Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Nanyuki
Head out early from Nairobi on shared transportation toward Mount Kenya, arriving in Nanyuki by afternoon. You'll have time to settle in and get used to the altitude before dinner at your hotel for the night.
- Start point
- Nairobi, Kenya (hotels within Nairobi, 07:00 - 07:30)
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Mount Kenya - Day 2
Sirimon Gate to Judmier Camp
After breakfast, travel about an hour to Sirimon Gate. From there, trek uphill through forest that gradually changes to heathland, taking around 3 hours. Continue trekking for another 3.5 hours to reach Judmier Camp. The full day covers 9 kilometers with 860 meters of elevation gain, and you'll stay overnight at the camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trekking from Sirimon Gate to Judmier Camp
- Treated water during trekking
Landmarks Sirimon Gate - Day 3
Judmier to Shipton Camp
Following breakfast, head uphill and take the left fork at a junction. You'll cross Ontulili River about an hour from Old Moses Camp, then move through moorland crossing Liki North before continuing upward to Mackinder Valley. The valley gives you great views of the main peaks. Arrive at Shipton Camp for dinner and overnight. This day involves 6-7 hours of trekking, 14 kilometers, and 900 meters of ascent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trekking through moorland to Mackinder Valley
- Treated water during trekking
Landmarks Ontulili River Mackinder Valley Liki North 
- Day 4
Summit Attempt to Judmier Camp
Start at 3:00 AM for an early climb up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, with views down toward lower Hall Tarns. Reach Point Lenana by 6:30 AM after about 3 hours of trekking. Watch the sunrise from there, then head back down to Shipton Camp for breakfast. After eating, continue descending to Judmier Camp for dinner and another night. Total trekking is 6 hours, 14 kilometers, with 785 meters of elevation gain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided summit attempt to Point Lenana
- Treated water during trekking
Landmarks Point Lenana Hall Tarns - Day 5
Mount Kenya to Nairobi
Spend 2 hours descending from the mountain to the park gate. From there, catch a transfer to Nanyuki and then travel back to Nairobi by shared transportation, arriving in the evening for drop-off at your airport or hotel.
- End point
- Nairobi, Kenya (Airport, 17:00 - 17:30)
Included Activities
- Guided descent from mountain to park gate
- Transfer from Mount Kenya base to Nanyuki
