OUR TRIP
TO KENYA
A unique life experience that combines running or power walking for all fitness levels, exploring the natural environment and local culture, and actively participating in charity initiatives at local schools.
The package includes:
- Airfare
- Visa
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Meals (3 meals per day)
- Guides
- 2 Days Safari
- Visit to Tea Farms
- Tea Workshop
- Sports Activities at a School
- Participation in Donation
- Outdoor Activities
- VAT included
Limited Availability
ΙΤΕΝ
- Altitude 2.400 m
- Famous endurance athletes' training center
- The best view of the Great Rift Valley from any other place in Africa
What will we do?
We will have the opportunity to train with Kenya's elite endurance athletes while enjoying the sunrise.
We will walk through the forest accompanied by a local guide, who will introduce us to the local herbs and their uses in daily life.
We will visit the organization Simba for Kids, where we will donate food and essential items to children aged 2 to 16 and spend time playing with them.
We will explore the local market and enjoy the vibrant mix of people and products. Through these activities, we will immerse ourselves in the culture of the locals, interact with them, and leave our own mark.
LAKE NAKURU
- Altitude 1.754 m
- Rift Valley of East Africa
- Nakuru = dust in Swahili
- Very shallow and extremely alkaline
- 400 permanent bird species
- Destination for migratory birds
- 54 species of mammals
- Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
What will we do?
Safari!
The park covers a vast area, including the lake as well as grasslands, forests, and jungle. We will explore it by car. The drivers communicate with each other and take us to the spots where animals have been sighted. There are large gatherings of water buffalo, zebras, antelopes, gazelles, hippos, warthogs, monkeys, baboons, giraffes, hyenas, lions, leopards, and rhinos.
The lake, due to its cyanobacteria and plankton, is an ornithological paradise. Pelicans, storks, cormorants, avocets, herons, spoonbills, kingfishers, and eagles feed in the shallow waters of the lake. However, the dominant bird is the flamingo, with a population ranging from 1.5 to 2 million at certain times.
We will also visit the waterfall located within the Park and finish our excursion with a meal in Nakuru, the fourth-largest city in Kenya.
LAKE NAIVASHA
- Altitude 1.884 m
- It is fed by the Malewa and Gilgil rivers
- 400 species of wild birds
- Crescent Island – filming location of the movie "Out of Africa"
- It is surrounded by acacia forest
- Fragile ecology
What will we do?
Boat safari and walking!
The lake is located at the highest elevation of the Great Rift Valley, in a complex geological combination of volcanic rocks and sedimentary deposits, and its water is relatively fresh.
We will see a wide variety of waterfowl, with flamingos being the dominant species in large numbers, and we will feel the breath of the hippos.
We will visit Crescent Island, named for its crescent moon shape, located on the eastern side of the lake near the town of Naivasha. It was the filming location for the movie "Out of Africa."
We will approach giraffes and zebras on foot.
Additionally, the lake supports significant economic activities in the area, such as floriculture, fishing, and geothermal energy production. The lake's ecology is at risk due to intensive land cultivation and the continuous expansion of the city of Naivasha.
NANDI HILLS
- Mountainous area
- Altitude 2.047 m
- Tea cultivation
What will we do?
Familiarization with tea cultivation, for which Kenya is renowned. The region's cool, humid climate combined with the rich volcanic soils make it ideal for tea cultivation.
We will attend a complete tea production workshop, from harvesting, weighing, processing, and packaging to tasting and final consumption.
BUGAR FOREST
- Forest of Elgeyo Marakwet County
- A large part of the forest is planted for timber production
- It borders the Elgeyo Escarpment (the cliff of the Great Rift Valley)
- It is threatened by human activities – land clearing for settlement.
What will we do?
We will enjoy running along the trails of this tropical forest, followed by monkeys competing with us from branch to branch.
We will hear birds and, "out of nowhere," discover local huts with small vegetable gardens.
We will feel the magic of the African environment and the simplicity of life.
We will conclude with a picnic in the heart of the forest.
GREAT RIFT VALLEY
- Continuous geomorphological subsidence of 6,000 – 7,000 km in length
- It extends south of Western Asia and reaches the eastern part of Africa
- Interaction of 3 tectonic plates: Arabian, Nubian, and Somali
- In Kenya, the eastern branch of the rift is the East Rift Valley.
- It contains hills and volcanoes
What will we do?
In Iten, we will visit Kerio View to enjoy coffee or juice while taking in the breathtaking view of the entire Great Rift Valley, with the Kerio River flowing through it.
ELDORET
- 5th biggest country in Kenya
- 2nd largest medical destination in Kenya after Nairobi
- Elevation ranging from 2,100 m to 2,700 m
- The birthplace of the world-famous runners Kipchoge Keino and Eliud Kipchoge
- The High Altitude Training Center of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) for Kenyan and international athletes
- Kipchoge Keino Stadium with a capacity of 10,000 people
- The Eldoret City Marathon is held annually
What will we see?
The name Eldoret is derived from the Maasai word "eldore," which means "stony river" and refers to the bed of the Sosiani River (a tributary of the Nile) that runs through the town.
We will also pass through the city upon arrival and departure from the local airport. However, we will have the opportunity to see this densely populated city, with its "crazy" traffic on the streets, the overcrowded matatus (small buses), the shops with colorful signs, the dirt roads, and the people constantly on the move.
The image that forms in our minds is that there are people everywhere walking long distances.
NAIROBI
- The capital of Kenya
- Elevation 1661 m
- Multicultural
What will we see?
The name Nairobi means "fresh water" and in Swahili, "cenairobe" is the place where the Maasai fetch water.
It is the only city in the world that has a National Park next to its urban core, which is a large wildlife sanctuary known for the breeding of endangered black rhinos, as well as a space for giraffes, zebras, and lions.
During the few hours we will spend in Nairobi before our departure for Athens, participants will have free time to do as they wish. They can stroll around the city, discovering historic buildings and skyscrapers.
ΙΤΕΝ
- Altitude 2.400 m
- Famous endurance athletes' training center
- The best view of the Great Rift Valley from any other place in Africa
What will we do?
We will have the opportunity to train with Kenya's elite endurance athletes while enjoying the sunrise.
We will walk through the forest accompanied by a local guide, who will introduce us to the local herbs and their uses in daily life.
We will visit the organization Simba for Kids, where we will donate food and essential items to children aged 2 to 16 and spend time playing with them.
We will explore the local market and enjoy the vibrant mix of people and products. Through these activities, we will immerse ourselves in the culture of the locals, interact with them, and leave our own mark.
LAKE NAKURU
- Altitude 1.754 m
- Rift Valley of East Africa
- Nakuru = dust in Swahili
- Very shallow and extremely alkaline
- 400 permanent bird species
- Destination for migratory birds
- 54 species of mammals
- Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
What will we do?
Safari!
The park covers a vast area, including the lake as well as grasslands, forests, and jungle. We will explore it by car. The drivers communicate with each other and take us to the spots where animals have been sighted. There are large gatherings of water buffalo, zebras, antelopes, gazelles, hippos, warthogs, monkeys, baboons, giraffes, hyenas, lions, leopards, and rhinos.
The lake, due to its cyanobacteria and plankton, is an ornithological paradise. Pelicans, storks, cormorants, avocets, herons, spoonbills, kingfishers, and eagles feed in the shallow waters of the lake. However, the dominant bird is the flamingo, with a population ranging from 1.5 to 2 million at certain times.
We will also visit the waterfall located within the Park and finish our excursion with a meal in Nakuru, the fourth-largest city in Kenya.
LAKE NAIVASHA
- Altitude 1.884 m
- It is fed by the Malewa and Gilgil rivers
- 400 species of wild birds
- Crescent Island – filming location of the movie "Out of Africa"
- It is surrounded by acacia forest
- Fragile ecology
What will we do?
Boat safari and walking!
The lake is located at the highest elevation of the Great Rift Valley, in a complex geological combination of volcanic rocks and sedimentary deposits, and its water is relatively fresh.
We will see a wide variety of waterfowl, with flamingos being the dominant species in large numbers, and we will feel the breath of the hippos.
We will visit Crescent Island, named for its crescent moon shape, located on the eastern side of the lake near the town of Naivasha. It was the filming location for the movie "Out of Africa."
We will approach giraffes and zebras on foot.
Additionally, the lake supports significant economic activities in the area, such as floriculture, fishing, and geothermal energy production. The lake's ecology is at risk due to intensive land cultivation and the continuous expansion of the city of Naivasha.
NANDI HILLS
- Mountainous area
- Altitude 2.047 m
- Tea cultivation
What will we do?
Familiarization with tea cultivation, for which Kenya is renowned. The region's cool, humid climate combined with the rich volcanic soils make it ideal for tea cultivation.
We will attend a complete tea production workshop, from harvesting, weighing, processing, and packaging to tasting and final consumption.
BUGAR FOREST
- Forest of Elgeyo Marakwet County
- A large part of the forest is planted for timber production
- It borders the Elgeyo Escarpment (the cliff of the Great Rift Valley)
- It is threatened by human activities – land clearing for settlement.
What will we do?
We will enjoy running along the trails of this tropical forest, followed by monkeys competing with us from branch to branch.
We will hear birds and, "out of nowhere," discover local huts with small vegetable gardens.
We will feel the magic of the African environment and the simplicity of life.
We will conclude with a picnic in the heart of the forest.
GREAT RIFT VALLEY
- Continuous geomorphological subsidence of 6,000 – 7,000 km in length
- It extends south of Western Asia and reaches the eastern part of Africa
- Interaction of 3 tectonic plates: Arabian, Nubian, and Somali
- In Kenya, the eastern branch of the rift is the East Rift Valley.
- It contains hills and volcanoes
What will we do?
In Iten, we will visit Kerio View to enjoy coffee or juice while taking in the breathtaking view of the entire Great Rift Valley, with the Kerio River flowing through it.
ELDORET
- 5th biggest country in Kenya
- 2nd largest medical destination in Kenya after Nairobi
- Elevation ranging from 2,100 m to 2,700 m
- The birthplace of the world-famous runners Kipchoge Keino and Eliud Kipchoge
- The High Altitude Training Center of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) for Kenyan and international athletes
- Kipchoge Keino Stadium with a capacity of 10,000 people
- The Eldoret City Marathon is held annually
What will we see?
The name Eldoret is derived from the Maasai word "eldore," which means "stony river" and refers to the bed of the Sosiani River (a tributary of the Nile) that runs through the town.
We will also pass through the city upon arrival and departure from the local airport. However, we will have the opportunity to see this densely populated city, with its "crazy" traffic on the streets, the overcrowded matatus (small buses), the shops with colorful signs, the dirt roads, and the people constantly on the move.
The image that forms in our minds is that there are people everywhere walking long distances.
NAIROBI
- The capital of Kenya
- Elevation 1661 m
- Multicultural
What will we see?
The name Nairobi means "fresh water" and in Swahili, "cenairobe" is the place where the Maasai fetch water.
It is the only city in the world that has a National Park next to its urban core, which is a large wildlife sanctuary known for the breeding of endangered black rhinos, as well as a space for giraffes, zebras, and lions.
During the few hours we will spend in Nairobi before our departure for Athens, participants will have free time to do as they wish. They can stroll around the city, discovering historic buildings and skyscrapers.
