Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Mount Kenya
Leave Nairobi early in the morning and drive to Nanyuki, which takes about 4 hours and includes a lunch stop. From there, continue to Sirimon Gate and start hiking uphill through forest and moorland. The trek takes roughly 3.5 hours to reach Judmaier Camp, where you'll have dinner and spend your first night on the mountain.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Nanyuki town), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch in Nanyuki
- Hike from Sirimon Gate to Judmaier Camp through forest and moorland
Landmarks/POIs Sirimon Gate Mount Kenya - Day 2
Mount Kenya Acclimatization
After breakfast, hike uphill through moorland terrain and cross Ontulili River along the way. The trail continues through Mackinders Valley with views opening up toward the main peaks. You'll arrive at Shipton Camp (4200m/13,780 ft) by evening for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Old Moses Camp area to Mackinders Valley
- Cross Ontulili River
- Trek to Shipton Camp
Landmarks/POIs Ontulili River Mackinders Valley Shipton Camp - Day 3
Mount Kenya Acclimatization
Stay at Shipton Camp for acclimatization at altitude. Take a walk out to Kami Hut and down to Hauseberg Lakes (two tarns named Hauseberg and Nanyuki) to get some activity in, then return to camp for dinner and another night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization walk to Kami Hut
- Walk to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn)
Landmarks/POIs Kami Hut Hauseberg Tarn Nanyuki Tarn - Day 4
Mount Kenya Summit Push
Start the summit push at 3am and hike up through a steep, stony quarry section with a cliff to navigate. Reach Point Lenana (4985m/16,355 ft) around 6:30am after about 3 hours. Watch the sunrise from there, then descend to Mintos Hut (2 hours, 6km) for breakfast. Hike downhill for another 4 to 5 hours (20km) to Mount Meru Bandas (2950m/9,679 ft) for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Mintos Hut), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit hike to Point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp)
- Sunrise at Point Lenana
- Descent to Mintos Hut
- Descent to Mount Meru Bandas
Landmarks/POIs Point Lenana Mintos Hut Mount Meru Bandas Hall Tarns - Day 5
Mount Kenya to Nairobi
Descend for 2 hours and 15km through forest clearance to meet your 4x4 vehicle. The drive takes you to Chogoria Village where you connect with your transfer back to Nairobi, finishing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Final descent to forest clearance
- 4x4 transfer to Chogoria Village
- Transfer return to Nairobi
Landmarks/POIs Chogoria Village
