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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi - Chogoria - Mount Kenya Bandas

Nairobi - Chogoria - Mount Kenya Bandas

Hiking Distance: 8Kms
Duration: 2.5Hrs
Depart from Nairobi in the morning driving through the rich agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we proceed and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we continue with our drive upto Chogoria gate.
Spend an overnight camping at Mount Kenya Bandas.

Main Destination:
Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Mount Kenya Bandas - Lake Ellis Camp

Mount Kenya Bandas - Lake Ellis Camp

Hiking Distance: 9kms
Duration: 3Hrs
After breakfast and sorting of porters loads we set off up the mountain at an easy pace. This walk give you a scenic view of the Giant billiard table mountain, Ithanguni and Mugi hill. Get to the campsite in time for lunch and later proceed for fishing at the lake or nature walk as you acclimatize for the next day long trek.

Main Destination:
Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Lake Ellis Camp - Mintos Camp

Lake Ellis Camp - Mintos Camp

Hiking Distance: 12Kms
Duration: 5Hrs
Leave the camp after breakfast Off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for not less than 2.5hours and eventually you will join the normal route ascending from Roadhead camp. Enjoy the breathtaking view over the Gorges valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the northern moorlands. Lunch will be served along the way before getting to Minto’s camp. Spend the rest of your afternoon relaxing and refreshing fro the next day summit attempt. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:
Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Mintos Camp - Point Lenana - Old Moses Camp

Mintos Camp - Point Lenana - Old Moses Camp

Hiking Distance: 28Kms
Duration: 15Hrs
Predawn attempt of the summit starts in the wee hours of the morning, Our hike takes upto three hours to the summit arriving just minutes before sunrise. Descend down to Shipton camp for breakfast and later proceed for a 5hours trek to Old moses camp traversing through the majestic Mackinder’s valley. The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorland before reaching the camp in the evening for evening tea and dinner.

Main Destination:
Mount Kenya
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Old Moses Camp - Sirimon Gate - Nairobi

Old Moses Camp - Sirimon Gate - Nairobi

Hiking Distance: 8Kms
Duration: 2Hrs
After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon park gate to catch a vehicle for a transfer back to Nairobi or airport to board your flight back home.

Main Destination:
Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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