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TREKKING — 12‑DAY

Mount Kenya Trekking + Laikipia Walking Safaris + Samburu
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Trip Highlights

  • Multi-day Mount Kenya trek (Sirimon/Naro Moru routes) with glacier-view hikes & alpine landscapes.

  • Stay at authentic mountain huts/eco-lodges for a true trekking experience.

  • Walking safaris in Laikipia with expert naturalists — elephants, rhinos, giraffes in private conservancies.

  • Conservation talks & night sky observation on the plateau.

  • Semi-arid Samburu trekking — river walks, dramatic escarpments, and gemstone ridge hikes.

  • Unique cultural encounters with Samburu & Laikipia communities.

  • Cliff-top luxury at Saruni Samburu and eco-luxury at Segera Retreat.

  • Final recovery in Nairobi with optional spa & wellness session before departure.

Overview

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Overview

ITINERARY

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Day 1 — Arrival in Nairobi

Nairobi
  • Pick-up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) & private transfer to hotel.

  • Check-in at Hemingways Nairobi (luxury) or Tribe Hotel (boutique).

  • Afternoon gear check & trek briefing with guide.

  • Light evening stretch & orientation talk.

  • Dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi / Tribe Hotel

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Day 3–5 — Mount Kenya Trekking

Mt Kenya
  • Transfer to Naro Moru or Sirimon route trailhead.

  • Multi-day trek through montane forests, alpine moorlands, and glacier viewpoints.

  • Day hikes include Mackinder’s Camp, Liki North Valley, or Shipton’s Camp, with panoramic views of Batian & Nelion peaks.

  • Overnight stays at mountain huts or eco-lodges.

  • Trekking difficulty: Moderate–Challenging (5–7 hrs/day).

Overnights: Mountain Huts (Mackinder’s / Shipton’s) or eco-lodge on lower slopes

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Day 6–8 — Laikipia Plateau Walking Safaris

  • Transfer to Laikipia, a conservation haven on the edge of northern Kenya.

  • Guided walking safaris with armed rangers — encounter elephants, rhinos, zebras & giraffes up close.

  • Evening conservation talks with local researchers.

  • Night sky observation under pristine skies (optional astronomy guide).

  • Mix of daytime walking & relaxed evenings at lodge.

Overnight: Segera Retreat / Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

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Day 9–11 — Samburu Walking & Cultural Immersion

Samburu
  • Scenic drive to Samburu National Reserve (~4 hrs).

  • Trek across semi-arid landscapes, river walks along Ewaso Nyiro, and hikes up ridges for gemstone views.

  • Cultural immersion with Samburu guides — learn traditions, songs, and stories.

  • Stay at Saruni Samburu, perched on cliffs with dramatic panoramas.

Overnight: Saruni Samburu

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Day 12 — Return to Nairobi & Departure

  • Morning relaxation or short trek.

  • Fly/drive back to Nairobi.

  • Optional recovery spa session before airport transfer.

  • Drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

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PACKAGE COSTS & INCLUSIONS

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Package Costs

Total Cost: $ per person sharing

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Includes

  • 11 nights’ accommodation as listed (luxury lodges + mountain huts).

  • Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner + picnic lunches on trek days).

  • Private transport (4x4 safari vehicle + transfers).

  • Professional trekking & walking safari guides, rangers, porters.

  • Park & conservancy entry fees (Mount Kenya, Laikipia, Samburu).

  • Cultural visits & conservation talks.

  • Night game viewing and stargazing experiences.

  • Bottled water during treks and transfers.

  • Airport transfers (arrival & departure).

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Excludes

  • International flights & visas.

  • Travel/medical insurance (mandatory for trekking).

  • Personal trekking gear (boots, poles, thermal wear, daypacks).

  • Spa treatments or optional excursions not listed.

  • Alcoholic & soft drinks outside meal plan.

  • Gratuities for guides, porters, and lodge staff.

Expert tips
Multi-day packed lunches, dry bags, altitude layering, guided-only on conservancy land. Fitness training recommended 6–8 weeks prior.

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1. Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya

2. Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya, Kenya

3. Laikipia County

Laikipia County, Kenya

4. Samburu National Reserve

Kenya