10-Day Mt Kenya Exploration

Spend a full day exploring Meru’s wild terrain, which includes 13 rivers, lush wetlands, and open plains. Early morning and afternoon game drives offer the chance to spot rhinos at the sanctuary, along with buffalos, cheetahs and crocodiles. Between drives, relax at the lodge and enjoy views over the park’s dramatic landscapes. Dinner and overnight in the park.

After breakfast, depart Meru and drive toward Mount Kenya National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at a forest lodge nestled in the foothills of Kenya’s highest mountain. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided forest walk or game drive through the park, where you may encounter forest elephants, bushbucks, monkeys, and exotic birdlife. Overnight in the cool mountain air.

Spend the day immersed in Mount Kenya’s alpine beauty. Hike through forest trails, visit scenic waterfalls, or relax at the lodge with a view of the glacier-capped peak. Optional activities include trout fishing or birdwatching. Learn about the Kikuyu culture and the mountain’s significance before returning for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, journey north to Samburu National Park, a striking contrast of dry, rugged landscapes. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Samburu is home to unique wildlife such as Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, Somali ostriches, and the rare Beisa oryx. Return to camp for dinner and a night under the stars.

Enjoy a full day of game drives across Samburu’s dramatic terrain. Watch elephants gather by the Ewaso Nyiro River and track predators such as lions and leopards. Visit a local Samburu village to experience their culture and traditions. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for a relaxed evening in the wild.

After breakfast, drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of East Africa’s leading conservation sanctuaries. Check in and enjoy lunch, then embark on a game drive through the conservancy. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and see the last two remaining northern white rhinos. Spot black rhinos, lions, giraffes, and more. Dinner and overnight within this protected reserve.

Begin with a morning game drive across the Laikipia plains. Spend time learning about Ol Pejeta’s conservation programs and anti-poaching efforts. Optional activities include horse riding alongside rhinos or a night game drive. Enjoy a bush dinner or unwind at the lodge as you reflect on your wildlife encounters.

Today, travel southwest to the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch and relax before heading out on an afternoon game drive. The Mara never disappoints, expect to see elephants, lions, cheetahs and vast herds of plains game. Return to your camp or lodge for a classic safari dinner and overnight.

On your final morning, set out early for one last game drive across the Mara’s rolling plains. After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi by road or optional flight. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of a truly enriching Kenyan safari adventure.