8 Days Safari tour itinerary for Nairobi, Masai Mara & Mount Kenya: Combine Mountaineering With Wildlife
Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Kenya



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Mt Kenya Climbing Combine with safari
Mount Kenya-Kenya
Opt for this tour with a difference, as it combines the activities of climbing Mt. Kenya on the Sirimon route, with venturing into a Masai Mara safari amongst the wild. Get the best of Kenya, in terms of adventure and wildlife, as you discover life at the remotest place.
DAY 01
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8am to Nanyuki town for lunch; this should take about 4 hours.
Proceed to Sirimon Gate. From the gate, follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest, that gives away to a heath land.
After about 3 hours from the gate, the track veers right to Judmaier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight.
Main destination: Mount Kenya
Accommodation: Old Moses Camp (Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kenya)
Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water
DAY 02
Judmaier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. Post one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River.
Go right, contouring through the Moorland, crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinder's Valley. Savour the panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks.
Dinner and overnight is at Shipton Camp, 4200m.
Main destination: Mount Kenya
Accommodation: Shipton Camp(Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kenya)
Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water
DAY 03
Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
Leave at 3am, climbing up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, clearing in visible part towards lower Hall Tarns.
Arrive at point Lenana at 6:30 am, for a spectacular view of the sunrise.
After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp for breakfast and further 4hrs down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.
Main destination: Mount Kenya
Accommodation: Old Moses Camp(Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kenya)
Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water
DAY 04
Mt Kenya to Nairobi Overnight Kenya Comfort Hotel B/B
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours, to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi.
Overnight will be at Kenya Comfort Hotel, centrally located in the city near shopping mall, banks, and restaurants.
Main destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: Kenya Comfort Hotel(Budget hotel located in or near Nairobi)
Meals & drinks: Breakfast
DAY 05
Nairobi to Masai Mara joining safari tour
Depart from Nairobi at 8.30 am, taking a journey south through the floor of the Great Rift Valley.
Stop for a picnic lunch at Narok.
Arrive in the Mara for a late afternoon game viewing, en route. Also,go out for an early evening game drive.
Dinner and overnight will be at the Mara campsite.
Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Lenchada Camp(Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences)
Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water
DAY 06
Masai Mara safari inside the game reserve
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.
Game drives are flexible; you have the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in the the park, or you can choose to have an early morning and late afternoon game drive. You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person).
Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Budget camping bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinking water
DAY 07
Masai Mara to Nairobi Overnight Kenya Comfort Hotel
Head for another early morning game drive in the Mara and then depart after breakfast back to Nairobi.
Arrive at approximately 13:00 hrs. You will be dropped off at your Kenya Comfort hotel or be transferred to the airport. You can choose to have dinner at Carnivore restaurant for an extra 45$ per person.
Main destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: Kenya Comfort Hotel(Budget hotel located in or near Nairobi)
Meals & drinks: Breakfast
DAY 08
Nairobi Airport Transfer
Another extra day,if you choose.
Head to the airport.
- 1000 USD Per Adult
Park fees. (for non-residents)
All activities.
All accommodation.
Camping equipment.
A professional driver/guide.
All transportation.
All Taxes/VAT.
Roundtrip airport transfer.
Meals. (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks. (as specified in the day-by-day section
Items of personal Nature.
Gears.
Flights.
Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Kenya



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