Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Sirimon Gate
You'll drive from Nairobi heading toward Sirimon Gate, where your Mount Kenya trek officially kicks off. The drive takes you through changing landscapes as you climb in elevation. Once you arrive at the gate, you'll start hiking to Old Moses Tent for your first night. The initial stretch helps you acclimate to the altitude while covering ground through forest terrain. By evening you'll settle into camp and rest up for the days ahead.
- Start point
- Nairobi, Kenya (Main Enterance, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate
- Trek to Old Moses Tent
Landmarks/POIs Sirimon Gate Mount Kenya National Park Old Moses Camp - Day 2
Old Moses to Shipton's Camp
From Old Moses Tent you'll trek upward to Shipton's Camp, pushing higher on the mountain. The trail gets steeper as you move through alpine vegetation and cross more open terrain. You'll be feeling the altitude more now, so the pace stays measured. After reaching camp and dropping your pack, there's time to explore the immediate area and let your body adjust before settling in for the night at this higher elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Old Moses to Shipton's Camp
Landmarks/POIs Old Moses Camp Shipton's Camp 


- Day 3
Shipton's Camp to Lenana Peak to Old Moses
An early start gets you heading toward Lenana Peak, the highest point you'll reach on this trek at 4,985 meters (16,355 feet). The hike to the summit is steep and takes real effort, but non-technical climbers can make it without specialized gear. From the top you'll have views across the mountain and valleys below. After spending time at the peak, you'll descend back down to Old Moses Tent where you'll spend your final night on the mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Shipton's Camp to Lenana Peak
- Trek from Lenana Peak to Old Moses Tent
Landmarks/POIs Shipton's Camp Lenana Peak Old Moses Camp - Day 4
Old Moses to Sirimon Gate to Nairobi
You'll head down from Old Moses Tent on the final stretch to Sirimon Gate, completing the trek descent. From the gate you'll transfer back to Nairobi, heading through the same changing elevations and landscapes you saw at the start. The drive back takes several hours, giving you time to reflect on the trek and recover. By evening you'll arrive back in Nairobi with your Mount Kenya experience complete.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek to Sirimon Gate
Landmarks/POIs Old Moses Camp Sirimon Gate 


















