Kenya · Trekking

6-Day Mount Kenya Hike from Nairobi with Point Lenana Sunrise

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro
02 Reach Point Lenana at sunrise, the trek's high point
03 Explore Mackinder's Valley and the cols and ridges around Shipton's Camp
04 Complete a scenic mountain circuit via Two Tarn, Oblong Tarn, and Simba Col

Climb Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro, on a 6-day trek from Nairobi through dramatic alpine landscapes. This roughly circular route takes you from Sirimon Park Gate to Old Moses Camp, Shipton's Camp, and Point Lenana for sunrise, while also revealing fascinating high-altitude alpine vegetation, a wide range of fauna, and local tribes. The journey finishes through the rainforest to Chogoria after completing the mountain circuit.

After a light breakfast at 02:00 hrs, ascend to Point Lenana, the main trekker's summit, for sunrise at 06:30 hrs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nanyuki, Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Chogoria

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Old Moses Camp via Nanyuki

Departure from Nairobi at 07:00 hrs.
The drive to Nanyuki takes three and a half hours. Meet the crew for the hike and replenish supplies before continuing to Sirimon Park Gate at an altitude of 2,650 m.
A picnic lunch is served while payments and formalities are finalized.
Hike 9 km to Old Moses Camp at 3,300 m for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation is in bunkhouses in the form of dormitories.

Day 02

Hike through Mackinder's Valley to Shipton's Camp

After an early breakfast, hike to Shipton's Camp through Mackinder's Valley.
Lunch is served en route. The elevation gained is from 3,300 m to 4,300 m.

Dinner and overnight in the bunkhouse.

Day 03

Acclimatization around Shipton's Camp

Spend the day acclimatizing in preparation for the summit ascent.
Explore the adjacent cols and ridges neighbouring the camp.
The drill, as always, is to climb high and sleep low.

Day 04

Summit Point Lenana at Sunrise

After a light breakfast at 02:00 hrs, ascend to Point Lenana, the main trekker's summit, for sunrise at 06:30 hrs. Enjoy a short photo session marking the climax of the trek.
Descend via the western side to School Hut (Top Hut) at an altitude of 4,500 m.
Proceed to Two Tarn and Oblong Tarn to complete the circuit, then return to Shipton's Camp.

Day 05

Cross Simba Col to Bandas

After breakfast, ascend Simba Col and descend to Halls Tarn (Mintos Hut), catching a glimpse of the Temple.
Lunch is served en route. Continue along the trail, enjoying a panoramic view of the road ahead at an altitude of 3,300 m.
The final stretch for the day leads to the Bandas, where a hot shower awaits you.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 06

Rainforest Descent to Chogoria and Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, hike down through the rainforest. Halfway, meet Land Rovers for the transfer to Chogoria Market.
Here, bid farewell to the crew and embark on the journey back to Nairobi.

End of trip.