It is the most popular route although not the most scenic. It is also the fastest route to point Lenana. Take this classic route up Mount Kenya though the notoriously treacherous vertical bog and into the wide Teleki Valley beneath the Tryndall, The Lewis Glacier. Though the summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
✔ Treated water on the trek.
✔ Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
✔ Lunch
✔ On completion, successful climb Certificate
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
✔ Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
✖ Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
✖ International flights
✖ Visas to Kenya
✖ Items of personal nature
Pickup Locations
1. Rosa Mystica Christian Guest House
2. 37 On Kikambala
3. Olsupat Lodge
4. Sakina Hotel & Restaurant
5. Santa Fe Hotel Nairobi
6. Prearea Hotel
7. Best Western Plus Westlands
8. Ulwazi Place by Trianum
9. Lowela Hotel
10. Dayo Suites and Hotel
11. StanMar Hotel
12. Valley Arcade Towers
13. Jkia B&B
14. Nairobi Executive Serviced Apartment
15. Hotel Tobriana
16. New Carnation Hotel
17. Idyllic Ventures Ltd
18. Nomad Paradise Hotel
19. Okash City Boutique Hotel
20. Razana Hotel
Additional Info: Our driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby
Itinerary
Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
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Nairobi
Leave Nairobi at 8 am 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 or similar
Duration: 10 hours
Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
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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 peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp or similar
Duration: 10 hours
Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21km
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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, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight
Duration: 10 hours
Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
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Nairobi
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L Tour cost: US$ 1020 per person
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
