4 Days Mt. Kenya Safaris

Code: mt101
4 DAYS - 3 NIGHTS
  • mt-kenya
  • elephant
  • 02

Mount Kenya is not only a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well. Within its boundaries are landscapes including alpine vegetation and dense forests, lakes, glaciers, mineral springs, as well as rare and endangered species of animals.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Airport /Hotel
DEPARTURE TIME As per the itinerary.
INCLUDED
  • Park entrance fees.
  • Accommodation in camps.
  • Services of an English speaking guide.
  • Complimentary bottled water.
NOT INCLUDED
  • International or regional airfares.
  • Expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, snacks, hard drinks, soft drinks
  • and laundry.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Masaai Village Visit 10$ p.p.
  • Balloon Safari 430$ – $450 p.p

 

 

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel/residence at 0800hrs, and be driven  to Nanyuki, which normally takes 4 hours, arriving at 1200hrs, then proceed to Mt Kenya national park Sirimon gate. Picnic lunch will be provided. After lunch , follow the track uphill for 10kms, turn left at the junction to the old Moses camp which is situated at 3300m. the ascent from Sirimon gate to old Moses is 690m dinner/ overnight.

 

Day 2 : All the way to 4200m

On this day after breakfast, ascend from old Moses to the westside of the valley, over ridge then down to the Mackinders valley to meet the direct route taking two hours. From here follow the Mackinders valley to reach Shimptons camp, a total 8  hours from the  old Moses to Shimptons camp at 4200m. dinner and overnight.

 

Day 3 : From 4200m -4985m

Wake up early to start at 3am through loose scree to reach the Trekkers Summit by daylight, namely Point Lenana (4,985 metres). This is the 3rd highest peak on Mount Kenya. Take some celebratory photos and commence the descent to the Shiptons Hut for breakfast and onto the Old Moses Hut for overnight.

 

Day 4 : Back to Nairobi

After morning breakfast, continue walking down through the bamboo and indigenous forest to reach sirimon gate to meet up with your transport back to Nairobi. you will dropped at your place of choice in Nairobi

 

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