Mount Kenya Climb

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This 4-day safari to the ancient extinct volcanoes Mount Kenya. With its rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes, this mountain is one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa. Three major peaks dot the mountainous scenes. These are; Batian (5,199m) & Nelion (5,188m). The two are mainly for visitors interested in technical climbing activities. The third peak is Point Lenana (4,984m). The park also boasts wildlife such as buffalo, elephants, black and white Colobus and Sykes monkeys, rock and tree hyrax, white-tailed mongoose, mole rats, and many more. Over 130 bird species have been recorded in the park. You can enjoy game viewing, mountain climbing, camping, picnicking, bird watching, scenery and nature photography.

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Tour Plan

DAY 1: NAIROBI / SIRIMON / OLD MOSES CAMP.

(On this day we will trek for 3-4 hours, 9 km, 860 m ascent) Pick up at your Nairobi hotel/airport at 7.00 am and drive to Nanyuki. This will be a 3-hour drive. Have an early lunch at Nanyuki and proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1-hour drive, 2440metres. Follow tracks from the gate uphill through the forest. After about 4 hours from the gate finally reached Old Moses Camp for dinner and an overnight stay at Old Moses Camp.

DAY 2: OLD MOSES CAMP / SHIPTON CAMP.

(On this day we will trek for 6-7 hours, 14 km, 900 m ascent) After breakfast follow the track uphill 1-hour walk from the Old Moses Camp, to cross the Ontulili River. Walk right through Moorland crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinder’s Valley. Here enjoy the breathtaking views of Mt Kenya towards the peak, 4200 meters. Dinner and Overnight at Shipton Camp.

DAY 3 SHIPTON CAMP / POINT LENANA / OLD MOSES CAMP.

(On this day we will trek for 9-10 hours, 21 km) We leave our camp at 3.00 am up a steep quarry cutting through a cliff towards lower Hall Tarns arriving at Point Lenana at 6.30 am. After enjoying the sunrise at the mountain we descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast and further down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 OLD MOSES CAMP / SIRIMON / NAIROBI.

(On this day we will trek for 2-3 hours, 9 km) After breakfast, we walk through the rain forest for 2 hours to connect with our tour vehicle to drop you off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight or to your hotel.