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5 Day Judmier, Shipton & Meru Bandas Trekking Tour From Nairobi
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Climbing

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Visit Mount Kenya National Park and pass through beautiful forests and valleys from Nairobi, on this 5-day trekking tour. Cross the splendid Ontulili River and go uphill to Mackinders Valley. Experience the marvellous view of the cliffs and Hauseberg lakes to make this tour even more memorable. Enjoy the panoramic views of peaks and more.

Highlights
  • See panoramic views of the peaks from Mackinders Valley
  • Go contouring through the splendid Moorland
  • Walk down to beautiful Hauseberg lakes
  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Mintos Hut
  • Day 1 - Nairobi to Judmier Camp expand_more
    • Head to Nanyuki town from Nairobi to meet and have lunch with your Nairobi tour guide before proceeding to Sirimon gate (2,440 m), which is one of the many entry points into Mount Kenya National Park.

    • Take the track that winds uphill through the forest to reach a vast expanse of uncultivated land and stop at Judmier Camp (3,300 m) for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Duration of the trek: 3-4 hours

  • Day 2 - Judmier Camp to Shipton Camp expand_more
    • Follow the uphill track forking left at the junction followed by crossing the Ontulili river and go contouring through the Moorland.
    • Cross Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley to witness the panoramic views of the main peaks before arriving at Shipton Camp (4,200 m) for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Duration of the trek: 6-7 hours

    Distance covered: 17 km

    Ascent: 900 m

  • Day 3 - Acclimatization Day or Kami Hut & Hauseberg Lakes Visit expand_more
    • Spend the day acclimatizing or walk to Kami Hut and down to Hauseberg lakes according to your wish before returning to Shipton camp for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Day 4 - Trek to Mintos Hut & Mount Meru Bandas expand_more
    • Pass a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing the visible part towards lower Hall Tarns to reach the arriving point, Lenana, followed by descending to Mintos Hut for breakfast and proceed further down to Mount Meru Bandas (2,950 m) for dinner and stay.

    Shipton to Lenana: 3.5 hours

  • Day 5 - Chogoria to Nairobi expand_more
    • Enjoy a hearty breakfast and walk for two hours till you reach a forest clearance to catch a transfer vehicle to Chogoria village. Take another transfer vehicle from the village to Nairobi.

What's Included
  • Return transfer Nairobi to Nanyuki/Chogoria to Nairobi

  • 3 meals per day while trekking

  • 5 days Mt. Kenya trek

  • 4 nights accommodation while trekking.

  • 2 transfers from Nanyuki/Chogoria to park gate and return

  • All government park fees

  • 4x4 transport on the Chogoria route

  • English-speaking Nairobi mountain guides and porters

What's Excluded
  • Accommodation in Nairobi
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
What to bring
  • Two-man tent
  • Gloves

  • Sunglasses

  • Sleeping bags

  • Raincoats and rain trousers

  • Hats

  • Warm jacket

  • Scarf

  • Heavy boots

Meeting Point

Nairobi, Kenya

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 650 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 650 / person