Climb Mount Kenya (4985m) and Go on Safari

Descend over the plains of East Africa and touch down at Nairobi Airport where your host will be waiting to transfer you to their base on the banks of the Sagana River. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening with your host and fellow adventurers for a chat about the adventure to come.

Grab an early breakfast before leaving Nairobi for a 4-hour drive through the plains, with the Mount Kenya massif (opens in new tab) gradually coming into view. You'll be trekking the Chogoria Route to the 16,355 ft-high Point Lenana, the 'trekker's peak' of Mount Kenya and its third highest (Batian, at 17,057 ft and Nelion, at 17,021 ft, can only be reached with specialist mountaineering equipment). Reach the Mount Kenya forest at 7,218 ft, from where you'll set off for an acclimatization hike to reach the first camp at Chogoria Gate (9,678 ft). Take in your first taste of this incredible wilderness area while dinner is cooked for you and camp is set up. Relax around a campfire before retiring to the sounds of the Mount Kenya rainforest.

Unzip the tent, grab an early breakfast while watching the mountain wake up, then set off for the first full day of trekking. You'll hike through moorland and tussock grass in this more lush part of the ecosystem with many flowers in bloom creating a colorful backdrop. You'll then pass Urumandi Falls to reach a higher moorland with low tree cover for amazing views back over the plains. Lake Ellis, at an altitude of 11,122 ft, is your next camp spot – a tranquil location with full panoramas of the main peaks of Mount Kenya, and set a good way off the main trail for an amazing camp out beneath the stars.

Today's route is well off the beaten path. Set off skirting Lake Ellis, cross over the valley and follow a ridge deeper into the mountain. Enjoy breathtaking views over the Gorges Valley and back towards Itinguni and the northern moorlands. At the head of the Gorges Valley is Lake Michaelson, a crystal-clear glacial lake with still blue water. Lake Michaelson is surrounded by 'The Temple', a huge amphitheater of 656-foot-high rocky cliff faces, and it is in this spectacular location that you will camp for the night.

Today will be a much gentler day, allowing you to acclimate and get ready for the long push to the summit tomorrow. Leaving camp, you will continue along the Chogoria Route to reach Mintos Camp at 13,780 ft. Mintos is set on a ridge with incredible views, and you have a chance to soak up this camp spot during the late afternoon, preserving energy for your summit day tomorrow. Dinner and a very early night is the name of the game, as you are going to be up very early tomorrow morning.

Very early means 2:15 AM! Grab a coffee then set off on the trail in the darkness, with headlamps lighting the way. The feeling of setting off to summit in the middle of the night with your fellow trekkers is an amazing experience. Eat into the final sections of the trail as you ascend to Point Lenana (the trekker's peak of Mount Kenya) via the Simba Col, reaching the summit by sunrise. If conditions and cloud coverage are favorable, you'll be rewarded with an amazing sunrise panorama while you stand on the roof of Kenya – on a clear day, you can even see across to Mount Kilimanjaro, which is 200 miles away. Descend back to Simba Col, before turning on to an alternative trail and down a steep, scree slope to Shipton's Camp. You should arrive by 10:00 AM, so a well-earned late breakfast and rest await you here, before you tackle the walk down the mountain to Judmier Camp. Say goodbye to your porters and trekking guide here after an epic few days together, load up the Land Cruisers and settle in for the drive towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy. You'll be staying in a beautiful lodge this evening, enjoying some creature comforts and hot showers following your time on the mountain. Fall into bed exhausted and elated from a huge day of mountain trekking.

It's safari time! Wake up feeling refreshed and head out into Ol Pejeta Conservancy in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a specialist wildlife guide, searching for the quintessential animals of Kenya. Ol Pejeta is one of the best places for a safari in Kenya, with incredibly high chances of seeing the 'Big Five.' Of the many highlights today, spotting herds of elephants, endangered black rhinos, and chimpanzees are right up there. You'll spend a full day exploring, before spending a memorable night in a wilderness bush camp set in the middle of the reserve. Watch a quintessential African sunset and experience the bush at night as you bed down in tents, listening to the sounds of Africa right outside.

Waking up in the middle of the African wilderness is an incredible experience. Roll out of the tent and take in the wild surroundings with a coffee at camp before heading out early for more safari time in this incredible conservancy. Hop back in the van to head to your final night for the trip back on the banks of the Sagana River. Owned by your host, this is a beautiful and hidden spot in Kenya and makes for a great final afternoon of your adventure. After such a busy week, there is no organized activity this afternoon, allowing you to settle into your cottage accommodation and soak up the tranquil vibe here before dinner. However, if you are still seeking some more action, the camp is well known as an adventure paradise, offering a wide range of activities including zip lining, bungee jumping, rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking which are easily organized with your guide.

Your adventure comes to an end as you bid farewell and hit the road back to Nairobi. Your host will drop you off at the airport in time for your onward flight.