Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon Experience Every October

This 8-day itinerary provides an exciting experience for runners participating in the Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon, while also exploring Kenya’s natural beauty and culture. The package includes a warm-up run at Ngong Hills, Acclimatization runs in Eldoret and Iten, and the marathon itself. After the race, travelers will venture to Masai Mara National Reserve for a thrilling game drive, spotting diverse wildlife species. The trip also includes other unique experiences, such as visiting a coffee estate and interacting with local runners.

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to a hotel in Karen for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Leave the hotel for Ngong Hills for a warm up run with local runners: on the slopes of Ngong Hills depicted the world acclaimed movie “Out of Africa” Visit Giraffe Centre before lunch at lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden later fly out to Eldoret the city of Champions and overnight at Boma Hotel Eldoret.

Day 3: Transfer to Iten the running Mecca of the world after early breakfast: embark on another guided acclimatization run on the running tracks used by professional runners.

Return to the hotel to refresh and enjoy a sumptuous lunch overlooking the breath taking Kerio Valley. This is will be followed by an evening jog around the famous Kamariny dirty track that has been used by many accomplished running for speed works. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4: Easy recovery run before breakfast: return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out for the drive to Eldoret and eventually the flight to Nairobi and transfer to Boma Hotel on arrival for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Participate in Kenya’s biggest and oldest marathon race “The Nairobi Standard Chartered Bank Marathon”: spend the rest of the morning interacting Return to the hotel for lunch and visit a coffee estate for a tour and coffee tasting: dinner and overnight at Boma Hotel Nairobi.

Day 6: Leave Nairobi after breakfast for Masai Mara and arrive at Mara Sarova Tented Camp in time lunch: late afternoon game drive till dusk: dinner and overnight at the tented camp.

Day 7: Full day game drive in the captivating Masai Mara National Reserve tracking diverse wildlife species which roam the breathtaking landscape capturing helping create lasting memories on the visitor’s camera. This is also home to the great wildebeest migration that takes place July and October: Dinner and overnight at the tented camp.

Day 8: Fly out to Nairobi after breakfast and spend the rest of the day shopping: transfer to the airport for the flight home.

Cost:
per person sharing: USD 3550.
Single room supplements USD80 per night.

Cost inclusive of:

  • Accommodation
  • Bed and Breakfast in Nairobi.
  • Full board on safari days.
  • Transport in a 4X4 Safari vehicle during the safari and town van for airport and other
  • Transfers.
  • An experienced running safari tour leader.
  • English speaking driver/safari guides/running guides.

Safari Package

$4199
$ 3,550
00
Single room supplements USD80 per night.
  • Full board accommodation.
  • Transport in a 4X4 Safari vehicle except in Nairobi.
  • An English speaking driver guide .
  • EXCLUDES:
  • Items of personal nature.
  • Drinks.
  • Tips.
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