After breakfast, we drive with lunchboxes to Mt Longonot (2,776m) for a 5-hour hike round the Crater Rim. The views from the rim over the Rift Valley and its lakes are spectacular. Longonot park covers 52sqkm most of it being occupied by the young volcano. The sides of the mountain have beautiful V-shaped valleys and ridges. The stony soil has little vegetation and the crater has an impenetrable forest. In the late afternoon, we return to our Camp just in time for a sunset cruise on Lake Naivasha. There are hippos in the water and various plains game such as Zebras, Giraffes, Buffaloes and Gazelles on the shore. Numerous species of water birds can be seen while Fish Eagles circulate above the waters looking for prey. Dinner and overnight stay will once again be at the camp.

Accommodation:    Fish Eagle Inn

Meal Plan:  B L D

Driving:  50 Km ,   1.5 hours

Hiking:   5 to 6 hours

After breakfast, we transfer with packed lunch to the Aberdare National Park through the Matubio West gate. We take a guided walk with an armed ranger to Karura Falls; the highest waterfalls in the region. The Aberdares are a range of volcanic mountains with up to 4000m. There is plenty of wildlife ranging from elephants, buffaloes, lions and rhinos and plain game. To protect the park from encroachment by human activities and protect the neighboring farmers from the wildlife, a 400km long fence has been erected. In the late afternoon, just before sunset we drive to the historic Ark hotel build during the colonial time for dinner and overnight. The waterhole attracts many of the wildlife species throughout the night. We may see Elephants and Buffaloes, but also predators such as lions and leopards frequent the place.

Accommodation:    The Ark

Meal Plan:  B L D

Driving: 130 Km ,   4 hours

Hiking:   2 hours

After breakfast, our trekking adventures in the Aberdares continues, this time ascending the Aberdares highest peak-the Oldonyo La Satima (4001m).  We are transferred to Wadare starting point ( 3,300m)  to start our summit. On clear days, we can capture the magnificent view of the snowcapped Mount Kenya Peaks - the second highest mountain in Africa. After conquering the summit (3hours), we descend to the Cedar Retreat (2 hours) for a hot cup of tea and a snack. We are picked by our car here and leave the park and spent the night at the Aberdare Country Club.

Accommodation:    Aberdare Country Club

Meal Plan:  B L D

Driving: 60 Km ,  2 hours

Hiking:   5 to 6 hours

Today we have a long drive before us.  The drive takes us through tea and coffee plantations on the slopes of Mt. Kenya in Kirinyaga district where Kenya and Mt. Kenya derive the name from.  In Embu we stop for lunch in the Issac Walton in which dates back to the colonial time. After another 60 km we reach Chogoria and climb in 4x4 ‘s for another 30 km through a bamboo forest to the Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas at 3000m for dinner and overnight. The bandas are located at the edge of the forest, and will be our base for our Mt. Kenya exploration.

Accommodation:   Meru Mt.Kenya  self-catering Bandas

Meal Plan:  B L D

Driving: 220 Km,  6 hours

After breakfast we hike with packed lunch to Lake Ellis, on a path through grassland and forest patches. Lake Ellis is a popular attraction on Mt Kenya with crystal clear blue waters. On the way we find game such as buffaloes, Bongos, waterbucks and Klipspringers. We may also spot birds of different species.  At the scenic lake at 3450m, we break for lunch and take some photos before starting the descend to the Bandas for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation:   Meru Mt.Kenya  self-catering bandas

Meal Plan:  B L D

Driving:

Hiking:  5 to 6 hours

After breakfast and a final glance of the Mt. Kenya peaks, we descend in our Land cruisers to Chogoria and drive to Samburu National Reserve.  During the evening game drives we encounter the Beisa Oryx, the Grevy Zebra and the reticulated giraffes which are prominent in the arid and hostile environment. Along the banks of the scenic Ewaso Nyiro River there are Elephants, Lions and Leopards and plenty of plains game. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Samburu Simba Lodge.

Accommodation:   Samburu Simba  Lodge

Meal Plan:  B L D

Driving:  190 km, 6 hours with game drive

Hiking:

Our day starts with an early breakfast at 6.00am followed by game drives until midmorning. When temperatures rise above 35 degrees Celsius and the animals take a rest in the shade, we relax at the pool at the Samburu Simba Lodge. In the late afternoon, we venture out again to watch the bush come to life as the temperatures become bearable. After watching the sunset we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation:   Samburu Simba Lodge

Meal Plan:  B L D

Driving:  morning & evening game drives

After an optional early morning game drive, we leave the low lands and drive to the former fertile White Highlands characterized by large commercial wheat and barley farms. In Nanyuki, we stop at the Trout Tree restaurant for delicious tilapia lunch and finally return to Nairobi for evening departure or an overnight stay.

Meal Plan:  B L

Driving:  320 km, 6 to 7 hours