7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS MOUNT KENYA

ABOUT the tour

Discover the majestic Mount Kenya region, where cool highland air, forest landscapes, and panoramic mountain views create a refreshing safari alternative. Perfect for nature walks, wildlife viewing, and scenic relaxation, this destination offers a blend of adventure and tranquility. Thoughtfully designed experiences include forest exploration, mountain vistas, and serene lodge stays — ideal for travelers seeking a calm yet captivating escape.

TOUR DETAILS
  • Safari Style: Scenic, wildlife & cultural experience
  • Transport: Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser (pop-up roof)
  • Start / End: Nairobi
  • Guide: Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Price:$3,422 pp
  • Ideal For: First-time safari guests, photographers, nature lovers
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Detailed itinerary

DAY 1: NAIROBI – MOUNT KENYA REGION (NANYUKI)

  • 06:30 hrs | Pick-up from Nairobi Hotel / JKIA | Meet & greet by safari guide, safari briefing (itinerary, safety, photography tips).

  • 07:00 hrs | Depart Nairobi for Mount Kenya | Scenic drive via Thika Superhighway, views of tea & coffee plantations.

  • 09:30 hrs | Stop at Tea/Coffee Plantation Viewpoint | Short explanation of Kenya’s coffee & tea industry, photography break.

  • 11:00 hrs | Enter Lake Nakuru National Park

  • 10:30 hrs | Equator Crossing (Nanyuki) | Coriolis effect demonstration, photos at the Equator monument.

  • 11:30 hrs | Arrive Mount Kenya Lodge | Welcome drink & check-in

  • 12:30 – 13:30 hrs | Lunch at Lodge

  • 14:30 – 17:30 hrs | Guided Nature Walk (Mount Kenya Foothills) | Indigenous forest walk, rivers & bamboo forest, wildlife including Colobus monkeys, bushbucks, birds, photography of Mount Kenya peaks (Batian & Nelion).

  • 18:30 hrs | Sunset Viewing | From lodge grounds.

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight | Accommodation – Serena Mountain Lodge

DAY 2: FULL DAY MOUNT KENYA EXPERIENCE

  • 06:00 – 09:00 hrs | Morning Hike / Forest Walk | Options: Gura Falls Trail or Sirimon Forest Route, observe medicinal plants & birdwatching.

  • 09:30 – 10:30 hrs | Breakfast at Lodge

  • 11:00 – 13:00 hrs | Cultural & Community Visit | Visit Kikuyu/Meru homestead, learn local farming & traditions, cultural interaction & photography.

  • 13:00 – 14:00 hrs | Lunch at Lodge

  • 14:30 – 17:30 hrs | Scenic Drive Around Mount Kenya | Explore rivers, forest edges & viewpoints, optional trout farm visit.

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight

DAY 3: MOUNT KENYA – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

  • 06:30 – 07:00 hrs | Breakfast & Check-out / Depart for Lake Nakuru

  • 06:30 – 07:00 hrs | Breakfast & Check-out / Depart for Lake Nakuru

  • 11:30 hrs | Enter Lake Nakuru National Park | Begin game drive immediately.

  • 10:00 hrs | Check-in & Welcome | Refreshments at lodge.

  • 12:30 – 13:30 hrs | Lunch at Lodge

  • 14:00 – 18:00 hrs | Extensive Game Drive | Visit Rhino Sanctuary, Rothschild giraffes, lions, buffaloes, zebras, seasonal flamingos & pelicans, and viewpoints Baboon Cliff & Lion Hill.

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight | Accommodation – Flamingo Hill Tented Camp

DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU – LAKE NAIVASHA & HELL’S GATE

  • 06:30 – 07:00 hrs | Breakfast & Check-out

  • 07:00 hrs | Depart for Lake Naivasha

  • 09:00 – 10:30 hrs | Crescent Island Walking Safari | Walk among giraffes, zebras & antelopes, predator-free environment, excellent photography.

  • 12:30 – 13:30 hrs | Lunch at Naivasha Lodge

  • 14:00 – 17:30 hrs | Hell’s Gate National Park | Cycling among wildlife (optional), walk through Ol Njorowa Gorge, visit Fischer’s Tower & geothermal steam vents, dramatic rock formations & scenery.

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight | Accommodation – Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

DAY 5: LAKE NAIVASHA – MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

  • 06:30 – 07:00 hrs | Breakfast & Check-out

  • 07:00 – 10:30 hrs | Drive to Maasai Mara | Scenic stops along the Rift Valley, photos of escarpments & local villages.

  • 13:30 hrs | Arrive in Maasai Mara & Lunch at Camp
  • 15:00 – 18:30 hrs | First Maasai Mara Game Drive | Wildlife includes lions, elephants, giraffes, vast savannah landscapes, sunset photography.

  • 15:30 – 18:30 hrs | Afternoon Game Drive | Wildlife: lions, cheetahs, elephants, plains game (zebras, wildebeest). Sunset over the Mara savannah.

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight | Accommodation – Ashnil Mara Camp

DAY 6: FULL DAY MAASAI MARA SAFARI EXPERIENCE

  • 05:45 – 09:30 hrs | Sunrise Game Drive | Best predator sightings, optional balloon safari (extra cost).

  • 09:45 – 10:30 hrs | Breakfast at Camp

  • 11:00 – 13:00 hrs | Leisure / Nature Walk at Camp

  • 14:30 – 18:30 hrs | Afternoon Game Drive | Big Five tracking, Mara River wildlife (crocodiles & hippos), photography & storytelling by guide.

  • 9:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight

DAY 7: MAASAI MARA – NAIROBI

  • 06:30 – 07:00 hrs | Breakfast & Check-out

  • 07:00 – 08:30 hrs | Optional Short Morning Game Drive

  • 08:30 – 13:30 hrs | Drive Back to Nairobi

  • 08:30 – 13:30 hrs | Drive Back to Nairobi
PACKAGE INCLUDE
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Park fees: Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate, Maasai Mara
  • 6 nights’ accommodation
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Game drives & walking safaris
  • Bottled water during safari
  • Government taxes
  • Optional activities (balloon safari, cycling)
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PACKAGE EXCLUDES
  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses
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