Central Kenya Circuit
Mountain adventures, wildlife conservancies, and tea highlands beneath Mount Kenya.
Mountain adventures, wildlife conservancies, and tea highlands beneath Mount Kenya.
The Central Kenya Circuit spans counties around Mount Kenya and the Aberdare ranges – Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Embu and Laikipia. This region offers a perfect blend of mountain adventure, wildlife conservation, and authentic agricultural experiences on working tea and coffee farms.
Daily departures from Nairobi | Private & group options
Places: Aberdare National Park game drive, Karuru waterfalls, Moorlands scenery
Activities: Wildlife viewing (elephants, buffalo, bushbuck), photography, nature walks
Accommodation: Treetops Lodge, The Ark, or Aberdare Country Club
Places: Mount Kenya National Park, Naro Moru trekking route, tea & coffee plantations
Activities: Hiking, bird watching, cultural village visits
Accommodation: Naro Moru River Lodge, Serena Mountain Lodge, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
Places: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Thomson's Falls
Activities: Rhino tracking, game drives, waterfall photography
Note: Return to Nairobi in the evening
Climbing, trekking, scenic landscapes
Waterfalls, forest safari, wildlife
Rhino sanctuary, chimpanzees
74-meter waterfall viewpoint
Plantation tours & tastings
Rhino conservation area
| Vehicle Type | Capacity | Cost/Day |
|---|---|---|
| Safari Minivan (pop-up roof) | 6-7 pax | $120-170 |
| 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep | 5-7 pax | $200-300 |
| Tourist Coaster Bus | 20-30 pax | $350-600 |
| Private Luxury SUV | 4-5 pax | $300-450 |
*4x4 recommended for mountain terrain and wildlife viewing
Ready to experience the slopes of Mount Kenya and encounter endangered rhinos?