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10-Day Mount Kenya Summit & Maasai Mara Safari

A Chogoria-to-Sirimon mountain trek, Rift Valley stop and three Mara days.

Five mountain days, a Hell's Gate and Naivasha stop, then three days around the Mara ecosystem.

10-Day Mount Kenya Summit & Maasai Mara Safari
Trip length10 days
Group size1–12
Usual drier monthsJanuary, February, July, August, September
Current tour price€1,536per person, subject to confirmation

About this trip

A longer mountain-and-wildlife journey built around the Chogoria approach to Mount Kenya and a Sirimon descent. The trek moves from forest to alpine moorland, camps by Lake Ellis and climbs toward Mintos before a pre-dawn Point Lenana attempt (4,984 m). After the mountain, the route continues through the Rift Valley and Hell's Gate before heading to the Maasai Mara for three safari days.

This is a demanding itinerary with early starts, high altitude and substantial road travel. The summit is an attempt, not a guarantee. Mara entry fees and accommodation rates vary by travel date and visitor category; the team reconfirms the current total before payment.

Mount Kenya is usually clearest in January-February and July-September. Mara migration timing varies with rainfall; final game-drive routing follows the dates.

Trip highlights

  • Chogoria forest, Lake Ellis and the Gorges Valley
  • Point Lenana attempt followed by Sirimon descent
  • Hell's Gate walking or cycling option near Naivasha
  • Three Maasai Mara days for game drives

Detailed day-by-day itinerary

The guide may adjust activities for weather, park conditions, altitude and safety. Final timings are confirmed for your departure.

Day 1 · up to 2950 m

Drive Nairobi to Chogoria Town-Chogoria forest gate

Drive from Nairobi, and trek for 6km through the Mount Kenya bamboo forest . Afternoon will be spent trekking around up and down walk at the lodge with a view of beautiful sceneries and searching for animals which roam around the camp. overnight at Meru Banda,s camp (2,950m)

Activities

  • • 6 km trek
  • • bamboo forest

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Chogoria bandas Camp-2950m

Day 2 · up to 3453 m

Meru Bandas-Chogoria Gate to Lake Ellis Camp

9km Hike across moorlands via the 100ft Nithi Waterfalls and Nithi Caves to camp at Lake Ellis (3,455m).

Activities

  • • 9km trek
  • • Nithi waterfall
  • • lake ellis

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Lake ellis Camp 3455m

Day 3 · up to 4199 m

Lake ellis to Mintos camp

The trek from Lake Ellis Camp to Mintos Camp is one of the most scenic segments of Mount Kenya's Chogoria Route. It takes you entirely off the beaten track through spectacular alpine moorlands,Trekking along the rim of the dramatic Gorges Valley, then descend into the stunning crater lakes to camp right on the edge of the Lake (4,200m)

Activities

  • • Dramatic gorge trek
  • • Mintos Stunning crater lakes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Mintos camp 4200m

Day 4 · up to 3299 m

Summit Day: Point Lenana (4,985m) to Old Moses camp 3300m

A pre-dawn 3:00 AM start to reach the peak for sunrise. Descend via the dramatic scree Valley,down to the Halis tarn lake to the shiptons camp for breakfast and after follow the gentle descent scenic Mackinders valley ,The descent from Point Lenana (4,985m) to Old Moses Camp (3,300m) along the Sirimon Route is a grueling yet spectacular trek covering a 1,685-meter vertical drop. This long stretch typically takes 7 to 9 hours of total hiking, moving from frozen alpine scree down into high-altitude moorlands

Activities

  • • Summit Trek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Old Moses Camp (3300 m)

Day 5 · up to 2651 m

Old Moses Camp to Nairobi - Trek Out and Transfer

The journey from Old Moses Camp (Mount Kenya) to Nairobi involves a 3 to 4-hour hike downhill to Sirimon Gate, followed by a 4-hour road transfer. for the final short bush trek to the Sirimon Gate to check out, collect certificates, and drive back to Nairobi

Activities

  • • bush trek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Stay: Nairobi (own arrangement - transfer included)

Day 6

Hell's Gate National park

After breakfast drive to Hell's Gate park gate and after park formalities start cycling safari through the gorges of Hell's Gate you will enjoy the evening part Boat rides to spot hippos.

Activities

  • • Hell's Gate bike riding

Meals: Lunch, Breakfast

Stay: Budget Hotel

Day 7

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Morning Departure: Leave your Naivasha hotel by 08:30 AM. Drive down the floor of the Great Rift Valley.Narok Mid-way Stop: Stop in Narok for Lunch at 12:00 Arrive at your Maasai Mara tented camp around 3:00 PM via the Olalaimutia gate or Sekenani .Afternoon Safari: Set out at 03:30 PM for your first introductory game drive. Search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) before returning

Activities

  • • Maasai mara game drive

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Lenchada tourist camp

Day 8

Full Day Maasai mara

Early Start: Depart your camp at 08:00 AM with a packed picnic lunch. Early mornings offer the highest chance to catch predators hunting.Deep Reserve Exploration: Spend the day traversing the savannah plains. You will encounter massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and cheetahs.Picnic at the Mara River: Enjoy lunch under a shade tree near the Mara River. Keep an eye out for resident hippos and giant Nile crocodiles.Camp Fire Evening: Return to the lodge by 05:30 PM to freshen up, relax around the evening campfire, and have dinner

Activities

  • • Full day Game drive
  • • Massive herds of wildebeest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Lenchada tourist camp maasai mara

Day 9

Full Day Maasai mara

Early Morning Explore the mara eco system, untill 12:00 where you will drive to the camp for lunch,After spend the rest of the afternoon in the Maasai Village Tour: Visit a traditional Maasai Manyatta (village) in the late afternoon. Learn about their ancient pastoralist culture, traditional dances, and jumping rituals

Activities

  • • Game drive at mara eco-system
  • • Maasai village tour
  • • Learn the culture

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Lenchada camp

Day 10

Mara Enroute Game drive-Nairobi

Final Game Drive: Enjoy an early breakfast, check out, and conduct a brief en-route game drive as you head toward the park gate.Return Journey: Exit the park by 10:00 AM to adhere to park ticket rules. Drive back through Narok to proceed to Nairobi or your next destination

Activities

  • • Enroute Game drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Stay: Nairobi (own arrangement - transfer included)

What’s included

  • ✓ Transportation in Both mountain and Safari
  • ✓ Full board Camp accommodation on Mountain and safari
  • ✓ services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide
  • ✓ park fees

Not included

  • • beverages and Alcoholic drinks
  • • Personal and Luggage insurance
  • • Airport departure Tax
  • • tips
  • • visas
  • • optional activities or items of personal nature

Price and booking notes

The live tour listing supplies this starting rate. Confirm the departure, party size, accommodation, current park or conservation fees, inclusions and final total in writing before deposit. KWS currently lists Mount Kenya National Park non-resident adult entry at USD 70 per day; resident, regional and child rates differ. Your quote should state the number of park days and whether entry is included. Maasai Mara entry rates and accommodation vary by season, residency and conservancy. Confirm the applicable dates and itemized fee treatment in the written quote. There is a rate discrepancy to resolve: this linked tour record currently shows USD 1,670, while a recent Mount Kenya Hikes planning article describes a similar ten-day camping-and-lodge combination from about USD 2,600 per person sharing. The package card keeps the live tour rate for consistency; request a current written quote before paying.

Travel and fee references: Mountain Club of Kenya route and season guidance · KWS Mount Kenya visitor rates

Linked bookable tour

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