Overview
We are the only company in the world with an expedition leader and a dedicated on-trip doctor on our Kenya Tri-Adventure while keeping group sizes small and sustainable. Since 2007, we’ve been guiding high-altitude trekking and mountaineering in some of the world’s most breathtaking places.
Hike, Cycle & Raft Kenya: A Fun Multi-Adventure
Discover Kenya’s wild beauty through a unique combination of hiking, cycling, and white-water rafting. All activities are carefully paced and fully supported by expert guides and a dedicated support team, ensuring your adventure is challenging yet enjoyable and accessible. Whether you’re an active beginner or a seasoned explorer, this trip delivers unforgettable memories without the stress.
The Kenya Tri Adventure expedition is an action-packed adventure. Over 7 days, we cover more than 200km, across 3 exciting activities: five days of trekking Mt Kenya (4,985m), two days of scenic cycling through the Kenyan countryside, and a half-day of exhilarating rafting on the Tana River. Along the way, we also enjoy two wildlife safaris (one evening and one early morning game drive) as well as a night of camping inside a game reserve!
Every day brings a new experience, from snow-capped mountain peaks and dense forests to open plains teeming with wildlife. Kenya is a land of incredible diversity, and you’ll get to explore it all while learning about local culture from our friendly Earth’s Edge guides. As Kenyans say, “You arrive as a visitor and leave as a friend.”
Kenya is famous for being home to Africa’s “Big Five” (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo), and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to see them in their natural habitat. Beyond its iconic wildlife, Kenya also offers thrilling adventure sports, all of which you’ll get to experience on this trip.
Hiking Mount Kenya
Our five-day hike takes us to the summit of Mount Kenya’s Lenana Peak (4,985m), Africa’s second highest mountain and an ancient dormant volcano, known locally as Kere Nyaga – the Mountain of Brightness. This 66km route takes us through diverse habitats including dense bamboo and rain forests which are rich in wildlife including elephants, buffalo and monkeys, and higher alpine zones where we might spot rock hyraxes, the closest living relative of the elephant.
Cycling Through the Countryside
Spend two days cycling a total of 106km on mostly quiet dirt roads with plenty of fun downhill stretches and some gentle climbs. The cycling is designed to be enjoyable for all fitness levels, with support throughout. Between cycling days, we camp inside a game reserve where you’ll enjoy morning and evening wildlife safaris. Listen to the sounds of Africa’s biggest game – lions, rhinos, elephants, and hippos – as you fall asleep under the stars.
Rafting on the Tana River
The Tana River, Kenya’s longest at 1,000km, offers a thrilling yet manageable white-water rafting experience. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, navigate a 16km stretch of rapids, including the famous “Can of Worms” — four sharp bends in quick succession. Along the riverbanks, spot fig and palm trees sheltering a rich variety of birds as well as monkeys and other wildlife.
Want to learn even more? Watch our Kenya Tri-Adventure vlog here!
Kenya Tri-Adventure Expedition Costs & What’s Included
The total cost of the Kenya Tri-Adventure is highlighted above. A deposit of €399 is taken at the time of booking to secure your spot. A part-payment of €1000 is due six months prior to departure. The final balance can be paid in as many instalments as you like, but is due 90 days prior to departure.
Your fees include the following:
- Pre-departure training weekend
- Experienced expedition leader
- Dedicated on-trip expedition doctor
- Earth’s Edge team of guides, cooks and a full support team
- All transport throughout the expedition
- All accommodation based on twin sharing in cottages and while camping
- All meals and drinking water for the duration of the itinerary
- A celebratory dinner
- All group gear consisting of a fully stocked med kit, tents, sleeping matts, cooking equipment, bikes & helmets.
- National park fees
- An Earth’s Edge buff for all participants
Booking without flights?
You are more than welcome to join us in-country. Please consult us prior to booking your flights. It’s important that you are on time for the expedition briefing on the first day.
Read our Kenya Tri-Adventure Blogs
Planning your next adventure and want to know what it’s really like? Get inspired with our Kenya Tri-Adventure blogs, packed with expert tips, real stories, trip highlights, and a behind-the-scenes look at this epic adventure.
Itinerary
Day 2
Arrive in Kenya, 3 hrs driving.
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Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to the Tana River camp. Relax for the afternoon followed by an expedition brief in the evening.
Day 3
Chogoria (2200m) to Chogoria Gate Camp (2950m), 5 hrs trekking
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Drive to Chogoria to meet our porters for the start of our Mt Kenya hike. Enter the forest at 2,200m and trek for five hours till we reach the Chogoria Gate Camp.
Day 4
Chogoria Gate Camp to Lake Ellis (3500m), 8 hrs trekking.
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Today’s route sees us emerge from the rainforest to reach our campsite at Lake Ellis. Along the way, we take in a valley of amazing waterfalls and steep landscapes.
Day 5
Lake Ellis to Mintos Hut (4200m), 7 hrs trekking.
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Enjoy stunning views of Mt Kenya's jagged peaks on the trek to the Mintos hut campsite. We enjoy a relaxed afternoon in preparation for tomorrow’s summit day. Overnight camp.
Day 6
Summit Day! 12 hrs trekking
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Trek from Mintos to Mt Kenya's Lenana Peak (4,985m) - our summit destination! We then make our way down to Shiptons camp for a rest before continuing to Old Moses Camp.
Day 7
Old Moses Camp to Ol Pejeta Game Reserve, 2 hrs trekking & 6 hrs biking (50km)
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Trek for two hours walk to meet our bikes at the Sirimoni Gate. The cycle is mostly downhill or flat and we arrive in the afternoon. We then go on the first of our safaris! Our campsite is located inside the game reserve so we go to bed listening to some of Africa’s biggest game just outside your tent!
Day 8
Ol Pejeta Conservancy to the Tana River, 6 hrs biking (56km).
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After an early morning game drive, we cycle for 56km to where we meet the main road, from here we finish the last 40km by bus.
Day 9
Tana River, 4 hrs rafting.
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After a briefing from our experienced instructor, we start our rafting adventure with some easier rapids and then finish with some exciting class IV drops. Celebration meal in the evening.
Day 10
Tana River to Nairobi.
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We enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to the airport in Nairobi.
Facts
- Kenya is located in East Africa and because of its location on the equator, the sun rises and sets at almost exactly the same time each day, 5:30 am and 5:30 pm.
- The two official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili, although there are dozens of other languages spoken in various parts of the country.
- Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1963.
- After coffee, Kenya’s biggest income generator is tourism. For the Kenyans, however, coffee is considered an export product, not something for local consumption. The local favourites are tea and beer.
- Kenya features many national parks and wildlife reserves, with safaris being a popular activity for visitors.
- Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa, after Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
- Mount Kenya is a volcano, about 3 million years old, whose base diameter is about 120km. The last eruption was over 2 million years ago.
Best time to visit Kenya?
We visit Kenya in late summer or in autumn. Temperatures on the expedition may vary from 0 to 30 degrees during the day and -10 to 10 degrees at night. It’s best to be prepared for lower temperatures due to wind chill or the weather turning bad. Usually the days are hot and the nights are cold.
What do you need for Kenya?
We have an extensive packing list on what you should bring with you to Kenya.
How to prepare for the Kenya Tri-Adventure
We have classified Kenya Tri-Adventure as a level 4 expedition. Tri-Adventure expeditions are designed to be fun but challenging, and participants need to have a good level of fitness. The expedition includes four days of trekking followed by two days on the bikes and then a half day of rafting. The group moves at a comfortable pace and nobody is ever left behind. Nevertheless, it is your responsibility to contact us if you have any concerns regarding your level of fitness, health or ability to complete the trek. We strongly recommend that you read the Kenya Tri-Adventure itinerary in full before signing up to this challenge.
Certified B-Corp
Earth's Edge is a certified B-Corp. In fact, we are the highest scoring B-Corp in Ireland. We are passionate about sustainable travel, bettering the lives of the people connected with the company and minimising our environmental impact.
Tree Planting
We plant 8 native trees in Nepal for each person that travels with us in partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects. If you would like to plant more, please contact info@earths-edge.com. Each extra tree costs €0.75 cents. Learn more about our tree planting here.
