Destination

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Duration
5 Days/ 4 Nights
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Tour Type
Mt Kenya Climbing
KENYA

MT KENYA

Included

  • Porterage
  • Rescue fee
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

  • Climbing gear
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Sleeping bag
  • Bath towels
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Details

MT KENYA

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by our representative at the JKIA who will continue to take you on a seamless transfer to your city hotel to unwind. Immerse yourself in a vibrant urban rhythm of the leading metropolis city in East Africa as you wait to embark on your extraordinary safari the following day. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to participate in city excursions which can be organized for you upon request. Overnight at The social House (Std Room) BB
Depart from Nairobi after breakfast, driving north through the greening agricultural countryside farmlands to arrive in Sirimon Gate park gate mid-morning. After completing with the park registration procedures, enjoy your brunch before hitting the road trekking uphill through the magnificent montane forest, transitioning from Bamboo to heath land to finally arrive at your destination ‘The Old moses camp’  that sits on a hill with beautiful views at an elevation of 3300 metres above sea level.
  • Distance: 10 km
  • Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
  • Starting Elevation: 1,500 m (4,921 ft)
  • Accommodation: Huts at the camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, the track crosses Ontulili River contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and ascending uphill to Mackinder’s Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks.  Enjoy your lunch mid-way with spectacular views of alpine plants, birds, hyraxes and amazing peaks. The walk is 14. 3 kilometers with a relatively difficult terrain and your final destination The Shipton camp sits at the base if the mountain on an elevation of 4200 metres above sea level. You will spend the better part of the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight. This  helps your body to familiarize itself with the attitude so that you can increase your chance of reaching the summit. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m.
  • Hiking Time: 3–5 hours
  • Starting Elevation: 2,514 m (8,248 ft)
  • Accommodation: Huts at the camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving at Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs.  Main Destination: Leave camp at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (7km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am,  the walk is a out 7 kilometers walking  uphill and will take an about 4 hours depending on the pace of the client. The trail is challenging but a rewarding trek offering incredible views at the summit. (At the summit, the clients will have a few minutes for photos taking and warm tea) After capturing your moments, at  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 Meru Bandas,.
  • Distance: 7 km (round trip)
  • Hiking Time: 10–12 hours
  • Starting Elevation: 3,570 m (11,712 ft)
  • Summit Elevation: 4,566 m (14,980 ft)
  • Accommodation: Huts at the camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a delightful and leisurely breakfast, you will begin your final descent through the forest, keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way .After a 2hr descent, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4×4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will ,you will reconnect  with your driver and journey back to Nairobi and be dropped off at your residence

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