Itinerary

1. Day 1: The Highland Gateway to Anabas Resort

   • Meet your private guide from Koki Safaris at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
   • Drive north towards the serene highlands, skirting the foothills of Mount Kenya.
   • Arrive at Anabas Resort and settle into your cottage surrounded by lush gardens.
   • Enjoy a guided nature walk through the resort’s private indigenous forest.
   • Learn about unique flora birdlife and the highland ecosystem during the walk.
   • Return to the resort for a refreshing swim in the pool with panoramic hill and valley views.
   • Enjoy a gourmet dinner at the Anabas Trout and Seafood Grill.
   • Savour fresh locally sourced trout prepared over charcoal alongside seasonal specialities.
   • Experience the warm rustic ambience of the restaurant.

   Overnight stay at Anabas Resort.

2. Day 2: Cultural Immersion to Murithi Mpuri

   • Enjoy breakfast at the resort possibly featuring smoked trout.
   • Spend a final tranquil morning at Anabas Resort.
   • Depart for Meru County with a scenic drive through coffee and tea plantations.
   • Arrive at Murithi Mpuri Cultural Centre and check in.
   • Immerse yourself in the welcoming community atmosphere.
   • Participate in Meru cultural experiences including song dance and storytelling.
   • Gain insight into Meru traditions during an interactive evening.
   • Share a traditional meal with your hosts.

   Overnight stay at Murithi Mpuri Cultural Centre.

3. Day 3: Sacred Shrine and Meru National Park

   • Share breakfast with your hosts at the cultural centre.
   • Bid farewell to the community before departure.
   • Travel towards Meru National Park.
   • Visit the sacred shrine of King Muhuru with special respectful access.
   • Learn about the spiritual and historical significance of King Muhuru from your guide.
   • Enter Meru National Park on an en route game drive.
   • Explore savannah landscapes riverine forests and baobab studded plains.
   • Arrive at Murera Bandas inside the park.
   • Enjoy dinner while listening to the sounds of the African night.
   • Look out for wildlife visiting the nearby waterhole.

   Overnight stay at Murera Bandas Meru National Park.

4. Day 4: Rhinos and Rivers of Meru

   • Spend the morning exploring Meru National Park.
   • Continue wildlife viewing throughout the afternoon.
   • Track the Big Five in their natural habitat.
   • Focus on the successfully reintroduced rhino populations.
   • Visit the Rojewero River and Ura River.
   • Pay homage at the gravesite of Elsa the Lioness.
   • Enjoy a sundowner experience within the park.
   • Have dinner under the stars at your banda.

   Overnight stay at Murera Bandas Meru National Park.

5. Day 5: Sacred Lake and Forest Edge to Ngare Ndare

   • Depart Meru in the morning.
   • Drive through the scenic Nyambene Hills.
   • Enjoy a forest hike offering breathtaking views.
   • Stop at Lake Nkunga also known as Muruai or the hidden lake.
   • Take a peaceful nature walk along the lake shores within Mount Kenya forest.
   • Continue towards Nanyuki.
   • Enjoy lunch at the Trout Tree Restaurant dining in a treehouse overlooking ponds.
   • Travel onwards to Nanyuki.
   • Check in at the Farm House near Ngare Ndare Forest.
   • Relax on the veranda and enjoy the forest ambience.

   Overnight stay at the Farm House Nanyuki.

6. Day 6: Ngare Ndare Forest and Transfer to Aberdare Foothills

   • Begin the day with a guided exploration of Ngare Ndare Forest.
   • Walk across the iconic forest canopy walkway.
   • Visit the striking blue pool within the forest.
   • Look for wildlife in the cool morning air.
   • Return to the Farm House for a late breakfast.
   • Check out from the Farm House.
   • Depart for the Aberdare Mountains in the afternoon.
   • Enjoy scenic views while ascending towards the foothills.
   • Arrive at the lodge or camp near the trailhead.
   • Receive a comprehensive briefing from your mountain guide.
   • Enjoy dinner and rest early in preparation for the summit climb.

   Overnight stay at a lodge or camp in the Aberdare foothills.

7. Day 7: Mount Satima Summit and Transfer to Castle Forest

   • Wake up around 4:00 am for a hot drink and light snack.
   • Begin the guided pre dawn ascent of Mount Satima also known as Ol Doinyo Satima.
   • Hike during early hours to maximise clear summit views.
   • Reach the summit at 4001 metres above sea level.
   • Witness sunrise views over the Rift Valley and Mount Kenya.
   • Celebrate the summit achievement.
   • Begin the descent back towards base camp.
   • Enjoy alpine landscapes during daylight hours.
   • Return to base camp by late afternoon.
   • Have an early dinner after a short rest.
   • Pack up and transfer south to the Castle Forest region.
   • Arrive at Castle Forest in the evening.

   Overnight stay at Castle Forest Camping Site.

8. Day 8: Cascades of Castle Forest

   • Spend the day exploring Castle Forest.
   • Hike through dense forest trails.
   • Visit the powerful Kamweti Falls.
   • Discover the Kangere 1 2 3 and 4 waterfall series.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch beside cascading waterfalls.
   • Return to camp in the evening.
   • Relax and recount the day’s adventures by the fire.

   Overnight stay at Castle Forest Camping Site.

9. Day 9: Living Heritage to Thingira Cultural Village

   • Enjoy breakfast at the campsite.
   • Depart the Aberdare region.
   • Drive towards the foothills of Mount Kenya.
   • Arrive at Thingira Cultural Village.
   • Receive a warm welcome from your Kikuyu host family.
   • Settle into the traditional homestead.
   • Participate in daily village activities including grinding millet.
   • Learn ancient Kikuyu customs and traditions.
   • Share a traditional nyama choma feast.
   • Enjoy storytelling under the stars.

   Overnight stay at Thingira Cultural Village homestay.

10. Day 10: Farewell and Return

    • Share a final breakfast with your host family.
    • Watch demonstrations such as traditional beekeeping or arrow making.
    • Bid farewell to your hosts and community.
    • Depart for Nairobi in the afternoon.
    • Reflect on a journey through sacred sites wildlife forests mountains and communities.
    • Arrive in Nairobi in the evening.
    • Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your city hotel.