5-day trek to Mount Kenya

Departing from Nairobi at 6:30 a.m., you'll travel through Kenya's fertile farmlands to the town of Chogoria, where your mountain team—guide, cook, and porters—will be waiting. From town, the vehicle continues to the edge of the bamboo forest, the starting point of your trek. You'll then hike 10 kilometers through one of East Africa's most beautiful bamboo forests, the canopy gradually thinning as you gain altitude, until you reach the gate of Mount Kenya National Park and your first campsite.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Chogoria Gate Camp.

After breakfast and the distribution of loads among the porters, the group sets off at a pleasant, relaxed pace. The highlight of the morning is a visit to the magnificent Nithi Falls, before the trail traverses scenic moorland offering spectacular views of Mugi Hill, Ithanguni, and the famous Giant's Billiard Table. It's also possible to walk upstream along the river for about three kilometers from the trailhead, discovering captivating alpine landscapes and flora. Lunch is served by a mountain stream before the final ascent to camp at approximately 3,600 meters, well away from the more frequented areas of the mountain.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Ellis Lake Camp.

This is the longest day of the trek, so an early start is essential. The trail follows a remote ridge, far from the tourist routes, for about three hours before joining the main Chogoria trail at around 4,100 m. The reward is well worth the effort: breathtaking panoramic views of the Gorges Valley and beyond, towards Ithanguni and the vast Northern Highlands.

Lunch is served by a stream before the final hour's hike to the Minto Refuge at 4,200 m. The afternoon is ideal for resting, although a short ten-minute walk to the "Temple" is worthwhile: a 150-meter vertical cliff that owes its name to the instinctive reverence visitors feel when leaning over its edge. An early bedtime is strongly advised—tomorrow is summit day.

The alarm rings at 3:00 a.m. By the light of your headlamp, the ascent to the summit begins in the crisp, clear pre-dawn air. Three hours of steady climbing bring you to Point Lenana, at 4,985 meters. Your arrival at the summit coincides with one of the most breathtaking moments this mountain has to offer: the African sunrise, displaying its spectacular colors above the clouds. Take the time to fully absorb it.

A descent to Shipton Camp for a well-deserved breakfast precedes the long descent through Mackinder Valley to Old Moses Camp at 3,300m. The gentle descent allows for full appreciation of the vast moorland landscapes characteristic of this part of the mountain range. Arrival at camp as the afternoon light softens—a fitting end to the most memorable day of the trek.

Dinner and overnight stay at Camp Old Moses.

After an early breakfast, the trail descends for about two hours to the Sirimon Park Gate, where a vehicle awaits to take the group back to Nairobi. It's time to say goodbye to your guide, porters, and cook—the dedicated team who made every step of this journey possible. Arrival in Nairobi is in the late afternoon, with memories to last a lifetime.

Upon your return to Nairobi, enjoy a final night at the PrideInn Azure Hotel (or similar), with bed and breakfast included. Airport transfer is included on the morning of your departure.

A smooth transfer to the airport at your convenience