Mount Kenya Safari

5 days—Mount Kenya Trekking Fantastic Adventure

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Safari summary

This creative climb joins two of the most scenic routes up Mount Kenya, Sirimon and Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek. Sirimon coming off the west of Mount Kenya passes through the dry side of the mountain with its giant trees and rocky terrain, and the descent onto the Chogoria path is exactly different with its lush bamboo and highland forests.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Mount Kenya

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi – Old Moses Camp

Mount Kenya

Nairobi – Sirimon Gate- Old Moses Camp. ( 3,300m) 3-4 hours 9km, 680ascent After pick up in Nairobi, drive to Nanyuki town via shared transport arriving in time for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). From the gate, we trek up thro 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 overnight.

Old Moses Camp

Old Moses – Shipton Camp

Mount Kenya

After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North River and 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 glacier. Resident population is of Rock hyrax and sun birds.

Shiptons camp

Shipton Camp – Acclimatisation Day

Mount Kenya

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 370m before returning to the camp for lunch. 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!

Shiptons Camp

Shipton – Point Lenana - Bandas

Mount Kenya

Kick off at 3 am to reach point 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. The climb takes 3-4 hours and to add to the exhilaration. Descend to Minto`s hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya Bandas. Dinner and overnight at the Mt Kenya campsite.

Mount Meru campsite