Fitness safari in Kenya (all levels)

[itinerary title=”Day 1: Nairobi” number=”1″ style=”default”]You arrive in Nairobi and are welcomed with a transfer to your luxury serviced apartments. After some rest and time to get to know the group, you will have your first training session tailored by the coach.
Dinner (included, drinks excluded) in the evening.

Accommodation: Somerset Westview Apartments
This property offers comfortable, elegant serviced apartments with amenities suited for an active retreat: a gym for strength and conditioning, sauna, a swimming pool, and both garden-level and rooftop outdoor spaces where group classes or stretching sessions can be held.

Ambiance & Purpose: This day is intended to ease you into the time zone, allow everyone to get acquainted, and let your body adjust to the altitude and climate. The first training session is designed to be moderate, to gauge fitness levels.[/itinerary]

[itinerary title=”Day 2. Nairobi – Ngong Hills Trekking & City sights” number=”2″ style=”default”]Early departure with packed breakfast for a hike through the Ngong Hills – a scenic trail of 7 hills, round-trip ~16.6 km (one-way option available). Max elevation: 2,460 m, elevation gain: ~960 m from start point.
Estimated trek time: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Lunch at a local café, followed by a visit to the Giraffe Centre and a short city tour (time-permitting).
Return to hotel. Dinner.
Experience Highlight: The Ngong Hills offer a rewarding physical challenge and stunning views over the Great Rift Valley – an energizing start to the high-altitude phase of your journey.[/itinerary]

[itinerary title=”Day 3. Nairobi → Laikipia / Highlands of Mount Kenya Region” number=”3″ style=”default”]Begin with a morning training session. After breakfast, depart by 9:00 AM for Laikipia, in the upland region around Mount Kenya. Check into your lodge and have lunch. The afternoon is free for either walking or horseback safari in the lodge’s private reserve. Later, another training session followed by dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Aberdare Country Club
Set in a richly landscaped environment, this lodge features a gym, sauna, hammam, swimming pool and garden spaces for outdoor fitness. The property is home to wildlife. Golf is also available for those who want to relax with a round (extra cost).
Ambiance & Experience: The cool, crisp air of the highlands provides a restorative contrast to Nairobi’s bustle.[/itinerary]

[itinerary title=”Day 4. Ol Pejeta Conservancy & Equator Crossing” number=”4″ style=”default”]Start with an early training session and breakfast. Depart by 9:00 AM for Ol Pejeta Conservancy. En route, stop at the Equator for a fun water demonstration and certificate ceremony. In Ol Pejeta, embark on a safari to see chimpanzees, the remaining northern white rhinos and hand-feed “Baraka” the rhino. A boxed lunch is provided. Return to the lodge by around 5:00 PM. Evening stretching session, rest and dinner.
Descriptive Note: Ol Pejeta is one of Kenya’s most reputable wildlife conservancies, famed for rhino conservation and chimpanzee sanctuaries. Crossing the Equator is a symbolic highlight.[/itinerary]

[itinerary title=”Day 5. Transfer to Lake Naivasha & lakeside cctivities” number=”5″ style=”default”]Morning training session, breakfast, and depart by 10:00 AM. On the drive, stop at Thomson Falls for a scenic photo break. Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch. Afternoon includes a serene boat safari on the lake and a walking safari on Crescent Island. Later, training (in gym, garden, or via a friendly football match). Dinner in the evening.
Accommodation: Naivasha Sopa Resort – this resort offers gym facilities, swimming pool, tennis court, and a football field. Zebras and giraffes roam within the grounds, adding a magical wild element to your surroundings.
Ambiance & Experience: The freshwater lake is framed by papyrus and birdlife; the boat ride is calm and meditative. The walking safari on Crescent Island is peaceful and animal-rich without predator risk, perfect for reconnecting with nature.[/itinerary]

[itinerary title=”Day 6. Trekking Mount Longonot & Thermal Spa day” number=”6″ style=”default”]After breakfast, depart early for the hike up Mount Longonot (2,780 m). The trail includes a 3 km ascent, ~7 km along the crater rim, and a 3 km descent—total time ~6 hours. Lunch is a boxed meal. After the hike, transfer to Ol Karia SPA for thermal/hydrogen-sulphide baths via Hell’s Gate National Park (where you may take optional walks through the park, which has no major predators). Return to the hotel and enjoy dinner.
Descriptive Note: The Longonot ascent rewards you with breathtaking vistas over the rift valley and lake regions. The spa afterwards is deeply restorative—ideal for soothing sore muscles, cooling down, and embracing mind-body restoration.[/itinerary]

[itinerary title=”Day 7. Naivasha – Masai Mara” number=”7″ style=”default”]Morning training followed by breakfast. Depart for Maasai Mara by 9:00 AM. Arrive around midday, relax and have lunch, then embark on your first afternoon game drive into the Mara. Optional evening gym training. Dinner (drinks not included).
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Facilities: Gym, spa, safari experiences, panoramic views.[/itinerary]

[itinerary title=”Day 8. Masai Mara” number=”8″ style=”default”]Morning training session. Full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Late afternoon visit to a traditional Maasai village – learn about their culture, customs, and community life. Dinner: Bush dinner under the stars (same lodge). Optional evening workout or stretching.
Experience Highlight: After the physical demands of the mountains, the Mara offers restoration through awe, wildlife encounters, and cultural immersion.[/itinerary]

[itinerary title=”Day 9. Maasai Mara → Nairobi (or flight) ” number=”9″ style=”default”]Breakfast and departure: either a 6‑hour scenic drive back to Nairobi or a ~1-hour light aircraft flight (departing ~11:30 AM). Lunch en route or upon arrival. From Nairobi, you may catch your evening flight home or continue to Diani Beach for the beach fitness camp.[/itinerary]