Itinerary

1. Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs., 9km, 860m ascent

   • Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/ residence and drive at 7 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 through the forest, which becomes heathland after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate, the track veers to Judmier Camp, 3300m, for dinner and overnight. L D

2. Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent

   • After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River. Go right, contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North, and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley, where panoramic views of the valley go up towards the main peak. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B, L, D.

3. Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21k

   • Leave at 3 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns, arriving at point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3 hours. After sunrise, descend to Shipton Camp, 2hr for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B, L, D

4. Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km

   • After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, drop off at your hotel.