Day 1: Nairobi to Sirimon Gate – Trek to Old Moses Camp
Your mountain adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel. Enjoy a scenic drive through Central Kenya via Nanyuki Town to the Sirimon Gate of Mount Kenya National Park.
After meeting your trekking crew and completing park formalities, begin your trek through beautiful forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather zones. Along the trail, you may spot wildlife such as buffaloes, bushbucks, elephants, and a variety of bird species.
After approximately five hours of hiking, arrive at Old Moses Camp (3,340m) for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Trek from Old Moses Camp to Shipton’s Camp
After breakfast, continue your ascent through the scenic moorland zone toward Shipton’s Camp. Today’s hike tests your endurance as you gradually gain altitude while trekking through the spectacular Mackinder’s Valley.
Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery with views of the ancient volcanic peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo. The landscape is filled with giant lobelias, groundsels, and dramatic alpine terrain unique to Mount Kenya.
Arrive at Shipton’s Camp (4,200m), located beneath the towering peaks of Batian and Nelion. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 3: Ascend Point Lenana – Descend to Old Moses Camp
In the early hours before dawn, begin the challenging summit ascent to Point Lenana at 4,985 meters.
This is the most demanding yet rewarding part of the trek. Reach the summit in time for sunrise and witness spectacular panoramic views stretching across the Kenyan highlands. Capture unforgettable photographs before descending back to Shipton’s Camp for breakfast.
Later, continue descending to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Descend to Sirimon Gate – Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy your final descent through the mountain forest back to Sirimon Gate.
Meet your driver-guide and begin the return journey to Nairobi, arriving in the evening with unforgettable memories of your Mount Kenya trekking adventure.
