This 8 Days Mount Kenya Climb and Wildlife Safari is one of our most adventurous Kenya Safari packages offering you the opportunity to climb Mount Kenya, the second tallest mountain in Africa. Then head to the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve for a game viewing experience.
Highlights of 8 Days Mount Kenya Climb and Wildlife Safari
- Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
- Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
- Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
- Day 4: Judmaier Camp/Sirimon – Nairobi
- Day 5: Transfer to Masai Mara
- Day 6-7: Masai Mara
- Day 8: Departure
Detailed itinerary of 8 Days Mount Kenya and Wildlife Safari
Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
After breakfast, you will leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki Town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hour, 2440m. From the gate, follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hours. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veer right to Judmier Camp, 3300m after dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
Leave at 3 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible parts towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Point Lenana at 6:30 am, taking about 3 hours. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2 hrs for breakfast and further, 4 hours, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Judmaier Camp/Sirimon – Nairobi
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your driver-guide and transport you back to Nairobi where you will be dropped off at your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight stay at Best Western Hotel
Day 5: Transfer to Masai Mara
After breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up and start your safari journey to Masai Mara National Reserve with a drive through the Great Rift Valley where you will stop at a view point to enjoy the stunning views of the largest valley in the world and Narok to purchase some locally made ornaments.
Arrive in the park in time for lunch at your lodge after check-in , in the afternoon you will go for a game drive allowing you to spot amazing wildlife in the reserve including the Big 5, lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, elephants and rhinos among other resident species. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sentrim Camp
Day 6-7: Masai Mara
Spend these two days exploring the endless plains of Masai Mara on game drives, that is morning and afternoon game drives which are considered to best times of the day to see animals in Masai Mara. Some of the animals to lookout for include herds of wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, lions, herds of elephants and buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs among others.
On these two days, you may choose to have a full day game drive with a picnic lunch at no extra coast. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast at your lodge, you will meet your guide and embark on a journey back to Nairobi where you will be dropped at airport for your departure flight back home bringing your safari to an end.
End of 8 Days Mount Kenya and Wildlife Safari
8 Days Mount Kenya Climb and Wildlife Safari Inclusions
- Transfer to and from the Mountain
- Meals for the days of the climb
- Professional guide, cook and porters service
- All park entrance and camping fees
- Drinking water
- Basic rescue
8 Days Mount Kenya Climb and Wildlife Safari Exclusions
- Hotels accommodation and meals out of the program
- Air rescue services
- Insurance cover
- Tipping and other gratuities.
