Mount Kenya - Samburu Safari
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About this activity
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- Duration:9 Day(s)
- Activities
- Mountain
- Adventure
- Mountaineering
- Nature
- Safari
- Hiking & Trekking
- UNESCO
- Wildlife Safaris
- Travel StyleBudget
- Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
- Guide Language
- English
- Swahili
- Tour Vibe Active
- Recommended For
- Couple
- Senior
- Solo
- Women
- Youth
- Destination
Country:
Africa,
Kenya,
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Nairobi County
- Naro Moru
- Old Moses Mountain Hut
- Shiptons Mountain Hut
- Point Lenana
- Naro Moru
- Samburu National Reserve
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Pickup
JKIA Nairobi
- Drop-off
JKIA Nairobi
- Age Range 12 - 80 (Years Old)
Raw African Safari
Tropical moorland and snow on the equator
Rare Norhern plains animals, Grevy's zebra, Gerenuk Oryx, Reticulated
Mount Kenya is an extinct glacier covered volcano straddling the equator. At 17,057 feet, it is the second highest mountain in Africa behind Kilimanjaro. Your hike will begin in the bamboo and hygenia forest at about 8,000 feet; home to an abundance of wildlife that includes elephants, buffalo, zebra, giant forest hogs and lions. You’ll ascend through areas of giant heath, senecios and tussock grasses. Point Lenana at 16,355 feet is the destination of most visitors to the mountain. It is the third highest peak and can be by anyone in good physical condition without any technical training or equipment. We recommend a minimum of five days to acclimate to the elevation, though it can be climbed in fewer days. There are also many other peaks on Mount Kenya that can be climbed with varying degrees difficulty. The two main peaks of Batian and Nelion at 17,057 feet and 17,021 feet respectively are technical climbs. If interested, please contact us for more details. The Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves are located about 200 miles north of Nairobi on opposite sides of the Ewaso Nyiro River. These reserves have an arid to semi-arid climate. The days are quite hot while the nights are cool. Several large dry-country mammal species common to Kenya’s northern plains can be found here. These include gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, oryx and reticulated giraffe. There is an abondance of birdlife here with over 450 species having been identified. Among them are the African Darter, White-headed Vulture, Martial Eagle, Yellow-billed Oxpecker, Pigmy Falcon, Pale Chanting Goshawk, Somali Ostrich, Vulturine Guineafowl, Von de Decken’s Hornbill, Golden-breasted Starling and many varieties of bee-eaters. The reserves are also home to elephants, buffalo and all three of Africa’s large cats, lions, leopards and cheetahs.
ITINERARY
You will be picked from the airport and driven to your hotel. if you arrived on an early flight, we'll get you lunch and do some site seeing in Nairobi. We may visit the Nairobi National Museum which will give you a good introduction to Kenya.
Checkout after breakfast and depart heading north towards Mt. Kenya and the small town of Naro Moru right at the western edge of the mountain. Our destination is Batians View experiential Education Center and campsite which will be your base for climbing the mountain. Here you will meet your guide and porters and your gear will be checked to make sure you have everything you need to stay safe and comfortable while on he mountain.
From Batians View, it is a short drive to the Naro Moru gate which is the beginning of the Naroo Moru trail. This is the trail that will take you all the way to the peaks. After processing your park entry, you set off for the first campsite at Met station. It is located in a small clearing in the bamboo forest at an altitude of 10,000ft. Accommodation is in mountain huts.
Your hike will begin in the bamboo and Hagenia forest, ascending through areas of giant heath on to the alpine zone popularly known as the moorland. Here you will encounter tussock grass, giant groundsels and lobelia plants which are adapted to this unique environment. It has been designated a world heritage site by UNESCO. Mackinders camp is located at upper edge of his zone. Accommodation is in mountain huts. We will attempt to summit point Lenana from here.
Point Lenana at an altitude of 16,355 feet is the destination of most visitors to the mountain. It is the third highest peak and can be done by anyone in good physical condition without any technical training or equipment. You can choose to do a dawn ascent in which case you leave very early to try and catch the sunrise at the summit.
You leave early after breakfast for the descend back to Met station where you will be picked up and driven to Batians View. After hot showers and a meal you will be briefed on Samburu National Reserve, which is where you will be heading the following day.
You depart after breakfast heading north through the towns of Nanyuki and Isiolo to Archer's post on the banks of Ewaso Nyiro river. It is a three hour drive, arriving there early afternoon just in time for an afternoon game drive.
The climate of the area is arid to semi-arid and the days can be quite hot while the nights are cool. The practice is to go on early morning and late afternoon game drives to catch the animals when they are at their most active. Several large dry-country mammal species common to Kenya’s northern plains can be found here. These include gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, oryx and reticulated giraffe. There is an abundance of birdlife here with over 450 species having been identified. The reserve is also home to elephants, buffalo and all three of Africa’s large cats, lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Depart after breakfast for Nairobi with a lunch stop in Narok town. Drop off at JKIA.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
| Location | Nights | Type | Property Name | Rating | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 1 | Hotel | The Heron | 3 Star | Shared |
| Naro Moru | 2 | Camping | Batians View Education Center | Unrated | Shared |
| Mt. Kenya | 1 | Berth / Cabin | Met Station | Unrated | Shared |
| Mt. Kenya | 2 | Berth / Cabin | Mackinders Camp | Unrated | Shared |
| Samburu | 2 | Select One | Ewaso Nyiro | Unrated | Shared |
- Airport Transfer
You will be accompanied by a trained, government registered guide during the entire duration of your trip
- Meat
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
You will be accompanied by our chef, who will prepare all your meals. The meals are simple and nutritious, prepared from locally sourced ingredients.
- Van
Transport is by special tour vans.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- Flights
- Insurance
- Extra Services
Covid Safety
Hand sanitizers in the vehicle and in camp and social distancing where applicable.