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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Old Moses (Judmaier Camp, 3, 340 m) via Sirimon Gate
Nairobi to Old Moses (Judmaier Camp, 3, 340 m) via Sirimon Gate
Your Mount Kenya adventure begins with a morning pick-up in Nairobi, where our driver will welcome you and provide a brief introduction to the journey ahead. Enjoy a scenic 3.5–4 hour drive through Kenya’s Central Highlands toward Nanyuki, with the dramatic silhouette of Mount Kenya gradually emerging on the horizon. Upon arrival in Nanyuki, you will meet your mountain crew, complete final gear checks, and enjoy a light lunch before continuing to Sirimon Gate (2,650 m). After completing park formalities, your hike begins along a well-maintained trail ascending gradually through the enchanting montane forest.
The trail winds through a landscape rich in birdlife and indigenous vegetation before transitioning into the open heather moorlands. Along the way, keep an eye out for wildlife such as bushbuck, black-and-white colobus monkeys etc in the higher forest zones. You will then arrive at Old Moses (Judmaier) Camp, located at 3,340 m where you take dinner and spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya)
- Accommodation:
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Judmaier Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Old Moses – Mackinder Valley – Shipton Camp (4, 200 m)
Old Moses – Mackinder Valley – Shipton Camp (4, 200 m)
After breakfast, prepare for the longest trekking day of the route as you venture deeper into Mount Kenya’s alpine wilderness. The trail gradually climbs across the moorlands, passing unique high-altitude vegetation before crossing the Ontulili River.
Continuing onward, you will traverse the scenic slopes overlooking the dramatic Liki North Valley before joining the main trail into the Mackinder Valley. This section offers some of the most impressive scenery of the trek, with magnificent views of Mount Kenya’s legendary peaks—Batian, Nelion, and Point Lenana—towering above the landscape.
The route is surrounded by giant groundsels, lobelias, and other remarkable alpine plants that make this ecosystem unlike anywhere else in East Africa.
After 6–7 hours, you will reach Shipton Camp (4,200 m). You will have lunch in the camp spectacularly positioned beneath the rugged cliffs of Mount Kenya’s main peaks. Enjoy dinner and a well-earned rest as you prepare for the summit attempt ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
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Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Summit Point Lenana (4, 985 m) – Shipton Breakfast – Descend to Old Moses (3, 340 m)
Summit Point Lenana (4, 985 m) – Shipton Breakfast – Descend to Old Moses (3, 340 m)
Your summit day begins early at around 2:30–3:00 am with a hot drink and a light snack before setting off under the stars. With headlamps illuminating the trail, you will make the challenging ascent across steep scree and rocky terrain toward Point Lenana, the highest trekking peak on Mount Kenya.
Reaching the summit at 4,985 m in time for sunrise offers an unforgettable experience. As the first light touches the mountain peaks, enjoy breathtaking views of Batian and Nelion, with the possibility of seeing Mount Kilimanjaro and the Aberdare Range on the distant horizon.
After celebrating your achievement and taking photos, descend carefully back to Shipton Camp for a hearty breakfast. Refreshed, continue your descent through the spectacular Mackinder Valley, retracing your route toward Old Moses Camp.
The descent takes approximately 6–7 hours, bringing you from the alpine zone back through the moorlands and forest landscapes. Dinner at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
- Judmaier Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mount Kenya to Ol Pejeta Conservancy Game Drive
Mount Kenya to Ol Pejeta Conservancy Game Drive
After breakfast, descend from Mount Kenya and transfer to The Peaks Hotel in Nanyuki, where you will check in and enjoy some time to relax after your mountain trek. After an early lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive through Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya’s largest private wildlife conservancy covering approximately 90,000 acres of protected wilderness.
Ol Pejeta is renowned for having the second-largest lion population in Kenya after the Greater Mara ecosystem and is the country’s most established rhino sanctuary. The conservancy is home to the world’s last two remaining northern white rhinos, as well as a thriving population of southern white rhinos and eastern black rhinos.
As you explore the diverse landscapes of Ol Pejeta, you may also encounter elephants, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife species. Continue the game drive into the evening before returning to The Peaks Hotel for dinner, relaxation, and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Peaks Hotel Nanyuki
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Return to Nairobi
Return to Nairobi
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a relaxed morning before beginning your return transfer to Nairobi.
The drive takes you through the scenic Central Highlands, arriving in Nairobi by late morning or early afternoon, marking the end of your Mount Kenya trekking and Ol Pejeta wildlife adventure.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
