5-Day Mt Kenya Hiking via Sirimon down via Chogoria

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Sirimon Gate - Old Moses Camp (3300m)

You will be picked up in Nairobi, and drive to Nanyuki town for lunch, crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate (2650m). From the gate, you'll trek up through the magnificent montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather zone before reaching the high-altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and an overnight stay. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 - 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Judmaier Campsite

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Old Moses to Shipton Camp

After breakfast, you'll follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you will continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North River. You will continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton Camp. This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers. The resident population consists of rock hyrax and sunbirds.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Shipton Camp - Oblong and Hamburgers Tarns (4600m)

For better acclimatization, you can take a rest day at the Shipton Camp. Short walks/day hikes are possible on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg tarns gaining an elevation of 400m before returning to the campsite for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure.
N.B:
Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization — but you can do that almost as well toughing in the sun watching the eagles!

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Shipton - Pt Lenana (4985m) - Mt Kenya Bandas (2970m)

You'll kick off at 3:00 am to reach Pt Lenana in time for the African sunrise. The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. With a good moon, you barely need a torch.
Without a moon, then the pollution-free sky bangs on the ground giving you as good a view of the stars as almost anywhere on Earth.
The climb takes 3-4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Mt. Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon.
You'll descend to Minto's hut for a full breakfast. After a short rest, you'll descend further to Mt Kenya bandas along
the Gorges Valley where you can enjoy good views of the Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom rocks, and a giant billiards table. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the bandas. You will enjoy log fires, hot showers, and beds at the bandas!

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Chogoria Bandas

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chogoria Bandas - Chogoria Town - Nairobi

After breakfast, depending on how you will be feeling there are 2 options. Either the vehicle will pick you up from Chogoria Bandas or you will descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rainforest for 10 km to meet the vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi arriving by 5:00 pm.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.