Detailed Itinerary
The Vertical Challenge - MOUNT KENYA CLIMB (5 days)
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The Sirimon Trek: Nairobi - Mt. Kenya Base Hotel - Old Moses Camp - Shipton’ s Camp - Nairobi

Day 1 - Nairobi / Mount Kenya Base Hotel
Transfer in the morning from your hotel to the Naro Moru River Lodge, your base for the trek up Mount Kenya. The remainder of the day will be at leisure and for preparation of your Mount Kenya expedition.

Day 2 - Base Hotel / Old Moses Camp Morning drive to the Sirimon track for a 3-5 hours hike past the park gate and the mountain forest to Old Moses. Few environments can match a tropical forest for the richness of its flora and fauna: Trees, shrubs, vines, creepers, orchids, ferns, fungi, mosses, wildflowers and lichens abound; mature trees, saplings, and fallen giants can be viewed at all stages of growth and decay, often growing from one another; the forest may be surprisingly silent, but networks of paths testify to the presence of animals - elephant, buffalo, or a variety of other forest game. Night at Old Moses Camp (3,400m)

Day 3 - Old Moses / Shipton’s Camp Hike via Mackinders Valley from Old Moses Camp to Shipton's Camp (6- 8 hours walk). Scenic beauty is punctuated by regular uphill and downhill interludes as you traverse the valleys. It is true that on parts of Mount Kenya one can experience summer and winter temperatures almost daily with temperatures ranging from possibly -5C to 20C. Night at Shipton's Camp (4,200m)

Day 4 - Shipton’s Camp to Point Lenana An early pre-dawn start is scheduled to ensure a summit bid in time for the breath-taking sunrise. Although not of a technical nature, the hike to the third highest peak of Mount Kenya (Point Lenana at 16,355 ft) is physically strenuous. From the top, begin the very long but utterly enthralling hike back to the base of the mountain by traversing the Chogoria Route. You descend from the peaks via the Lewis Glacier to Top Hut to connect to the Chogoria trail on the Gorges Valley. Descend and spend the night at a base property.

Day 5 - Mount Kenya / Nairobi After breakfast transfer back to Nairobi or continue on safari.