5-Day Conquer Mount Kenya, Kenya's Highest Mountain

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

Nairobi – Sirimon Gate – Old Moses (Judmier) Camp

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi at 7:00 AM. Drive through Kenya's scenic central highlands to Nanyuki before arriving at Sirimon Gate (2,440m), the starting point of your trek.
After completing park entry formalities, begin hiking through the lush montane forest, home to indigenous trees, birds, and occasional wildlife. As you gain altitude, the forest gradually gives way to heathland with magnificent mountain views.
Arrive at Old Moses (Judmier) Camp (3,300m) in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and your first night on the mountain.
Accommodation: Old Moses (Judmier) Camp
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Judmaier Campsite

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Old Moses Camp – Shipton Camp

After breakfast, continue your ascent through the scenic moorlands of Mount Kenya National Park. Cross the Ontulili River before traversing the beautiful Mackinder Valley, surrounded by giant lobelias, groundsels, and towering cliffs.
Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kenya's rugged peaks as you steadily climb to Shipton Camp (4,200m), nestled beneath the dramatic summit massif.
Accommodation: Shipton Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Acclimatization at Shipton Camp

Today is dedicated to acclimatization, significantly increasing your chances of a successful summit. After breakfast, enjoy a guided hike to Kami Hut and the beautiful Hauseberg Lakes, including Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn.
Return to Shipton Camp in the afternoon to relax and prepare for the summit attempt.
Accommodation: Shipton Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Shipton Camp – Point Lenana – Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Route)

Wake up around 3:00 AM for your summit attempt under a sky filled with stars. Trek steadily up the rocky slopes, reaching Point Lenana (4,985m) just before sunrise.
Celebrate your achievement while taking in breathtaking panoramic views stretching across Mount Kenya, the surrounding valleys, and, on clear days, as far as Mount Kilimanjaro.
Descend to Mintos Hut for breakfast before continuing down the incredibly scenic Chogoria Route, passing alpine lakes, dramatic cliffs, and beautiful valleys before arriving at Mount Meru Bandas (2,950m).
Accommodation: Mount Meru Bandas
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Meru Mount Kenya Bandas

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chogoria Bandas – Chogoria Village – Nairobi

After breakfast, descend through the bamboo forest to the forest edge, where a 4×4 transfer will take you to Chogoria Village.
Meet your waiting vehicle for the return drive to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon with unforgettable memories of conquering Africa's second-highest mountain.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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