Chyulu Hills: green volcanic hills between Tsavo and Amboseli, with Kilimanjaro across the plain on clear mornings. Walks, horse rides and some of the best views in southern Kenya, in small lodges with few guests.
Kerio Valley: the edge of the Elgeyo escarpment, where the land drops away to the valley floor. Walks along the escarpment, waterfalls, and in good conditions the chance to watch paragliders launch. Cool nights and an early start back.
Lake Baringo: a freshwater lake known for birdlife, hippos and crocodiles, best seen from a boat at dawn. Pair it with Lake Bogoria’s hot springs and, in some seasons, flamingos.
Day by day
- Friday
Leave Nairobi at midday, arrive for sunset. Dinner at the lodge.
- Saturday
Full day: walking, riding, a boat or a drive, depending on where you go.
- Sunday
Slow morning, lunch, back in Nairobi by evening.
What the trip price covers
- Private vehicle and driver-guide, or self-drive directions if you prefer
- Two nights in a small lodge with meals
- Activities and park fees at citizen or resident rates, as quoted
International flights, visas and the Kenya eTA, travel insurance, tips and drinks are not included unless your quote says so.
Worth knowing
- Public holiday weekends fill first. Book two to three weeks ahead.
Who checks the operator
We do, before we recommend them. This trip is run, contracted and invoiced by a tour operator licensed by Kenya’s Tourism Regulatory Authority. Your planning fee pays for the plan and the checks; we take nothing from the operator.
- Tourism Regulatory Authority licence, checked against the regulator’s own records
- NTSA tourist service licence for the vehicles you ride in
- Public liability insurance in date, with a copy on file
- Guide qualifications and, for walking and riding, the camp’s safety procedures
- Recent client references we can contact
- For halal trips, each camp’s confirmation in writing