$650 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
You'll leave Nairobi at 7:30 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. You will proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate, you'll follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest which becomes heathland after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate, the track veers right to Judmaier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 17km, 900m Ascen
Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 17km, 900m Ascen
After breakfast, you'll follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River. You'll go right contouring through the Moorland crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Your dinner and overnight stay at Shipton Camp, 4200m.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 11-12hrs, 32km, 785m Ascent
Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 11-12hrs, 32km, 785m Ascent
You will leave at 3 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving at Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30 am, taking about 3 hours.
After sunrise, you will descend to Mintos hut (6km), 2 hours, for breakfast and 20km, 4-5 hours further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and an overnight stay on Mount Kenya.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
You'll descend 2 hours and 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.
On arrival get to experience a full body massage optionl at an extra charge.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: