Kayaking & Rafting Adventures Africa | Firecloud Adventure Travel Africa

Country:	Kenya
Nearest town:	Kiwaiyu
Type of trek:	Kayaking
Duration:	4 nights / 5 days or 7 nights / 8 days
Difficulty*:	Moderate
Technicality:	None
Accomm:	Safari style camping
Best time:	Mid July to Mid April
Min group size:	Two people

*Difficulty: Easy The leisure option with the objective of enjoying the surroundings and wildlife rather than get from A to B at any great speed. Moderate Some non-strenuous paddling in calm conditions. Moderate to demanding A good level of fitness is required as conditions are more demanding and paddling requires some effort. Demanding Rough conditions usually involving lots of swirling white water. Although technically more demanding, only moderate fitness is required unless paddling solo. Extreme Only for the seasoned experts. Lots of rapids and white water require a high level of paddling fitness and experience.

Deshun Deysel African Adventure Mountaineer

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Kenya Lamu Island

Description

These treks offer an opportunity to kayak around pristine tropical waters off the coast of Kenya. The Lamu archipelago consists of numerous islands, which extend about 100km north of Lamu Island on Kenya’s north coast. The archipelago is positioned just south of the Equator, along the same latitude as the Seychelles and the Galapagos Islands. A relaxing trek, kayaking is done at your pace and there’ll be many opportunities for snorkeling and relaxing on palm fringed beaches in between.

Highlights

Exploring channels through mangroves
Paddling pristine turquoise waters
Snorkelling with millions of reef fish
Watching the sunset from a pristine white beach
Watching turtle hatchings

Sample Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrive in Nairobi from your international destination. Once you’ve collected your luggage and cleared customs, transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to Kiwaiyu. The flight departs Nairobi at approximately 13h55, arriving in Kiwaiyu at 15h00. You will be met at the airstrip by the expedition leader and will drive north along the coast through the remote and wild Dodori Reserve. The backup dhow will collect you and transport you to your first nights camp on one of the many picturesque and uninhabited islands.

Day 2 – 4/7:
You itinerary over the next few days will depend on the length of your stay and the prevailing weather conditions. The days will be spent slowly paddling south through islands, reefs and mangrove channels. En route you will get to experience the amazing marine life, multitudes of water birds and underwater reefs. You will also pass some local villages and be able to watch the local dhows set sail for the daily task of fishing. Depending on the time of year you may witness turtle hatchlings, flocks of roseate terns, inquisitive dolphins and curious land animals. The distance paddled each day is approximately 10kms and routes are chosen so that you have minimal bay crossings and exposure to significant currents or swells.

Day 5 / 7:
Finishing up with your kakaying yo transfer off the islands back to mainland and then drive south to Kiwaiyu airstrip. The returning flight departs at 15h20, arriving at Nairobi Wilson airport at 17h55. In Nairobi transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your flight home.