Mount Kenya Trek & Unique Five Safari 8D

Duration8 Days
Difficulty 0.5 star(family)
  • Program Outline
  1. D1: China - Nairobi - Mount Kenya National Park

    [Full day] : Upon arrival in Nairobi, our team leader will meet you at the airport for a brief tour briefing, then drive to South City where you will be greeted by our Mount Kenya hiking team. Then arrive at the Naromoru Park gate and after park entry and briefing, hike for 3 hours on a wide road winding through lush cedar and bamboo forests to reach your destination.

    Transport : ehicle (3-3.5 hours)

    Accommodation : Mount Kenya National ParkCampsite multi-bed hut with shared toilet & bathroom

    Meal : (On Own); Lunch (Feature Lunch); Supper (Camp Meal)

    Trekking Time : 3-4 hours

    Highest Altitude : 3049 meters

  2. D2: Mackinders Camp

    A short easier walk to the end of the forest line.
    Then a challenging hike across the marshy vertical bog of the lower moorlands.

    Picnic lunch at the Picnic Rocks before continuing further to Mackinders camp (4,300m) for overnight.

    Accommodation : Mackinders CampCampsite multi-bed hut with shared toilet & bathroom

    Meal : (Picnic); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

    Trekking Time : 5-6 hours

    Highest Altitude : 4300 meters

  3. D3: Shiptons Camp

    Today we skirt the high peaks as we hike on the summit circuit path.
    We’ll for the first time enjoy a close-up of suspended glaciers, tarns, and the majestic peaks including the Diamond Couloir, Point John, Nelion and Batian peaks.
    After a challenging 5-6 hours trek we reach Shiptons Camp (4,200m) for dinner and overnight.

    Accommodation : Shiptons CampCampsite multi-bed hut with shared toilet & bathroom

    Meal : (Picnic); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

    Trekking Time : 5-6 hours

    Highest Altitude : 4200 meters

  4. D4: Point Lenana - Old Moses Camp

    Start predawn summit attempt at 0300 hrs, hiking for three hours up to Pt. Lenana (4,985m), the hikers summit, arriving there in time to see the African sunrise.
    From Pt. Lenana you have good views of Pt. Nelion (5188m), Pt. Batian (5199m) and other surrounding peaks, and on a clear day the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen protruding into the sky over 340km to the south.

    From the summit descend back to Shiptons Camp (4,200m) for breakfast.
    Then descend another 4-5 hours to Old Moses Camp for overnight.

    Accommodation : Old Moses CampCampsite multi-bed hut with shared toilet & bathroom

    Meal : (Picnic); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Camp Meal)

    Trekking Time : 7-8 hours

    Highest Altitude : 5188 meters

  5. D5: Sirimon Gate - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    We will start with breakfast to boost our energy levels and then begin our hike down the mountain to Sirimon Park Gate (2600 meters).
    This final trek will take 2 hours, and from there transfer to Nanyuki where you will meet with our driver guides /safari vehicles.

    Briefing and depart immediately for Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

    Arrive at the camp for, check in and lunch.

    Evening game drive and visit to the Dr. Jane Goodall Chimpanzee sanctuary.

    Transport : ehicle (3-3.5 hours)

    Accommodation : Sweetwaters Tented Camp (or similar)

    Meal : (Picnic); Lunch (Camp Meal); Supper (Jungle Dinner)

    Trekking Time : 2-3 hours

    Highest Altitude : 2600 meters

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

    Sweetwaters Tented Camp lies in the heart of privately owned 24,000 acres of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, enjoying magnificent views across the game - studded plains to the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya. Sweetwaters Tented Camp is a two and a half hour drive from Nairobi. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a waterhole and set in the pristine calm of its own private reserve, Sweetwaters Tented Camp is in a class of its own. Located in typical savannah grasslands with ‘Whistling Thorn’ and other acacia trees, overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt-lick, Sweetwaters is truly an oasis. It offers guests some of the finest tented accommodation in Kenya, personalised service and attention, and abundant game viewing opportunities.

  6. D6: Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Samburu National Reserve

    06h30 : Early morning game drive, breakfast and depart for Samburu region.

    Arrive for check in and lunch.
    Afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at the camp.

    Transport : ehicle (3.5-4 hours)

    Accommodation : Samburu Intrepids Club (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Jungle Lunch); Supper (Jungle Dinner)

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

    Samburu Intrepids' location deep inside the reserve guarantees close encounters with Samburu's shyer species, including elephant, leopard and Samburu famous 'special five' - the rare reticulated giraffe, long-necked genernuk antelope, Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra, and majestic Beisa oryx. This luxurious tented lodge offers modern tents with a private view over the riverbanks.

  7. D7: Samburu National Reserve

    Day spent in the reserve which provides some of the best and most colorful game viewing in the country.

    Accommodation : Samburu Intrepids Club (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Jungle Lunch); Supper (Jungle Dinner)

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

    Samburu Intrepids' location deep inside the reserve guarantees close encounters with Samburu's shyer species, including elephant, leopard and Samburu famous 'special five' - the rare reticulated giraffe, long-necked genernuk antelope, Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra, and majestic Beisa oryx. This luxurious tented lodge offers modern tents with a private view over the riverbanks.

  8. D8: Samburu National Reserve - Nairobi; Departure or Extension Program

    Breakfast and check-out

    Depart for Nairobi, our capital city.
    Optional : Scheduled flight from Samburu to Nairobi Wilson ( economy of 5h drive)

    Lunch in a selected Chinese restaurant.

    Free time for shopping then transfer to the airport for your onward flight back home.

     

    Transport : ehicle (6-7 hours)

    Accommodation : Own arrangement

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)

Route Type Safari

Route CodeMKT&UFS

Independent Group
Customized Itinerary
Family Tour

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