6-Day Untamed Kamweti–Sirimon Ascent Trek

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

Nairobi – Forest Castle Lodge

We leave Nairobi at 08:00 am and head to Forest Castle Lodge (2,000m) for lunch on the lush southern slopes of Mt. Kenya. After meeting the trekking crew, we begin our 3–4 hour walk through thick bamboo to the old Kamweti Forest Gate (2,400m). This wild jungle atmosphere sets the tone for the days ahead. Dinner and overnight in fly camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Kamweti Gate– Sagana River Camp

A full day’s trek (approx. 6 hours) takes us deeper into the dense forest, gradually gaining altitude to 2,980m. Our camp lies just beyond the Sagana River, which may swell during rainy seasons, adding to the adventure. Surrounded by the sounds of rushing waters and untouched nature, this is often described as the “jungle day.” Overnight in fly camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Sagana – Thegu River Camp

Today we leave the bamboo behind and climb into the giant heather zone, reaching the high moorlands at 3,750m. Towering senecios and giant lobelias dominate the landscape, with open skies and colder temperatures setting in. This is a long trek (6–7 hours) but rewarding with breathtaking scenery. Overnight in fly camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Thegu River- Lake Hohnel- Mackinder's camp

We continue our ascent, visiting the striking Lake Hohnel along the way. From here, the views of the main peaks—Batian, Nelion, and Lenana—are stunning. We then cross into Teleki Valley and reach Mackinder’s Camp (4,300m) for the night in hut accommodation. The air is thin, the mountain close, and the excitement of the summit builds.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Summit Point Lenana (4, 895m) – Sirimon Route – Old Moses Camp

An alpine start at 4:00 am sees us climb via Austrian Hut (4,790m) and Lewis Glacier to Point Lenana, the third-highest peak of Mt. Kenya. Watching the sunrise from the summit is unforgettable. We then descend via Simba Col to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m) for lunch, before continuing down the Sirimon route to Old Moses Camp (3,300m) for overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Old Moses – Sirimon Gate – Nairobi

Our final descent takes about 3 hours (9 km) through montane forest to Sirimon Gate (2,650m). Here we meet our driver for the transfer back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.

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.