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.
Arrive in Nairobi, welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
Drive to the Rift Valleyu2019s Lake Naivasha for an introduction to the highlands and birdlife.
Walk or cycle through the dramatic gorges of Hellu2019s Gate, then drive to the Aberdare range.
Summit Lesatima (about 4,000m), the highest peak of the Aberdares, across open moorland.
Hike to the spectacular Karuru Falls along the forested elephant route.
Transfer to Mount Kenya and begin the trek through the forest zone.
Climb through changing vegetation to the Sagana River Camp.
Continue ascending to the Thego River Camp amid Afro-alpine scenery.
Trek past Lake Hu00f6hnel to Mackinderu2019s Camp beneath the main peaks.
Pre-dawn ascent of Point Lenana (4,985m) for sunrise, then descend to the beautiful Lake Michaelson.
Complete the descent off Mount Kenya and drive to the Samburu National Reserve.
Full day of game drives in search of the Samburu Special Five u2013 Grevyu2019s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.
A final morning game drive before returning to Nairobi.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.