Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Camp
Depart Nairobi at 7:00 AM and drive to Nanyuki for a brief breakfast and shopping stop. Continue to Sirimon Gate (2,650m), the trek starting point. Hike approximately 9 km (2–3 hours) uphill to Old Moses Camp (3,300m), passing through four distinct vegetation zones: tropical rainforest, bamboo forest, rosewood, and heather. Keep an eye out for unique wildlife, including the rare Mt Kenya chameleon. Overnight at Old Moses Mountain Camp.
Accommodation: Old Moses Mountain Camp
Day 2: Old Moses Camp – Shipton’s Camp
After breakfast, begin the hike at 7:00 AM through the alpine moorland zone. Today’s trek takes 5–7 hours depending on fitness, with a picnic lunch en route. Arrive at Shipton’s Camp (4,200m) in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Shipton’s Hut
Day 3: Summit Point Lenana – Descent to Nairobi
Start early at 3:00 AM for the summit push to Point Lenana (4,985m) to maximize your chances of reaching the peak and enjoying clear panoramic views. On a clear day, you can see Mount Kilimanjaro towering over 340 km away. After descending back to Shipton’s Camp for breakfast, continue down to Old Moses Camp, then drive back to Nairobi with a stop in Nanyuki.
