Kenya Itineraries
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- Witnessing the annual Great Migration of more than a million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles across the swift-flowing Mara River, where hungry predators lie in wait.
- Birdwatching on Lake Nakuru home to a million flamingos, among 450 bird species.
- Taking a safari at Amboseli National Park, with Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, rising majestically in the background.
- Hiking up Mount Kenya
- Taking a sailing trip along Kenya’s coastline
- Encountering Maasai tribesmen in Maasai Mara dressed in traditional red cloaks herding their cattle as wildlife roam nearby.
Classic Kenya Itineraries
One Week in Kenya
Day 1-3, Lake Naivasha
Day 1: After arriving in Nairobi, you will be transported to your accommodation in Lake Naivasha. There will be an arrival dinner and some briefing about your Kenya adventure!
Day 2: Wake up early and grab some breakfast before you start out on your first game drive of the trip! The game drive will last for most of the day. Enjoy an evening dinner and watching the sunset over the lake.
Day 3: An early morning drive to Hell’s Gate National Park kicks off the third day of the adventure. Spot animals such as giraffes, buffalo, and antelopes. Walk through the gorge with hot water springs, and waterfalls. Return to Lake Naivasha.
Day 4-5, Samburu National Park
Day 4: The tour continues with the next stop being Samburu National Park. This park offers a different kind of game watching. The Camp sits on the Ewaso Nyiro River, so animals gravitate toward the river. Look out for Grevy’s zebras, giraffes, Elephants, Lions, and Leopards, to name a few.
Day 5: Another full game drive around the Samburu National Park starts day 5 of the trip. Beyond seeing the animals at the river, you’ll be able to see them among the acacia, and river forests. There is an opportunity to see the red-robed Samburu tribesmen walking to the river with their cattle.
Day 6-7, Masai Mara
Day 6: Fly to Masai Mara, and head over to the Sentinel Eco Camp. Upon arrival, take an evening game drive. Hang out around the campfire at dusk.
Day 7: Spend your last morning in Kenya with a different view of a game drive, from a hot air balloon! Catch a flight to Nairobi before departing on your flight home.
Two Weeks in Kenya
Day 1-4, Nairobi
Day 1: Depart on flight to Nairobi
Day 2: Arrive in Nairobi. Spend the day getting situated, exploring the city. There will be an evening dinner and meeting for a trip overview.
Day 3: Spend the morning visiting the Karen Blixen museum, author of “Out of Africa”. Next is a stop at the giraffe center, with an elevated viewing platform. There’s even a chance to feed the Giraffes!
Day 4: Take a day trip to Nairobi National Park, less than an hour outside the city. Admire the flat plains with the backdrop of city skyscrapers. There’s even a chance to spot some of the big 5 here!
Day 5-7, Mt. Kenya
Day 5: Spend the morning driving through the Central Highlands towards Mt. Kenya. Admire the snowcap volcano as you continue driving to Samburu National Reserve. Spend the evening getting settled in the accommodation.
Day 6: Start the morning with an early safari, as the animals are most active during the morning. Look out for Leopards, Cheetahs, Lions, crocodiles, and hippos. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge before heading out for an evening game drive.
Day 7: Head out back towards Mt. Kenya National Park. Admire the dense forest, and wildlife. The “tree hotel”, built on the slopes of Mt. Kenya, offer one of a kind viewpoints of the animals heading towards the saltlicks and waterholes.
Day 8-10, Lake Naivasha
Day 8: Travel through Rift Valley towards Lake Nakura. Flamingos are in abundance here, and they like to line the lake shorelines. Take an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, before heading to the lodge, overlooking the lake.
Day 9: The day is free to be spent as one wishes. Explore the nearby area, take a scenic boat ride to view the wildlife and birds of Crescent Island, or spend the day relaxing at the lodge on the banks of the lake.
Day 10: Enjoy the final morning in Lake Naivasha,before departing to Masai Mara National Reserve.
Day 11-12, Masai Mara
Day 11: Start the morning with an optional hot-air balloon ride above the plains of Masai Mara. There is an option to visit a local Masai Village to learn about the culture. Spend the evening on a game drive and relaxing on the lodge.
Day 12: An early morning and evening game drive in on the itinerary, with time to relax between game drives. Lay out by the pool or sign up for one of the lodges activities offered.
Day 13-14, Nairobi
Day 13: Spend the morning relaxing in your lodge before flying back to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, spend the evening at leisure in the city.
Day 14: Depart on your flight back home.
One Week in Mt. Kenya
Day 1, Nairobi
Day 1: Arrive in Kenya and spend the day getting familiar with the city at leisure. As this is an active tour, the body will appreciate the down day between flying and starting the hiking trek.
Day 2-6, Mt. Kenya
Day 2: An early morning pick-up from Nairobi starts the day, as the group drives to Mountain Rock Lodge, about four hours from Kenya. Walk the Mau Mau caves in Mt. Kenya Forest Reserve, with an opportunity to see birds, plants, monkeys, elephants, and buffalo.
Day 3: Transfer to Gathiuru Forest Station, about an hour ago, entering the bamboo forest. Trek through the forest while looking out for “tracks” from the animals. Monkey and bird sightings are probable. (4-5 hours of walking).
Day 4: The morning continues with a trek to the Highland Castle Camp, located near the lava cliffs. There is limited game at this point, but there are chances to see zebras and eland. After 5-6 hours of walking, enjoy the incredible views of the Burguret Valley.
Day 5: This is a longer day of walking, about 7-8 hours. Trekkers will be greeting with spectacular moorland landscapes, and eagles. Enjoy the panoramic views of the peaks, such as Terere and Sendeyo.
Day 6: An early morning starts the day, with the goal of arriving to Point Lenana for sunrise. If the moon is bright enough, it can light up the path (for the most part). Enjoy watching the sun peek over the plains , before descending to Shipton’s Camp.
Day 7, Nairobi
Day 7: The final descent is down Mount Kenya over to the Old Moses Camp, before heading back to Nairobi. Enjoy a shower and some drinks before departing the mountain.
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This is just one of those trips... if you are considering going then PLEASE do. As a single woman travelling to Africa alone, there were plenty of people that were w...
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Josephine Debono
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We had a wonderful Mount Kenya ascent
Our guide Edwin was very experienced and set a slow, measured pace for each day. His team of cook, assistant and porters took exceptional care of us, and enabled us ...
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Josephine D.
Aug 2024
We had a wonderful Mount Kenya ascent
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Raymond D.
Aug 2024
Our guide Edwin was great
He set a good pace (pole pole meaning slowly slowly) which enabled us to get to the summit. We were also very well looked after by our guide, the cook and all the po...
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Leone Rankin
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We were always busy and seeing new things. Every day was full of new places and things to see and explore. You go home tired from this tour with lots of wonderful me...
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