"As soon asthey see it alongthe Great Rift Valley, hiking enthusiasts want to climbMount Longonot, a dormant volcano thatlast erupted sometime in the 1860s. The name Longonot is derived from a Masai word that means "steep ridges"—fitting because the journey to the top is nearlyvertical, along deep crevices and crumbly rocks. Summiting usually takes about 1.5 hours; from the top,peer into the forest-filled crater and sit under ashaded gazebo to enjoy a picnic. If you have the energy, it’s also possible to hike the rim of the crater, but be warned:Skirting around takes roughly three hours, not including the journey back to the bottom."

"Kenya's Mathioya, Tana, andAthi rivers offersome excellent white-waterrafting opportunities. Rafting the Athiis considered one of the top 10river trips in the world and includes steep rapids, giant waterfalls, and stunning views of wildlife along the route. Savage Wilderness, a company in the Sagana region, offers exhilarating and well-guided white-water excursions (as well as rock climbing, archery, and more) and is an easy day trip from Nairobi. At some points of the year, the rivers around Sagana can betoo low to raft on, but a range of other activities, from swimming to attempting to kayak througha 50-footwaterfall, are available."

"Quad Biking in Lewa Lewa conservancy in the north of Kenya offers quad biking safaris along their game trails, although for an extra-special experience you can be helicoptered to an even more remote and stunning start point. A day can be booked when you stay at Sirikoi camp, and includes breakfast and refreshments. When the heat gets too much bikers stop off at one of the nearby pools, which are naturally filled with icy water fresh from the slopes of Mt Kenya."

"Camping on the banks of Lake Magadi Lake Magadi lies in a catchment of faulted volcanic rocks in the southernmost section of Kenya’s Rift Valley. Camping on the edge of the lake is an adventurous out-of-this-world experience comparable to pitching up on Mars due to the rusty red arid landscape. At the crack of dawn, leave your tent and dip into the hot springs – you’ll have them all to yourself as the sun rises."

"Paragliding over Borana's dusky mountains Find safari trucks a bit too tame? Want a more exhilarating way to witness Kenya's amazing wildlife? You'll want to give paragliding at Borana Lodge a go then. Located in northern Kenya, registered tandem-paraglider Hunter Marrian will get you all kitted out at the lodge and then, weather depending, whisk you off a mountain top to watch Kenya billow out below whilst you glide along in the skies."