5 Days Kenya Safari Including Mount Kenya Climbing
Mount Kenya National Park(4N)
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Nairobi, Stay in Judmaier Camp
Leave Nairobi at 7.30 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours.
Proceed to Sirimon Gate
From the gate, follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest, which becomes heathland after about 3 hrs.
About 3½ hours from the gate, the track veers right to Judmaier Camp
Dinner and overnight
Meal included: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 A Drive around the Camp
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction.
After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River.
Go right, contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North, and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley, from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks.
Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 A Walk to Kami Hut and Hauseberg Lakes
Spend the day acclimatizing.
Walk to Kami Hut and Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn).
Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Visit Mount Kenya for Sunrise, Visit Mount Meru Bandas
Leave at 3 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff, clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns, arriving at Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30 am.
After sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6km) for breakfast and further down to Mount Meru Bandas
Dinner and overnight on Mount Kenya
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 Depart from Nairobi, Tour Ends
After breakfast, descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village, where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.