral water. Afterward your skin feels so soft and smooth; until it dries then you turn a chalky white. Later proceed to Lake Magadi Sports club for lunch and an afternoon is spent swimming at the Sports club swimming pool. Later leave for Nairobi arriving in the evening. Highlights Road trip with great company Trekking to the view point where you can have a panoramic view of the entire lake and its surroundings Interact with local Masai Bird watching, Flamingos Lunch at Magadi Heat bathing at the hot springs Professional photography Swimming at the swimming pool in the restaurant Team Building and networking Includes • Transport • Lunch • Drinking water • Park entrances • Guide fees • Swimming • Photography Charges; Citizens; Ksh 3900/-pp Residents; Kshs 6200/-pp Non residents Kshs 8000/-pp

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Day 1

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Depart from Nairobi in the morning 0630hrs through Magadi Rd Kiserian before we descend over the escarpment Kona Baridi view point for photos and views across the Great Rift Valley. Then descend over the Ngong Hills, continuing south into a semi-arid landscape, where we stop mid-morning at the Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site. After a Guided tour of the site and learning about the previous inhabitants of the area, we continue onto Lake Magadi. via the Magadi town and past the Magadi Soda factory. We Enter the Lake Magadi reserve area and continue onto the hot springs where we stop for lunch and wading in the hot alkaline water springs (if the weather is not too hot) -sit in and soak in the hot mineral water. Afterward your skin feels so soft and smooth; until it dries then you turn a chalky white. Later proceed to Lake Magadi Sports club for lunch and an afternoon is spent swimming at the Sports club swimming pool. Later leave for Nairobi arriving in the evening. Highlights Road trip with great company Trekking to the view point where you can have a panoramic view of the entire lake and its surroundings Interact with local Masai Bird watching, Flamingos Lunch at Magadi Heat bathing at the hot springs Professional photography Swimming at the swimming pool in the restaurant Team Building and networking Includes • Transport • Lunch • Drinking water • Park entrances • Guide fees • Swimming • Photography Charges; Citizens; Ksh 3900/-pp Residents; Kshs 6200/-pp Non residents Kshs 8000/-pp

Activities: Guided excursions and time for the confirmed route

Stay: None for a day experience

Meals: As selected by the guest

Experience Kenya on Lake Magadi and Olorgesailie Day Trip

✓ Included

  • Professional local guide
  • Pre-trip planning support
  • Daily activity coordination

✗ Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal purchases
  • Items not listed in the confirmed itinerary

🎒 What to bring

  • Comfortable layers and closed walking shoes
  • Reusable water bottle and sun protection
  • Personal medication and valid travel documents
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