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It is through moorland and steady slopes. The views are superb and few other walkers are seen. It took us three days to go up and two to come down, sleeping in bunkhouses.

One ends up at the Lenana summit if a walker, however proper mountaineers can go a little higher to Batian or Nelion summits.

For variety, one can descend via the eastern side of the mountain on the Chogoria route through moorland then grassland and finally forest. Watch out for buffalo.

Most of the reputable tour operators could organise this safari. In the ten years living in Kenya this was the most memorable safari - although there were many others almost as good. It is a wonderful country.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15139 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15065
As it’s on the equator but rises to 5,199m in effect you go through several climate zones in a couple of days and see plants straight out of Day of the Triffids that only exist here, like the “water-holding cabbage”. From the top you can see for miles over much of Kenya. Take all your hiking gear with you as it can be hard to find there and take plenty of warm clothes and a good sleeping bag — it’s freezing at night.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15065 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14931 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14931 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14849
Lewa cannot compete with the Masai Mara in terms of wildlife but does have large numbers of black rhino and lots of other animals, including the cats. They also have huge numbers of birds.

The guides are fantastic and very committed and, because the park is large but has limited guests, the predators (in particular) are left to get on with their lives without 30 Land Rovers filled with people with huge cameras watching their every move.

We loved every minute of our time at Lewa and missed the silence and feeling of being alone in the landscape when we moved from there to the Masai Mara. I cannot recommend it enough.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14842
Getting up close and personal on the back of a horse is a unique experience and an incredible way to view the amazing wildlife Kenya has to offer.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14842