Combine climbing Mount Kenya with a 3 day safari to Masai Mara

Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent

Leave Nairobi at 8am to Nanyuki town for lunch; this should take about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate for 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3 hours from the gate, the track veers right to Judmaier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight.

Main destination: Mount Kenya
Accommodation: Old Moses CampBudget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kenya
Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2: Judmaier 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 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 is at Shipton Camp, 4200m.

Main destination: Mount Kenya
Accommodation: Shipton CampBudget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kenya
Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km

Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns. You will be arriving at point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp for breakfast and further 4hrs down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.

Main destination: Mount Kenya
Accommodation: Old Moses CampBudget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kenya
Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4: Mt Kenya to Nairobi Overnight Kenya Comfort Hotel B/B

After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi. Overnight will be at Kenya Comfort Hotel. Kenya Comfort Hotel is centrally located in the city near shopping mall, banks, and restaurants.

Main destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: Kenya Comfort HotelBudget hotel located in or near Nairobi
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 5: Nairobi to Masai Mara joining safari tour

Depart Nairobi in the morning at 8.30am for a journey south through the floor of the Great Rift Valley. We will stop for a picnic lunch at Narok. Arrive in the Mara for a late afternoon game viewing en route. We will go out for an early evening game drive. Dinner and overnight will be at the Mara campsite.

Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Lennchada CampBudget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6: Masai Mara safari inside the game reserve

Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. Game drives are flexible; you have the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in the the park, or you can choose to have an early morning and late afternoon game drive. You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person).

Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Budget campingBordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7: Masai Mara to Nairobi Overnight Kenya Comfort Hotel

Today you will have another early morning game drive in the Mara and then depart after breakfast back to Nairobi. You will be arriving at approximately 13:00hrs. You will be dropped off at your Kenya Comfort hotel or be transferred to the airport. You can choose to have dinner at Carnivore restaurant for an extra 45$ per person.

Main destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: Kenya Comfort HotelBudget hotel located in or near Nairobi
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 8: Nairobi Airport Transfer

After breakfast, and depending on your flight we can offer you an airport transfer. If you would like a city tour of Nairobi it will be arranged with an extra cost.

Main destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).

Rate of 1000$ per person

Included

Park fees (for non-residents)
All activities
All accommodation
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section