5-Day Mt Kenya Budget Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Sirimon Gate - Old Moses Camp (3300m)

8:00 am pick-up from Nairobi hotel, or airport and drive toward Nanyuki through scenic countryside landscapes and views of Mount Kenya on approach

Arrive at Sirimon Gate for registration, briefing, and start of the trek with your guide and crew

Begin hiking through beautiful montane forest filled with indigenous trees, birds, and cool mountain air that gradually sets the tone of the climb

Trek distance approx. 9km taking 3–4 hours at a steady pace with breaks for photography and hydration

Arrive at Old Moses Camp (Judmaier Camp area) in the afternoon, settle in and rest after the first altitude gain

Dinner served at camp with overnight stay at Old Moses Camp

Hotel: Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Old Moses Camp - Shipton's Camp (4200m)

Early wake-up at 6:00 am followed by breakfast and final gear check before a long alpine ascent

Depart at 7:00 am and begin trekking across open moorlands with changing vegetation, valleys, and wide mountain views

Trek approximately 14–16km taking 6–7 hours with gradual elevation gain and breaks for rest and scenery viewing

Pass scenic ridges and valley sections as the landscape becomes more rugged and dramatic

Arrive at Shipton’s Camp at the base of Batian and Nelion peaks in the late afternoon

Dinner and overnight stay at Shipton’s Camp with clear views of the towering summit peaks

Hotel: Camping
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Acclimatization Hike - Hausberg Valley Viewpoints

Breakfast at camp followed by a relaxed but important acclimatization hike for altitude adjustment

Short ascent toward Hausberg Valley viewpoint offering dramatic views of jagged peaks, glaciers, and deep valleys

Spend time at viewpoints for photography, rest, and altitude adaptation without rushing the body

Descend back to Shipton’s Camp for lunch and rest during the afternoon

Free time at camp to recover, hydrate, and prepare for summit push the following night

Dinner and overnight stay at Shipton’s Camp

Hotel: Camping
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shipton's Camp - Point Lenana (4985m) - Lake Michaelson

Wake up at 2:00 am for early preparation, and light pre-breakfast before summit attempt

Start ascent at 3:00 am under headlamps across rocky alpine terrain in cold high-altitude conditions

Reach Point Lenana after approximately 4 hours, witnessing sunrise views with possible sight of Kilimanjaro and vast horizons on clear days

Celebrate summit achievement, take photos, and begin controlled descent back to lower camp

Continue descending through scenic valleys toward Lake Michaelson, passing dramatic cliffs and glacier-carved landscapes

Arrive at Lake Michaelson in the afternoon for rest, lunch, and relaxation beside one of Mount Kenya’s most iconic alpine lakes

Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Michaelson campsite

Hotel: Camping
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Michaelson - Chogoria Route Exit - Nairobi

Early breakfast at the lake with peaceful morning views of cliffs and surrounding wilderness

Begin descent via the famous Chogoria Route, known for its dramatic scenery and photographic landscapes

Hike past Nithi Falls, deep gorges, and forest zones as altitude drops and oxygen increases

Stop at Nithi Caves and viewpoints for rest, exploration, and photography along the way

Continue down to Chogoria Bandas for final lunch and short relaxation

Drive from Chogoria town back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening and drop-off at hotel or airport

End of Mount Kenya budget climbing expedition

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.