Nairobi – Nanyuki – Equator – Ol Pejeta

07:30 – 08:00 | Breakfast & Check-out

Breakfast at the hotel before departing Nairobi.

08:00 – 11:30 | Drive to Nanyuki

Travel through Kenya's central highlands towards Nanyuki.

The journey provides changing views of agricultural landscapes, small towns and the slopes of Mount Kenya.

11:30 – 12:00 | Equator Crossing

Destination: Equator, Nanyuki

What to experience:

• Stand at the Equator

• Photography •

Brief geographical interpretation

• Local souvenir shopping, if desired

This is a short stop before proceeding to Ol Pejeta.

12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch

Lunch at the conservancy or selected lodge.

14:00 – 17:30 | Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Experience: Wildlife & Conservation

Begin the Mount Kenya region experiences with an afternoon game drive through Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Visitors may encounter wildlife including rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and various antelope species.

The experience will also introduce visitors to Ol Pejeta's conservation work, particularly its role in rhino protection and endangered-species conservation.

What to experience:

• Afternoon game drive

• Rhino conservation

• African wildlife

• Laikipia landscape

• Birdlife

• Conservation interpretation

18:00 | Check-in

Wildlife sightings remain subject to natural conditions. Check in at the selected accommodation within or near Ol Pejeta.

19:00 | Dinner

Dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Ol Pejeta/Nanyuki

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Mount Kenya – Forest Experience – Agriculture – Local Heritage

07:00 – 08:00 | Breakfast

Breakfast at the lodge.

08:30 – 11:30 | Mount Kenya Forest & Nature Experience

Proceed towards the Mount Kenya foothills for a guided nature experience.

Visitors will explore a manageable section of the mountain environment without undertaking a demanding climb.

What to experience:

• Views of Mount Kenya

• Montane forest

• Indigenous vegetation

• Birdlife

• Mountain scenery

• Guided nature walks

The purpose is to experience the mountain environment rather than attempt a summit climb.

11:30 – 13:00 | Mount Kenya Agricultural Experience

Visit a selected farm or agricultural enterprise in the Mount Kenya highlands.

What to experience:

• Highland agriculture

• Coffee or other local crops

• Farming practices

• Local livelihoods

• Rural landscapes

Where a suitable coffee farm is selected, the experience can include coffee tasting.

13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch

Lunch at a selected local restaurant, farm or lodge.

14:30 – 16:00 | Nyeri Heritage Experience

Proceed towards Nyeri for a short heritage visit connected with the area's history.

A suitable option is the Baden-Powell heritage experience around the Outspan area, subject to access and operating arrangements.

What to experience:

• History of Nyeri

• Baden-Powell connection

• Mount Kenya highland scenery

• Local historical context

16:00 – 17:30 | Return to Accommodation

Return to the lodge for relaxation.

Evening | Dinner & Leisure

Dinner at the lodge followed by free time.

Guests can relax and enjoy the property's surroundings rather than adding another scheduled activity.

Overnight: Mount Kenya/Nanyuki area

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Scenic Highlands – Nanyuki – Nairobi

07:30 – 08:30 | Breakfast & Check-out

Breakfast at the lodge followed by check-out.

08:30 – 10:30 | Scenic Mount Kenya Drive

Take a relaxed scenic drive through the surrounding highlands.

Depending on weather and road conditions, the route can provide views of Mount Kenya, agricultural land and the wider Laikipia landscape.

What to experience:

• Mount Kenya scenery

• Highland farms

• Rural Kenya

• Photography

• Local landscapes

This is deliberately kept flexible rather than adding another major attraction.

10:30 – 12:00 | Nanyuki Town

Short visit to Nanyuki town.

Visitors may have time for coffee, refreshments or a small amount of souvenir shopping before beginning the journey back to Nairobi.

12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch

Lunch in the Nanyuki area.

13:00 | Depart for Nairobi

Drive back to Nairobi.

17:00 – 18:00 | Arrival in Nairobi

Drop-off at the Nairobi hotel or proceed directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport depending on the onward flight schedule.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

End of Excursion