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Embark on an unforgettable 6-day adventure that combines the majestic beauty of Mount Kenya with the iconic wildlife of Kenya's national parks. This thrilling trek-and-safari experience offers breathtaking landscapes, exhilarating hikes, and close encounters with Africa's most iconic animals.
Experience comfortable mountain huts and Safari Lodges like Austrian Hut, Keekorok Lodge, Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge and more. These locations offer beautiful dining areas with local and continental dishes, and completely en-suite rooms with modern amenities.
For an upgraded experience, we offer stays at premium luxury camps like Ritz-Carlton Luxury Camp or Gran Melia Hotel. These feature five-star service, infinity pools, spa treatments, and the absolute best vantage points over the savanna.
Hiking Distance: 16Km | Duration: 6Hrs
After breakfast, youll follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction to Shipton and Likii North. After a 30-minute walk from the junction, the track crosses the Ontulili River. You'll go right contouring through the moorland and crossing Likii Valley, then continue uphill to Mackinders Valley, from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Shiptons Camp, located 4,200m above sea level.
Hiking Distance: Approx. 22Km | Duration: 1012Hrs
An early morning start is required today, usually before dawn, for your summit attempt to Point Lenana, the trekking summit of Mount Kenya at 4,985m above sea level. The climb is steep but rewarding, and reaching the summit offers breathtaking sunrise views over the surrounding peaks and landscapes.
After spending some time at the summit for photos and rest, begin your descent back to Shiptons Camp for breakfast. Later, continue descending through Mackinders Valley and the moorland landscape to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, descend through the scenic rainforest trail from Old Moses Camp to KWS Sirimon Gate, marking the end of your Mount Kenya trekking adventure. Enjoy the final walk as you take in the fresh mountain air and beautiful forest surroundings.
Upon arrival at Sirimon Gate, meet your driver and begin your journey to Lake Naivasha, one of Kenyas most beautiful freshwater lakes located in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at your lodge while enjoying the peaceful lakeside atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge in Lake Naivasha.
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve with scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and check-in.
In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai village where you will experience the rich heritage, customs, and lifestyle of the Maasai people. Learn about their traditions, dances, homesteads, and daily life.
After the village visit, return to the camp for relaxation and enjoy the peaceful wilderness surroundings as you prepare for the exciting safari ahead.
After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive inside the vast plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve. Explore the deeper regions of the reserve, famous for its rich wildlife and exceptional game viewing opportunities.
Look out for the Big Five as well as lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many more species in their natural habitat.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast at the lodge, check out and begin your drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic countryside journey as you leave the reserve behind.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your preferred drop-off location or the airport for your onward journey.
Your unforgettable Mount Kenya trekking and Maasai Mara safari adventure comes to a beautiful end.
Mount Kenya is located in central Kenya, roughly 150 km (93 miles) north of Nairobi, with trekking access towns of Nanyuki, Naro Moru, and Chogoria. Kenya’s premier safari destinations lie to the south and west: the Masai Mara (250–300 km southwest), Amboseli (southeast, near Kilimanjaro), Lake Nakuru (west), and Samburu (north). The mountain sits centrally between these parks, making it a perfect hub—most safari areas are within a 3–6 hour drive or a short 45–60 minute flight from Mount Kenya region. This central location allows seamless itineraries, starting with the trek near Nanyuki, then heading south to the Mara or Amboseli for wildlife viewing, all easily connected via Nairobi as a transit point.
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Travelers consistently rate the Mount Kenya trek and safari combination as a "perfect adventure duo," praising the satisfying challenge of summiting Point Lenana followed by the thrill of spotting the Big Five on safari. Reviewers love the dramatic contrast between trekking through alpine glaciers and equatorial rainforest, then transitioning to savannah wildlife encounters in the Masai Mara or Amboseli. Many note that doing the trek first (requiring fitness and acclimatization) leaves you relaxed for the safari, though some recommend adding rest days between activities. The overwhelming consensus is that this combination offers incredible value, fewer crowds than Kilimanjaro, and an unforgettable blend of physical achievement and wildlife wonder
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Kiri -
25 January, 2022I’ve been to Mount Kenya and the Masai Mara on this combo trip – what an amazing adventure!
Fredrick -
25 August, 2022I just returned from a 6-day trek and safari and it was absolutely incredible! The scenery was breathtaking, and the guides were super friendly and helpful.