Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Camp (3,300 m)

Early in the morning, you depart from Nairobi and drive towards Nanyuki town, continuing to the Sirimon Gate of Mount Kenya National Park. After completing park entry formalities, you begin the hike towards Old Moses Camp. The hike takes approximately three to four hours, covering a distance of about nine kilometers. This section of the trail passes through beautiful forest zones and unique high-altitude vegetation, offering an excellent opportunity for acclimatization. You arrive at Old Moses Camp at an altitude of 3,300 meters, where you check in, have dinner, and spend the night.

Day 2: Old Moses Camp – Shipton’s Camp (4,200 m)

After breakfast, you start the hike from Old Moses Camp to Shipton’s Camp. This is a longer and more challenging day, taking between six to eight hours and covering approximately seventeen kilometers. The trail passes through the Liki North Valley and the Mackinder’s Valley, offering spectacular views of Mount Kenya’s peaks and alpine landscapes. The gradual ascent helps further with acclimatization. Upon arrival at Shipton’s Camp, located at 4,200 meters, you relax, have dinner, and overnight at the camp.

Day 3: Shipton’s Camp – Point Lenana – Old Moses Camp – Nairobi

On the final day, you wake up at around 3.00 am and begin the summit attempt to Point Lenana. The climb follows a steep, stony trail cutting through a rocky quarry and cliff sections, with visibility improving as you approach Lower Hall Tarns. You reach Point Lenana at approximately 6.30 am after about three hours of hiking, just in time to witness a breathtaking sunrise. After spending some time at the summit, you descend back to Shipton’s Camp, taking about two hours, where breakfast is served. You then continue the descent for a further four hours down to Old Moses Camp. From there, you transfer back to Nairobi, arriving later in the day, marking the end of the Mount Kenya climb.

Price Per Person (Minimum 2 Pax)
Non-Residents: 850 Euros
Residents: KES 50,000

Price Includes

• Transport to and from Nairobi via Nanyuki
• Guaranteed price and confirmed trek upon booking
• Full board accommodation during the trek
• Meals as specified: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Accommodation in mountain camps or huts as per itinerary
• All Mount Kenya National Park entrance fees and government taxes
• Services of a professional mountain guide, porters, and a skilled cook
• Staff transport costs

Price Excludes

• Tips and gratuities
• Laundry services
• Sleeping bags
• Drinks
• Climbing gear and
• technical equipment
• Items of a personal
• nature
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Training costs and
• purchase of mountain gear
• Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before or after the trek

Equipment and Gear Checklist

• Balaclava
• Baseball cap
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Bandanas
• Thermal top
• T-shirts
• Fleece jacket
• Rain coat
• Wind jacket
• Poncho
• Gloves, both woollen and waterproof
• Shorts (optional)
• Quick-dry trekking
• trousers
• Thermal bottoms
• Rain trousers
• Thin socks
• Thick socks, synthetic or
• wool, four to five pairs
• Waterproof hiking boots
• with enough room for layered socks
• Sandals or slippers for relaxing after hikes
• Warm sleeping bag
• Water bottles with a capacity of at least two litres
• Porter’s bag for gear carried by porters
• Day pack for personal essentials during hikes
• Torch or headlamp with spare batteries, preferably LED
• Toiletries, including wet wipes due to cold conditions