Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki
Depart Nairobi in shared transport for Mount Kenya area – arrive Nanyuki late afternoon. Afternoon acclimatize .Dinner and overnight at Samba’s hotel
Day 2: Nanyuki - Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 Hrs, 9km, 860m Ascent
After breakfast proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
Day 3: Judmier Camp - Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m Ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
Day 4: Shiptons - Point Lenana - Old Moses Camp 6 Hrs, 14km, 785m Ascent
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shiptons 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Judmier Camp, 3300 m, for dinner and overnight, B, L, D
Day 5: Old Moses - Nanyuki - Nairobi
Descend 2hr, to the park gate to get your transfer to Nanyuki town to connect shared transport back to Nairobi.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
- Accommodations as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
- Start and finish Nairobi
- Treated water on the trek.
- On completion, successful climb Certificate
EXCLUDED:
- Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/drinks, and climbing gears
- Tips to your guide ,porter and cook
- Visas to Kenya
- Items of personal nature
MOUNTAIN GEAR CHECK-LIST
- A Rack sack For Your Equipments - To Be Carried By Porters
- Sleeping Bag [Mountain Type],
- Hiking, or Climbing Boots, Camp Shoes, Trainers Not Sandals
- Socks. 2 Thin Polypro Type For Quick Drying, 4 Thick Wind Pants, Wind shirts
- High Gaiters, Warm Pants [Fleece], Jacket Or Pullover, 1 Rain Parka
- 2 Underwears,1 Hiking Shirt, Long Sleeve, 1 Bandanna
- 1 Warm Hat, 1 Hiking Shorts, Pants ,Balaclava, Fleece Neck Warmer
- Headlamp, Bulb, Batteries, First Aid Kit, Pocketknife ,Sunglasses, Snow
- Goggles ,Water Purification Tablets
- Toiletry Item, Plus Sunblock, Lipsalve And Moisturizer
- Walking Stick
