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Mount Kenya actually has three peaks: Batian, Nelion and Point Lenana. Depending on which one you choose to climb, the ascent can range from a medium-difficult trek to a challenging rock climb.

Highlights

• Hike Mt Kenya
• Climbing to explore the Mt Kenya peaks
• Mount Kenya actually has three peaks: Batian, Nelion and Point Lenana.

Description

Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs., 9km, 860m ascent Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/ residence and drive at 7am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight. L D Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses 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 peak Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21k Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hr for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B,L,D Day 4: Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi. Upon arrival drop off at your hotel.

Includes

Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation Transfer to and from the base of the mountain Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary All park entrance fees to include government taxes Service of an English-speaking professional guide, and skilled cook Start and finish water On completion,

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