The Aberdares
Cool mountain air, forest scenery, waterfalls, and moorland make the Aberdares a rewarding contrast to the lakes. Plan a scenic outing or a guided hiking day to suit your pace.
Explore Aberdare National Park ↗Safari walks & experiences
Safari walks and day trips.
Explore guided walks, highland trails and outdoor dining. We will confirm the itinerary and arrangements before your visit.
Guided walks
Walks and wildlife.
A safari walk gives you time to notice: birdsong, tracks in the earth, changing light, and the landscape around you.
Tell us whether you prefer a gentle nature walk or a more active outing. We help plan guided walks in suitable locations, with the route, guide, and conditions agreed before departure.
Wildlife walks take place only where permitted and with appropriate local guidance. Your host will help match the outing to your interests and comfort.
Breakfast in the wild
Breakfast outdoors.
Ask about arranging an outdoor breakfast with the chef.
The location, setup and any additional cost for an outdoor breakfast are confirmed when you book. Arrangements depend on the weather.
Meals and private chef service are included in your accommodation package. Share dietary requirements and allergies before arrival.
Day-trip options
The Aberdares.
The lakes. Your Kenya.
Grand Burnham Hut in Ol Kalou is a base between the Aberdare highlands and the wider Rift Valley. Make time for day trips, then return to the familiarity of the house.
Lake Naivasha
Leave a day for lakeside birdwatching, an arranged boat outing, or a guided walk in an authorised sanctuary. Pair the lake with the wider Naivasha landscape for a varied day outdoors.
Plan a Naivasha day trip ↗Lake Nakuru
Explore Lake Nakuru National Park on a game drive, with opportunities to look for rhinos, giraffes, and birdlife. The lake and surrounding habitats offer a different perspective on the Rift Valley.
Explore Lake Nakuru National Park ↗Hell’s Gate
Near Naivasha, striking cliffs and open landscapes invite an active day. Ask about walking or cycling on permitted routes and the current local conditions.
Explore Hell’s Gate National Park ↗Plan these as day trips. Driving times depend on the exact destination, park gate, route, and road conditions. We will confirm timings from the Hut with your itinerary.
Room for adventure
Highland hiking.
Bring comfortable walking shoes and leave a little space in the schedule for the outdoors.
Choose an outing that works with your writing, volunteer placement, or team programme. There is no need to rush from one destination to the next.
Included safari
Your included safari.
A safari experience is included in your stay. We agree the destination, date, duration, transport, and park-entry arrangements in your written booking confirmation.
The destinations above are options to explore, rather than a promise that every trip is included. Extra excursions and outdoor dining arrangements are quoted separately where applicable.
Plan your stay & safariPlanning a stay?
Plan an outing.
Tell us which places interest you and any mobility or transport requirements.
Plan your Kenya stay