How fit do I need to be for the 10 day Mount Kenya trek and safari?

For the 10 day Mount Kenya trek and safari you should be able to walk 6 to 7 hours on consecutive days, plus one summit day of 11 to 12 hours. No climbing skills are needed. Six to eight weeks of hill walking is good preparation.

Can teenagers join this trip?

Yes. Fit teenagers often enjoy this trip. Altitude affects everyone differently, so our guides keep a slow pace and watch for symptoms. Tell us their ages when you enquire.

When is the best time for this trek and safari?

The best time is January to February or late June to early October, when Mount Kenya is driest. July to October also brings the Great Migration to the Masai Mara.

What lodges are used on the safari?

You stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps on full board in Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara. We confirm the exact properties in your quote to suit your budget.

Can this be arranged for a group or company?

Yes. We plan this trip for groups, clubs and companies, adding guides and safari vehicles as needed. Contact us with your group size and dates.

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This 10 day Mount Kenya trek and safari climbs to Point Lenana, then visits four of Kenya’s best wildlife areas, from Samburu’s special species to the Masai Mara.

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This 10 day Mount Kenya trek and safari starts with a three-day climb up the Sirimon route to Point Lenana (4,985 m) and down to the Chogoria side. You then spend two nights in Samburu National Reserve, a night at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a night at Lake Naivasha and two nights in the Masai Mara before returning to Nairobi.

It is ideal for fit travellers, families with teenagers and groups who want the mountain and a full safari in one trip.

Why choose the 10 day Mount Kenya trek and safari?

Samburu, Ol Pejeta and the Mara show three very different Kenyas: the dry north with Grevy’s zebras and reticulated giraffes, the rhino sanctuary of the Laikipia plateau, and the open savannah of the Mara. Mount Kenya sits right between them, so the trek fits naturally at the start.

What to expect on the 10 day Mount Kenya trek and safari

Day 1 takes you from Nanyuki to Old Moses Camp, day 2 to Shipton’s Camp, and day 3 is the long summit day: Point Lenana at sunrise and a descent to the bandas near Chogoria Gate. On day 4 you drive to Samburu for an afternoon game drive, day 5 is a full day there, and day 6 moves to Ol Pejeta. Days 7 to 9 include Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate, a boat ride and the Masai Mara, and day 10 returns to Nairobi.

When is the best time?

January to February and late June to early October are best for the climb, and July to October adds the Great Migration in the Masai Mara.

See our guides to Samburu National Reserve and Samburu vs the Masai Mara.

How do I book this climb?

Prices depend on your dates, group size and whether you want huts, camping or extra nights, so we quote every climb personally. WhatsApp us on +254 706 223888, email [email protected] or request a tailor-made quote. If you are travelling with friends, a club or colleagues, see our page on climbing as a group.