Camel Safaris
Camels have been coined the Ships of the Desert, and for good reason.
Domesticated more than 3000 yrs ago, humans even rely upon them to this day to transport them across arid/desert environments in Africa and Asia. They can easily carry up to 200 lbs and travel up to 20 miles/day! Wow! They are as fast as a horse, but can go for extended periods of time without any food or water. This makes them well equipped to live in the desert. (http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-camel.html, 2007)
They are well adapted to the desert landscape as their feet are round and broad, working somewhat like a snowshoe would in the snow, so that they don’t sink into the sand. For humans, sand blown into our eyes can be annoying and painful, as well as unhealthy for the eyes. However, camels have a special membrane over their eyes to protect them from the sand called a nictitating membrane, which works as a clear inner eyelid, letting enough light in for them to see, along with a double row of eyelashes. They are also able to close their nostrils to keep the sand out of their nose.
Daily Camel Walks.
We organise camel walks over a half day or full day within the Maralal Game Sanctuary, where you are escorted by our English speaking Moran Guidse who will explain local traditions and customs as you walk. These walks are either on foot, on camel, the choice is yours . A packed lunch is sent on the full day treks.
Camel Treks with Night( s) Out.
These are very popular and we can offer you a selection of possibilities. If you have only a couple of days to spare, then we can erect a amp in the bush for you; moved each night and serviced from a Camel Club. You ride during the day, returning to a new camp each night for dinner and camp fire.