5-Day Mount Kenya Trek and Ol Pejeta Safari via Chogoria Route

Depart Nairobi in the morning and journey north through Kenya's fertile central highlands toward Nanyuki, the gateway town to Mount Kenya. Upon arrival, meet your mountain crew, including professional guides, a cook, and porters, before proceeding to Sirimon Gate (2,650m), where your trekking adventure begins after park formalities.

Begin your gradual ascent through dense montane forest alive with birdlife, towering cedar trees, and occasional sightings of colobus monkeys and antelope. Continue trekking steadily through bamboo zones and open moorland landscapes as fresh mountain air and panoramic scenery welcome you into Mount Kenya National Park.

Arrive at Old Moses Camp (3,300m) in the afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay while enjoying the first breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner - Full Board
Overnight: Old Moses Camp

After breakfast, continue your ascent through the dramatic Mackinder's Valley, where the landscape gradually transforms into high-altitude moorlands dotted with giant lobelias, groundsels, and unique alpine vegetation. Trek through rugged terrain surrounded by spectacular views of jagged peaks, sweeping valleys, and crystal-clear mountain streams flowing across the wilderness.

As you gain altitude, enjoy occasional sightings of mountain wildlife, including rock hyrax, sunbirds, and highland antelope species. Trek steadily at a gentle pace for proper acclimatisation while taking in the magnificent beauty of Mount Kenya's alpine scenery.

Arrive at Shipton's Camp (4,200m), set beneath the towering peaks of Batian and Nelion, for dinner and overnight preparation ahead of the summit attempt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner - Full Board
Overnight: Shipton's Camp

After breakfast, hike steadily toward Hausberg Col (4,600m), where magnificent panoramic views of Mount Kenya's rugged peaks, glaciers, dramatic valleys, and rocky ridges unfold before you. The acclimatisation hike offers excellent opportunities for photography while helping your body gradually adapt to the high altitude.

After exploring the spectacular alpine scenery surrounding the mountain, descend back to Shipton's Camp for lunch and relaxation. Spend the remainder of the afternoon resting, hydrating, and preparing for the midnight summit ascent ahead.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner - Full Board
Overnight: Shipton's Camp

Wake up shortly after midnight for tea and begin your summit attempt beneath a sky filled with stars, trekking slowly across rocky scree and steep alpine terrain toward Point Lenana (4,985m). Arrive at the summit in time to witness a breathtaking African sunrise above the clouds while enjoying unforgettable panoramic views of Mount Kenya's peaks, glaciers, valleys, and distant landscapes.

After sunrise and photography, descend carefully to Mintos Camp for breakfast before continuing down the scenic Chogoria Route. The descent unveils some of Mount Kenya's most spectacular scenery, including dramatic gorges, waterfalls, alpine lakes, and the breathtaking Gorges Valley.

Arrive at Mount Kenya Bandas for a well-deserved hot shower, dinner, and overnight rest after an incredible summit achievement.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner - Full Board
Overnight: Mount Kenya Bandas

After breakfast, bid farewell to your mountain crew and descend through the forest to Chogoria Village, where your transfer vehicle awaits. Continue the journey toward Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya's leading wildlife conservancies and home to rhinos, chimpanzees, lions, elephants, and other iconic African wildlife.

Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting game drive across the vast conservancy landscapes, with opportunities to spot endangered black and white rhinos alongside diverse wildlife roaming the plains beneath the scenic backdrop of Mount Kenya.

Enjoy lunch before beginning your return journey to Nairobi. Arrive in the evening and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward departure flight or drop-off at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch