Day 1: Road Transfer Nairobi to Nanyuki
Depart after breakfast and journey north past diverse agricultural lands to the slopes of Mount Kenya. After lunch at the base lodge you take part in some easy walks around this predominantly Kikuyu area. We’ll also get to meet and spend some time with our mountain guides.
Day 2: Hike from Base Hotel to Old Moses – 3340m
a.m. Transfer to Sirimon Gate, 2,600m. (45kms / 1.5hrs).
p.m. Trek, Sirimon gate – Old moses (10kms / 3hrs). Ascent: +740m.
Breakfast is followed by a full briefing and equipment check before we begin the trek – we’ll meet the full crew at this point. Then a short vehicle transfer past the equator to Sirimon park gate. We walk up to our first hut at 3,340m, a total ascent of 740m in just 2-3 hours.
Day 3: Hike Old Moses Camp to Shiptons Camp – (4200m)
Emerging from Likii valley, climb and pass over a ridge to enter on a steep descent into the picturesque Mackinder Valley where you join to the normal route from the Old Moses camp. You arrive at Shiptons camp for hot lunch after a 4hour trek. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4: Acclimatisation trek to Hausberg Col. 4,600m.
(approx. 7Kms return. / 4-5hrs). Ascent +364m
We stay at Shipton’s for two nights, and have a rest day. This is invaluable for acclimatisation and will make the summit day more enjoyable.
Day 5: Accent to Lenana Summit, 4,985m & Descent to Nithi Camp, 3,300m
Trek via the Summit to Nithi, (approx. 15Kms / 10hrs.) Ascent: 749m to the summit then descend -1,685m to Nithi Camp. After the rest day comes the highlight of the Mount Kenya trek:We leave at 4am and climb the 800m to the peak in 4 hours. Then in the afternoon another 3 hours down.
Day 6: Descent to Meru Bandas, 3,000m. Trek to Meru Bandas (approx. 7Kms / 2-3h.) Descent: -300m.
Short descent through the forest zone to the mountain cabins and afternoon relaxing. Log fires, hot showers and real beds for overnight.
Day 7: Meru Bandas -Nanyuki
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4×4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle to nanyuki hotel
Day 8: Nanyuki to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Picnic lunch in Park. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon of game drive inside Lake Nakuru National Park, till sunset.Dinner and overnight at Buraha Zenoni or similar
Day 9: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
After breakfast, drive to the Masai Mara, offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. Met on arrival and transfer to the camp. Afternoon shared game drives. Dinner & overnight at Rhino tourist camp or Similar
Day 10: Full Masai Mara Game Reserve
Spent enjoying full game viewing and absorbing the amazing sceneries.Dinner and Overnight Rhino tourist camp or Similar
Day 11: Masai Mara Full Day
Another full day game drive. Dinner and Overnight Rhino tourist camp or Similar
Day 12: Drive Masai Mara – Nairobi Depart
After breakfast, depart to Nairobi to for lunch. After lunch, transfer to Airport or hotel
