6 Days Mount Kenya Trek

Day 1 Nairobi- Giant Bamboo Camp.

Depart Nairobi at 7:00 am and head to Nanyuki town. This will be a 3 hours’ drive.

Nanyuki town is the base for starting your hike on the northern route of the mountain. Upon arrival, you will get to meet the crew assigned to your trip and normally a double checking at the office to be sure you have what`s needed for the hike.

Afterward, embark on a drive to Gathiuru forest station, the starting point of your adventure.

Expect a challenging 4-hour ascent through dense stands of towering bamboo to reach Giant Bamboo Camp at 2,600 meters. Elephants and buffalo are frequently spotted in this area

Day 2: Giant Bamboo Camp- Highlands Castle.

Bid farewell to the bamboo forest as you enter enormous podocarpus and pencil cedar forest. Ascend to the Hagenia rosewood zone at the edge of the moorlands, where you’ll break for lunch Continue your journey through the extraordinary landscape of giant lobelia and groundsels.

Spend the night in close proximity to the sheer lava cliffs of the “Highland Castle” at 3,700 meters.

Today’s hike entails 5-6 hours of trekking with an ascent of 1,100 meters

Day 3: Highlands Castle- Shipton Camp

Revel in the spectacular scenery as jagged volcanic peaks and shimmering glaciers loom overhead.

Discover turquoise tarns nestled in the valleys, and watch eagles and buzzards soar in the equatorial skies.

On this day you will encounter fellow trekkers- the trekking for the day will be 5-6 hours.

Overnight at Shipton Camp, situated at an altitude of 4,200 meters

Day 4: Shipton Camp- Pt. Lenana- Hall Tarns

The climax, and in order to catch the spectacular sunrise at the summit, the hike to third highest peak here, Pt Lenana (4985m) will begin at around 0300hrs through the alpine zone and depending on the season snow can also be encountered. After braving the cold and the high altitude, you will be rewarded with memorable views once you reach the top, a sunrise experience that will stay with you long enough, on a lucky clear day Mt Kilimanjaro can also be seen far south. Here, you will also get a closer view of the main peaks, the Lewis glacier and a walk by the tarns and glacier lakes.

Descend for 2-3 hours to reach Hall Tarns at 4,300 meters, where breakfast awaits.

Spend the day here, resting and relaxing, at a campsite perched close to the top of a sheer 300-meter cliff overlooking the Gorges Valley.

Day 5: Hall Tarns- Chogoria Mt. Kenya Bandas

Embark on a gentle hike down a broad ridge, savoring magnificent views of the valley and snowy peaks. Marvel at waterfalls, tarns, and lava flows in the Gorges Valley.

Enjoy the comforts of the Meru Mt. Kenya cabins, offering log fires, hot showers, and comfortable beds.

Wildlife enthusiasts can anticipate elephants and buffalo grazing outside the cabins, and the opportunity to spot numerous forest and moorland birds in the evening.

Day 6: Chogoria Mt. Kenya Bandas- Nairobi.

After what will be a lifetime experience on the mountain and with our team, you will walk for about 8km to chogoria clearance for transport to chogoria town. The forest is dense on this side and stretches for about 22km and for both the hiking and driving part, you will start your day with a perfect nature experience.

Once in Chogoria town, it will be mission accomplished, a goodbye and hoping to see you again. You will be arriving in Nairobi late afternoon