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Post-Conference Field Trip: Volcanic Kenya Rift

Dates: August 8-11 (+12), 2026 (4 days + 1)

Departure: From Nyeri Drop-off: in Nairobi

 

Please register and pay for the field trip as early as possible to help ensure the best booking rates for accommodations.

  
Day Date Focus
1 Sat,
August 8		 Leaving Nyeri accommodations early (Aberdare National Park gate opens 6AM; entrance fee included), day visit includes hike to Cenozoic dyke swarm on mountain peaks, waterfalls over competent lava flows and a descent down the western rift escarpment to our permanent base at the Elsamere Lodge (https://elsaconservationtrust.org/), at Lake Naivasha. Full board included, while drinks are paid by individuals (applies to all days).
2 Sun,
August 9		 As indicated on the below geological map, we will on this day explore the Eburru Volcanic Centre to the north of Lake Naivasha, including a visit to the Kariandusi prehistoric site (https://museums.or.ke/kariandusi-museum/). Nature reserve, guided hike and museum fees are included.
3 Mon,
August 10		 Exploring the nearby Olkaria Complex, in the Hell's Gate National Park (entrance fee included), its compositionally evolved lava flows and active geothermal fields. Trip will partly be guided by KenGen (https://www.kengen.co.ke/), operating the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant.
4 Tue,
August 11		 Exploring the Suswa Volcano, with its double crater caldera and lava tube caves (https://mtsuswa.org/; entrance fees and guided hikes included), before ascending the western rift escarpment and dropping off delegates in Nairobi (e.g., Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, hotel at own expense, etc.). Morning Longonot volcano crater rim hike (https://mtlongonot.org/) might upon request be integrated at extra on-site payment by delegate. An additional nature day at the Nairobi National Park can be added to above four-day trip, with details provided below.
 
 
 

Note that any final pre-8PM drop-offs in Nairobi might need to be arranged at own cost and effort, as the 4-day post-conference trip cannot guarantee earlier arrival and drop-offs on Tuesday the 11th of August. When known, please, communicate preferred drop-off times and places to Martin (klausen@sun.ac.za), for coordination and potentially allowing earlier drop-off.

PRICES IN US$ and based on citizenship (to be paid together with conference registration fees). Please, provide treasurer Patrick (patrick.kariuki@dkut.ac.ke) and Martin (klausen@sun.ac.za), with proof of payment, copy of passport and detailing type of accommodation.

 
 
NON-AFRICAN Single Double Sharing Dorm
Four days 1000 950 900 750
 
 
AFRICAN Single Double Sharing Dorm
Four days 900 850 800 650
 
 
EAST AFRICAN Single Double Sharing Dorm
Four days 550 500 450 400

Further questions and comments pertaining to the field trips may be e-mailed to Martin (klausen@sun.ac.za), to whom you may also detail any special dietary requirements or health issues that are important to be aware of.

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Optional extra day at Nairobi National Park (extension of above 4-day trip)

 
5 Wed,
August 12		 Arriving at Maasai Lodge (https://maasailodge.com/; full board included) late Tuesday 11th of August and enjoying a night at the border of the Nairobi National Park delegates will enjoy game drives, nature hikes, including the park’s treetop walkway and animal orphanage (all fees included). Do not plan any final drop-offs (e.g., airport check-ins, other hotel) before 8 PM.

PRICES IN US$ and based on citizenship (to be paid together with conference registration fees, detailing “5-day post-trip”). Please, provide treasurer Patrick (patrick.kariuki@dkut.ac.ke) and Martin (klausen@sun.ac.za), with proof of payment, copy of passport and detailing type of accommodation.

Note that any final pre-8PM drop-offs in Nairobi might need to be arranged at own cost and effort, as the 5-day post-conference trip cannot guarantee earlier arrival and drop-offs on Wednesday the 12th of August. When known, please, communicate preferred drop-off times and places to Martin (klausen@sun.ac.za), for coordination and potentially allowing earlier drop-off.

  
NON-AFRICAN Single Double Sharing Dorm
Five days 1350 1250 1200 1050

 

AFRICAN Single Double Sharing Dorm
Five days 1100 1050 1000 850
 
EAST AFRICAN Single Double Sharing Dorm
Five days 700 650 600 550
 

A more detailed pdf itinerary and field guide will in due course be uploaded onto this website.

Health Advisory: Delegates attending the field trips should review the itinerary and discuss appropriate health and safety measures with their travel clinic or healthcare provider before travel. Comprehensive travel insurance is also recommended

 

Further questions and comments pertaining to the field trips may be e-mailed to Martin (klausen@sun.ac.za), to whom you may also detail any special dietary requirements or health issues that are important to be aware of.
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