Combine a Mount Kenya hiking stage with Samburu game drives and an Aberdare lodge stay. This route mixes walking, road transfers and lodge-based wildlife viewing. Discuss the trail, camping arrangements and your arrival schedule before treating Day 1 as a confirmed mountain departure. Kariuki and the PMK team confirm the details in your personalised proposal.
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Private safari vehicle and driver-guide; vehicle type and mountain guiding arrangements confirmed in the quote. Lake Ellis Camp, Samburu Simba Lodge and The Ark are proposed in the outline. Confirm camping equipment and the cabin category at The Ark.
| Duration | 6 days / 5 nights |
|---|---|
| Start | Nairobi; pickup time and hotel or airport location agreed in the proposal. |
| Finish | Nairobi; the proposed hotel or airport drop-off is confirmed before booking. |
| Route | Nairobi → Mount Kenya → Samburu → Aberdare → Nairobi |
| Overnight plan | 1 Mount Kenya camp, 2 Samburu, 2 Aberdare |
| Transport | Private safari vehicle and driver-guide; vehicle type and mountain guiding arrangements confirmed in the quote. |
| Accommodation | Lake Ellis Camp, Samburu Simba Lodge and The Ark are proposed in the outline. Confirm camping equipment and the cabin category at The Ark. |
| Meals | As listed in the daily itinerary and confirmed for each overnight stay and transfer day. |
| Price | Price on request |
| Price assumptions | Tailored to your dates, group size, accommodation and chosen services. |
Check the named properties, room types, transport, entry fees and listed meals against the daily route. Optional activities, drinks, tips and personal expenses should be identified separately. Your written proposal confirms availability, payment and cancellation terms before you book.
Hike to Lake Ellis Camp at 3,500m on Mount Kenya
Cultural village visit with local Samburu communities
Full-day game drive in Samburu National Reserve
Spot rare northern species — Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra & Gerenuk
Night game-watching at The Ark in Aberdare NP
Three unique ecosystems in one unforgettable trip
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Meet your guide at the agreed Nairobi pickup point before travelling towards Mount Kenya. The outline proposes a Lake Ellis camping stage, but the exact trail, walking schedule and first-night arrangements are confirmed around your arrival time and experience. Review the mountain guide, access, camping equipment and meals before departure; do not assume an international arrival leaves time for the planned hike. Enjoy the forest and highland scenery at the pace agreed with your guide.
After breakfast at camp, you descend from the mountain and make your way north to Samburu National Reserve. En route, you stop for an immersive cultural village visit with the Samburu people — one of Kenya's most distinctive pastoral communities. Learn about their traditions, colourful beadwork, and centuries-old way of life before arriving at your lodge in the late afternoon.
A full day dedicated to exploring Samburu National Reserve — one of Kenya's most rewarding wildlife destinations. The reserve is famous for its "Samburu Special Five": the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Somali Ostrich, and Gerenuk. Morning and afternoon game drives along the Ewaso Ng'iro River give you maximum time with the wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush.
After breakfast, travel south from Samburu towards the Aberdare region. The outline proposes a stay at The Ark, where viewing decks overlook a waterhole. Confirm the lodge check-in and transfer arrangements before booking, then settle into your cabin and enjoy patient wildlife observation from the lodge. Animals visit unpredictably; the attraction is time in the forest setting rather than a promised sighting.
Spend the day in the Aberdare setting. Allow time for lodge-based wildlife viewing and discuss any proposed park outing with your guide. The route, access, activity arrangements and return timing are confirmed in advance; a lodge stay does not establish inclusion of every walk, waterfall visit or game drive. Enjoy the changing forest atmosphere and return to your cabin for the final Aberdare night.
After a final breakfast at The Ark, your guide drives you back to Nairobi. You'll arrive in the city in the early afternoon, with time to stop for a meal or do some last-minute shopping before your flight. Your driver-guide will drop you at the airport for your departure — the end of a truly remarkable Kenyan adventure.
Discover quieter reserves, mountain scenery and wildlife species rarely seen in southern Kenya.
Combine a scenic Mount Kenya hike with Samburu game drives and the forest landscapes of Aberdare.
Our Nairobi team coordinates the route, guides, park stays and activity timings into one practical journey.
Private safari vehicle and driver-guide; vehicle type and mountain guiding arrangements confirmed in the quote. The quoted safari vehicle and guiding arrangements are for your travelling party. Flight services, park activities and permits are confirmed separately.
Price on request Tailored to your dates, group size, accommodation and chosen services.
No summit ascent is described in this itinerary. The outline proposes a Lake Ellis camping stage. Ask for the exact trail, access, guide, equipment and daily walking plan before booking.
Share your arrival time and hiking experience first. The team needs to confirm whether the planned trail and camping schedule fit; an additional Nairobi night or revised first day may be appropriate.
The Ark describes cabin-style accommodation. Your quote confirms the actual cabin category and lodge arrangements.
Yes. Share your dates, group size, budget and priorities with Kariuki and the PMK team. The revised itinerary and quote confirm availability, the named properties and any price changes.
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