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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Summary Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side of mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain
What's included
Treated water on the trek.
Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
Start and finish Nairobi
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
On completion, successful climb Certificate
Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
International flights
Visas to Kenya
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
What to expect
Day 1: Nairobi to Sirimon/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
10h · Admission ticket included
Leave Nairobi at 7.30am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmaier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
Day 2: dmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 17km, 900m ascent
Mount Kenya National Park
10h
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 where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
Day 3: Shipton Camp
Mount Kenya National Park
10h
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6km), 2hrs, for breakfast and 20km, 4-5hrs further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight on Mount Kenya, B,L,D
Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Chogoria
10h
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up available from airbnb and private apartments
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
