Kenya · Trekking

5-Day Mount Kenya Trek from Nairobi with Point Lenana Summit

5 Days Round trip from Nanyuki Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Get an amazing trekking experience on Mount Kenya
02 Camp at Old Moses Camp on the Sirimon route
03 Reach Point Lenana at 4,985 m for sunrise views
04 Descend through the scenic Gorges Valley to Chogoria

Trek around the amazing Mount Kenya on a challenging 5-day adventure from Nairobi. Enjoy the serenity and tranquillity of the mountain environment as you hike through varied terrain and altitude, making this an ideal outdoor getaway for adventurous families. Along the route, discover key camps such as Old Moses Camp and Shipton Camp, summit Point Lenana at sunrise, and descend through the Gorges Valley to Chogoria.

Enjoy the serenity and tranquillity of the mountain environment as you hike through varied terrain and altitude, making this an ideal outdoor getaway for adventurous families.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nanyuki, Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Chogoria

Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer from Nairobi to Nanyuki

Depart Nairobi in the morning for Nanyuki, arriving in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon in the area for acclimatization.

Dinner and overnight in a budget hotel.

Day 02

Hike to Old Moses Camp

After breakfast, drive to Sirimon Park Gate.
After check-in, begin a 9 km hike through the rain forest to Old Moses Camp (3300 m).

Dinner and overnight.

Day 03

Trek via Mackinders Valley to Shipton Camp

Depart Old Moses Camp at 7:30 am and trek via Mackinders Valley to Shipton Camp (4200 m). The hike takes about 6 to 7 hours to complete.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 04

Summit Point Lenana and descend to Chogoria Bandas

Depart early in the morning at 3:00 am for the summit. The walk takes 3 hours to reach Point Lenana (4985 m), arriving at 6:30 am.
After sunrise, descend to Mintos Hut for a full breakfast, then continue down through the Gorges Valley to Chogoria Bandas and the campsite.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 05

Walk to Chogoria and return to Nairobi

After breakfast, set out on the morning journey to Chogoria (32 km).
Walk for 15 km to meet a 4WD vehicle for the rest of the journey to Chogoria, from where transport is provided back to Nairobi. Arrive by late afternoon.

Where this trip takes you

Point Lenana sunrise, Old Moses Camp, Shipton Camp, Gorges Valley descent

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nanyuki 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guaranteed price and guaranteed trek on confirmation
Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
Full-board accommodation whilst on the trek, with the meal plan as detailed
Accommodation in camps/huts as per the itinerary
All park entrance fees, including government taxes
Services of an English-speaking professional guide, porters, and a skilled cook
Start and finish in Nairobi
Treated water on the trek
Successful climbing certificate on completion

What's Not Included

Excluded:

Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/drinks, accommodation before the trek, and climbing gear
International flights
Visas to Kenya
Items of a personal nature
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary