9-Day Mid-Range Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari

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Discover the ideal fusion of nature and adventure on this incredible 9-Day Mid-Range Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari across the center of Kenya. For both nature lovers and adventure seekers, this meticulously planned trip starts with an intense 4-day hike on the magnificent Mount Kenya, where stunning alpine landscapes, a variety of ecosystems, and rewarding summit vistas provide a completely immersive mountain experience.

Your safari journey begins in the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, which is well-known for its abundant wildlife and expansive savannahs, after you have conquered the heights. Experience an authentic Maasai community, go on exhilarating game drives in pursuit of the Big Five, and enhance your trip with an optional hot air balloon safari across the golden plains at dawn.

The trip continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, a birdwatcher’s dream come true known for its flamingos and rhino sanctuary, which offers picturesque game drives against a backdrop of glistening waters. After that, you’ll go on an exhilarating bike safari through Hell’s Gate National Park’s striking landscapes, which will bring you closer to nature in a very active way. Lastly, finish your East African journey with a peaceful boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where hippos and a variety of birds may be seen.

Mountain trekking, wildlife interactions, cultural immersion, and beautiful leisure are all skillfully combined in this well-balanced itinerary, making it the perfect option for tourists looking for both true safari experiences and adrenaline in one amazing trip. You will have experienced all of Kenya’s main attractions by the end of your 9-day Mid-Range Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari, including the peaks of Mount Kenya, the Big Five of Mara, the pink birds of Nakuru, and the lakeside atmosphere.

Cost per person:

Starting from: $3465 (Mid-Range Accommodation) per person based on two travelers sharing

	1 Person	2 People	3 People	4 People	5 People	6 People
Jan-April	$4115	$3465	$3265	$3165	$3065	$2965
May-August	$4315	$3665	$3465	$3365	$3265	$3165
Sept-Dec	$4215	$3565	$3365	$3265	$3165	$3065

Cost Per Child (Discount)

Age	0-2 years old	3-6 years old	7-10 years old	11-13 years old	14+ years old
Discount Rate	100%	65%	50%	15%	0%

Cost Included/Exclude

Inclusions

Services of an expert guide
Airport transfer (Airport pick up and drop off)
Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Ground transportation (4×4 safari Landcruiser with pop-up tops)
Full board accommodation and en route meals as indicated in the itinerary
Park fees and relevant government taxes.

Exclusions

Airfares
Visa fees
Personal insurance
Expenses of personal nature, such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, and cigarettes
Accommodation and meals not indicated in the itinerary

Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accomodation
Budget Lodges
Language
English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Chinese speaking guides
Transportation
4X4 Landcruiser
Group Size
1-100 people
Availability
January - December
Arrival at
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Departure from
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Destinations
East Africa Safaris, Kenya

Overview

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Overview

Itinerary

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Lodges

Flight Info

Map

FAQs

Review

Why This Tour?

9-Day Mid-Range Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari

Prepare yourself for the ultimate adventure combination in Kenya: wildlife safari and high-altitude trekking! Our 9-Day Mid-Range Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari Tour of Mount Kenya Additionally, Thrilling Safari begins with a 4-day walk up Mount Kenya via picturesque pathways. After that, tour villages, go on game drives to see the Big Five, take a hot air balloon ride, and more in Masai Mara. Cruise Lake Naivasha, cycle Hell’s Gate’s untamed paths, and visit Lake Nakuru’s flamingos. Take this amazing journey to see Kenya’s lakes, wildlife, and peaks!

Kenya Tours

You will visit Mount Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha National Park.

Your 9-Day Mid-Range Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari in Mount Kenya starts when you arrive in Kenya’s colorful landscapes, where you are greeted with warmth and taken to the base of the majestic Mount Kenya. The next four days are devoted to a comprehensive trekking experience on this famous mountain as the expedition progresses.

You gradually climb through verdant montane forests teeming with birds and colobus monkeys, into moorlands and bamboo zones interspersed with enormous lobelias and amazing scenery. A new biological zone is revealed every day, and your hike is accompanied by stunning landscape and clean mountain air. Evenings are spent in picturesque sites where the starry sky and forest stillness create a mystical ambiance. The journey is rewarding and challenging, culminating in breathtaking views of untamed peaks and glaciers that will stick with you.

As you descend from the mountain and travel through the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, the trip smoothly shifts into a traditional safari experience. From high heights to endless golden savannahs abounding with wildlife, the landscape drastically changes. Here, you may track lions, elephants, buffaloes, and other famous animals in their native environments while taking exhilarating game drives throughout the expansive plains.

A trip to a traditional Maasai hamlet will provide you with a glimpse into the rich history, traditions, and way of life of the Maasai people. An optional hot air balloon tour at sunrise provides an amazing aerial view of the Mara’s wildlife and sceneries for those looking for a unique viewpoint, followed by an unforgettable bush breakfast.

The trip continues through the picturesque Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, a small but varied park renowned for its vivid birds and dazzling alkaline lake. On your game drive, you come upon giraffes, black and white rhinos, elusive leopards in acacia forests, and swarms of flamingos that color the coastline pink.

You continue on to Hell’s Gate National Park, one of the few parks in Africa where you can explore on two wheels, and its breathtaking landscape. In an incredibly thrilling and personal animal experience, you ride alongside zebras, gazelles, and giraffes while traversing towering cliffs, volcanic gorges, and geothermal features.

At the tranquil beaches of Lake Naivasha, your 9-Day Mid-Range Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari vacation comes to an end with a tranquil boat tour. As hippos surface close by and a variety of bird species fill the air with color and life, glide across tranquil waters. This last encounter provides the ideal opportunity to relax and consider the amazing variety of scenery and experiences seen during the safari.

This well-planned itinerary offers a rich, comprehensive study of Kenya’s natural beauty and cultural legacy, ranging from high-altitude treks to exhilarating game safaris and serene lakeside experiences.

Highlights

Mountain Climbing
Balloon Safari
Maasai Cultural Interaction
Wildebeest Migration
Guided Game Drives
Boat Cruise
Birding
Biking

Day 01 :

Arrive In Kenya | Travel To Nanyuki (Old Moses)

On arrival in Kenya, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and be transferred to Nanyuki.

We arrive at Sirimon gate and be transferred to your lodge where you will check in and rest.

Meals and overnight at Judmaier Campsite.

Day 02 :

Hike To Shipton's Camp

After breakfast, you will hike to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m) through Liki and Makinders Valley for an overnight stay (a hike of 6 to 8 hours).

Here, mountain climbers can sleep in bunkers within the mountain hut. Visitors can enjoy mountain climbing, camping and caving with the mountain's rugged glacier-clad peaks providing the perfect backdrop.

Meals and overnight Shipton Campsite.

Day 03 :

Hike To Point Lenana | Hike To Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp)

At 3 am, you will hike up a steep, stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, clearing visible parts toward Lower Hall Tarns. We arrive at Point Lenana at 6:30 am after about 3 hours.

After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton's Camp (2 hours) for breakfast. Continue down to Old Moses Camp (4 hours).

Meals and overnight at Judmaier Campsite.

Day 04 :

Hike To Sirimon | Transfer To Nairobi

After breakfast, we walk down through the rainforest with over 80 species of mammals including 39 lions, 90 rhinos, 450 bird species, 40 different amphibians and reptiles, and 500 tree species can be seen. After 2 hours, connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi.

Meals and overnight at Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel/ Fairview Hotel/ Tamarind Tree Hotel.

Day 05 :

Transfer To Masai Mara National Reserve | Maasai Cultural Interaction | Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Masai Mara National Reserve.

You will pass through the floor of the rift valley.

On arrival, you will visit the local Maasai village for a Maasai cultural tour. Learn about the Maasai community and interact with the local Maasai people.

An overnight stay at the Maasai village can be organized upon request.

You will have an evening game drive afterwards.

Going on an evening game drive is one of the highlights of any safari. This is when temperatures cool, the light becomes softer and the wildlife begins to get active. Not only will you be out when the light is best for taking photos, but it's also one of the best times of day for seeing the animals.

There's a very good chance you'll also see giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and, of course, impalas. And bring your binoculars, because more than 500 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. It's a place of beautiful savannah
landscapes as well, with lots of acacia trees.

Meals and overnight at Simba Oryx Nature Camp/ Mara Simba Lodge/ Zebra Plains Mara Camp.

Day 06 :

Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari At 485 USD Per Person | Full-Day Game Drive

After breakfast, in case you would like to go for a balloon safari, you can have it in the morning before heading out for a full day game drive with packed lunches in search of the park's well-known predators and their opponents, like zebras, wildebeests, giraffes,
lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos and other animal species.

Optional Activity at a Fee: A balloon safari at USD 485 per person can be organized early in the in the morning on this day, then proceed with the normal program.

It is in the Masai Mara National Reserve that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.

Meals and overnight at Simba Oryx Nature Camp/ Mara Simba Lodge/ Zebra Plains Mara Camp.

Day 07 :

Transfer To Lake Nakuru National Park | Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Upon arrival you will have an evening game drive. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s renowned soda lakes and is world-famous for attracting millions of flamingos to its alkaline shores.

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Witnessing these legions of fuchsia-pink flamingos feed on the abundant algae that grows in the warm and shallow waters is a sight to behold.

It's not surprising that some of the aerial scenes from Out of Africa were shot here in Lake Nakuru National Park, with its fabulous views of the escarpment, lake and acacia forest.

Meals and overnight at Ziwa Bush Lodge/ Flamingo Hill Camp/ Maili Saba Camp.

Day 08 :

Travel To Hell's Gate National Park | Bike Riding Safari | Travel To Naivasha | Boat Cruise

After breakfast, you will to Hell’s Gate National Park to enjoy a bike riding safari which will take about 2 hours.

There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's eagles, augur buzzards and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle and baboons are also common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chanler's mountain reedbuck.

The park also has attractions like Olkaria and Hobley, 2 extinct volcanoes and the obsidian forms from the cool molten lava. Within Hell's Gate is the Hell's Gate Gorge, lined with red cliffs which contain 2 volcanic plugs.

After the bike riding, you will be transferred to Lake Naivasha. On arrival, you will head out for an evening boat ride. Naivasha is a gateway to a variety of wildlife.

Taking a boat excursion with your family will give you spectacular views of flamingoes, hippos, and fish eagles.

Meals and overnight at Fisherman's Camp/ Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp/ Sawela Lodges.

Day 09 :

The Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home

After having a delightful breakfast, you will be driven to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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1. What is included in the safari package cost?

The cost covers all accommodations, meals as specified, park entrance fees, game drives, Maasai Cultural Interaction, and ground transportation throughout the safari.

2. What should I pack for this 9-day safari?

Essentials include lightweight clothing, hiking boots, a rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, a reusable water bottle, and personal medication. A full packing list will be shared upon booking.

4. Is this safari suitable for families with children?

Yes, this safari is suitable for families with children.

5. What type of accommodations are provided?

We use clean, safe, and comfortable budget lodges and campsites. They offer private rooms or tents with en-suite or shared bathroom facilities, depending on the location.

6. Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Yes. We cater to most dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others. Please let us know your preferences in advance.

7. How physically demanding is the safari?

Although most of the safari involves vehicle-based game drives and scenic travel, mountain hiking is physically demanding hence requiring moderate to good fitness.

8. Is travel insurance required?

Yes. We strongly recommend that all participants have comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.

9. What is the group size?

The safari operates in small groups of 2 to 6 travelers to ensure a personalized and immersive experience.

10. Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes, we can tailor this safari to fit your schedule, interests, or accommodation preferences. Contact us for a personalized quote.

11. Why You Should Visit Kenya

Kenya

Kenya safari tours and holidays offer some of the finest scenery and one of Africa’s greatest wildlife and bird watching destinations.

Kenya is the historical home of the East African safari. The country’s vast savannah grasslands are teeming with charismatic mega-fauna like Big Cats and the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino).

Other than that, the landscapes here are truly breathtaking, ranging from deserts in the north to dense forests in the west to the Rift Valley lakes in the center to a tropical coast in the east.

As a result, there is a well-established safari industry in the region, ready to show you one of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes and an abundance of exotic wildlife.

12. Frequently Asked Question about Kenya

When is the best time of year to visit Kenya?

The months of June through October are perfect for visiting Kenya. Trails are more accessible and the weather is more reliable during this time. This is also in sync with the annual Maasai Mara wildebeest and zebra migration. Animals are congregating in large numbers around the remaining water sources as the dry season continues.

Unfortunately, high-season prices are in effect all year long, with the exception of June It’s also more crowded,. The crowds are also larger – in some parks, the queue of safari vehicles can take away something from your experience, and some areas of the Maasai Mara can be completely overwhelmed with vehicles during the migration.

However, many travelers prefer the months of November through February because that is when the majority of migratory birds arrive, travel is rarely interrupted by rain, and the country is transformed into a lovely shade of green. Heavy rains are possible during this time of year, turning safari trails into muddy bogs, so most tourists avoid it. During these months, costs are reduced.

2. How are the wildlife viewing opportunities in Kenya?

Kenya’s parks offer a wide range of experiences for wildlife viewers. Many of the most visited National Parks in Kenya, including Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Samburu, and Lake Nakuru, offer excellent chances to see exotic and endangered species on safari. All of these parks have dense animal populations, making them excellent all-around safari destinations where you can see a wide variety of animals in a short amount of time.

The Big Five are commonly seen on safaris. One of the best places in Africa to see big cats is the Maasai Mara, and white rhinos are common at Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park. Thousands upon thousands of flamingos flock to the shallow waters of the Rift Valley lakes, particularly Lake Bogoria, each year in search of food.

3. Is Kenya safe for tourists?

A trip to Kenya for a safari is in most cases risk-free, but there are a few things travelers should keep in mind. There is a widespread perception that Nairobi and other major cities in Kenya are plagued by high rates of violent crime.

Kubwa Five Safaris has a good reputation when it comes to safety, and if you pay attention to the safety briefings and do as your guides instruct, you should have no problems.