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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • 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

You'll have a pick up from 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 through the forest, which becomes heathland after about 3.5 hrs veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m, for dinner and overnight stay at Old Moses Camp.

Meals: Lunch, dinner, water, and overnight stay 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, you'll follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the 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. Your dinner and overnight stay will be 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. You leave early morning at 3 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, with a clearing visible part towards the lower Hall Tarns. Arrival at Point Lenana (Lenana Peak) is at 6:30 am, taking about 2.5 hours.

After the sunrise, you will descend to Shipton Camp for 2 hours for breakfast.

Then, you hike further for 4 hours 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, you 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 a vehicle transfer back to Nairobi, arriving at approximately 4 pm.

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)

  • Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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