12-Day Sacred Landscapes Wildlife and Cultural Journey in Kenya
Highlights
Nairobi, Mount Kenya
cultural, Desert, Wildlife
Group Tour
12 Days
Medium
English
Description
Journey through Kenya’s sacred landscapes on a twelve day expedition combining wilderness exploration and cultural immersion. Hike volcanic hills ancient forests and desert mountains while discovering Chyulu Hills Hell’s Gate Mount Kenya and the northern frontier. Walk forest canopies swim in turquoise pools track rare wildlife and summit Mount Ololokwe. Live alongside local communities through meaningful homestays guided walks and shared traditions that reveal Kenya’s spiritual geography and remote natural beauty.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Chyulu Hills
- Depart Nairobi and travel through Maasai lands towards the volcanic Chyulu Hills.
- Hike through lush montane forest to a secluded fly camp surrounded by nature.
- Enjoy sunset views over open plains with Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon.
- Spend the night immersed in wilderness beneath an unpolluted starlit sky.
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Day 2: Chyulu Hills to Hell’s Gate
- Wake to forest sounds and enjoy a peaceful morning walk.
- Drive north towards the Great Rift Valley landscape.
- Hike or cycle through the dramatic gorge of Hell’s Gate National Park.
- Settle into a local homestead and share a home cooked evening meal.
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Day 3: Hell’s Gate and Community Life
- Take part in daily activities with your host family.
- Continue exploring Hell’s Gate’s towering cliffs and geothermal features.
- Experience quiet reflection within the vast canyon environment.
- Spend another evening sharing stories and cultural exchanges.
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Day 4: Hell’s Gate to Mount Kenya
- Travel through fertile highlands towards Mount Kenya’s foothills.
- Arrive at Castle Forest Lodge and access your exclusive forest fly camp.
- Relax beside mountain streams within ancient indigenous woodland.
- Gather by the campfire and learn legends linked to Mount Kenya.
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Day 5: Forests of Mount Kenya
- Explore the montane forest on a guided nature walk.
- Observe unique birdlife and endemic plant species.
- Spend free time absorbing the calm atmosphere of the forest.
- Enjoy your final evening beneath Mount Kenya’s sacred slopes.
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Day 6: Mount Kenya to Ngare Ndare to Lion’s Cave Camp
- Walk the Ngare Ndare forest canopy walkway.
- Swim in crystal clear turquoise forest pools.
- Continue north to the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
- Spend the night at the iconic Lion’s Cave fly camp.
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Day 7: Northern Reserves Exploration
- Explore Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves on guided game drives.
- Track rare northern wildlife including Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe.
- Swim in the natural rock pool at Buffalo Springs.
- Walk along the Ewaso Nyiro River during the golden evening hours.
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Day 8: Mount Ololokwe Summit
- Drive to the base of sacred Mount Ololokwe.
- Complete a guided summit hike with panoramic desert views.
- Return to camp for rest and reflection.
- Celebrate the ascent with an evening bush dinner.
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Day 9: Lion’s Cave to Rereti Conservancy
- Enjoy a peaceful morning beside the river.
- Travel to the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy.
- Begin a homestay experience within the Rereti community.
- Share meals and evening routines with local hosts.
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Day 10: Namunyak Conservancy
- Walk with community scouts to the Namunyak Slide Rocks.
- Relax at natural pools shaped by ancient geology.
- Participate in traditional community activities.
- Spend a final evening reflecting with your host family.
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Day 11: Rereti to Aberdare Ranges
- Journey south to the misty Aberdare Mountains.
- Settle into a fly camp beside the River Gura.
- Walk quietly along the river surrounded by forest.
- Enjoy a farewell wilderness campfire dinner.
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Day 12: Aberdare Ranges to Nairobi
- Enjoy breakfast beside the flowing river.
- Travel back to Nairobi through scenic highlands.
- Conclude the tour with drop off in the city.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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