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Trekking and safari, from Mount Kenya to the Masai Mara, 10 days

Kenya 10 days Adventure Private, not in a group

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  • Two people cycling at sunset on a rise above the savannah
    Two people cycling at sunset on a rise above the savannah
  • Male lion with a cub beside a waterhole
    Male lion with a cub beside a waterhole
  • Young elephant feeding in green vegetation beside an adult
    Young elephant feeding in green vegetation beside an adult
Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Departures
On request, November 2026 – December 2027
Best time
January – February and June – October
Flights and insurance
Included in the price (flights from Italy)
Guide
Italian or English
Format
Private, not in a group

Three days of trekking on three different mountains, then the Masai Mara. This is the journey for those who would rather not spend ten days sitting in a jeep: Mount Kenya, Hell’s Gate on foot or by bike, Mount Longonot and its caldera, and finally the wide open spaces of the reserve.

Why it is unique

It is a journey through Kenya made largely on foot. Mount Kenya along the Sirimon route, from rainforest to high-altitude moorland; Hell’s Gate, the park of gorges, rock towers and hot springs, by bicycle or on foot; the rim of the Longonot crater with views over Lake Naivasha. In between, the Aberdares with a night at Treetops Lodge, Crescent Island on foot and, to finish, a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara.

What the journey is like

A reasonable level of fitness is needed: on Mount Kenya you start at 2,650 metres and walk 9 km back down, and Longonot is a 3.1 km climb to the crater rim. You travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and a driver-guide; on the evening before the Mara there is a visit to a Maasai manyatta. On the last day, lunch at the Carnivore in Nairobi, then your flight or an extension to the beach at Diani.

When to go

June to October and January to February, the driest months. In April and May the trails turn muddy.

Good to know

You will need the eTA electronic travel authorisation and, since 5 October 2026, Kenya’s compulsory health insurance (US$44). At altitude it is cold even on the equator: bring layers, a waterproof jacket and walking boots. Mandatory supplements apply at Easter and New Year.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Day 1Arrival in Nairobi

    Welcome at Jomo Kenyatta airport and transfer to the hotel.

  2. 2Day 2Nairobi – Nanyuki

    A scenic transfer of around three hours. In the afternoon, a guided walk through the village and the local market. Night at an eco-lodge with just seven tents.

  3. 3Day 3Trekking on Mount Kenya

    Ascent along the Sirimon route from 2,650 metres, through rainforest and high-altitude moorland to Old Moses camp. A 9 km walk back down to the gate.

  4. 4Day 4Aberdare National Park

    Waterfalls, steep forests and open uplands. Elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hyenas and baboons. Game drive until sunset, night at Treetops Lodge.

  5. 5Day 5Lake Naivasha

    In the afternoon, an hour by boat on the lake and a guided walk in the Crescent Island reserve, a peninsula rich in wildlife that you explore on foot.

  6. 6Day 6Hell's Gate

    A day in the park that inspired the landscapes of The Lion King: gorges, rock towers and hot springs. Explore it by bicycle, on foot or climbing.

  7. 7Day 7Mount Longonot

    A 3.1 km climb to the crater rim, with an optional scenic loop around the caldera and views over Lake Naivasha.

  8. 8Day 8Towards the Masai Mara

    Crossing the Rift Valley with a barbecue lunch along the way. Cultural evening: a visit to a Maasai manyatta, beadwork and traditional fire-making.

  9. 9Day 9Masai Mara

    A full day of game drives with a packed lunch. Rolling plains, riverine forest and more than 450 bird species.

  10. 10Day 10Return to Nairobi

    Return to the capital with lunch at the Carnivore included, then the return flight or a beach extension at Diani Beach.

What you might see

  • Lion Very likely

    The Masai Mara is one of the best places in the world to see them.

  • Elephant Very likely

    Large herds in Amboseli and the Mara.

  • Migrating wildebeest and zebras Very likely

    In great numbers in the Mara from July to October.

  • Cheetah Likely

    On the open plains of the Mara.

  • Leopard Likely

    Along the rivers and in wooded areas.

  • Rhino Likely

    Above all in the Lake Nakuru sanctuary.

Indicative estimates. Nature can’t be booked: your guide knows where to look, but can’t guarantee a sighting.

When to go

Departures on request, November 2026 – December 2027

ideal good low season not recommended

Best time: January – February and June – October. Also good in March and December. Tap a month to use it in your quote request.

The climate, season by season
Jul–Oct · Dry season and migration
Days between 24 and 28 °C, 12–15 °C at dawn in the Mara. The migration herds are in the Masai Mara and river crossings are possible from late July. High season: more vehicles at sightings.
Dec–Mar · Warm and dry
Between 27 and 30 °C, clear light: from Amboseli Kilimanjaro is often visible. Plenty of young animals in the parks.
Apr–May · Long rains
Frequent rain, muddy tracks, some camps closed.
Nov · Short rains
Showers usually late in the day, green landscapes, few visitors.

Indicative figures, averaged over recent years: with every quote we give you the latest picture.

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What the price includes

Included

  • Return international flight from Italy
  • Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
  • Airport transfer
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional Italian- or English-speaking driver-guide
  • Full board during the safari
  • All park entry fees and local taxes

Not included

  • eTA electronic travel authorisation and compulsory health insurance for Kenya (US$44 policy) · how to apply for the eTA
  • Tips for the guide
  • Drinks at the lodges
  • Supplementary baggage insurance
  • Mandatory supplements at Easter and New Year
  • Personal expenses

Before you go

Visas and documentsPassport, visas and eTA: what you need, where to apply and how far in advance.Health and safetyVaccinations, malaria, health insurance and practical advice.Your protectionWhat package travel law provides if something goes wrong.

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