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Kenya · Trekking
The journey
Join this 5-day hiking and trekking tour to Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa. Follow the Naru Moru route through steep mountain terrain to Mackinders Camp, then summit Point Lenana at 4,985 m in time for beautiful sunrise views over Mount Kenya and the surrounding ranges. The trek continues across the mountain to Shipton Camp before descending via Old Moses Camp and Sirimon Gate. This route offers a rewarding experience of the mountain's peaks, glaciers, lakes, gorge valleys, wildlife, and scenic landscapes.
Wake up early at 03:30 am, have a cup of tea, and then begin the hike via the Austrian Hut route to finally reach the summit of Point Lenana (4,985 m).
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After being picked up from Nairobi Airport, you will drive to Naru Moru town in Nyeri County and continue to the Naru Moru Park Gate.
After paying the entrance fees, you will be introduced to the other group members joining this same trekking journey and begin the 9.5 km trek to Met Station Hut.
After breakfast, the team will make preparations before beginning the hike through steep terrain on the Naro Moru route to reach Mackinders Camp. The hike covers about 12.5 km in total, and you will cross the Naro Moru River along the way.
You will rest and spend the night at Mackinders Camp.
Wake up early at 03:30 am, have a cup of tea, and then begin the hike via the Austrian Hut route to finally reach the summit of Point Lenana (4,985 m). This hike takes about 3 hours, and you will be rewarded with beautiful sunrise views from the top of Mount Kenya and the surrounding mountain ranges.
Today, your group will cross this side of the mountain from the Lenana Point peak and proceed to the other side to reach Shipton Camp (4,200 m).
Here, you can enjoy serene nature walks.
Spend the night at the camp.
After breakfast, spend the whole day trekking from Shipton Camp to Old Moses Camp. At the camp, you can have dinner, supper, and rest for the night.
The next morning, you will check out of the camp and descend 9 km to Sirimon Gate, where you will sign out of the mountain region. You will then drive to Nairobi to end the tour.
Where this trip takes you
Point Lenana sunrise, Mackinders Camp, Shipton Camp, Sirimon Gate descent
The route
The fine print
Transportation
Accommodation, bed, and meals
English-speaking Kenyan tour guide fees
Cook
Porters
Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses
Park fees
Mountain hiking gear, mountain hiking shoes, walking sticks, and sunglasses
Suitable mountain clothing, including warm layers and rain jackets
Sleeping bags
Accommodation per head in the camping room at Met Station, Mackinders, Shipton, and Old Moses is 2000 per head per night. Transport is for all, while accommodation is only for clients.
This tour is for a group of 3-5 clients. Using the Naru Moru route and coming out through the Sirimon route after summiting at Point Lenana (4,985 m), you can experience the nature of the mountain and enjoy beautiful scenery, including peaks, glaciers, lakes, gorge valleys, wildlife, and the beautiful sunrise at Lenana Point.
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Your 5 days finish where they began, in Naro Moru.
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