”“An experience never to forget!“
Camp Info
Camp Type: Kenya Experience Camp
Dates: March 2nd – 15th 2025
KE Staff: Willy Songok (Head of Guest Relations), Richard Mukche (Coach), Toni Hiram (Photographer), Emmanuel Kipruto (Lead Run Guide)
Location: Iten, Kenya
Accommodation: High Altitude Training Centre
Guest Info
Number of Guests: 25
Guests From: Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Denmark, Ireland, Lithuania, Netherlands, Tunisia, United Kingdom
Age Range: 19 – 54
An experience never to forget!
An experience never to forget! It met all my expectations and even many more. The organisation of the camp with Willy, Richard and Emmanuel is very good. They will do everything they can to help you, no question is too much. The team of pacers also make you feel good every day, They will always make sure you can do the runs at your own pace. But also definitely a word of praise for the kitchen and maintenance staff. Every day they made sure we got a tasty and nutritious meal, always with a smile. The rooms are also serviced every day, they do your laundry and can also ask them anything should you have a problem somewhere. I can only say: this was my best trip ever and I will definitely go back! Anyone in doubt, just do it!
– Ilona Lemmens, Belgium
Run, eat, sleep Kenya experience
I visited the High Altitude training camp in Iten with the Kenya experience last summer and have been dreaming about going back ever since!
Before I booked the trip I had several concerns which Gavin and Callum were able to reassure me about.
I’ll be too slow! Not a problem- I always had a pacer that ran with me at my pace. All of the pacers supplied by Emmanuel were incredibly kind and talented athletes, and all the groups ran different distances/paces to suit everyone‘s needs.
I also had some questions about the diet because I have a gluten intolerance (coeliac disease), but the staff on the camp were really careful with my meals, always happy to discuss ingredients and to provide simple alternatives where necessary- rice instead of pasta, ugali instead of chapati. The food was fresh, healthy and plentiful and the social mealtimes and tea breaks were often a highlight of the day.
Running at altitude certainly is a challenge but Richard the coach, and all the pacers were able to modify the days session to suit everyone‘s training and how they were feeling on that day. We were always pushed out of our comfort zones and yet not too far, the sessions were just hard enough so that we could recover and go again the next day. Runs are often very early in the morning so you witness the most beautiful sunrises, longer runs or track sessions might be mid morning, and there’s the option for evening recovery runs too, or relaxation!
It’s not all running, there were hikes, visits to see the work of a local charity supported by the Kenya experience and visits to the Iten club, plus the infamous killer core workouts which take place 3 times a week. Top tip, practice your planks before you go and be prepared to find muscles that you didn’t know you had!
Willy Songok (head of guest relations) made everyone feel welcome and special, and reassured us that nothing was a problem, although sometimes it was an unexpected experience.
Richard the coach taught us how to run hills, track and do drills, about the importance of balancing your training; prioritising running, simple nutrition and recovering well.
The secrets to Kenyan running success – Run, Eat, Sleep, and follow your heart rate. Do this and your heart might lead you back for a return trip.
– Tess, UK
