5-Day Mt Kenya Trekking Safari Expedition

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is a spectacular five day climb to the peak as you cross the lowland forests alpine tundra with giant groundsels and lobelias. A number of small glaciers are to be found around the summit. This climb will take you up the Sirimon Route to the hiker's summit of Lenana Pt (4985m) and down via the Chogoria route so that you can enjoy a complete traverse of the mountain to to old Moses. The following days hike up to Shipton Camp takes us past the peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo (3990m) which are actually ancient volcanic vents of the main peak. The following day we will start early on day four to make the final steep climb to the peak which offers views of Mount Kilimanjaro to the south and Mt. Elgon to the northwest. The summit day is about 10 hours of hiking in total as we will head back down the mountain to Chogoria Bandas for the night. The final day we will walk through the forest and back to the Chogoria gate to meet your driver to transport you back to Nairobi.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Meet up at Kencom Bus Stop at the sitting area. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Nairobi-Transfer to Mt Kenya

    1 stop
  • 1
    Mount Kenya National Park

    Leave Nairobi at 8.00 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. After lunch, proceed to Sirimon Gate taking about 1 hr at an altitude of 2650m. (Sirimon, Judmier Camp, Old Moses Camp 3-4 Hrs, 9Km, 860m Ascent). From the gate follow the road as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heathland after about 3 hrs. After the 3½ hours hike from the gate, the road veers right to Judmaier/Old Moses Camp 9 km for dinner and overnight ( 3300m.).

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Mount Kenya

    1 stop
  • 2
    Mount Kenya National Park

    After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. (6-7Hrs, 14Km, 900M Ascent). After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River. (Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7Hrs, 14KM, 900M Ascent). Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Likii North river and continue uphill to the ridge facing the Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Proceed up in the valley to Shipton Camp (14 km) for dinner and overnight at 4200m.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Shipton's Hut

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mount Kenya National Park

    Spend the day for acclimatizing in the surroundings. Walk to Hauseberg col 4600m. Around Kami Hut and if you have extra energy to proceed, you will walk down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for lunch, dinner, and overnight.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Mount Kenya National Park

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mount Kenya National Park

    Leave Shipton at 3 am and ascend up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Harris Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana 4,985m. (Shiptons/Point Lenana/Meru Mt Kenya Bandas/Chogoria Gate 11-12Hr, 26KMm 785m Ascent/Chogoria Gate) for sunrise and then start the descent to Mintos hut 4,200m (4kms) for breakfast and a panoramic view of the Gorge’s valley ( 2hrs.) and then continue down for 19km, 5-6hrs to Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas, 2,950m, for dinner and overnight.

    8 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Mt Kenya/Chogoria-Transfer to Nairobi

    1 stop
  • 5
    Mount Kenya National Park

    After breakfast, set in the morning journey to Chogoria village(32km). Hike for 2 hrs to connect the transfer vehicle to Chogoria village and later drive back to Nairobi. All-inclusive package: Private transfers from Nairobi to Nanyuki and from Chogoria back to Nairobi.

    8 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Easy Tour Safari

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Cancellation Policy

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

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