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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Nairobi To Nanyuki then Judmier Camp-Old Moses Camp-4 Hours

Nairobi To Nanyuki then Judmier Camp-Old Moses Camp-4 Hours

Pick up Nairobi hotel early morning at 7.30 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Later proceed to Mount Kenya National Park Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m.

From the Sirimon Park Gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3.5 hrs veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Water and Overnight at the camp.

Distance: 9km-4 hours.

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 Camp To Shipton Camp

Old Moses Camp To Shipton Camp

After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley.

From the valley, there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m.

Hiking time 7 hours for 14km

Vegetation Zone; Moorland.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Water.

Main Destination:
Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • on Mt Kenya
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Shipton Camp To Point Lenana To Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp)

Shipton Camp To Point Lenana To Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp)

Attempting the summit at Lenana Peak. Leave early morning at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns. Arrival at Point Lenana (Lenana Peak) is at 6:30am, taking about 2.5hrs.

After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast.

Then hike further 4hrs down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.

Hiking time, 10 hrs for 21kms

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Water & Dinner.

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

Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) To Sirimon Then Nairobi

Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) To Sirimon Then 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.

This will be followed by vehicle transfer back to Nairobi arriving at approximately 4pm.

Meals: Breakfast & Water.

Main Destination:
Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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