6-Day Maasai Mara Safari and Mt kenya Hiking Combo Budget

<p>Your extraordinary Kenyan adventure begins in Nairobi at a designated meeting point. The meeting time will be at 7:45 am, for you’ll depart promptly at 8:00 am and journey towards the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, you'll pause at the breathtaking Rift Valley viewpoint for a photo opportunity. You’ll continue your drive to the Mara, arriving at your camp/lodge in time for a delicious lunch. After settling in, you'll have some time to relax and acclimate to the surroundings. At approximately 4:00 pm, you'll embark on your first guided game drive within the Masai Mara National Reserve, immersing yourself in the incredible wildlife and stunning landscapes. You'll return to your camp/lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.</p>

<p>Today, prepare for a full day of unparalleled wildlife viewing! After an early breakfast, you'll set off on a comprehensive guided game drive, equipped with packed lunches to maximize our time in the reserve. The Masai Mara is teeming with diverse animal species, and your expert guide will help you spot the Big Five and countless other fascinating creatures. You'll return to your camp/lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.</p>

<p>Following breakfast, you'll check out of your camp/lodge and begin your drive back to Nairobi. We anticipate arriving in the city between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Upon arrival, your transfer driver will be waiting at the drop-off point to escort you to your hotel in Nairobi, where you can relax and unwind. You'll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.</p>

<p>After breakfast at your Nairobi hotel, we'll pick you up and drive to Nanyuki town, crossing the equator en route. You'll then proceed to the Sirimon Park Gate (2,660m). After a quick lunch, you'll begin your ascent of Mount Kenya. From the gate, you'll check into the park and trek further up through the magnificent montane forest, passing through bamboo and giant heather zones before reaching the high-altitude moorland and our first hut, Old Moses Camp (3,300m). You will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite.</p>

<p>Following breakfast, you'll continue your trek uphill, taking the right fork at the junction. After a short water break, you'll cross the Ontulili River and then turn right, contouring through the moorland and crossing the Liki North River. You’ll then ascend into the breathtaking Mackinder's Valley, which offers panoramic views towards Shipton hut. This surreal campsite is nestled beneath the towering peaks and glaciers of Mount Kenya. Keep an eye out for resident rock hyraxes and sunbirds! Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the campsite.</p>

<p>Kick off at 3 am to reach pt Lenana in time for the African sunrise. The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. With a good moon, you barely need a torch. Without a moon, then the pollution-free sky bangs on the ground, giving you as good a view of the stars as almost anywhere on Earth. The climb takes 3 -4 hrs, and to add to the exhilaration, Mt. Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. You'll descend to Shipton's Camp for breakfast, then start descending for 4-5 hours via Mackinder`s Valley to the Old Moses Camp (3,300m)/campsite. The descent is gentle, and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery, which includes the moorlands, before reaching Old Moses Camp, where you relax for at least 45 minutes as you enjoy a hot lunch. A vehicle will pick you up and drive through the rainforest to the Sirimon Park gate, check out, and drive back to Nairobi.</p>