In Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, every stride carries you through the training grounds of running legends, where red dirt paths wind past curious giraffes and ancient acacia trees pierce the African sky. Here, you’ll experience everything from sharing dawn runs with Olympic hopefuls to tracking lions across the savanna, seeing firsthand how the birthplace of distance running and spectacular wildlife create an adventure that transcends the typical training run.
Those who arrived early will enjoy a relaxed morning before heading out to explore the best of Nairobi! Stops include an elephant orphanage, a giraffe sanctuary and lunch in the beautiful gardens of the Karen Blixen House.
Meanwhile, others will be arriving at the airport and that evening we will all enjoy our first group dinner together where we’ll dive into introductions, an overview of the week and details about our first run!
After an early breakfast we’ll head to nearby Hells Gate National Park, one of the only game reserves that can be explored on foot. Its rocks and gorges (which served as the inspiration for the Lion King!) provide a dramatic backdrop, and wildlife abounds. Expect an experience unlike any other you’ve had before, running alongside zebras, gazelles, warthogs and usually a few giraffes as well!
It’s all the perfect warmup for what’s to come: the Masai Mara! After the run we’ll have another big travel day, but our destination – a luxurious tented safari camp set within the Mara – is well worth the effort.
We’ve wrapped up our running for the week, and today is all about what we’ve all been waiting for: safari! The Masai Mara is one of the most famous conservation areas in all of Africa and home to an astounding array of wildlife. We’ll wake up to a big breakfast and a full day of game driving, exploring far reaches of the Mara in search of lions, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, elephants, wildebeest, crocodiles, and many, many other amazing animals. Bring your best camera gear – today is a photographer’s dream! We then spend a second night at the beautiful safari camp, with top-notch service and incredible surroundings.
It may be the final day, but we’re going to make the most of every moment! We’ll start the day with a sunrise safari, exploring the savannah one last time and hopefully catching sight of many animals at their most active time of day. We’ll have a nice easy morning and a big lunch back at camp, then depart by light aircraft from the nearby airstrip – this is an incredible chance to see the Mara from above!
We’ll land in Nairobi and have the opportunity to freshen up before boarding evening flights home, or connecting to any itinerary add-ons.
Kenya is known internationally as one of running’s birthplaces and offers incredible geographic diversity from the gorges of Hells Gate to the 17,000 ft peak of Mt. Kenya. This running tour combines natural beauty with amazing safari drives, welcoming locals, and the chance to run in the land of legendary distance runners.
Experience Kenya’s savannas, wildlife, lush farmlands, and the famous red dirt roads on this unique African running adventure.
The run tour price includes pre-trip communication & guidance, airport transfers, all accommodation, all meals, drinking water, coffee/tea/juice at breakfast, all ground transportation, professional drivers, experienced running guides, organized supported runs, all park fees & permits, guided safari drives, two regional flights, and Rogue Expeditions swag. Almost everything is covered for your Kenyan running adventure!
Your Kenya run tour includes game drives, wildlife viewing, history and culture lessons, souvenir shopping opportunities, and ample time to soak in the local pace of life. Meals are an experience in themselves, and you’ll have plenty of quality recovery time.
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