4-Day Mount Kenya Trek to Point Lenana via Sirimon and Chogoria

Arrive at the park gate (2,660 metres) in time for lunch.

Begin the trek through montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather vegetation zones.

Continue ascending into high-altitude moorland before arriving at Old Moses Camp (3,300 metres).

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the camp after a gentle 3 to 4 hour trek covering 9 kilometres with a 680 metre ascent.

Proceed across the Ontulili River before contouring through open moorland.

Cross the Liki North River and continue ascending into the Mackinders Valley.

Enjoy panoramic views as you approach Shipton Camp, situated below dramatic peaks and glaciers.

Experience the unique alpine landscape inhabited by rock hyrax and colourful sunbirds.

Arrive for dinner and an overnight stay after a 7-hour, 14-kilometre hike with a 900 metre ascent.

Climb on frozen scree and follow a rocky trail with light scrambling sections.

Enjoy magnificent skies, especially under moonlight or clear starlit conditions.

Reach Point Lenana after a 3 to 4 hour ascent and admire views that may include Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon.

Descend to Minto's Hut for a full breakfast and a short rest.

Continue descending through the spectacular Gorges Valley, passing The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom Rocks, and the Giant Billiards Table.

Arrive at Mount Kenya Bandas for dinner and an overnight stay, where hot showers, warm beds, and log fires await.

This challenging day covers approximately 29 kilometres with 785 metres of ascent and 2,085 metres of descent.

Walk for approximately 3 hours over 10 kilometres to meet the awaiting vehicle.

Drive to Chogoria Town and continue onward to Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi by approximately 17:00, marking the end of the trek.