Tilman 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 – Judmaier Camp

Nairobi - Sirimon Gate – Judmaier Camp

Hiking Distance: 8Kms
Duration: 3-4hrs
Leave Nairobi at 07.00am and proceed to Sirimon Gate where you will have lunch and begin our trek. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which later becomes heath land up-to Old Moses camp 3,300m at sea level.
Dinner and overnight stay at Old Moses camp cabin.

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

Judmaier Camp - Shiptons Camp

Judmaier Camp - Shiptons Camp

Hiking Distance: 16Kms
Duration: 6hrs
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 Likii North and continue uphill to Mackinder’s Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks.
Dinner and overnight at Shiptons camp 4,200m at sea level.

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

Day 3

Shiptons Camp - Point Lenana - Chogoria Gate

Shiptons Camp - Point Lenana - Chogoria Gate

Hiking Distance: 24Kms
Duration: 14hrs
Leave at 2am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards Harris Tarn arriving point Lenana(4,985m at sea level) at 6:20am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend to Mintos camp for a hearty breakfast. After a short rest, continue descending to the Road-head for lunch. Here, you will have the opportunity to visit Nithi Waterfalls before heading down to Chogoria gate where we check out the park and board a 4WD vehicle for a drop off at Chogoria Town where you will say goodbye to the team and later board a waiting car for a transfer back to Nairobi.

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)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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