Tour overview
Included
- Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Full board accommodationwhilst on the trek.
- Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
- Treated water on the trek.
- On completion, successful climb Certificate
Not Included
- Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- International flights
- Visas to Kenya
- Items of personal nature
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi (5,889 Ft) To Rhino Watch Lodge
We leave Nairobi and travel north through diverse agricultural lands to the central highlands until reaching the Rhino Watch Lodge. Our guide will meet and discuss your climb. Overnight at Rhino Watch Lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 2: Sirimon Gate (8,727 Ft) To Old Moses Hut (10,826 Ft)
We leave Nairobi and travel north through diverse agricultural lands to the central highlands and finally to the slopes of Mount Kenya. Sirimon Gate sits at 8,727 feet above elevation and is the starting point of our trek. Today’s hike is short, taking no more than 3-hours to reach the first hut. The winding trail passes through dense forest, bamboo And giant heather before opening up to a high moorland. The thick vegetation provides shelter to buffalo, elephants and is packed with a variety of birdlife. Overnight at Old Moses Hut (10,826 ft). (Lunch and Dinner)
Day 3: Old Moses Camp (10,826 Ft) Shiptons Camp (13,779 Ft)
Today we hike up the sprawling moorland, crossing the Ontulili and Liki rivers and into the Mackinder Valley. Shiptons Camp offers a surreal setting nestled below towering peaks and glaciers with panoramic views up the valley. Overnight at Shiptons Camp (13,779 ft). (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 4: Acclimation Day – Hike To Hausberg Col (15,091 Ft) – Shiptons Camp (13,779 Ft)
Today is a dedicated rest day where we will spend one last night at Shiptons Camp before our summit push. Extra days on the trail are invaluable for acclimatization and will make the summit day more enjoyable. It is recommended to hike to Hausberg Col (15,091 ft) or if you are feeling strong you can pass Oblong and Hausberg Tarns to Nanyuki. Overnight at Shiptons Camp (13,779 ft). (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 5: Shiptons Camp (13,779 Ft) To Summit (16,354 Ft) To Mackinder’s Camp (14,107 Ft)
Leaving very early in the morning (around 3am), we continue our way to the summit to catch the sunrise. The trail is a steady ascent up scree and rock with a scramble up the last 100 feet. Once at the top we will have time to take photos from Point Lenana and enjoy the plains of Africa, on a clear day it is possible to see Mount Kilimanjaro. We will then descend to Mackinder’s Camp for a breakfast and if you are feeling up to it, you can head down the mountain another 5 miles to Met Station. Otherwise camp for the night will be at Mackinder’s. Overnight at Mackinder’s Camp or Met Station. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 6: Mackinder’s Camp (14,107 Ft) To Naro Moru Gate (8,530 Ft) – Transfer To Nairobi
With boosted spirits from the previous day’s accomplishments we descend through beautiful vegetation on the windward side of the mountain, passing through the infamous vertical bog, dense bamboo and virgin rainforest. Once at Naro Moru Gate we head back to Nairobi about a 4-5 hour drive. Overnight at Nairobi. (Breakfast and lunch)
