Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Sirimon Park Gate, Hike to the Old Moses Camp
In the early morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Nairobi or Nairobi International Airport. To get fully prepared for the following trekking tour, you are advised to arrive in Nairobi one day earlier. After a warm greeting, a comfortable vehicle will take you to the gate of Sirimon Park (2,650 meters, 8,700 feet), where your Mount Kenya trekking will start officially. Along the way ascending Mount Kenya, we will trek through the lush forest, which boasts rich bamboos, giant heather plants and other African indigenous plants. In addition to appreciating the natural beauty of plants, we will also have the opportunity to encounter naughty monkeys, buffalos, birds and other wild animals in this area. In the evening, we will have dinner and stay in a hut in the Old Moses Camp with an elevation of 3,300 meters (10,827 ft). Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Old Moses Camp
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Day 2: Continue to hike uphill to the Shipton Camp
After breakfast in the morning, we will continue to hike uphill to the Shipton camp. As we trek upwards along the trail, the local professional guide will give a detailed introduction to many peaks that we pass by. We will first hike across the Ontulili River, then turn right through the Moorland, later cross the Liki North River, and finally get to the Mackinder's Valley. Along the way, we will take several breaks and you could enjoy some leisure time to take photos. At the end of the day, we will arrive at the well-equipped Shipton Camp with an elevation of 4,200 meters (13,780 ft). From this camp, you will enjoy a perfect panoramic view of the towering peaks and winding mountain ranges. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Shipton Camp
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Day 3: Reach Point Lenana for its stunning views, Trek downhill to Met Station
Today, we need to get up before dawn and try to reach Point Lenana before sunrise so that we could admire its stunning sunrise view. At 4,985 meters (16,355 ft) above sea level, Point Lenana is the highest place on our climbing route. On the way up the hill, we need a torch to light up the road ahead of us, and we could enjoy the starry sky at the same time. After around 3.5-hour trekking, we will reach the Point Lenana, where we can also appreciate the faint outline of the Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon. Then you will enjoy a simple breakfast and afterwards, it's time to descend and have a hearty breakfast at Mackinder's Camp. Later, we will continue our Mount Kenya trek downhill to Met Station (3,000 meters; 9,843 feet) of Naromoru route. Upon arrival around noon, we will enjoy a full lunch. For the rest of the day, you can take a good rest or explore the surroundings by yourself. Then you will enjoy today's dinner at the Met station and stay overnight here. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Met Station Cabins
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Day 4: Descend to Naru Moru Park Gate, Transfer back to Nairobi
After breakfast in the early morning, we will descend the mount, which takes around 3 hours. Along the way, we will trek through the heavy rain forest and finally get to the gate of Naru Moru Park. Here we will take a comfortable vehicle back to downtown Nairobi. You will be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi and your mountain trekking tour will draw to an end here. Certainly, if you need airport transfer service or want to extend your trip, please feel free to contact us! We wish you have had a wonderful journey with us! Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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