Leave Nairobi early and drive north through the central highlands, passing tea and coffee farms and small market towns.
Overview
Your Journey at a Glance
A day for landscapes rather than game. You drive north from Nairobi through tea and coffee country to the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range, with viewpoints, a mountain lunch and a stop at the Equator, ideal for travellers who want highland scenery without a climb.
Itinerary Details
Day by Day Breakdown
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Part One
Drive Through Highland Farmland
📍 Nairobi to Nyeri, Kenya
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Part Two
Mount Kenya Foothills Viewpoint & Lunch
📍 Mount Kenya foothills, Kenya
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Stop at a viewpoint for views of Mount Kenya's jagged peaks when the clouds allow, then enjoy lunch at a lodge on the slopes.
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Part Three
Aberdares Foothills & Return
📍 Aberdare Range, Kenya
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Take a short scenic loop on the Aberdare foothills before returning to Nairobi by evening.
What's Covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- All park and conservancy fees
- Accommodation as per itinerary, on the meal plan shown on each day
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and a guaranteed window seat
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Bottled drinking water on game drives
- All taxes and VAT
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel
- Lunch or packed lunch as specified
Not Included
- International flights to and from Kenya (or Tanzania)
- Kenya eTA and Tanzania visa fees
- Tips and gratuities (guideline: $10 per person per day)
- Personal items, laundry and souvenirs
- Soft and alcoholic drinks unless stated
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Optional activities such as balloon flights and cultural visits
- Single-room supplement (on request)
