6 Days Mount Kenya

In the 8:00 am morning leave Nairobi and drive to Nanyuki, which normally takes 4 hours. Then we proceed to Mt Kenya National Park Sirimon gate. After a picnic lunch, we follow the track uphill for 10 kms, fork left at the junction to reach Old Moses camp which is situated at 3,300 m. The ascent from Sirimon gate to Old Moses is 690 m.

Hike through the Liki Valley via Mackinder Valley to Shipton’s Camp for 7 – 8 hours. Have lunch served en route. At Shipton’s Camp, you will have splendid views of the north faces of Nelion and Batian peaks.

After breakfast, we start the peak circuit to help with acclimatization, ascending to a steep ridge through Kami Hut, Hausberg Tarn and Two Tarns Lake. It will take approximately 4 hours walk through some of the most spectacular scenery. Return to Shipton’s Camp.

Arise at 2:30 am for hot tea and biscuits. Ascend to Point Lenana for approximately 3 hours to arrive for sunrise. From here, you can admire Mt. Kilimanjaro’s highest peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi, visible from the south, The Indian Ocean from the east and Mt. Elgon from the west. Descend back to Shipton’s Camp for a full breakfast, and continue on to down Old Moses.

After breakfast you may leave camp to reach the park gate via the Sirimon route. Drive to Nanyuki for lunch and then to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon to celebrate your success and heading back to home.