5-day trek to Lenana Point from Nairobi
Highlights
Mount Kenya
nature, trekking, camping
Private Tour
5 Days
Medium
English
Description
Join us for an unforgettable trek to Point Lenana on Mount Kenya, crossing the stunning lush valleys and witnessing several snow-capped peaks as you hike. Get amazed by the fantabulous views from the summit and take Instagram worthy pictures for your feed.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Nanyuki
- Leave Nairobi at 8.00 am to Nanyuki, which usually takes 4hrs drive, arriving at 12.00, then proceed to Mt Kenya National Park Sirimon gate, picnic lunch will be provided.
- After lunch, follow the track uphill for 10 kilometres, forking left at the junction to reach Old Moses camp, situated at 3,300m. The ascent from Sirimon gate.
Dinner/overnight stay at the budget hotel.
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Day 2: Liki North hut
After breakfast, leave at 8.00 am, follow the directions for the direct route, until you reach the fork after one hour. The track becomes a path and swings right and south round the head of a large valley, crossing several small streams to reach the crest of the ridge between the Otulili and Liki North Valleys. 3 - 4 hour walk to Liki North hut at 3,993m.
Dinner/overnight stay at the camp.
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Day 3: Shipton's Camp
- After breakfast, ascend the west side of the Valley, over a ridge, then down into the Mackinders Valley to meet the direct route, taking one to two hours.
- From here, follow the Mackinders Valley to reach Shipton camp, a total of 4 hours from Liki to Shipton's centre at 4,250m for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 4: Lenana Point to Old Moses
- Wake up early at 2.30 am and get ready to hike to point Lenana 4985m. On a clear day, you should be able to see Mt.Kilimanjaro in the south. Mt Elgon to the end the Indian Ocean to the east.
- After point Lenana, descend to Shipton for dinner, and an overnight stay at old Moses.
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Day 5: Departure
After breakfast, transfer from old Moses to Nairobi.
End of the tour services.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |