10 Days Mount Kenya trekking combined with Safari

The adventure

10 Days Mount Kenya trekking combined with Safari

Highlights

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 2

   Meru Bandas-Chogoria Gate to Lake Ellis Camp

   Altitude: 3453m 9km Hike across moorlands via the 100ft Nithi Waterfalls and Nithi Caves to camp at Lake Ellis (3,455m). Activities 9km trek Nithi waterfall lake ellis Lake ellis Camp 3455m Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

2. Day 3

   Lake ellis to Mintos camp

   Altitude: 4199m Trek along the rim of the dramatic Gorges Valley, then descend into the stunning crater lakes to camp right on the edge of the Lake (4,200m) Activities Dramatic gorge trek Mintos Stunning crater lakes Mintos camp 4200m Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3. Day 4

   Summit Day: Point Lenana (4,985m) to Oldmoses camp 3300m

   Altitude: 3299m A pre-dawn 3:00 AM start to reach the peak for sunrise. Descend via the dramatic scree Valley,down to the Halis tarn lake to the shiptons camp for breakfast and after follow the gentle descent scenic Mackinders valley to oldmoses camp (3,300m) Activities Summit Trek oldmoses Camp (3300 m) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4. Day 5

   Old Moses Camp to Nairobi - Trek Out and Transfer

   Altitude: 2651m A final short bush trek to the Sirimon Gate to check out, collect certificates, and drive back to Nairobi. Dinner and overnight in a hotel. Activities bush trek Transfer to Nairobi Breakfast, Lunch

5. Day 6

   Hells gate National park

   be picked by 7:00 am from your Nairobi residence for a transfer to your day 1 safari leg through the Great Rift Valley escarpment with enroute break stops along the undulating and marvelous landscape. You will arrive at the fresh Water Rift Valley Lake Naivasha after 1 and ½ hours, for a boat ride across the Lake, as you sail past hippos, rare fish as well as various bird species like cormorant, pelicans You will then transition from sailing for a guided walk by the non violent grazing antelope, buffalo, zebra, giraffe among others on the crescent Island. We will then finalise the day 1, wit

6. Day 7

   Hells Gate - Maasai Mara National Reserve

   Wake up early for breakfast to a beautiful sounds of the birds, then after drive through the Great Rift valley to Masai Mara national Reserve, to arrive at the Hotel/lodge to check in. Lunch will be served, then after you will take the evening game drive in Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve, till dusk when you will return back for dinner and an overnight. With the expanse of the Masai Mara National Reserve spread before us, you’ll know you have arrived someplace special.

7. Day 8

   Full Day Maasai mara

   Early Start: Depart your camp at 08:00 AM with a packed picnic lunch. Early mornings offer the highest chance to catch predators hunting. Deep Reserve Exploration: Spend the day traversing the savannah plains. You will encounter massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and cheetahs. Picnic at the Mara River: Enjoy lunch under a shade tree near the Mara River. Keep an eye out for resident hippos and giant Nile crocodiles. Camp Fire Evening: Return to the lodge by 05:30 PM to freshen up, relax around the evening campfire, and have dinner Activities Full day Game drive Massive herds of wil

8. Day 9

   Full Day Maasai mara

   Early Morning Explore the mara eco system, untill 12:00 where you will drive to the camp for lunch,After spend the rest of the afternoon in the Maasai Village Tour: Visit a traditional Maasai Manyatta (village) in the late afternoon. Learn about their ancient pastoralist culture, traditional dances, and jumping rituals Activities Game drive at mara eco-system Maasai village tour Learn the culture Campsite Masai Mara Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

9. Day 10

   Masai Mara - Nairobi

   Final Game Drive: Enjoy an early breakfast, check out, and conduct a brief en-route game drive as you head toward the park gate.Return Journey: Exit the park by 10:00 AM to adhere to park ticket rules. Drive back through Narok to proceed to Nairobi What's Included Transportation in Both mountain and Safari Full board Camp accommodation on Mountain and safari Services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide What's Not Included- Beverages and Alcoholic drinks- Personal and Luggage insurance- Airport departure Tax- Tips- Visas- Optional activities or items of personal nature

What's included & excluded

Difficulty & fitness level

Moderate

A solid trekking fitness base is needed. Aim for regular walks or cardio 4–6 weeks before departure. No technical skills required.

Best season

January–March & July–October