4 days Mount Kenya hike
4 days Mount Kenya hike is an adventure which will take place on Mount Kenya for a period of 4 days starting and ending in Nairobi. The hike will take place along the Sirimon route which is very scenic and you will hike to the summit which is known as Lenana peak. This 4 days hike will take place on the north western side of Mout Kenya near Nanyuki.
Day 1; pick up and drive to Nanyuki and hike to Old Moses camp (3300 m)
Hiking time; 3 to 4 hours
Your guide will welcome you from Nairobi and drive you to Nanyuki. You will meet the porters and proceed to Sirimon gate. From Sirimon gate you will hike to Old Moses camp where you will spend the night.
Day 2; Old Moses camp (3300 m) to Shipton camp (4200 m)
Hiking time; 6 to 7 hours
After having breakfast, you will hike through moorland from Old Moses camp to Shipton camp. You will also have your lunch on the way and you will spend the night at Shipton camp which is just below the Batian peak, Nelion and Lenana peak.
Day 3; Shipton camp to Lenana peak and back to Old Moses camp
On this day you will start your summit attempt after waking up for an early breakfast. You will climb to Lenana peak which will take about 2 to 3 hours. You will trek through steep scree to Simba cole and the rocky terrain on your way to Lenana peak where you will enjoy taking photos to Mintos hut. You will have a stop for lunch and continue to the ridge overlooking the gorge valley and Lake Michaelson. You will return to Old Moses camp where you will spend the night.
Day 4; descent and drive to Nairobi
Hiking time; 2 hours
You will have breakfast at your lodge ahead of your descent from Old Moses to the Mount Kenya bandas. This hike takes about 2 hours and wildlife species can also be encountered along the way. From the Bandas, you will be met by your guide and proceed to Nairobi which will bring the 4 days hike on Mount Kenya to an end.
Price includes
- Transfer to and from Mount Kenya
- Full board accommodation
- All park entrance fees during the hike and government taxes
- Service of an English speaking guide
- Professional guide, porters and cook
- Water during the hike on Mount Kenya
Price excludes
- Visas
- Flights
- Items of personal nature such as laundry
- Sleeping bags, climbing gears
- Accommodation before or after the hike on Mount Kenya
- Anything else not included in the itinerary
