Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent

Mount Kenya - Depart Nairobi at 8 am heading to Nanyuki town for lunch, a journey of approximately 4 hours. Continue to Sirimon Gate, which takes about 1 hour, at an altitude of 2440m. From the gate, follow the path as it ascends through the forest, transitioning to heathland after around 3 hours. Approximately 3½ hours from the gate, the path turns right towards Judmier Camp, at 3300m, for dinner and an overnight stay, L, D.

Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent

Mount Kenya - After breakfast, continue uphill, taking the left fork at the junction. One hour from Old Moses Camp, the path crosses the Ontulili River. Turn right, contouring through the Moorland, crossing Liki North, and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley, offering panoramic views of the main peaks. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B, L, D.

Shipton Camp

Mount Kenya - Spend the day acclimatizing. Take a walk to Kami Hut and down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Return to Shipton for dinner and an overnight stay.

Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6 hrs, 14km, 785m ascent

Mount Kenya - Depart at 3 am, ascending a steep, rocky quarry that cuts through a cliff, reaching Point Lenana at 6:30 am, after about 3 hours. After witnessing the sunrise, descend to Mintos Hut, a 2-hour journey, for breakfast, and continue further down to Mount Meru Bandas, at 2950m, for dinner and an overnight stay, B, L, D.

Chogoria Bandas/ Chogoria/ Nairobi

Mount Kenya - Descend for 2 hours, covering 15km to the forest clearance, to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village, where a transfer vehicle will take you back to Nairobi, B, L.

• Breakfast
• Lunch

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