Day 1

Nairobi - Nanyuki - Old Moses camp,

Upon Pick up and briefing the driver will pick you and drive 4 hours to Nanyuki town for lunch and last shopping and then drive to Sirimon Park gate. After clearance and gate compliance we trek up through the magnificent montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland to Old Moses camp for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Altitude gain 3,300m

Trek time 3-4.5 hrs

680m ascent.

Distance 9km,

Day 2

Old Moses - Shipton camp

We trek through the amazing groundsel and lobelia plants to emerge onto what looks like a set from Star Trek - Shipton’s Camp at 4,236m. This is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers, with its resident populations of bizarre rock hyrax and beautiful sunbirds.

Trek Time 7.5 hrs,

Distance 14km,

900m ascent

Altitude 4,236m

Day 3

Full Day acclimatization.

This day you acclimatize by walking to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn) and returning to the camp for lunch..The afternoon is at leisure.

N.B: Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization.

Day 4

Shipton Camp - Mackinders Camp.

From Shipton's camp, the trail leads to Kami camp below the north face of Batian. Continuing west – southwest the trails climb up switchbacks in the fine snow before reaching Hausberg Col at 4590m. We will descend into the upper Hausberg valley and rest at the oblong and Hausberg tarns. Ascending to the crest of a ridge known as Arthur's seat we see the trail winding along with a beautiful series of rock ledges. We will descend to Mackinder's camp for the night.

Altitude Gain (4,300m)

Trek time 4.5 hrs,

Distance 7km,

300m ascent

Day 5

Mackinders Camp - Point Lenana

Early start at  2.30 am for an attempt to reach point Lenana in time for sunrise.

The climb takes 4 hrs trekking through the  steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving at point Lenana in time for sunrise., Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to Mintos hut for a full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya bandas through the gorges valley for dinner & overnight.

You can enjoy log fires, hot showers, and bed at the Bandas!

Trek Time 6 hrs,

Distance 14km,

785m ascent.

Day 6

Meru Bandas - Chogoria town - Nairobi.

After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet the vehicle for the return to Nairobi - usually arriving mid to late afternoon.