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Safari + Mountain Climbing · 7 days

7-Day Mount Kenya & Maasai Mara Trek-Safari

Reach Point Lenana, then trade the alpine trail for Mara game drives.

A fast-paced Chogoria-to-Sirimon Mount Kenya trek followed by two days in the Maasai Mara.

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7-Day Mount Kenya & Maasai Mara Trek-Safari
Trip length7 days
Group size1–12
Usual drier monthsJanuary, February, July, August, September
Current tour price$1,390per person, subject to confirmation

About this trip

A compact combination of a high-altitude Mount Kenya trek and a short Maasai Mara safari. The mountain route approaches through the forest and Chogoria side, reaches the alpine zone, and makes a pre-dawn attempt on Point Lenana (4,984 m) before descending toward Sirimon. The safari leg follows the Rift Valley road to the Mara for game drives.

This seven-day schedule is deliberately fast-paced: it has a long summit day and no separate recovery day between the trek and safari. It suits fit walkers who accept early starts and long road transfers. Summit success and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed; the guide can change the plan for weather, altitude or safety.

Mount Kenya is usually clearest in January-February and July-September. Mara wildlife is present year-round; migratory herds move with rainfall and are not guaranteed.

Trip highlights

  • Chogoria approach through forest and high moorland
  • Point Lenana summit attempt at 4,984 m
  • A full-day Maasai Mara game drive
  • Mountain and savannah in one short itinerary

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 3300 m

Nairobi-Chogoria gate (2970m)-Chogoria Road end camp 3300m

Meet and greet in Nairobi and drive to the mountainious region,and drive together to chogoria for 3 hours,where lunch will be provided,The walk starts through the bamboo forest along the dirt road,Along the trails, we enjoy views of Mugi Hill and the Giant Billiard Table before reaching the road end camp where for sleep.

Activities

  • • Scenic drive from Nairobi to Chogoria (4 hrs)
  • • transfer to park gate
  • • Forest hike (4 hrs) to camp
  • • Camp setup and orientation

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Road End Camp 3300m

Day 2 · up to 4199 m

Road End Camp 3300m-Mintos Camp-4200m

its a beautiful morning by the bubbling water beside our camp,we follow the track through heather and the golden moorland.we trek through the trail along the Vivian waterfall ,to the junction path leading to Lake Michaleson and near the big Boulder rock cross the stream you can once again refill your bottle if necessary -You keep on straight up the steep scrambling patch and behind is the elaborate formation of the Gorges Valley.from this point the camp is not far away as you have to gentle trekk up and down,with the forward views of the main peaks Lenana, Nelion and Batian,before reaching to Mintos camp

Activities

  • • 6Hrs trekk
  • • Vivian water fall
  • • Trail head
  • • gorges valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Stay: Mintos Camp

Day 3 · up to 3300 m

Day 3:Mintos/Point Lenana/Old Moses – 11-12 hrs, 23km, 3000m descent.

At 2:am we pushing towards the main peaks of the highest point in Kenya arriving at point Lenana at 6:00 am for the sunrise after descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast and after breakfast is the long descent to Old Moses Camp through the splendid Mackinders Valley.

Activities

  • • pre dawn attempt
  • • sunrise attemp
  • • Mackinders valley
  • • Summit trekk
  • • descent to Old Moses

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Stay: 'mintos camp (4200m)

Day 4 · up to 2647 m

Old Moses camp 3300m -Nairobi

After breakfast Descend the Sirimon route on Mount Kenyas scenic and gradual descent to Sirimon Gate where we will catch our ride back to Nairobi, having completed the arduous trek to the highest point reachable on foot in Kenya.

Activities

  • • Descent down
  • • 9km walk

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Nairobi (own arrangement - transfer included)

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Day 5

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Nairobi to Masai Mara: Morning departure from Nairobi, driving through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at Narok for lunch. Arrive at the camp, check in, and proceed for an evening game drive (around 4:00 PM).

Activities

  • • Game drive
  • • Maasai mara Area

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Budget Camp

Day 6

Maasai mara Full day Game Drive

Full Day in Masai Mara: Spend the entire day exploring the savannah with a packed picnic lunch, focusing on finding the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalos). An optional Masai village visit can be arranged in the afternoon.

Activities

  • • Maasai mara full Day
  • • Big five
  • • Savannah
  • • Explore

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Maasai Mara Budget Camp

Day 7

Maasai Mara Enroute-Nairobi

Masai Mara to Nairobi: after breakfast enroute with a morning game drive begin the journey back to Nairobi, stopping in Narok for lunch and arriving late afternoon.

Activities

  • • Enroute Game drive

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Nairobi (own arrangement - transfer included)

What’s included

  • ✓ Park fees
  • ✓ Guide and porters
  • ✓ Meals
  • ✓ Camping equipment
  • ✓ Transfers

Not included

  • • Personal gear
  • • Tips
  • • Insurance

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.

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

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