Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria Gate – Meru Bandas Camp
You will be picked up from Nairobi at 8:00 a.m. and drive to Chogoria on the eastern side of Mount Kenya. The journey takes about 4 hours.
On arrival, you will have lunch before continuing with a short drive through the forest, followed by a walk to Meru Bandas Camp. The forest is home to wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Main Destination: Chogoria Gate
Accommodation: Chogoria Bandas
Day 2: Meru Bandas – Private Camp
After breakfast, you begin your trek through dense forest and bamboo zones. The trail gradually opens into moorland as you gain altitude.
The hike is steady and allows your body to adjust to the altitude. You will enjoy views of the surrounding hills and valleys along the way.
Dinner and overnight at a private camp.
Distance: 7 km
Duration: 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Budget camping
Day 3: Private Camp – Hall Tarns
Today’s trek takes you across the eastern moorlands of Mount Kenya. You will walk along the edge of the Nithi Gorge, with impressive views of the valley below.
You will have a picnic lunch overlooking the gorge near Vivienne Falls. In the afternoon, continue hiking up to Hall Tarns, a high-altitude camp with dramatic scenery.
This is a longer and more demanding day, but very rewarding.
Duration: 6 hours
Accommodation: Budget camping
