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Discover Kenya through culture, wilderness, and walking safaris on this 9-day journey across the Great Rift Valley and western Kenya. Camp on Mount Suswa's volcanic rim, walk with Ogiek honey hunters in the Mau Forest, and share daily life with a Luo family on Lake Victoria. Explore Kakamega's tropical rainforest, search for rare roan antelope in Ruma National Park, witness flamingos at Lake Nakuru, and hike Hell's Gate with Maasai warriors.
Discover Kenya through culture, wilderness, and walking safaris on this 9-day journey across the Great Rift Valley and western Kenya.
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Day by day
Meet your dedicated guide at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Drive west into the Great Rift Valley towards the dormant Mount Suswa volcano.
Ascend the sacred volcano and arrive at a scenic campsite on the crater rim.
Settle into the fly camp overlooking the vast Rift Valley landscapes.
Enjoy a campfire dinner with an introduction to Suswa's geology and Maasai legends.
Hike into the inner crater of Mount Suswa to explore extensive lava tube caves.
Descend the volcano and journey north to the Mau Forest.
Arrive in East Africa's largest indigenous rainforest.
Meet Ogiek community hosts and learn about ancient honey-hunting traditions.
Share stories and gain insight into the lives of Kenya's forest guardians.
Join a final guided forest walk with Ogiek hosts to learn about medicinal plants.
Depart the Mau Forest and travel to the shores of Lake Victoria.
Take a boat transfer to historic Rusinga Island.
Receive a warm welcome from a Luo family at their traditional homestead.
Help prepare the evening meal and learn about Luo fishing traditions.
Enjoy storytelling and lakeside life with your host family.
Share breakfast with your Luo host family and bid farewell.
Take a boat transfer back to the mainland.
Drive to the remote and scenic Ruma National Park.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of the endangered roan antelope.
Look out for Rothschild's giraffe across the rolling savannah.
Watch the sunset over the park during evening relaxation.
Set out early for a morning game drive in Ruma National Park.
Depart western Kenya and travel towards Kakamega Forest.
Arrive at Kenya's only tropical rainforest and settle at the forest edge.
Experience the change in landscape from savannah to dense rainforest.
Join a guided night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife such as bushbabies and chameleons.
Spend the day exploring Kakamega Forest with a specialist guide.
Search for unique primates, including the De Brazza's monkey.
Walk through ancient trees, vines, and moss-covered trails.
Visit a scenic waterfall within the forest.
Observe diverse birdlife with over 400 recorded species.
Walk along the canopy walkway to view the forest from above.
Relax in the evening surrounded by rainforest sounds.
Take a final peaceful walk in Kakamega Forest.
Journey east back into the Great Rift Valley.
Enter Lake Nakuru National Park in the afternoon.
Enjoy a game drive along the alkaline lake, often coloured pink by flamingos.
Search for black and white rhino during the drive.
Look for the famous tree-climbing lions within the park.
Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Travel south to Hell's Gate National Park.
Meet Maasai warrior hosts on arrival.
Check into an exclusive fly camp set within dramatic cliffs and geothermal scenery.
Gather around the fire for an in-depth cultural talk by Maasai guides.
Learn about legends, medicinal plants, and the land's cultural importance.
Embark on a guided hike through Hell's Gate's gorges and geothermal vents.
Gain insight into wildlife, landscape, and Maasai traditions from your guides.
Enjoy a final celebratory lunch with your hosts.
Depart Hell's Gate and drive back to Nairobi.
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your city hotel.
Where this trip takes you
Mount Suswa crater rim, Mau Forest rainforest, Lake Victoria lakeside, Hell's Gate National Park gorges
The route
The fine print
Accommodation: All lodging as specified in the itinerary, including unique stays: fly camping on Mount Suswa, community homestays (Ogiek and Luo), a forest lodge, national park lodges, and a tented camp in Hell's Gate.
Meals & Drinks: Full board throughout (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Bottled drinking water is provided daily in the vehicle. All meals during homestays and community visits are included.
Transportation: All ground transportation in a custom-designed, pop-top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with guaranteed window seats. Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout. All boat transfers as specified (to and from Rusinga Island).
Park Fees & Conservation: All applicable national park, game reserve, and conservancy entry fees for the duration of the safari, with the exception of Lake Nakuru National Park.
Cultural Experiences & Community Fees: All arranged cultural visits, hosted homestays, and guided community walks. Includes direct contributions to the Ogiek, Luo, and Maasai host communities.
Activities: All scheduled activities as per the itinerary, including guided hikes on Mount Suswa and in Hell's Gate, nature walks in the Mau and Kakamega Forests, all specified game drives, and the extensive hike with Maasai warriors.
Camping Equipment: For the Mount Suswa fly camp, all necessary camping equipment is provided, including quality dome tents, sleeping mats, camp chairs, and a mess tent. A detailed packing list will advise on personal sleeping bags.
Emergency Support: A comprehensive first-aid kit and communications equipment (HF radio or satellite phone) are carried in the vehicle for safety.
Lake Nakuru National Park Fees: All park entry, vehicle, and conservation fees for Lake Nakuru National Park are excluded and payable directly by the client at the gate.
International Flights: Airfare to and from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi.
Visas: Cost of the Kenyan tourist visa, which can be obtained online via the eVisa portal prior to travel.
Travel Insurance: Comprehensive medical, evacuation, and trip cancellation insurance is mandatory.
Personal Items: Expenses of a personal nature, including laundry, souvenirs, telephone calls, and premium beverages such as spirits or wine unless specified.
Optional Activities: Any activities not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary.
Sleeping Bags: For the Mount Suswa camping night, guests are required to bring their own sleeping bags. Advice on rating will be provided.
Tips & Gratuities: Tips for your driver-guide, camp staff, and community hosts. A guideline for tipping will be provided in your pre-departure information.
Pre/Post Safari Accommodation: Overnight accommodation in Nairobi before the start or after the end of the safari, unless explicitly booked as part of a package.
Meals in Transit: Any meals during travel outside of the safari circuit, for example in Nairobi on arrival or departure day if not covered by the itinerary.
Logistics
Your 9 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.
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