14 Days Kenya: Lonely Mountain Trails & Equatorial Safari
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14 Days Kenya: Lonely Mountain Trails & Equatorial Safari

14 Days Aberdares, Mount Kenya & Samburu, Kenya Private guide & 4×4 included
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Overview

14 Days: Kenya u2013 Lonely Mountain Trails and Equatorial Safari Adventure combines Kenyau2019s highland trekking with classic wildlife safari. Hike through Hellu2019s Gate and the Aberdares, summit Lesatima, trek to Point Lenana on Mount Kenya past glacial tarns, then descend to the wildlife-rich Samburu Reserve for game drives among the unique u201cSamburu Special Fiveu201d. A demanding, rewarding adventure for fit travellers who love mountains and wildlife in equal measure.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Arrival

Arrive in Nairobi, welcomed and transferred to your hotel.

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Lake Naivasha

Drive to the Rift Valleyu2019s Lake Naivasha for an introduction to the highlands and birdlife.

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Hellu2019s Gate & Drive to the Aberdares

Walk or cycle through the dramatic gorges of Hellu2019s Gate, then drive to the Aberdare range.

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Ascent of Lesatima

Summit Lesatima (about 4,000m), the highest peak of the Aberdares, across open moorland.

5

Karuru Falls & the Elephant Route

Hike to the spectacular Karuru Falls along the forested elephant route.

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Drive to Mt Kenya & Start Trekking

Transfer to Mount Kenya and begin the trek through the forest zone.

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Ascent to Sagana River Camp

Climb through changing vegetation to the Sagana River Camp.

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Ascent to Thego River Camp

Continue ascending to the Thego River Camp amid Afro-alpine scenery.

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To Lake Hu00f6hnel & Mackinderu2019s Camp

Trek past Lake Hu00f6hnel to Mackinderu2019s Camp beneath the main peaks.

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Point Lenana & Descent to Lake Michaelson

Pre-dawn ascent of Point Lenana (4,985m) for sunrise, then descend to the beautiful Lake Michaelson.

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Descent & Drive to Samburu Reserve

Complete the descent off Mount Kenya and drive to the Samburu National Reserve.

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Safari in Samburu Reserve

Full day of game drives in search of the Samburu Special Five u2013 Grevyu2019s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.

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Final Game Drive & Return to Nairobi

A final morning game drive before returning to Nairobi.

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Return Flight

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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What's Included

✓ Included

  • Local English-speaking tour guide from/to Nairobi
  • Accommodation: hotels, lodges, mountain huts and tents as described
  • Full board
  • Luggage transport
  • Cooking and accompanying team
  • Park entrance fees per the program
  • Travel sickness protection including search, rescue and repatriation

✗ Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Individual excursions
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