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Experience the Best of Mount Kenya Trekking

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Tour Guide, Nairobi, Kenya

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Mount Kenya Trekking Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

  • Pick up from the Nairobi hotel.

  • Overnight stay in Nairobi (hotel not included).

Day 2: Nairobi – Mount Kenya National Park (Sirimon Route)

  • After breakfast, drive towards Mount Kenya.

  • Enter Sirimon Park Gate (2,765m) and begin the trek.

  • Hike to Old Moses Camp (3,300m) for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Old Moses Camp – Shipton’s Camp (4,200m)

  • Trek through the scenic moorlands via Mackinder’s Valley.

  • Hiking duration: 7-9 hours (packed lunch en route).

  • Arrive at Shipton’s Camp (4,200m) for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Acclimatization at Mackinder’s Camp

  • After breakfast, ascend the north side of the mountain to Mackinder’s Camp (4,200m).

  • Acclimatization hike to prepare for the summit.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 5: Summit Day – Peak Lenana (4,985m) – Descend to Met Station Camp

  • Pre-dawn (03:00 AM) summit attempt to Peak Lenana (4,985m).

  • Hiking duration: 6 hours (round trip).

  • On a clear day, enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscapes.

  • Descend to the camp for breakfast and relaxation.

  • Further descent to Met Station Camp (3,030m) for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Met Station Camp – Naromoru Gate – Transfer to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, descend to Naromoru Park Gate (1,875m).

  • Transfer back to the Nairobi hotel or airport.

Price Per Person: $1,500

Included in the Package:

✅ Accommodation during the trek
✅ Park entry fees
✅ Experienced guides and porters
✅ All meals during the trek
✅ Transport to and from Nairobi

Get on this unforgettable Mount Kenya adventure and conquer the second-highest peak in Africa!