4-Day Mount Kenya Trek from Nairobi with Point Lenana Sunrise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Climb Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest mountain, in just 4 days
• 02 Reach Point Lenana, the third-highest peak of Mount Kenya, for sunrise
• 03 Hike through tropical forest to Old Moses Camp
• 04 Trek from Sirimon Gate to high-altitude camps with overnight stays on the mountain

Set out for an adventure in Kenya on this 4-day trek up Mount Kenya, where hiking, overnight camping, and amazing views of the surrounding landscape come together. Travel via Nanyuki and transfer to Sirimon Gate before trekking to Old Moses Camp and onward to higher mountain camps. Climb Africa's second-highest mountain and the highest in Kenya, then reach Point Lenana in time to enjoy a memorable sunrise from the summit.

Wake up early at 02:00 am and trek to Point Lenana at 4,985 m.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nanyuki, Nairobi, Mount Kenya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Nanyuki and Acclimatisation

• Departure from Nairobi is at 09:00 am, with a brief stop at the Equator.

• Continue to Nanyuki, where you check in to your hotel.

• Spend the afternoon acclimatising for the hike.

Overnight stay at the accommodation.

2

Day 02

Sirimon Gate Trek to Old Moses Camp

• After breakfast, transfer by vehicle to Sirimon Gate and hike to Old Moses Camp for an overnight stay at 3,300 m.

Dinner and overnight stay at Old Moses Camp.

3

Day 03

Hike from Old Moses to Shipton's Camp

• After breakfast, hike to Shipton's Camp at 4,200 m.

Dinner and overnight stay at Shipton's Camp.

4

Day 04

Point Lenana Sunrise Trek and Return to Nairobi

• Wake up early at 02:00 am and trek to Point Lenana at 4,985 m.

• After reaching the top, enjoy the sunrise and then descend directly to Shipton's Camp for breakfast.

• After breakfast, proceed to Sirimon Park Gate for your transfer back to Nairobi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guaranteed price and guaranteed trek upon confirmation

• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain

• 4 nights' full-board accommodation while on the trek

• Accommodation in camps/huts as per the itinerary

• All park entrance fees, including government taxes

• Services of an English-speaking Kenya guide, porters, and a skilled cook

• Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi

• Water during the trek

• Return transfer Nairobi - Nanyuki - Sirimon Gate or (Chogoria) - Nairobi if you take the option

• 3 meals per day prepared by our experienced cook while trekking

• 4 nights' accommodation while trekking

• Mt Kenya climbing certificate

What's Not Included

• Tips for guides, porters, and cook

• Personal insurance cover

• Gloves, sunglasses, sleeping bag, hats, rain suits, warm jacket, heavy boots, scarves, and rain trousers

• First and last night accommodation in Nairobi

• Drinks such as sodas and beer

• Laundry services

• Telephone

What to bring

• Camera
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Flashlight
• Warm clothes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.