Oakland Tours and Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp

Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp

After picking you up in Nairobi, drive to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en-route to the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). From the gate, we trek up through magnificent montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather zone before reaching the high-altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 – 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.

Main Destination:
Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
Judmaier Campsite
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Old Moses – Shipton camp

Old Moses – Shipton camp

After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you continue the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Like North River and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton Camp. This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier. Resident population is of Rock hyrax and sun birds.

Main Destination:
Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
Shipton Campsite
  • On Mt Kenya
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Shipton Camp- Lenana

Shipton Camp- Lenana

Summit Day is finally here Early morning wake up call at 3 30am we attempt point Lenana (4985M) at dawn to catch early sunrise. The trek is approx 4 hours. We descend down to mintos camp for breakfast, approx time 3hrs, then further down to road head Camp lunch is severed in between the trek approx time 4 1/2 hrs. Then down further to bandas camp approx time 2 1/2hrs. Dinner and rest at bandas camp.

Main Destination:
Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
Judmaier Campsite
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Old Moses- Nairobi

Old Moses- Nairobi

After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2~3 hours to reach Sirimon Gate to sign out of Mount Kenya National Park. From Sirimon park gate, you will now connect with your transport to Nanyuki Town for lunch. This will be followed by vehicle transfer back to Nairobi arriving at approximately 3pm.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Oakland Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Oakland Tours and Safaris.