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Altitude & Adrenaline
Summit & Safari Adrenaline: Mount Kenya & Rift Valley Adventure
10 Days / 9 Nights|Nairobi → Nanyuki / Mount Kenya → Mount Kenya Climb → Lake Naivasha → Hell's Gate → Mount Longonot → Nairobi|Active travellers, hiking groups, adventure clubs, young professionals, corporate incentive groups, university groups
About this journey
What Makes This Journey Different
Summit & Safari Adrenaline combines highland scenery, Mount Kenya trekking, a Point Lenana summit challenge, Rift Valley cycling, hiking and soft adrenaline experiences. Ideal for travellers who want active adventure before or after a classic safari.
The Journey
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi. Evening climb and adventure briefing including gear check, route discussion, health considerations and altitude preparation.
Day 2
Day 2
Nairobi to Nanyuki / Mount Kenya Region
Depart for Nanyuki for gentle acclimatisation. Optional equator stop, light nature walk or relaxed highland lunch.
Day 3
Day 3
Begin Mount Kenya Climb
Begin the trek via the Sirimon route. Start through forest and moorland zones as altitude gradually increases.
Day 4
Day 4
Mount Kenya Trek
Continue the climb through changing vegetation zones and dramatic highland landscapes. Steady pacing, hydration and acclimatisation.
Day 5
Day 5
Summit Attempt / Point Lenana
Early morning summit attempt for Point Lenana. Sunrise and summit photos then descend to camp or lower altitude.
Day 6
Day 6
Descend Mount Kenya and Transfer to Nanyuki
Complete descent and transfer to a Nanyuki lodge. Rest, hot shower, good food and recovery.
Day 7
Day 7
Nanyuki to Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Naivasha. Optional sunset boat ride.
Day 8
Day 8
Hell's Gate Cycling & Rock Landscapes
Cycling in Hell's Gate National Park, scenic viewpoints, short walks, geothermal landscapes and optional rock climbing.
Day 9
Day 9
Mount Longonot Hike or Soft Adventure Day
Option A: Mount Longonot crater hike. Option B: Crescent Island walk and boat ride. Option C: Soft adventure activity. Option D: Recovery day.
Day 10
Day 10
Return to Nairobi
Drive to Nairobi. Optional lunch, shopping or direct airport transfer.
Highlights
What You Will Experience
- Mount Kenya trekking and Point Lenana summit attempt
- Highland acclimatisation in Nanyuki
- Hell's Gate cycling
- Optional Mount Longonot hike
- Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Designed for active and private adventure groups
Plan this journey
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