Full Day Tour to Mount Kenya

4.3 (4 reviews) Nairobi, Kenya
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

pick up from your Nairobi hotel or residence 6:00AM and drive to southeast to NARUMORU town ,4 hrs drive with at least one stop on the way for washroom break ,we drive toward to NARUMORU gate 18km from NARUMORU town sign in at NARUMORU gate 2400m and driver further to met station 3095 m and start our hike 3 hrs hike up to 3800m.
A rare afro-Alpine moorland, dense bamboo groves, and luxurious vegetation. wild animals , birds and reptiles, rosewood and heather zones, home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species.
The most popular of all the routes that lead up to Mount Kenya. Fastest way up Mt Kenya and ascends the mountain from west. The route is particularly scenic but has some of the best views of Batian 5199 m and Nelion 5099m up the mountain. After hike descent down to meet station and connect transfer back, arriving Nairobi around 5 to 6 pm. lunch is packed. This includes park fee, transport ,guide and lunch. Suitable for adventure seekers.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Bottle water in the car
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratitude(optional)

What to expect

  1. Mount Kenya National Park
    6h
    7:00am: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/ residence and drive to Nanyuki town the capital of Laikipia County. Presently Nanyuki is a base for the Kenya Air Force and a training area for the British Army.
    Nanyuki continues to be an important town for Mount Kenya climbers, supply centre for farms, close to ranches, game parks conservancies in the region.
    From Nanyuki Town, we drive toward the Mount Kenya to the Sirimon gate.
    10:30am: On completion of park entry formalities at the Sirimon Gate, you begin a 3½ hrs hike through forest, bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp
    We gain 740m on the ascent and begin to truly acclimatize. The forest are home to hundreds of animals and bird species.
    13:30pm: We hike a little higher to see 2 Mt Kenya peaks – Nelion and Batian next to each other.
    14:00pm: After pictures descend to Old Moses camp picnic lunch
    15:00pm: After lunch we descend down to Sirimon gate where you get your driver and back to Nairobi
    19:00pm: Arrive to Nairobi.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up from hotels, apartments and private homes within Nairobi.
Please be ready at the hotel lobby the driver will ask for you.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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