A climb on Africa’s second-largest mountain is no mean feat. Test your endurance, lungs, legs, stamina, and spirituality. You will be surrounded by the unique Afro- Alpine Zone that contains amazing flora and species endemic to the mountain. Mt. Kenya hiking can be enjoyed by seasoned climbers and trekkers alike.
Tour Plan
After pick up in Nairobi drive to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate(2660m).
From the gate, we trek up thro magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp) for dinner and overnight.
This is a gentle trek that takes 3 ??? 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.
Early morning start through Ontulili river up the spectacular mackinders valley via liki north ridge with picnic lunch en route arriving in Shipton camp in 7 hrs time.
For better acclimatization, you can take a rest day at the Shipton camp.
Short walks/day hikes are possible on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg tarns, gaining an elevation of 370m before returning to the camp for lunch.
From Shipton’s camp, the trail leads to Kami camp below the north face of Batian.
Continuing west southwest, the trails climbs 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 is known as Arthur’s seat, we see the trail winding along with a beautiful series of rock ledges.
As early as 2.30 am, starting for an attempt to reach point Lenana in time for sunrise.
The climb takes 4 hrs, and to add to the exhilaration, Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon.
Descend to Mintos hut for full breakfast.
On this day, you will get back to Nairobi after completing the hike.
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