Kenya Trek
Trek through breathtaking Kenya, climbing an extinct volcano and taking in the sights and sounds of the Great Rift Valley!
Kenya is famous for its spectacular wildlife and stunning terrain, and over the course of our challenge we’ll witness plenty of both! During our adventure we’ll explore Hell’s Gate National Park, named for the gorge that runs through its centre and known for its volcanic scenery. The extinct volcano of Mount Longonot is next on our list, and we’ll even peek into its centre from the summit, taking in views of the dense forest within!
Our challenge comes to a close with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, followed by visits to the Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Park. If you’re looking to combine beautiful scenery with incredible wildlife, this is the trek for you!
90km
Approx. distance
Challenging (1)
Challenge Grading
10 days
Challenge Duration
Kenya
Challenge Location
Challenge Highlights
Trek through Hell’s Gate National Park – one of Africa’s most atmospheric parks!
Climb Mount Longonot – an extinct volcano
Leave the modern world behind as we explore the African Savannah
Visit an Elephant orphanage and a Giraffe Park
Challenge Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart UK
We depart the UK on our overnight flight to Kenya.
Day 2 - Circular walk around Lake Naivasha
Upon arrival in Nairobi, we transfer to Fish Eagle’s Camp on the shores of Lake Naivasha. Located in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake inhabited by hippopotamus and various bird species! After lunch, we’ll take a short transfer to the nearby Crater Lake for a warmup walk, where we’ll keep an eye out for the local wildlife, including giraffes and zebras. We’ll spend tonight at Fish Eagle Camp, with an evening meal and briefing on the week ahead before getting a much-needed night’s rest.
Day 3 - Lake Naivasha - Hell’s Gate National Park
Our day begins with a short trek to Hell’s Gate National Park! Once inside, we walk through typical African savannah and volcanic terrain, at an altitude of 2000m above sea level in a mainly flat region. The park was established specifically for game trails, we’ll look out for the gazelles, buffalo and zebras. This evening we’ll spend the night within the park at Naiburta campsite.
Hell’s Gate National Park is named for the gorge that runs through its centre, created by intense geothermal activity in the area. Famous for its spectacular scenery including its towering cliffs, the park is home to a wide range of wildlife including giraffes and buffalo, and is one of Kenya’s smallest National Parks at just 68 square kilometres.
Trekking distance – approx. 26km
Day 4 - Hell’s Gate National Park
We begin the day with a short walk to Hell’s Gate Gorge before entering a steep canyon with fast-running water, geysers and wild vegetation. Our lunch today is at a picnic site located above the gorge. After lunch we continue through the rocky gorge, passing through wild bushes before returning to the Naiburta campsite for a second night.
Trekking distance – approx. 18km
Day 5 - Longonot National Park
Our destination today is Longonot National Park! Today we’ll be trekking through savannah with a mix of flat and hilly terrain, at an altitude of over 2000m above sea level. The vast expanse around us will be incredibly impressive and gives us a real feeling of being in the outback, without our home comforts to distract us! This evening we’ll spend the night within the park.
Trekking distance – approx. 18km
Day 6 - Mount Longonot
A tough day awaits us, as we make our way to the top of Mount Longonot! An extinct volcano, the mountain towers over the surrounding landscape, and provides incredible views of the Great Rift Valley from its summit. We start with a climb of around 550m to the rim of the crater, before stopping for a group photo and a briefing on the hike around the perimeter. We then follow along the crater’s jagged edge, where we can peek into the volcano itself! From the summit, we’ll take in fantastic views of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha. Once we’ve taken in these wonderful sights, we descend to our camp to relax after a rewarding day. This evening we transfer to Malewa camp (approximately 2 hours).
Trekking distance – approx. 16km
Day 7 - Malewa River Gorge
We’re now in the middle of Africa at its natural best, sharing the area with a multitude of flowers, trees and wildlife! We start our trek by crossing the shallow Malewa River Gorge, with its thick African bush and extraordinary sounds of animal life surrounding us. After about an hour we reach our last crater pool, before trekking to Malewa Camp for lunch. Following lunch, we transfer to our hotel accommodation in Nairobi, where we’ll get ready for our celebratory meal tonight!
Trekking distance – approx. 12km
Day 8 - Nairobi National Park / Elephant Orphanage / Giraffe Park
It’s an early start today, as we set off on a game drive into Nairobi National Park. Later in the morning, we’ll visit the Elephant orphanage located in the park! After stopping for lunch, we’ll visit the Giraffe Park where we’ll marvel at the population of Rothschild giraffes. This evening we’ll enjoy our final meal as a group!
Day 9 - Return to UK
Today we’ll enjoy a free day to relax in Nairobi! In the evening we’ll transfer to the airport for our flight back to the UK.
Day 10 - Arrive UK
After arriving back in the UK, we say our final goodbyes as a group and make our onward journey home.
Please note, this is a complex itinerary and is subject to change.
Challenge Inclusions
What's Included
Before Your Challenge
- Your own personalised account hub that houses all your challenge support information to ensure you are fully prepared for your challenge
- Support documents to aid your preparation including but not limited to further information about your challenge, detailed challenge itinerary, kit lists, training plan/schedule, fundraising advice
- Discount vouchers with affiliate partners such as Nomad Travel
- A dedicated Customer Care team supports each participant from registration and is always on hand to answer queries
- Financial Protection
- Risk Management including but not limited to challenge specific risk assessments, emergency management plans and medical screening.
On Your Challenge
- Return flights from a London Airport to Nairobi (Kenya)
- All transfers per the itinerary including to and from the in-country airport
- 7 nights accommodation – 3 nights hotel accommodation, twin share with private bathroom, 4 nights camping on trek, twin share in tents
- All meals including celebratory dinner, starting with dinner on Day 2 through to breakfast on Day 9
- Safe drinking water whilst trekking
- All National Park fees
- Safari tour on Day 8
- Back up support vehicle(s) and crew member
- Professional local English-speaking guides
- Experienced local Doctor/medic
- Global Adventure Challenges trek leader from the UK
- Full and comprehensive first aid kits
- Challenge Medal
- GAC 24 hour emergency on call team
What's Not Included
- Personal trekking kit (trekking boots, poles, etc)
- Personal travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Lunch on day 2 and 9
- Please note that for bespoke challenges, inclusions and exclusions may differ
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m interested... What do I do now?
You can register online below – payment of the registration fee is due at time of booking. Once your registration is received we will get in touch with further information on what to expect from this awesome adventure! Your charity will also be in contact to discuss your fundraising.
Is this trip for me?
Absolutely! The trek is suitable for all abilities with the correct training. The minimum age for this trek is 18 years old (if you are aged between 14 – 17 years you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). The one thing everyone will have in common is a great sense of adventure and the desire to help a charity. Whether you are taking part as an individual or as a team with friends, team spirit will be flying high on the challenge.
How fit do I need to be?
This trek has been graded as Challenging (1) on our challenge grading scale, and is designed to be challenging but achievable by anyone, as long as you fitness train beforehand. Remember, you are trekking for 5 consecutive days – the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy this challenge. Training tips can be found on the Global Adventure Challenges website in the Taking Part section, and once registered will also be available in your account hub to help point you in the right direction.
Our policy is to encourage and support as many people as possible to take part in our challenges. But they may not be suitable for all people due to restriction posed by limitation in mobility, physical or cognitive disability, pregnancy or other various medical conditions. If you have any doubts regarding your suitability for your challenge please contact our office to speak to one of the team.
What is the challenge grading scheme?
All our challenges are graded on a scale from 1 to 3 to indicate the level of difficulty, 1 being the lowest challenge grade and 3 being the most challenging. (1 = Challenging, 2 = Tough and 3 = Extreme).
Do I need specialist kit?
We will supply you with a kit list of what to take once you register to take part. Apart from some broken in trekking boots, you do not need any specialist kit.
Do I have to carry my own luggage?
No. All participants will only have to carry a day pack (for items such as sunscreen, water, sun hat, camera etc) and whilst on trek your main piece of luggage will be transported by the support vehicle.
Food Matters...
All meals will be provided from lunch on Day 2 through to breakfast on Day 9. We will endeavour to cater for most dietary requirements as long as we know in advance – once registered on to the challenge, your will be asked to give any dietary requirements via your account hub.
What support is there on the challenge?
There will be a strong support team with a professional Global Adventure Challenges Leader from the UK, as well as professional local English-speaking guides. Comprehensive first aid kits will be taken.
Can I stay in Kenya after the challenge?
Yes you can, but this is subject to us being able to amend your booking from our flights inclusive package to our ground only package. For further information on how our ground only packages work, please visit our guide to ground only challenges.
If you have already registered and would like to request a change to our ground only package, please contact [email protected].
What happens if I get tired?
There will be regular rest stops for drinks and snacks – there is no problem with you taking more rest stops should you need them. A guide will be bringing up the rear of the group ensuring no-one is left alone. Remember this is not a race!
How do I go about raising the sponsorship?
Once you have signed up you will receive a fundraising pack from your charity in order to make your fundraising as easy as possible. You will also receive a few tips and ideas from Global Adventure Challenges to help you on your way.
Request a Call Back
We understand that booking your challenge is a big step, and you may have some questions before you take the plunge! If you'd like to talk to our Customer Care team before you book your space, just click the button below to request a call.
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If you have any particular questions or would like to request a specific time for your call, please include this in the message section.
Please note, our office hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday - Thursday, and 9am - 4:15pm on Fridays.
Request a Call Back
Need more information before you book your space? Just enter your details and our friendly team will give you a call back!
If you have any particular questions or would like to request a specific time for your call, please include this in the message section.
Please note, our office hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday - Thursday, and 9am - 4:15pm on Fridays.
dates and costs
Payment Option A - Minimum Sponsorship
This option means the challenge balance of your event cost is met through raising a minimum sponsorship for a charity of your choice.
Step 1 – To join the challenge you pay the non-refundable registration fee directly to us and commit to raising the minimum sponsorship shown on the challenge page.
Step 2 – Start fundraising and send your sponsorship money to your chosen charity as you raise it. Your charity will most likely keep a log of monies you are sending in.
Step 3 – 80% of your minimum sponsorship must be received by your charity no later than 12 weeks before departure. If you have raised the required amount, your charity would then be in a position to pay the challenge balance, which is never more than 50% of the minimum sponsorship figure.
Step 4 – The remaining 20% of your minimum sponsorship should be sent to your charity no later than 6 weeks following your return after the challenge. Some charities may request you send this 20% to them before the challenge takes place – your charity will guide you further on this.
Payment Option B - Self-Funding
This option enables you to fund the entire challenge yourself, which means you do not have to commit to raising a set sponsorship. Although no fundraising is required, we do strongly encourage you to support a charity of your choice and raise as much as you possibly can.
Step 1 – You pay the non-refundable registration fee to us, in order to join the challenge.
Step 2 – Prior to your departure, you will receive an invoice to pay the challenge balance as shown on the respective challenge page.
Step 3 – The challenge balance invoice is to be paid no later than 12 weeks before departure.
2026
Registration Fee
£349
Option A – Minimum Sponsorship
£5,000
Option B – Self-Funding
£2,500
Airport Tax & Fuel Surcharge
£250
When?
2027
Registration Fee
£375
Option A – Minimum Sponsorship
£5,050
Option B – Self-Funding
£2,525
Airport Tax & Fuel Surcharge
£250
When?
2028
Registration Fee
£349
Option A – Minimum Sponsorship
£5,150
Option B – Self-Funding
£2,575
Airport Tax & Fuel Surcharge
£250
When?
28 January – 6 February Register Now