Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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
Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
Treated water on the trek
Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
International flights
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
What to expect
4h
Leave Nairobi at 8 am 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
8h
After climbing through the rain forest to 3993m. We will spend the night at Liki Camp north,B,L,D.
8h · Admission ticket included
The trail proceeds to Shipton’s camp where we will rest in order to acclimatise overnight,B,L,D.
8h
From Shipton’s camp the trail leads to kami hut below the north face of Batian. Continuing west – southwest the trails climbs up switchbacks in the fine snow before reaching Hausberg col at 4590m. We will descend into the upper Hausberg valley and rest at the aptly named oblong and Hausberg tarns. Ascending to the crest of a ridge known as Arthur’s seat we see the trail winding along a beautiful series of rock ledges. We will descend to shipton’s camp for the night,B,L,D.
8h
An early 2.00 am start for an attempt to reach point Lenana before descending to Mackinder’s camp for breakfast then on to Met Station for dinner and overnight, B,L,D
Nairobi
8h
Met Station | Naromoru Gate, 9km, 3hrs| Nairobi Descend to park gate and transfer to Nairobi,B,L
Meeting and pickup
End point
Your Nairobi Hotel/ Accommodation
Pickup details
We will pick you up at your Nairobi Hotel/ Accommodation
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.
