Activity Nairobi, Kenya
Mount Kenya Trek
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About this activity
We have dedicated, knowledgeable, hospitable and friendly guides, whose aim is to ensure that you are well taken care of and satisfied at all times.
At a glance
- Duration
- 5 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 12 people
- People per booking
- 1–12
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Bushtroop Tours and Safaris
Ages: Adults (12–60 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Lunch
- Included: Breakfast
Itinerary
Day 1 · Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
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6 hours Admission included
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. 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 3� hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
Dinner
Mountain huts
Day 2 · Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
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one day Admission included
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
Lunch and dinner
Mountain Huts
Day 3 · Shipton Camp
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one day Admission included
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
Lunch and dinner
Mountain huts
Day 4 · Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6 hrs, 14km, 785m ascent
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one day Admission included
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 Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight, B, L, D
Lunch and dinner
Mountain Huts
Day 5 · Chogoria Bandas/ Chogoria/ Nairobi
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12 hours Admission included
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L.
lunch
back Nairobi
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Sarova Stanley
Any Nairobi Hotel around city centre
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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