4 Days Mount Kenya Hiking Tour
This 4 Days Mount Kenya Hiking tour offers an opportunity to experience the stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich culture of the region.Mountain Kenya is the highest of all Kenyan mountains, the extinct volcano last erupted about 26 million years ago, the premises were declared a UNESCO world heritage site by 1997, the three peaks include Nelion, Batian, and Lenana, the surrounding area lies along the equator ascending and descending the mountain is an exercise of time.The hike will start along the Sirimon route, a very scenic hike to the peak.
Tour Highlights
- Mountaineering
- Nature viewing
Itinerary overview
- Day 1: Hike to Old Moses camp
- Day 2:old Moses camp –Shipton
- Day 3: Shipton camp – lenana peak –Descend
- Day 4: Departure.
Detailed 4 Days Mount Kenya Hiking Tour
DAY 1:Nairobi to Mount Kenya National Park
Your journey to Mount Kenya National Park will begin in Nairobi, where you’ll be picked up by a representative of Intare Safaris and driven to the park. You’ll arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and spend the afternoon acclimatizing to the altitude and exploring the park.
DAY 2:Mount Kenya National Park to Old Moses Camp
After breakfast, you’ll begin your trek to Old Moses Camp. The trail will take you through the park’s diverse landscapes, including forests, moorlands, and alpine zones. You’ll have the chance to see a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffalos, and a wide range of bird species. You’ll spend the night at Old Moses Camp, which offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
DAY 3:Old Moses Camp to Shipton’s Camp
After breakfast, you’ll continue your trek to Shipton’s Camp, the highest camp on Mount Kenya. The trail will take you through stunning alpine landscapes, with panoramic views of the mountain and the surrounding valleys. You’ll have the chance to see some of the rare wildlife species that inhabit the mountain, including the mountain bongo and the rock hyrax. You’ll spend the night at Shipton’s Camp, where you’ll enjoy the warmth of a campfire and the camaraderie of fellow hikers.
DAY 4:Shipton’s Camp to Nairobi
After an early breakfast, you’ll begin your descent from Shipton’s Camp back to the park gate. The descent will take you through scenic valleys and forests, with occasional views of the surrounding peaks. You’ll arrive at the park gate in time for lunch, and then drive back to Nairobi, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward travel.
End of the 4 Days Mount Kenya Hiking Tour
Tour Inclusives
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Meals and drinks as stipulated in the itinerary
- 4*4 wheel car drive
- English speaking guide
- Water on board
Tour Excludes
- Meals and drinks not included in the itinerary
- Visa fees and air tickets
- Gratitude and tips to hotel staff
- Costs incurred due to personal delays.
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