Full Day Kakamega Forest and The Crying Stone tour
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Full Day Kakamega Forest & Crying Stone Tour
KISUMU EXCURSION
Kakamega Forest is the only remaining rain forest in Kenya and the furthest East remnant of the Guineo-Congolean rain forest that is scattered across Zaire, Uganda and Kenya. Situated in Western Kenya, 35 km from Lake Victoria, Kakamega Forest provides a unique sanctuary for a remarkable diversity of endemic plants, birds and insects not found anywhere else in the country. It is an important watershed for rivers that flow into Lake Victoria. The forest is also invaluable to the people living around it, many of whom depend on it for timber, fuel wood, herbal medicines, building materials and food. The Kakamega Forest is also important to the local community for a number of ceremonies and religious practices.
The Crying Stone: What is it?
The Stone is about 40m high with a small rock perched on top that forms unique attractions in Western Kenya. It is an acid plutonic rock consisting mainly of quarts, alkali, feldspar and mica which litarally people interpret to be tears. These rock have a long history with the community as they were used for conducting religious ceremonies. Lectures about the unique Luhyia culture can be given from this point.
VIEW ITINERARY
Itinerary Overview
Depart Kisumu early morning and drive to the Tropical equatorial rainforest of Kakamega to witness early morning birds departure for Lake Victoria from the forest and only return in the late evening. The forest is the home of snakes, birds and many indigenous trees which are also medicinal.Picnic lunch at convenient point then proceed to visit the Crying Stone In Ilesi Kakamega. In the evening, embark on a return journey to Kisumu City to end the tour.
Would you like to upgrade the hotels in your itinerary?
November – May (Low Season Hotel Reservation Rates)
ECONOMY CAMP @ $85
- Mara Chui Camp
- Enkorock Mara camp
- Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Explore Nature Mara Lodge
MID-RANGE CAMP @ $135
- Zebra Plains Mara
- Losokwan Luxury Tented Camp
- AA Lodge
- Sentrim Mara Camp
- Mara Sopa Lodge
COMFORT LODGE @ $175
- Karen Blixen
- Eagle View Camp
- Mara Simba
- Royal Mara Safari Lodge
- Basecamp Masai Mara
- Kibo Safari Lodge Amboseli
LUXURY LODGE @ $199
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Sarova Mara Game Camp – Deluxe Tents
- Fairmont Mara Safari Club
- Mara Maisha Camp (Main Camp)
- Mara Treetops Luxury Camp
Hotel upgrade Prices:
- Price per person/per night
- Price includes all meals and accommodation
Accommodation
- Camp/ Lodge accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room
Meals
- All meals provided on safari. Breakfasts, Lunch, Dinner
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
- Modern air-conditioned 4x4 jeep with reclining seats
- Mini-van for budget travelers
- *Baby seat option available for all vehicles on request
Local Driver guide
- Fully guided tour with experienced local driver guide
- Drive guide will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Would you like to upgrade the hotels in your itinerary?
June – October (Low Season Hotel Reservation Rates)
ECONOMY CAMP @ $150
- Mara Chui Camp
- Enkorock Mara camp
- Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Explore Nature Mara Lodge
MID-RANGE CAMP @ $235
- Zebra Plains Mara
- Losokwan Luxury Tented Camp
- AA Lodge
- Sentrim Mara Camp
- Mara Sopa Lodge
COMFORT LODGE @ $299
- Karen Blixen
- Eagle View Camp
- Mara Simba
- Royal Mara Safari Lodge
- Basecamp Masai Mara
- Kibo Safari Lodge Amboseli
LUXURY LODGE @ $399
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Sarova Mara Game Camp – Deluxe Tents
- Fairmont Mara Safari Club
- Mara Maisha Camp (Main Camp)
- Mara Treetops Luxury Camp
Hotel upgrade Prices:
- Price per person/per night
- Price includes all meals and accommodation
Accommodation
- Camp/ Lodge accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room
Meals
- All meals provided on safari. Breakfasts, Lunch, Dinner
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
- Modern air-conditioned 4x4 jeep with reclining seats
- Mini-van for budget travelers
- *Baby seat option available for all vehicles on request
Local Driver guide
- Fully guided tour with experienced local driver guide
- Drive guide will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Park fees for Kenya/Tanzania national parks & Reserves
Non- resident (USD)
KENYAN PARKS/ RESERVES - Adult Rates
- Masai Mara National Reserve - $100
- (Low Season $100. High Season $200)
- Amboseli National Park - $60
- Lake Nakuru National Park - $60
- Tsavo West/East National Park - $60
- Ruma National Park - $22
TANZANIA NATIONAL PARK - Adult Rates
- Serengeti National Park - $79
- Lake Manyara National Park - $59
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area - $79
- Tarangire National Park - $59
Kenya/ Tanzania child Entrance Fees
- Children below 5 years of age free.
- Children above 5 years to 12 of age 50% of adult rate.
