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9-Day Luxury Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari

9 Days

On this amazing 9-Day Luxury Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari into the heart of Kenya, experience the perfect blend of nature and adventure. This carefully organized trip begins with an intense 4-day climb on the spectacular Mount Kenya, where breathtaking alpine panoramas, a variety of ecosystems, and rewarding summit vistas provide a fully immersive mountain experience for both nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

After you have scaled the heights, your safari adventure starts in the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, which is well-known for its vast savannahs and plentiful wildlife. Enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five, visit a genuine Maasai community, and augment your journey with an optional hot air balloon safari across the golden plains at dawn.

The journey continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, a birdwatcher's paradise renowned for its flamingos and rhino sanctuary, which provides scenic wildlife drives amid shimmering waters. Following that, you'll go on a thrilling bike safari through the breathtaking scenery of Hell's Gate National Park, which will actively bring you closer to nature. Finally, take a leisurely boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you may observe hippos and a variety of birds, to cap off your trip through East Africa.

This well-balanced program expertly blends mountain trekking, wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and lovely relaxation, making it the ideal choice for those seeking both authentic safari experiences and exhilaration in one incredible journey. By the end of your 9-Day Luxury Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari, you will have seen all of Kenya's major sights, including the lakeside environment, the Big Five of Mara, the pink birds of Nakuru, and the peaks of Mount Kenya.

Cost per person:

Starting from: $3965 (Luxury Accommodation) per person based on two travelers sharing

 1 Person2 People3 People4 People5 People6 People
Jan-April$4965$3965$3765$3665$3565$3465
May-August$5165$4165$3965$3865$3765$3665
Sept-Dec$5065$4065$3865$3765$3665$3565

Cost Per Child (Discount)

Age0-2 years old3-6 years old7-10 years old11-13 years old14+ years old
Discount Rate100%65%50%15%0%

 

  • East Africa Safaris, Kenya
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Budget Lodges
  • English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Chinese speaking guides
  • 4X4 Landcruiser
  • 1-100 people
  • 1-90 years old
  • January - December
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Why This Tour?

9-Day Luxury Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari

Our 9-Day Luxury Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari starts with a 4-day walk along scenic paths up Mount Kenya. Get ready for the ultimate combo of adventure in Kenya: high-altitude trekking and wildlife safari! After that, explore Masai Mara's settlements, take a hot air balloon ride, go on game drives to see the Big Five, and more. Take a cruise on Lake Naivasha, ride the wild pathways of Hell's Gate, and see the flamingos at Lake Nakuru. See Kenya's lakes, wildlife, and peaks by embarking on this incredible adventure!

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.

When you arrive in Kenya's vibrant landscapes, you are welcomed with warmth and taken to the foot of the magnificent Mount Kenya, where your 9-Day Luxury Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari begins. As the journey continues, the next four days are devoted to a thorough hiking experience on this well-known peak.

You progressively ascend through lush montane forests teeming with birds and colobus monkeys, into bamboo zones and moorlands dotted with massive lobelias and breathtaking vistas. Every day, a new ecological zone is unveiled, and the breathtaking scenery and pure mountain air accompany your trek. Evenings are spent in scenic locations with a mystical atmosphere created by the starry sky and quiet forest. The journey is both gratifying and difficult, and it ends with unforgettable views of wild peaks and glaciers.

The journey seamlessly transitions into a typical safari experience as you descend from the mountain and pass through the well-known Masai Mara National Reserve. The landscape shifts dramatically, from towering peaks to boundless golden savannahs teeming with wildlife. Here, you may go on thrilling game drives across the vast plains and track lions, elephants, buffaloes, and other well-known species in their natural habitats.

You can gain insight into the rich history, customs, and way of life of the Maasai people by visiting a traditional Maasai hamlet. For those seeking a unique perspective, an optional hot air balloon excursion at sunrise offers an incredible aerial view of the Mara's wildlife and scenery. This is followed by an outstanding bush breakfast.

The journey continues across the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, a tiny but diverse park known for its brilliant alkaline lake and colorful birdlife. Giraffes, black and white rhinos, elusive leopards in acacia forests, and swarms of flamingos that turn the coastline pink are all sighted on your game drive.

You proceed to Hell's Gate National Park, which boasts an amazing terrain and is one of the few parks in Africa that you may explore on two wheels. You ride alongside giraffes, gazelles, and zebras while navigating steep cliffs, volcanic gorges, and geothermal features in an extraordinarily exciting and intimate animal experience.

Your 9-Day Luxury Mt Kenya Trekking And Thrilling Safari holiday ends with a peaceful boat tour at the serene shores of Lake Naivasha. Glide across calm waters while nearby hippos surface and a variety of bird species fill the air with color and life. This final meeting offers the perfect chance to unwind and reflect on the incredible range of sights and experiences encountered over the safari.

From high-altitude treks to thrilling wildlife safaris and tranquil lakeside encounters, this well-planned itinerary offers a rich, thorough study of Kenya's natural beauty and cultural past.

Highlights

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

Tour Plan

  • 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 Nairobi Serena Hotel/ Best Western Plus Meridian/ Sarova Stanley 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.

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    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 Muthu Keekorok Lodge/ Mara Serena Safari Lodge/ Sarova Mara Game 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.

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    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 Muthu Keekorok Lodge/ Mara Serena Safari Lodge/ Sarova Mara Game 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 Lake Nakuru Lodge/ Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge/ Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.

  • 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.

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

    Meals and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort/ Osotua Luxury Resort/ Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club.

  • 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.

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

Accommodation

Throughout this exciting journey, you will be accommodated in a variety of accommodations.

The accommodation is appropriate and will be determined by your budget. Kubwa Five Safaris offers the best service at every level. Kubwa Five Safaris reserves the right to substitute comparable or superior accommodations. If an equivalent standard hotel is not available, Kubwa Five Safaris may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior for an additional fee. Hotels and lodges provide free Wi-Fi.

Please see below for more information on the safari lodges in Masai Mara National Reserve.

How to Get There

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transfer from and to the airport is included. Kubwa Five Safaris will pick you up from airport. 

Kubwa Five Safaris will cater for your Airport/Hotel transfers i.e pick-ups and drop-offs provided they are to happen within your safari days with us.

Visa Applications

Please write to us for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

  1. 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.

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