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9 days
Specific Tour
8 people
English, Kiswahili
Embark on an extraordinary Mount Kenya-Samburu Safari that combines the thrill of ascending Africa’s second-highest peak with the raw beauty of Kenya’s northern wilderness. This unique adventure marries two of Kenya’s most captivating destinations into one unforgettable journey that will transform your understanding of what’s possible in African travel.
Begin your adventure on the mighty Mount Kenya, an ancient volcano that pierces the equatorial sky at an impressive 17,057 feet. Your journey starts in the mysterious bamboo and hygenia forests at 8,000 feet, where elephants forge ancient paths through the undergrowth and buffalo graze in hidden clearings. As you ascend through diverse ecological zones, watch the landscape transform dramatically around you – from the enigmatic giant heaths to the otherworldly senecios that stand like sentinels against the African sky.
The mountain portion of your Mount Kenya-Samburu Safari culminates with the conquest of Point Lenana at 16,355 feet. This achievement, accessible to anyone with good physical fitness, offers a sense of triumph that few other African adventures can match. Standing at the peak, you’ll gain a new perspective on life as you gaze across the vast Kenyan landscapes stretching endlessly below.
But your journey doesn’t end there. After descending from the mountain’s ethereal heights, transition to the sun-baked wilderness of Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves. Here, the Ewaso Nyiro River cuts through semi-arid landscapes, creating an oasis that attracts some of Africa’s most unique and endangered species. Witness the elegant Gerenuk standing on its hind legs to browse, marvel at the distinctive patterns of the reticulated giraffe, and watch as Grevy’s zebras gather at riverside pools.
The reserves offer an extraordinary safari experience that sets them apart from Kenya’s more frequently visited parks. Picture yourself watching a leopard draped languidly across an acacia branch, or observing a cheetah teaching its cubs to hunt. With over 450 bird species calling these reserves home, each moment brings new discoveries – from the majestic Martial Eagle soaring overhead to the vibrant Golden-breasted Starling catching the last rays of sunset.
This carefully crafted Mount Kenya-Samburu Safari delivers more than just a combination of destinations; it offers a journey through Kenya’s diverse ecosystems, each with its own character, challenges, and rewards. From the crisp mountain air at dawn to the warm evening breezes of Samburu, every moment adds another layer to your African story.
Don’t just dream about the perfect African adventure – live it. Our Mount Kenya-Samburu Safari brings together the best of both worlds: the triumph of reaching great heights and the thrill of witnessing nature’s theatre in one of Africa’s most unique wildlife havens. Join us for an expedition that promises not just memories, but transformative experiences that will stay with you long after you’ve returned home.
Contact us today to begin planning your Mount Kenya-Samburu Safari, and prepare to discover why this extraordinary combination has become the ultimate choice for discerning travellers seeking authenticity in their African adventures.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2pax | 2 | 2 | 21% |
| 2 | 3pax | 3 | 3 | 35% |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35% |
You will be picked from the airport and driven to your hotel. if you arrived on an early flight, we'll get you lunch and do some site seeing in Nairobi. We may visit the Nairobi National Museum which will give you a good introduction to Kenya.
Checkout after breakfast and depart heading north towards Mt. Kenya and the small town of Naro Moru right at the western edge of the mountain. Our destination is Batians View experiential Education Center and campsite which will be your base for climbing the mountain. Here you will meet your guide and porters and your gear will be checked to make sure you have everything you need to stay safe and comfortable while on he mountain.
From Batians View, it is a short drive to the Naro Moru gate which is the beginning of the Naroo Moru trail. This is the trail that will take you all the way to the peaks. After processing your park entry, you set off for the first campsite at Met station. It is located in a small clearing in the bamboo forest at an altitude of 10,000ft. Accommodation is in mountain huts.
Your hike will begin in the bamboo and Hagenia forest, ascending through areas of giant heath on to the alpine zone popularly known as the moorland. Here you will encounter tussock grass, giant groundsels and lobelia plants which are adapted to this unique environment. It has been designated a world heritage site by UNESCO. Mackinders camp is located at upper edge of his zone. Accommodation is in mountain huts. We will attempt to summit point Lenana from here.
Point Lenana at an altitude of 16,355 feet is the destination of most visitors to the mountain. It is the third highest peak and can be done by anyone in good physical condition without any technical training or equipment. You can choose to do a dawn ascent in which case you leave very early to try and catch the sunrise at the summit.
You leave early after breakfast for the descend back to Met station where you will be picked up and driven to Batians View. After hot showers and a meal you will be briefed on Samburu National Reserve, which is where you will be heading the following day.
You depart after breakfast heading north through the towns of Nanyuki and Isiolo to Archer's post on the banks of Ewaso Nyiro river. It is a three hour drive, arriving there early afternoon just in time for an afternoon game drive.
The climate of the area is arid to semi-arid and the days can be quite hot while the nights are cool. The practice is to go on early morning and late afternoon game drives to catch the animals when they are at their most active. Several large dry-country mammal species common to Kenya’s northern plains can be found here. These include gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, oryx and reticulated giraffe. There is an abundance of birdlife here with over 450 species having been identified. The reserve is also home to elephants, buffalo and all three of Africa’s large cats, lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Depart after breakfast for Nairobi with a lunch stop in Narok town. Drop off at JKIA.
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