16 Days Safari/Beach & Mountain Experience

Overview

This classic safari takes you to some of the most incredible places kick starting in the mount Kenya region and then climaxing at the coastal beach of Kenya. This tour will take you to amazing destinations in the mount Kenya region for an expedition like no other. 

Tour highlights:

  • Nanyuki
  • Samburu
  • Mt.Kenya
  • Mombasa

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DAY 1: NAIROBI TO NANYUKI

Upon arrival at the JKIA you will meet and greet our driver who will be waiting to accompany you to the Mt. Kenya region which will be your first destination.

Your journey will take approximately 138km. You will get to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). From the gate, we trek up through magnificent montage forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 – 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.

 

DAY 2: OLD MOSES – SHIPTON CAMP (4,236M). 7 HRS, 14KM, 900M ASCENT

 14km, 900m ascent
Up the spectacular Mackinder Valley past strange giant groundsel and lobelia plants to emerge onto what looks like a set from Star Trek – Shipton’s Camp at 4,236m. This is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers, with its resident populations of bizarre rock hyrax and beautiful sunbirds.

 

Day 3: Full Day acclimatization
In order to adapt better you can take a rest day at the Shipton camp. Short walks / day hikes are possible on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg tarns gaining an elevation of 370m before returning to the camp for lunch. Afternoon is at leisure.

 N.B: Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization – but you can do that almost as well toughing in the sun watching the eagles!

 

Day 4: Shipton Camp – Mackinders Camp (4,300m) 4 hrs, 7km, 300m ascent
From Shipton’s camp the trail leads to Kami camp below the north face of Batian. We will descend into the upper Hausberg valley and rest at the oblong and Hausberg tarns. Ascending to the crest of a ridge known as Arthur’s seat we see the trail winding along a beautiful series of rock ledges. We will descend to Mackinder’s camp for the night.

 

Day 5: Mackinders Camp – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Bandas. 11-12 hrs, 685m ascent, 2,080m descent
An early morning rise, in an attempt to reach point Lenana in time for sunrise. The climb takes 4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to mintos hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya Banda’s through the gorges valley for dinner & overnight. You can enjoy log fires, hot showers and bed at the Bandas!

 

Day 6: Meru Bandas – Chogoria town – Nairobi. 2 hrs, 10km walk
After breakfast, descend back to the starting gate and head which will be your next destination.

 

DAY 7: RAPIDS CAMP

 In the morning prepare to leave for one of the most memorable experience in the rapids camp. You will have breakfast at the lodge before leaving and then proceed with your driver to rapids located in kerugoya which is approximately 1 hr. upon arrival you will have fun in the water with numerous activities to undertake such as the kayaking, boat riding etc

Overnight at Elephant bedroom camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

DAY 8: NANYUKI TO SAMBURU

Your driver will take you to Samburu which is approximately 116km. Upon arrival you will check into your lodge and then proceed to take your lunch.

 You can spend the early afternoon at leisure and then proceed to have an evening game drive to shaba national reserve. The reserve boasts of wildlife species such as the beisa oryx,hippos lions, the reticulated giraffe, impalas, generuk e.t.c  You will return to your lodge in the evening for overnight.

 

Overnight stay at Sarova Shaba

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 

DAY 9: SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK

You will have breakfast at the lodge and then embark on a morning game drive to Samburu National Park. The park is situated in the bank of Ewaso Ngiro.

 The park boasts of abundance wildlife species such as the grevy’s zebra, Somali Ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and beisa oryx. Elephants in the reserve are in large population. The large predators such as the lion, leopard and cheetah are also found here. You will return to the lodge for lunch and refreshments and then return to the reserve where you will spend the rest of the afternoon.

 

Overnight stay at Sarova Shaba

Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10: RETETI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY

On this day you will wake up early and have a morning game drive in the Reteti elephant sanctuary which has a large population of elephants.  You will also have the chance to feed the elephants by giving the young ones milk. You will be taken back to your lodge in time for breakfast and after you are free to spend the morning at leisure enjoying the lodge’s facilities, such as free internet connection, swimming pool among many more.

Later in the afternoon embark on a game drive in the sanctuary which takes in orphaned elephants and calves that once they are old enough they release them back to the wild. You will also after the visit to the sanctuary have the chance to visit the local communities and interact with them. You will in the evening be taken back by our driver and guide for overnight and relaxation to your lodge.

 

 

Overnight stay at Elephant bedroom camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

 

Day 11: SAMBURU TO NYAHURURU

You will depart early in the morning for Nyahururu which will be our next destination, after an early breakfast at the lodge you check out of the lodge. Our journey will take approximately 2 hrs.

Upon arrival, you will check in and have lunch at the lodge.later in the afternoon you will vist the Thomson falls which is a popular tour safari destination in Kenya, attracting visitors who come to admire the breath-taking scenery and to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, and fishing.

 

Overnight at Panari Resort Nyahururu

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

DAY 12: NYAHURURU TO NAIROBI

You will depart in the morning for Nairobi with your journey set to take approximately 6 hrs. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and proceed to take lunch.

You will have a visit at the Nairobi national park in the afternoon. The Nairobi national park is set in the heart of the city being the only park which is the capital in the whole world. The park has variety of wildlife species which include zebras, buffaloes and birds among many others.

 

 Overnight at Panari

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

 

 DAY 13: NAIROBI TO MOMBASA

 

On this day you will set out for Mombasa which is approximately 7 hrs. Our driver will pick you up early in the morning from the hotel before embarking on the long drive to the Kenyan coast. Upon arrival, you will check in to your lodge and then have breakfast.

You are free to spend the early afternoon at leisure before embarking a breathtaking tour to the coastal sandy beach for relaxation. You should remember to carry your bathing suit for you to go for swimming in the ocean or you can opt to go sit at the sandy beach and breathe in the exhilarating fresh air from the ocean. In the evening you will return to your lodge for overnight and night entertainment.

 

Overnight stay at Sarova WhiteSands

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 

DAY 14: MOMBASA MARINE PARK

After an early breakfast at the hotel, proceed to leave for your planned activities of the day. This day you will spend it at the Mombasa marine park which boasts of bio diverse species and marine ecosystem.

The park is renowned for crabs, starfish, stone fish, cucumbers sea urchins, corals, turtles, sea grasses and interesting migratory birds including crab plovers. You will return to the hotel in time for lunch and after spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying the hotel facilities such as WIFI connectivity, swimming pool entertainment and many more.

 

Overnight stay at Sarova WhiteSands

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 

 

 

DAY 15: HISTORICAL SITE VISIT

This last day of the tour will take you to the pre-historic sites of Kenya. You will visit the Fort Jesus, Shimo la Tewa, Vasco Da Gamma pillar, and the Shimoni cave. Kenya’s pre-historic places will wow you will all the narratives and happenings of events that took place and how they are still preserved until today. Return to the hotel in the evening for overnight and night entertainment.

Overnight stay at Sarova WhiteSands

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 

DAY 16: DEPART FOR NAIROBI

 You will have an early morning breakfast at the hotel and then you will proceed to check out as this is the last day of you safari. Our driver and guide will be waiting to take you back to Nairobi upon which you will take your flight back home.

 

Meal Plan: Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Accommodation in the following:
  • 2 Nights sarova shaba
  • 1 Night Elephant Bedroom Camp
  • 1 Night Serena Sweetwater’s 
  • 1 Night Panari Nairobi
  • 1 Night Panari resort Nyahururu 
  • 3 Nights Sarova Whitesands
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Services of a qualified English Speaking Driver Guide
  • Tour on 4*4 Landcruiser during the entire tour
  • 1 Litre bottle of mineral water per person per day while on a road

 

EXCLUSIONS:

  • All your climbing gears
  • Personal insurance
  • Personal spending money
  • Tips for guide, potter and cook
  • Park entrance fees 
  • Anything not mentioned above

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