The Mountains Expedition II

For this Self-drive trip, carry food, drinking water, your own drinks, snacks, sleeping bags, mattresses, tents, utensils and cooking equipment. It is safe. The campsites have facilities like toilets, showers and cleaning water, so everyone should be relatively comfortable. *Important:* Except one campsite which you will need to carry your own water for cleaning. But its for one night only. The region is cool, with cold-foggy/misty mornings and evenings and warm daytimes. Carry appropriate clothing. Include a warm jacket, sweater or Shuka, socks and mittens and beanies for kids. But the climate in that place is cool. There is possibility of rain, due to the place being mountainous and heavily forested. Carry an umbrella and tarp/awning or gazebo. Carry your own personal drinking water, soft drinks, and snacks.

Good quality camping gear (sleeping bags, tents, ground sheet, air mattress etc.) can be purchased cheaply from: ✅Carrefour, ✅www.decathlon.co.ke ✅Jiji - https://jiji.co.ke/ (for Jiji, exercise caution – pay only after delivery and confirmation that the goods are in good shape and genuine) amongst others

✅Camping gear (sleeping bags, tents, ground sheet - can be used as shade, air mattress) ✅Cooking gear (utensils, gas cylinder+ burner+ grill, cooking equipment) ✅Food ✅Sleeping bag and pillow ✅Personal stuff ✅Your own drinking water, drinks and snacks ✅Cleaning water for 1 night only ✅Camera, binoculars, phone charger etc. ✅Passports or National ID for entry formalities ✅Phone chargers ✅Bug repellent ✅Sunglasses ✅Torches and lamps

✅ Good, closed shoes and sandals ✅ Thick jacket, sweater or coat because of chilly mornings and evenings. ✅ Caps and hats, shorts for the warm day time. ✅ Maasai Shuka or other thick shuka for chilling around the campfire. ✅ Long trousers ✅ Warm gloves/mittens, socks and beanie hats for kids ✅ Gumboot for kids ✅ Umbrella

FEE PER PERSON: The registration fee is Kes 10,000 per adult and Kes 4,000 per kid above 4 years. 🔥Total payable per person (Adults) = KES 15,700 🔥Total payable per person (Kids) = KES 6,100 🔥Vehicle entry at Rimoi N Reserve = KES 200 -------------------------------- COST BREAKDOWN: Registration Fees: KES 10,000 per person. Covers: - Guide fees - Security costs - Expedition organization - Campfire setup Additional Fees: Below are the costs to be incurred by each person (not covered by the registration fee) to our host or to Mara Nomads to forward to the host: Accommodation Charges: - Camping fee Day 1= Kes 1,000.00 per person, & Kes 500.00 per kid, per night (1 night) - Camping fee Day 2 = Kes 1,000.00 per person, & Kes 500.00 per kid, per night (1 night) - Camping fee on Day 3= Kes 1,500.00 per person, & Kes 500.00 per kid, per night (1 night) - Camping fee on Day 4= Kes 2,000.00 per person, & Kes 500.00 per kid, per night (1 night) Rimoi National Reserve Charges: - Entry Fees = Adults Kes 200.00, & Kids Kes 100.00, per night (1 night) - Vehicle Entry Fees = Kes 200.00, per night (1 night) -------------------------------- Total Additional Fee = Kes 5,700.00 per person + (Kes 200 for vehicle entry at Rimoi) Total = Kes 2,100.00 per kid

- Registration Deadline: April 4, 2025 - Payment Deadline: April 14, 2025 ✅ February 7th, 2025 — Registration Deadline ✅ February 21st, 2025 — Payment Deadline ✅ November 8th, 2024 0430hrs — Assemble at International Life House, City Hall Way, (https://goo.gl/maps/Tw35N4FDZPe6Fq5n9), Nairobi. ✅ March 6th, 2025 0500hrs — Departure to the North ✅ March 7th, 2025 0730hrs — Depart Ngurunit for Chalbi Desert and Desert Run ✅ March 8th, 2025 0730hrs — Departure to the Merille ✅ March 9th, 2025 0800hrs— Departure back to Nairobi

Yes, it’s a kid friendly trip. Its Self-Drive only trip.

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From Nairobi the entire trip, its about 1,500+/-kms (approx).

🥳 There is room accommodation facilities at the day 1 and day 4 campsites. 🥳No water and showers are available at the day 2 campsite, so Self-drivers carry your water, food, camping equipment etc. But toilets are available in all campsites. 🥳Self-drivers must be self-sufficient for this trip. Contact us for advice and assistance. 🥳Self-drivers who need tents for hire can contact us.

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.

We meet at 4.30 am outside Supreme Court, depart at 5.00 am sharp on Friday, 18 Mar 2025, and start Mountains II Expedition.

4x4s only.

The following items are MANDATORY for each vehicle: ✅Communication: Baofeng bf-888s radios with a pre-determined channel for communication (mandatory) ✅Recovery Gear: Double cylinder portable air compressor, strong tow rope, two D-shackles (mandatory for mud offroaders) ✅Safety: 1kg fire extinguisher, first-aid kit (important) ✅Tools: Toolbox or bag with essential tools, appropriate car jack, wheel spanner, spare tire (important) ✅Tires: Mud-terrain or all-terrain tires (recommended for mud offroaders participants)

1. Vehicle Preparation: 🚨🚨 *BRAKES, BRAKES, BRAKES!!:* Ensure you have serviced, tested, repaired your braking system, brake pads, brake drums etc. ✅ *Mandatory Items:* Ensure you have a strong tow rope & D-shackles, full-size spare tire, fire extinguisher, well-stocked first-aid kit, basic tool kit, and Baofeng bf-888s Radio. ✅ *4WD Maintenance:* Get your 4WD system serviced, inspected, and tested thoroughly before the trip. ✅ *Driver:* The driver must be sober, attentive, and experienced in off-road driving. ✅ *Maximum Vehicle Prep*: Have your cooling systems, gearbox, brakes, and engine checked, repaired, and tested well in advance. ✅ *Spare Parts:* Pack essential spare parts like belts, hoses, radiator caps, filters, and fuses. 2. Supplies: ✅ *Water:* Bring enough water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning, as there will be none availability at campsites. ✅ *Shovel/Spade:* Pack a shovel for sanitation purposes during wild camping on Day 2. ✅ *Sun Protection:* Bring an awning or portable gazebo for shade. ✅ *Shower:* Portable shower tent (optional) - you can use wet wipes.

PLEASE NOTE: ✅ Our itineraries are to be used as a guide only. They may vary from day to day depending on road and weather conditions, political situations and The Mara Nomads’ decisions. ✅ All prices, charges, costs, and fees mentioned to participants may change, and The Mara Nomads has no control over them. ✅ Time shall be of the essence in this trip due to the remoteness of the destinations and safety, also to give us ample time to deal with any emergency and to be able to arrive on time at our stopovers. Any late person shall be left behind. ✅ The Mara Nomads terms and conditions [here: https://www.maranomads.com/terms-of-service] shall apply, as well as our privacy policy. ✅ Please ensure you’ve gone through all the information we have provided here and on the exclusive Mountains II WhatsApp group. ✅ 🚨Please note that our Terms and Conditions, and Cancellation and Refund Policy apply. See FAQ above, and https://www.maranomads.com/terms-of-service.