Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Mount Kenya
You'll start with a pickup in Nairobi early in the morning, then drive north toward Nanyuki town where you'll stop for lunch. Along the way you'll cross the equator, which makes for a nice photo opportunity. After lunch, the real adventure begins when you head to Sirimon Park gate to start your trek. From there you'll walk through montane forest with tall trees and moss-covered branches, moving into bamboo zones and eventually reaching the higher heather areas. The elevation increases as you go, and by evening you'll arrive at Old Moses camp where you'll have dinner and spend your first night at altitude.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Nanyuki town), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather zones
- Cross the equator
- Trek to Old Moses camp (3,300m)
Landmarks/POIs Sirimon Park gate Mount Kenya Equator - Day 2
Mount Kenya Moorland Trek
After breakfast at the camp, you're trekking uphill into the moorland with a mix of grasses and low shrubs around you. You'll cross the Ontulili River and then later the Liki North River, both giving you water crossings to break up the walk. As you push toward Mackinders Valley, the views start opening up and you can see across toward where you're headed. Shipton Camp sits below the mountain's peaks and glaciers, and when you arrive you'll notice rock hyrax hopping around and colorful sunbirds in the plants. You'll settle in here for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek through moorland terrain
- Cross Ontulili River
- Cross Liki North River
- Trek to Mackinders Valley
- Trek to Shipton Camp
Landmarks/POIs Mackinders Valley Ontulili River Liki North River - Day 3
Point Lenana Summit and Descent
This is the big day. You're waking at 3 am to start the final climb to Point Lenana so you can catch the African sunrise from high altitude. The route takes 3 to 4 hours and involves climbing over frozen scree and rocky sections with some light scrambling. On clear mornings you can actually see Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance across the border. Once the sun comes up and you've had breakfast at Minto's hut, you'll start the descent through Gorges Valley. On your way down you pass by some incredible rock formations like The Temple, see Lake Michaelson below, and spot the distinctive Mushroom Rocks and Giant Billiards Table. By evening you'll reach Mt Kenya Bandas where you can enjoy log fires and hot showers after a long day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full breakfast at Minto's hut), Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit climb to Point Lenana (3-4 hours)
- Watch African sunrise at Point Lenana
- Descent through Gorges Valley
- View The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom Rocks, and Giant Billiards Table
Landmarks/POIs Point Lenana Minto's hut Gorges Valley The Temple Lake Michaelson Mushroom Rocks Giant Billiards Table Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 4
Mount Kenya to Nairobi
You'll eat breakfast and then begin your final descent, walking through bamboo forest that gets denser and turns into virgin rainforest with large trees and lush vegetation. The trail is a broad track heading downward, making it easier on your legs after days of climbing. When you reach the base, your vehicle will be waiting to pick you up. From there you'll drive to Chogoria town and then head south toward Nairobi, arriving back in the city by 5 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Descend through bamboo and virgin rainforest
Landmarks/POIs Chogoria town
