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Mountain Treks on MOUNT KENYA |
Mt Kenya via Burguret - Chogoria route traverse - 7 days
The Burguret route provides completely natural mountain trekking experience and we are proud to be the experts and caretakers of this unique route. The route was pioneered during colonial days in the 1950’s and then fell into disuse for many years until we re-opened it in the early 1990’s (detailed itinerary). |
Mt Kenya’s Burguret route Peak Circumnavigation - 7 days
The Burguret Route is a wilderness path that is little used. Mountain Rock is proud to be mentioned as the company which revived treks on this route. We go upto Point Lenana, the hikers summit, via this nature trail then descent on the gradual Sirimon Route.Accommodation on the trek is camping throughout, in roomy mountain tents shared by two people. When camping on our trips you will not have to participate in camp chores. (detailed itinerary)
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Mt Kenya - Sirimon - Chogoria route Traverse - 7 Days - A slow paced summit circuit, this itinerary combines some of the most splendid routes on the mountain. Using one of the gentlest ascent trail to the peaks and with an extra acclimatization day included at 4,200m it has a huge summit success record. Passing through montane forest, bamboo, heather and Mooreland zones to peaks, then down past spectacular jagged peaks, glaciated "U" shaped valleys, deep gorges and waterfalls. (detailed itinerary) |
| 7 DAYS Mt. Kenya - Sirimon - Naromoru Route (Slow Paced Crossover ) -
This itinerary uses one of the gentlest ascent trail up Mount Kenya and is tailored to provides valuable acclimatisation by having extra, but shorter walking days during the trek. On the way up you split the distance to the base of the peaks into 3 then skirt the high peaks in the anticlockwise direction. On the trek around the peaks you pass Hausberg col and Two-tarn and enjoy splendid views of the rocky towers, tarns and suspended glaciers (detailed itinerary) |
| MOUNT KENYA via BURGURET/CHOGORIA wilderness route in 8 days - A special trek that traverses the two most natural and scenic routes, rich in unique mountain flora and fauna.(detailed itinerary) |
| Mount Kenya CHOGORIA-SIRIMON Traverse
- 6 days "with peak circumnavigation option" - This trek uses the most scenic ascent trail
on the mountain, chiefly camping and an additional acclimatisation
day at 3,300m ; it allows you explore the contrasting and picturesque
scenery of Mt. Kenya. (detailed itinerary) |
| 6 days MT KENYA : SIRIMON - NARO MORU Crossover. The most popular Mount Kenya traverse. Unless otherwise preferred, camping is not necessary as accommodation is available in the lodge and mountain huts throughout the trip. (detailed itinerary) |
| 2 DAYS Mount Kenya Marathon - An extremely challenging mountain hike. (detailed itinerary) |
| 3 DAYS SUMMIT ATTEMPT via Sirimon route - Weekender Special. A popular short trek, suitable for energetic mountain hikers. (detailed itinerary) |
| 4 DAYS SIRIMON/CHOGORIA Traverse "Recommended for accustomed hikers only" A long traverse in a relatively short but practical duration, combining awesome scenery with adventure. (detailed itinerary) |
| 4 DAYS Sirimon - Naromoru Crossover - This is the most common traverse on Mt. Kenya. Unless preferred, camping is not necessary as accommodation is available in mountain huts throughout the trip. (detailed itinerary) |
| 5 DAYS SLOW PACED ASCENT - "The Senior Citizens Choice" - An easy pace hike ideal for hikers who wish to take their time on the ascent, gaining altitude gradually while avoiding long hours of walking each day. To achieve this it is mandatory that you camp on some sections of the trip. (detailed itinerary) |
| 5 Days PEAK CIRCUMNAVIGATION via Sirimon - "An acclimatization booster" - Highly recommended to both experienced and inexperienced high altitude trekkers as it offers maximum chances of acclimatization, virtually guaranteeing successful ascent to the summit.(detailed itinerary) |
| 5 DAYS CHOGORIA / SIRIMON TRAVERSE. "A True Contrast" - Quite a challenge. The ascend to the base of the high peaks is steady and longer hence a real test on individual fitness. (detailed itinerary) |
5 DAYS SIRIMON via CHOGORIA TRAVERSE "A Precocious Option" - Interesting combination of the two most scenic routes on Mount Kenya, from the lush green forests and U-shaped valleys of Sirimon to the unique features of the temple, mushroom rocks and the Gorges Valley on the Chogoria side. (detailed itinerary) |
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Mountain Treks on MOUNT KILIMANJARO
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Kilimanjaro - Rongai Route - 7 days - Our access from the Kenyan side begins in the natural forest at Oloitokitok where we have a base for our guides and porters. (detailed itinerary) |
| 7 days Kilimanjaro Machame Route. Also called the “Whiskey Route". (detailed itinerary) |
Other Mountains |
| Mount Elgon - on the border of Kenya and Uganda.(detailed itinerary) |
| Aberdares Mountain Ranges - a promise of great scenery, waterfalls and wildlife. (detailed itinerary) |
| Mount Meru - Mount Meru is located in Tanzania and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. It is a great mountain to climb and offers spectacular scenery, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro. (detailed itinerary) |
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WALKING SAFARIS (Escorted tours with hiking opportunities) |
Kenya indepth Walking Safaris
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7 days Indepth walk in Southern Circuit - A guided and well thought out itinerary beginning on the slopes of Mount Kenya to traverse Aberdare Ranges for a walking safaris in Hell’s Gate and Loita Hills before emerging at world Famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. (detailed itinerary)
7 days indepth walk in Northern Circuit - This is a guided 7 days of visits to the secluded and serene game park of Meru and the unique game reserve of Samburu with ascensions of Mt. Ololokwe the sacred mountain of the Samburu people. This area north of Mount Kenya is a vast semi arid region with a wide variety of animal and bird life, some endemic to the region. (detailed itinerary)
14 days indepth walking safari combining Northern & Southern circuits -
On the first 7 days of the safari you visit the secluded and serene game park of Meru and unique game reserve of Samburu with ascensions of Mt. Ololokwe, the sacred mountain of the Samburu people. This area north of Mt. Kenya is a vast semi arid region with a wide variety of animal and bird-life, some endemic to the region. The second part of the safari descends into the southern parks creating a sharp contrast between the hot and dry north to the relatively warm and wet south. (detailed Itinerary) |
Easy Walking Safaris
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Easy Walking Safari Northern Circuit – (Ideal for Family groups.) - An equally exciting programme with sizeable easy walking opportunities in memorable destinations of northern Kenya. We combine leisurely walks, game viewing safaris and interactions with the local people to give the client the full picture of Kenya. Our fist stop is at the Aberdares national park for wildlife viewing and visits of the various waterfalls. Next is Mountain Rock lodge (detailed itinerary)
7 Days In-depth walking Safari – Southern Circuit - A guided and well thought out itinerary beginning on the slopes of Mount Kenya to traverse Aberdare Ranges for a walking safaris in Hell’s Gate and Loita Hills before emerging at world Famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. A very ideal itinerary for those wanting to avoid long journeys between destinations but still manage enjoy quality game viewing and driving among wildlife. It is a well balanced itinerary offering unique cultural insights and fascinating sceneries ranging from mountains, hills and endless plains. (detailed itinerary)
14 days Easy Walking Safari Northern - Southern Kenya - A concentrated programme combining both the northern and southern parts of Kenya. The contrasting landscapes, diverse cultures and varied species of flora and fauna portray a wholesome picture of Kenya. Simple walking sessions are combined with wildlife viewing game drives and interactive visits of the local villages make the itinerary ideal for family groups and those clients not keen strenuous walking. (detailed itinerary)
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| Great Walk Safaris |
7 Days walk with Nomads – Ololokwe and Mathews Ranges - This is a program suitable for seasoned hikers since we are going to attempt 2 summits in this beautiful and rugged terrain of the Mathews Ranges in this harsh climatic region of northern Kenya. A leisurely game drive in the Samburu national park will provide the well earned respite (detailed itinerary)
7 Days Walking Safari – Loita Hills to Nguruman Escarpment - Trekking with Maasai warriors and their donkeys down one of the deepest Rift Valley drops. Incorporates 2 days game drive in Maasai Mara with 5 days of exhilarating but strenuous Walk through Maasai territory accompanied by Maasai guides and their donkeys (the Maasai Mara sector can be conveniently skipped if client are interested in walking alone). The guides lead donkeys which carry all trips supplies. (Detailed itinerary)
14 days Great Walk – South to North Kenya - A quality wilderness walking safari that starts with a visit to the world famous Maasai Mara for game viewing and a cross country trek through the wonderful Maasai country in the south of Kenya. The second part leads you further north to Samburu country, a country that is made up of scenic rugged terrain. (detailed itinerary) |
Kenya & Tanzania Camping
safari combination |
SECTION 1: 7 Days Rift valley, Tsavo and Amboseli - This is itinerary takes you to some of the less visited areas in Kenya but which are equally rich in wildlife and with excellent walking opportunities. Lake Bogoria national reserve is a unique lake In the Great Rift Valley that has myriad hot springs and geysers. It is one of the national parks that walking is permitted. Tsavo and Amboseli parks are the some of the overlooked parks in the southern part of Kenya and yet the abundance of wildlife here is an envy of every tourist. (more details)
SECTION 2: 7 days Tanzania Classic - This is an exciting programme that begins with the boarder park of Amboseli in Kenya before getting into Tanzania with cultural visits in the Maasai villages of Longido and Mto wa Mbu village (melting pot of Tanzania’s diverse cultures). Game drives in the now World Heritage site that is Ngorongoro Crater is a welcome activity to introduce you to the Tanzania’s big game. Finally the hike in the Empakaai Crater will get you closer to these wildlife species on foot. But not to worry here, as we will have an armed game ranger to accompany you. (more details)
COMBINATION: 14 days Kenya & Tanzania Camping Safari - This itinerary allows you the opportunity to sample the diversity of East Africa’s premier safari countries. We start in Kenya with a visit of the Great Rift Valley for a tour of its famous bird watching alkaline lakes – Nakuru, Baringo, Bogoria and Elementaita. At Bogoria you will get a chance to walk among wildlife while at Baringo and Elementaita you will do bird walks. At Nakuru you will do a game drive to see birds and other big game. We leave Kenya via the Amboseli national park and cross to Tanzania with cultural visits in the Maasai villages of Longido and Mto wa Mbu village (melting pot of Tanzania’s diverse cultures). Game drives in the now World Heritage site that is Ngorongoro Crater is a welcome activity to introduce you to the Tanzania’s big game. Finally the hike in the pristine and rarely visited Empakai Crater offers another chance to walk among wildlife - not to worry as we will have an armed game ranger to accompany us. (more details) |
Kenya & Tanzania Lodge
Safari Combination |
7 days Luxury Lodge Based Walking Safari in Kenya - This is a programme that will provide you an opportunity to interact closely with the Maasai semi- nomad pastoralist who have defied modernity and cling to their traditional way of life. A game drive in the world renowned Maasai Mara will give you an opportunity to sample the Kenya’s big game as well as its rich birdlife. Game walk in Hell’s gate national park and game drives in Lake Nakuru national park are other highlights of the programme. The programme uses lodge or tented camp facilities for the comfort of the clients. (more details)
7 days Luxury Lodge Based walking Safari in Tanzania A walking safari in Tanzania’s widest destinations with accommodation in Lodges or Tented camps for the comfort of clients. The trip starts in Kenya with a visit to Amboseli national on the boarder of Kenya for game drives to see the big game. Our other destinations are in Tanzania and they include the Maasai village of Longido, the world famous Ngorongoro Crater and the Lake Manyara area. (more details)
s- An all-encompassing itinerary ideal for those who would like to do a walking safari without necessarily doing camping. The programme combines Kenya and Tanzania giving the client a taste of the two Countries, their disparities, different cultural orientations and the diverse wildlife and landscapes. The walks are easy and well spaced thus ideal for every age group. Wildlife viewing is combined with interactive visits to local villages giving the client the other facet of East African that is always ignored by conventional tourists. (more details |
| 7 days journey of discovery - a well planned safari combining walking, wildlife & culture (detailed itinerary) |
| 7 days Road Safari - A major wildlife experience with a bit walking options. (detailed itinerary) |
| 4 days Loita Plains and Masai Mara (detailed itinerary) |
7 days Best of Rift Valley (detailed itinerary) |
8 days Hidden Treasures of Northern Kenya (detailed itinerary)
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| Mount Kenya Treks | Mount Kilimanjaro treks | Other Mountains | Walking Safaris | Camping Safaris | Lodge Safaris |
ORDINARY CAMPING SAFARIS (incorporating budget hotels where available)
Follow conventional tourist routes and include accommodation in budget hotels where these are available.
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| Amboseli Wildlife Safari - 3 Days (detailed itinerary) |
| Masai Mara Wildlife Safari - 3 Days (detailed itinerary) |
| Samburu Wildlife Safari - 3 Days (detailed itinerary) |
| Masai Mara and Rift Valley Lakes Safari - 5 Days (detailed itinerary) |
| 10 days Best of Kenya (detailed itinerary) |
LODGE SAFARIS |
| 8 Days Mara, Lakes, Treetops and Samburu (detailed itinerary) |
8 days Samburu, Sweetwaters, Rift Valley, Mara (detailed itinerary)
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| Mount Kenya Treks | Mount Kilimanjaro treks | Other Mountains | Walking Safaris | Camping Safaris | Lodge Safaris |
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