5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Expedition

5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Expedition

The mountain offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Mt Kenya

Stop At: Sirimon, Park Rd, Nanyuki, Kenya
Transfer from Nairobi to Mountain hotel for lunch. Then on to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). On completion of park entry formalities, have picnic lunch then begin a 3-4 hour hike through forest. Ascend 700m bypassing the bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp. The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m)

Day 2: Old Moses – Shiptons Camp

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park 10400 Kenya
After an early breakfast commence a 6-7 hour trek to Shipton’s camp. The hike is awesome but a good test on individual endurance on the mountain as you cover a 900m. ascent in 6-7 hours. The moorland walk takes you across hills and valleys in the sprawling moorlands where you see several unique and interesting plants and animals including the Giant groundsels and lobelias and the mountain hyrax
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Shiptons Camp (4200m)

Day 3: Shipton Camp – Mackinder Camp

Pass By: Mount Kenya National Park 10400 Kenya
Departing at 0800hrs ascend the Hausberg col (4700m) then descend steeply to Hausberg valley and Oblong tarns before making a further steep ascent, crossing huge boulders via Two Tarn on the way to Mackinder’s camp (4,300m) which is located along the Naromoru route within the Teleki Valley

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Mackinder’s Camp (4300m)

Day 4: Point Lenana – Shiptons Camp

Pass By: Mount Kenya National Park 10400 Kenya
Leaving the camp at 0300hrs you hike up the steep scree slopes and glacier to Point Lenana (4985m), the hikers summit. It is planned that you arrive in time to witness the African Sun rising over the equator,reflect its golden glow on the Majestic peaks of Batian and Nelion. Later descend to Shipton’s camp (4200m) for breakfast then relax for the rest of the day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Shipton’s Camp (4200m)

Day 5: Shiptons Camp Sirimon – Nairobi

Pass By: Mount Kenya National Park 10400 Kenya
Have early breakfast before your descend to Sirimon roadhead (2600m) in 4-5 hours, from where you connect the vehicle for transfer back to Mountain Rock Lodge for a hot shower and lunch then return to Nairobi

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.