This climb is for those mountaineers who have an adventurous spirit and want to ascend Pt. Lenana, (4,985m) in a leisurely fashion from a non-tourist route. The climber has a better chance of acclimatizing and getting fit for the attempt on Pt. Lenana.
Tana River Rafting is a ‘pool/drop’ river where areas of calm water, perfect for viewing the wildlife allow you to catch your breath after navigating stretches of class II to V white water. It provides a truly spectacular day of white water rafting. Depending on water levels you’ll raft 8-16km of river.
Leave Nairobi at 10:00 am take a scenic route to the Tea Plantation
Arrive at 11am and over a cup of tea or coffee the history of the farm and process of making tea is informally explained, followed by an opportunity to see tea in the field.
Then take a walk in the indigenous forest with our resident Kenyan guide who will identify the plants and explain how they are traditionally used. Look out for the Colobus monkeys close up and wander in the gardens which are home to a wide variety of birds and flowers.
Return to the house to enjoy a pre-lunch drink on the verandah with sweeping views across the tea fields to the Ngong Hills.
Lunch is served about 1pm and is a three-course buffet lunch from our set menu prepared with vegetables from the garden and desserts are topped with cream from our herd of Channel Island cows.
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The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in North Korea is a building that serves as the mausoleum for Kim Il-sung, the founder of North Korea, and for his son Kim Jong-il. It is not easy to get inside: foreigners can get permission to get inside the palace only during the official governmental tour. And the few people who manage to get inside the palace have to follow several rules. For example, taking photos or videos, smoking, and speaking are prohibited in any area of the mausoleum. Besides, all the visitors have to go through a special machine that blows off any dust they may have on themselves.
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The Eiffel Tower is one of the most photographed sights in the world. However, there are certain limitations. The thing is, its nighttime illumination is a kind of art and protected by copyright law. So, it is actually forbidden to share the photos of the tower without written permission. But if you are a non-professional photographer and you take a photo just for your own use, you don’t need permission.
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It is not easy to take a photo of this romantic castle in Germany. Because of the safety regulations, you are only allowed to visit the castle during the 35-minute-tour with a guide and taking photos and videos inside is prohibited. Also, you can’t take a baby stroller or a backpack inside.
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One of the deepest canyons in the world is visited by 4 million people every year. Tourists often go to a special observation deck to enjoy the fantastic views from a glass bridge. This is where you can’t take pictures: tourists are actually prohibited from bringing cameras. Also, you will have to wear special shoe covers to protect the glass from scratches.
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One of the modern wonders of the world can be photographed as much as you want but only from the outside. Inside, even photos are prohibited. Also, you can’t eat, make noise, or smoke in the Taj Mahal and your smartphone should be turned off or be set to silent mode.
It used to be a church and today it is a museum and an outstanding monument of the Renaissance. It is not very surprising that it attracts thousands of tourists and that they can’t take any pictures of what’s inside. It is prohibited to take photos and film videos inside and you also have to keep quiet in the Sistine Chapel.
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It is prohibited to take photos inside. They believe that taking pictures doesn’t allow other people to enjoy the unique beauty and history of the Abbey. Besides, photography can disrupt the holy atmosphere of the building which is first and foremost a working church. What you can do is download the photos from the website, but only for your personal use.
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Nowadays, Lenin’s Mausoleum is not as popular among tourists as it once was, but the tourists who do go inside are not allowed to take pictures of Lenin. By the way, the lab that works on the preservation of Lenin’s body also worked on embalming the bodies of several other famous politicians from other countries.
Taking pictures in this national park in Australia is not always permitted. You need special permission to shoot for commercial purposes (including posts on social media). But even if you just want to take a picture for your own purposes, remember that some places are not supposed to be photographed because they are believed to be holy. Even drawing these places is strictly prohibited.
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It is prohibited to take photos in some Las Vegas casinos because of safety precautions: in order to prevent any possible robberies and protect visitors from having their personal lives intruded on. In the past, it was prohibited for people to take pictures in almost all of the city’s casinos, but over time, the limitations were lifted in some of them.
Despite all the prohibitions, some tourists still manage to sneak a picture. Maybe our readers also have some of these “trophies”?
6 DAYS ROCK CLIMBING Batian via Nelion Peak
(BATIAN 5,169M AND /OR NELION 5158M.)
For information only.
Because of Mt. Kenya’s unique position on the equator, climbing seasons and route conditions vary with the sun’s position. For example, a climber interested in doing one of the best ice routes, which are on the south side of the mountain, should climb when the sun is in the north, between the months of June and December. However, during the same period the east and north sides are in the best condition for rock climbing. Conversely, when the sun is in the south, the south side offers the best rock routes and north the better ice climbing conditions.
Recommended routes:
Normal Route, Standard IV (rock: South West Ridge, Standard V (rock routes).
North Face, Standard IV (rock Route).
Designed for those who have a minimum amount of time and who want to reach the third highest peak Pt. Lenana. This challenging, non-technical ascent can be made by any healthy person.
Everest Base Camp trek is the most famous trekking route in the world and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to
see some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. Nepal is a fascinating country and the trek gives an insight into
the lives and culture of the Sherpa people. Our ascent is steady and well-paced to best suit the acclimatization needed.
Sunrise on the snow capped peaks above the Khumbu Glacier is an unforgettable sight from the summit of Kala
Patthar. This trek is one for the lover of high places and those wanting to push themselves to the limit. It is a tough
challenge and not to be taken lightly with generally well graded paths but some tougher sections along the Khumbu
glacier.
The superb trekking to the Base Camp of Mount Everest is recommended as one of the important sites to be visited
before one dies. The Everest trekking is well-known because of the friendly Sherpa people, colorful festivals and the
Buddhist monasteries. The region is known as Khumbu and has been bounded in the Sagarmatha National Park,
the world heritage site. Sagarmatha is the Nepalese name of Mount Everest, the top of the world. Sherpas, the famous
climbers are the dwellers of Khumbu region. Many expedition teams can be observed on this trail during April and
May heading higher with an aim to be on the top of the world.
What’s included:
What’s not included:
07 DAYS, 06 OVERNIGHTS
This trek offers you the best of Chogoria route.
06 DAYS, 05 OVERNIGHT
This trek offers some of the best views of the main peaks with a gradual ascent which can be done leisurely, we traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon track, join the best of Timau, then join the best of Chogoria and Descend the Naro Moru track.
05 Days, 04 Nights
Start your mountain trekking through Chogoria gate and end through Sirimon or vice versa.
