Amboseli Full Day Trip from Nairobi

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Why we love it?

This full-day tour departs from Nairobi early in the morning, heading toward Mount Kenya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its diverse ecosystems and scenic beauty. After arriving at Siri Moni Gate, you’ll embark on a six-hour hike through rainforests inhabited by black-and-white colobus monkeys and Cape buffalos, with opportunities to spot various bird species along the way. The trail gradually ascends through bamboo groves, culminating at the Meteorological Station by midday, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the mountainside. The experience includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional driver and guide, and lunch, making it suitable for travelers interested in nature, wildlife, and moderate hiking in a remote natural setting.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Lunch

Exclusions

  • Tips / Gratuities
  • KWS Park entrance fees

Itinerary

Mount Kenya Day Hike – Itinerary

05:30 AM – Depart Nairobi
Pick-up from your hotel/residence. Drive north through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, passing tea and coffee plantations en route to Mount Kenya.

09:00 AM – Arrive at Mount Kenya National Park (Sirimon Gate)
Check in at the park gate (2,650m) and meet your mountain guide. Get a short briefing before beginning the hike.

09:30 AM – Start the Hike
Begin trekking through dense montane forest filled with bird calls, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and occasional buffalo.

11:30 AM – Ascend Through Bamboo and Hagenia Zones
The scenery shifts as you move higher, passing towering bamboo groves and Hagenia trees. The trail is scenic, with chances to spot more wildlife and enjoy the crisp mountain air.

12:30 PM – Lunch at the Meteorological Station (3,050m)
Pause at the Met Station, a rest point with sweeping views of the mountain slopes and valleys. Enjoy a picnic lunch and capture great photos.

01:30 PM – Begin Descent
Retrace your steps downhill, enjoying a different perspective of the lush forest and birdlife.

04:30 PM – Exit via Sirimon Gate
Return to the starting point where your driver will be waiting.

05:00 PM – Depart for Nairobi
Relax on the drive back through Kenya’s central highlands.

07:30 PM – Arrive in Nairobi
Drop-off at your hotel/residence, marking the end of your Mount Kenya adventure.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions You will be picked at your hotel lounge. The Driver guide will be holding a placard containing lead guest name.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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