5-Day Mount Kenya Peak Circuit Sirimon - Naro Moru Route

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

Nairobi - Oldmoses Hut - 3340m

Drive from Nairobi to Mountain Rock Lodge on the lower slopes of Mount Kenya arriving in time for lunch. From here is a short drive, crossing the equator en-route, to the Sirimon Park Gate. Then trek up through magnificent montane forests, bamboo and giant heather zones before reaching the high altitude moorland and our Old Moses Mountain Hut /Campsite.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Judmaier Campsite

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Oldmoses Hut - Shipton's Camp 4200m, 14Kms / 7- 8hrs Ascent: 860m

After an early breakfast trek to Shipton's camp (4200m). The hike is awesome but a good test on individual endurance on the mountain. The rigorous but exciting trek up takes you across hills and valleys through the entire stretch of the sprawling moorlands where you see several unique and interesting plants and animals including the Giant groundsels and lobelias and the mountain rock hyrax.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shipton's Camp -Mackinder's Camp-4300m via Hausberg 4600m, 7Kms/4hrs Ascent:400m then Descent:300m

Departing at 0800hrs ascend the Hausberg col (4700m) then descend steeply to Hausberg valley and Oblong tarns before making a further steep ascent, crossing huge boulders via Two Tarn on the way to Mackinder's camp which is located along the Naromoru route within the Teleki Valley.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Mackinders Campsite

• Budget tented camp located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mackinder's Camp - Point Lenana (4985m) - Met Station, 3340m-20Km/10h Ascent:685m & descent 1935m

Leaving camp at 0300hrs you hike up the steep scree slopes and glacier to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker's summit. It is planned that you arrive in time to witness the African Sun rising over the equator, reflect its golden glow on the Majestic peaks of Batian and Nelion – you may feel tired after this demanding adventure but absolutely ecstatic after you've made it to the top. After a brief celebration at the top descend to Makinder's camp (4200m) for breakfast then proceed further down on the Naro Moru Trail to arrive at Met Station in time for lunch. Relax the rest of the afternoon in readiness of our departure from the mountain tomorrow. Dinner and overnight at the Met Station. NB: There is a possibility to exit the mountain at this stage and reduce this itinerary by a day.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Met Station Campsite

• Budget banda located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

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

Met Station Camp - Nairobi

After breakfast, descend leisurely to Naro Moru park gate, then proceed to Naro Moru town where you'll have lunch then catch your transport to Nairobi arriving in the evening.

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.