Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Mount Kenya
Leave Nairobi at 8 am and drive roughly 4 hours to Nanyuki where you'll grab lunch. From there, continue another hour to Sirimon Gate at 2440m elevation. You'll start hiking uphill through forest that gradually opens into heathland, taking about 3 hours total. By evening you'll reach Judmier Camp at 3300m for dinner and your first night.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki
- Hike from Sirimon Gate to Judmier Camp through forest and heath land
Landmarks Sirimon Gate Judmier Camp Mount Kenya - Day 2
Mount Kenya Moorland Trek
After breakfast, begin hiking uphill from Old Moses Camp and take the left fork at the junction. Cross Ontulili River after an hour, then walk through moorland while crossing Liki North River. The trail continues uphill into Mackinders Valley where you get good views of the main peaks. You'll arrive at Shipton Camp at 4200m by evening for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Old Moses Camp through moorland to Mackinders Valley
- Cross Ontulili River
- Cross Liki North River
Landmarks Old Moses Camp Ontulili River Liki North River Mackinders Valley Shipton Camp - Day 3
Mount Kenya Summit and Descent
Start at 3 am for the final push up a steep, rocky route along a cliff toward Point Lenana, arriving around 6:30 am after about 3 hours of hiking. You'll catch the sunrise from there. After watching it, head down for roughly 2 hours to reach Shipton Camp for breakfast. Then continue descending about 4 hours more to Old Moses Camp for dinner and your last night at altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Shipton Camp to Point Lenana
- Sunrise viewing at Point Lenana
- Descent from Point Lenana to Shipton Camp
- Descent from Shipton Camp to Old Moses Camp
Landmarks Point Lenana Hall Tarns Shipton Camp Old Moses Camp - Day 4
Mount Kenya to Nairobi
Following breakfast, hike down through rainforest for around 2 hours until you meet your vehicle. From there, drive back to Nairobi, completing your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike through rainforest from Old Moses Camp to transport pickup point
