Mount Kenya
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

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi. Evening climb and adventure briefing including gear check, route discussion, health considerations and altitude preparation.

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

Begin Mount Kenya Climb

Begin the trek via the Sirimon route. Start through forest and moorland zones as altitude gradually increases.

Day 4

Mount Kenya Trek

Continue the climb through changing vegetation zones and dramatic highland landscapes. Steady pacing, hydration and acclimatisation.

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

Descend Mount Kenya and Transfer to Nanyuki

Complete descent and transfer to a Nanyuki lodge. Rest, hot shower, good food and recovery.

Day 7

Nanyuki to Lake Naivasha

Drive to Lake Naivasha. Optional sunset boat ride.

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

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

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
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