ACACIA BIKING EXPEDITION18th-20th OCTOBER 2014

Wild Life Africa is a NGO that uses a holistic approach in the conservation process focusing not only on individual species but the whole ecosystems. The major objective of Wild Life Africa is to use events such as Extreme Sporting Challenges in the wilderness and other activities to raise awareness and mobilize resources for community based projects. We choose Cycling tours because we want people to realise it is as an alternative green and enjoyable mode of transport, raise awareness on environmental issues and create an interactive and fun form of eco tourism. We get the community to spearhead initiatives for conservation of Wildlife and environment for a sustainable future.

Cycling is a better way to see the world through eco tourism. Not only do you get a more authentic experience, but your holiday benefits local people and the environment. We select areas that offer the full experience; aiming at forming a connection with the people, the landscape, the culture, the food and the environment. Eco-tourism simply means holidays that care about wildlife conservation & the environment and put a little bit back into local communities and conservation. This is the future of tourism. We want you to feel a little like you really live there for a short while, and can enjoy the peace and quiet as well as the excitements of the place as much as the people who really live there do.

We shall be having a three day tour of the Athi Kapiti ecosystem this Heroes day long holiday, The tour shall start off at the Acacia camp Situated on the Kapiti Plains opposite the rugged Lukenya Hill, Acacia Camp is nestled in a glade of shady Yellow Fever Trees. Tours within a privately fenced 20,000 acre wildlife sanctuary to which guests have exclusive access. Unknown to many, Acacia Camp and the surrounding sanctuary hosts a resident population of over 3,000 game animals and over 270 identified bird species. We shall futher explore the Lukenya Hills, looking for some action and adventure in the outdoors coupled with rock climbing and exploring. We shall Experience the thrill and challenge of mountain biking through the vast rocky trails, with a trek through the cross-country nature trail whilst enjoying some of the most spectacular views second to none.

The Acacia cycle will offer the following activities during the tour:

Guided Cycling tours Rock Climbing Short film showcase

Camping. Mini Races.

Programme

Sat 18th Oct 2014

7:15am: Meeting and Departure. Pick up will be at Capital center (Mombasa Road) at 10:00am and depart at 11:00am. For Transport, we will use the Rosa Tour Buses, which are comfortable and efficient for rough weather terrains. (22 Capacity Each). We shall also meet the Participants with private means at this designated point.

12:00pm: Arrival: We shall arrive at the swara plains gate at 12:00pm, participants will alight the bus at this point and choose their bikes the bicycles and adjust them If necessary, participants with their cars will drop them off at the camp and head back to the gate with the tour bus to join the rest who will be having their packed lunch under the shade of an acacia tree.

1:30pm – 5:30pm: We will commence with a Briefing of procedures and safety rules during the tour then proceed for a 50km cycling tour of the beautiful Swara plains.

5:30pm: Arrival at Acacia camp, freshening up and setting up of the camp.

8.00pm: Dinner is served, camp fire activities and introductions

Sun 19th Oct 2014

8.00am: Breakfast will be served.

9.00am: Team Building Session will commence with Introductions and Briefing then proceed to Team Dynamics that will facilitate the bonding of participants. Facilitated by beyond wilderness.

10:00am – 11:00am: Depature to LuKenya. Approximately 15km bicycle ride across Mombasa road

11:00am-5:00pm: Rock climbing at Lukenya facilitated by beyond wilderness, lunch, relaxing at the dam

6.00pm: Arrival at Acacia camp/ setting up of camp at Lukenya

8.00pm: Dinner is served

11.00pm: Showcasing of shortfilms by Futureshots Kenya

Mon 19th Oct 2014

8.00am: Breakfast is served

9:00am – 11:00am: This will be time for relaxation, participants may choose to have short treks around the campsite. Moreover, the place is naturally beautiful and offers one a superb

opportunity to view the breathtaking savanna that Kenya has to offer. Consequently, we will have more time to enjoy and say our last good byes.

11:30pm: Departure. We begin our journey back to Nairobi with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Things to carry:

Mountain BikePadded Biker ShortsHelmet, Gloves and water bottleWarm ClothingHiking Pants and shorts.Comfortable Sports Shoes

Our technical team is highly qualified with excellent knowledge and experience in handing anything that the African wilderness throws at us. We thank you in advance for giving us an opportunity to share our experience with you and joining us in saving our last surviving wildlife.

30% of our Profits go to Environmental Conservation and Community Development at the Athi Kapiti ecosystem