TRAIL RUNNING KENYA 

October 3rd-11th, 2026

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WHAT: From mountains to safaris and Kenya trail running. Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest mountain at 5,199m (17,058 feet) and the highest of all Kenya Mountains. Mt Kilimanjaro, which is the tallest, lies 320km away in the south and is visible on a clear day. The rock on Mount Kenya can be of variable quality but is at it's best high on the mountain where the syenite rock is similar to granite - rough, hard and well endowed with features. Apart from the superb climbing potential on Mount Kenya, its tarns and alpine meadows; exotic, equatorial, high-altitude vegetation; sunbirds, hyrax and soaring eagles make the walk around the peaks one of the most beautiful expeditions in the East African mountains. After the cultivated farmlands on the lower slopes the trails pass through the rain forest, rich in trees of many species, then onto a bamboo zone growing to heights of more than 12m or more up through open moor land before reaching the moonscape of higher slopes. The forests are rich in wildlife including elephant, buffalo and monkeys with even the moor lands offering a long list of mammals including the rock hyrax, the nearest living relative of the elephant.

The Maasai Mara (Masai Mara) is situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves. Together with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania it forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system, so don’t forget your binoculars!!

WHO: You don't need to be a runner for this trip, just an adventurer. When trail running in Kenya, some runs will be slow moving, power hiking, steep, and technical so prepare accordingly. All runs will be measured in time rather than distance due to the altitude, vertical +/- and technical aspects of the trails.

GUIDES FOR THIS ADVENTURE:  Braz and George. We will also be joined by local runners and experienced safari guides.

PRICE: TBD

  • US$1000 non refundable deposit required to secure place, deposit can be transferred to another adventure.

  • Remaining balance due by July 1st, 2026. Registrations after that date must be paid in full. Single room supplement $70 per day, not available during the Mt Kenya hike

  • All tips included

MINIMUM NUMBER: 6 people required (Please do not make travel arrangements until we notify you that the minimum numbers have been met).

INCLUDES:

  • Accommodations

  • Food

  • Transport in safari vans and 4X4 Toyota Landcruiser to Masai Mara

  • All entry fees during the safari

  • English speaking guides and porters

  • Domestic flights to/from Masai Mara

  • Tips

EXCLUDES:

  • Drinks/snacks

  • Shopping

  • International/national flights

  • Visa is required upon entry (US$50 Cash)

  • Travel and International Health Insurance (Required)

ADVENTURE ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Saturday, October 3rd - Arrival to JKIA Airport - Nairobi

  • Arrive JKIA Nairobi and transfer to Tribe Hotel

  • Optional park run

DAY 2: Sunday, October 4th - Nairobi: Sheldrick Orphanage and Ngong Hills

  • Breakfast

  • Boxed Lunch

  • Trail Run at Ngong Hills. Flexible distances 10-15K

  • Explore the Karen Blixen Museum

  • Meet and greet with the Giraffes

  • Accommodations:

  • Dinner

DAY 3: Monday, October 5th

  • Breakfast

  • Run at Lake Naivasha

DAY 4: Tuesday, October 6th

  • Breakfast

  • Run at Hell’s Gate

DAY 5: Wednesday, October 7th

  • Breakfast

  • Iten

DAY 6: Thursday, October 8th

  • Breakfast

  • Iten

DAY 7: Friday, October 9th

  • Light breakfast

  • Iten

  • Flight to Nairobi

DAY 8: Saturday, October 10th

  • Breakfast

  • Safari

DAY 9: Sunday, October 11th - Depart

  • Breakfast

  • Safari

  • Evening departures or extend your trip

*Options to extend trip

  • Climb Mount Kenya

  • Climb Mount Kilimanjaro