This 6 Days Perfect Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure Safari is a popular Mount Kenya Climbing Package perfect for mountain climbers interested in conquering this second tallest mountain in Africa. This hike starts from Sirimon Gate up to Point Lenana and down to Chogoria Gate.

Experience this mind blowing Mount Climbing Experience and conquer the second-highest peak in Africa and the third peak of Mount Kenya.

Highlights of 6 Days Perfect Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure Safari

  • Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki
  • Day 2: Nanyuki – Old Moses {Judmier Camp}
  • Day 3: Judmier Camp – Shihton Camp
  • Day 4: Shipton’s Camp.
  • Day 5: Shipton’s Camp – Point Lenana.
  • Day 6: Mt. Meru Bandas – Chogoria Gate – Nairobi

Detailed Itinerary of 6 Days Perfect Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure Safari

Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki.

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or after breakfast at your Nairobi Hotel, your driver-guide for the Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure. meet the mountain guide for briefing and catch a shuttle from Nairobi to Nanyuki via Thika Town and Karatine Market. Arrive at Nanyuki Hotel in time for check-in and hot lunch, with your Mountain Guide check the climbing gears and spend the evening acclimatizing. Dinner and overnight at Simbas Lodge.

Day 2: Nanyuki – Old Moses {Judmier Camp}

– Hiking distance – 9 Kms

– Hiking Hours 3 – 4 hours

– Meters above sea Level 3300M

After breakfast, leave the hotel with Mount Kenya climbing crew and be transferred to Sirimon Gate to start Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure, here it is 2440m above sea level. From the gate, you will follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest. You will arrive at Judmier Camp late in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Judmier Camp – Shihton Camp

– Hiking distance – 14 Kms

– Hiking Hours 6 – 7 hours

– Meters above sea Level 4200M

Have breakfast at the camp, then embark on a 14km Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure with your Mountain guide, porters and cooks. You will cross Ontulili River and Liki North, continue uphill to Mackinder Valley for a panoramic view. Take Photos and continue to Shipton’s Camp for Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Shipton’s Camp.

This day is hike led by a mountain guide will take you to acclimatize for the peak, walk to Kamit Huts and down to Houseberg lakes then return to Shipton’s camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Shipton’s Camp – Point Lenana.

– Hiking distance – 14 Kms

– Hiking Hours 6 hours

– Meters above sea Level up 4985m & down 2950m

Start your Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure early at 0300am for 3 hours up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff to Point Lenana 0630 am be at the peak first to witness the sunrise. After descend for 2 hours to Mintos Huts for breakfast. Relax a bit and descend further to Mount Meru Bandas 2,950m for Dinner and overnight.

6 Days Perfect Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure Safari
Shipton’s Camp

Day 6: Mt. Meru Bandas – Chogoria Gate – Nairobi.

– Hiking distance – 15 Kms

– Hiking Hours 2 hours

Have breakfast at the Bandas then descend to Chogoria Gate where a 4×4 vehicle will meet you for a transfer to Chogoria Town to end the Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure. Bid-farewell to the porters and cooks, with your guide. Catch a shuttle and return back to Nairobi. Drop off at the airport or Nairobi for the safari.

Rate Includes:

  • Guaranteed trek on Confirmation.
  • Transfer to/from the base of the Mountain with PSV.
  • Full board accommodation on the mentioned camps.
  • All Park entrance fees and government taxes.
  • Services of Knowledgeable English Speaking Guide, Porter and Cook.
  • 4×4 Transfer vehicle fees.

 Rate Excludes:

  • Hiking/Climbing gears
  • Item of Personal Nature.
  • Tips to the crew.
  • Any extra not mentioned in the above itinerary.
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