4-Day Mt. Kenya Climbing Adventure to Point Lenana Summit
Highlights
Mount Kenya
mountaineering, nature, photography
Group Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day Mount Kenya climb, where you will traverse through diverse landscapes, from lush forests to rugged terrain, all the way to the summit. Enjoy challenging hikes, breathtaking views, and overnight stays at camps along the way. The adventure includes a summit attempt at Point Lenana, offering panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean on clear days.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Nanyuki to Mt Kenya
- Depart from Nairobi at 7:00 am by shared shuttle van for a 4-hour drive to Nanyuki.
Pick up your mountain crew at Sirimon Gate.
Enjoy lunch before starting your hike to Mount Kenya.
Trek from Sirimon Gate to Old Moses Camp, covering a distance of 9 km, which will take about 3-4 hours.
Pass through indigenous forest trees such as Podo trees, Douglas Fir, Cinder pine, and bamboo before reaching the heath part.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp.
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Day 2: Old Moses Camp (3300 m) to Shipton's Camp
- Wake up at 6:00 am, pack your belongings, and have breakfast at 6:30 am.
Depart from Old Moses Camp at 7:00 am with a picnic lunch.
Trek 14 km to Shipton's Camp, which will take approximately 6-7 hours.
Shipton's Camp is located at the base of the highest peaks of Mount Kenya.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp.
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Day 3: Shipton's Camp (4200 m) to Lenana Summit (4985 m) to Chogoria, Meru Mt Kenya Bandas (2950 m)
- Wake up at 2:00 am, prepare yourself, and have a pre-breakfast at 2:30 am.
Depart from Shipton's Camp at 3:00 am for a summit attempt. The journey to Point Lenana will take approximately 3 ½ hours.
Point Lenana is the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya and the only one accessible by trekking. On a clear day, view Mount Kilimanjaro to the south and the Indian Ocean.
Descend to Mintos Hut for a full breakfast and relax for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Continue the descent to Chogoria Gate via Road Head (3300 m), where you will have lunch.
Overnight stay at Meru Mt Kenya Bandas.
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Day 4: Meru Mt Kenya Bandas to Nairobi
- After breakfast, descend for 32 km towards Chogoria shopping centre.
At Chogoria, board your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.
Optionally, take a vehicle from Bandas to Chogoria shopping centre at an additional cost if you are too exhausted to walk.
Return to Nairobi, marking the end of your Mount Kenya adventure.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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