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Post-Conference Field Trip: Volcanic Kenya Rift
Dates: August 8-11, 2026 (4 days) Departure: From Nyeri
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Sat, August 8 |
Cenozoic dyke swarm on the peaks of Aberdare, waterfalls in its national park and a descent down the western rift escarpment to a permanent base at the Elsamere Lodge, at Lake Naivasha |
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Sun, August 9 |
Exploring the Eburru Volcanic Centre to the north of Lake Naivasha, including visit to the Kariandusi prehistoric site |
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Mon, August 10 |
Exploring the Olkaria Complex, in the Hell's Gate National Park, including its active geothermal fields |
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Tues, August 11 |
Exploring the Longonot Volcano, before ascending the western rift escarpment and ending the trip in Nairobi |
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Detailed itineraries, costs, and registration information will be provided once accommodations and logistics are finalized.
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