: Nairobi to Mt Kenya Bandas, approximately 2900m altitude

Mount Kenya National Park - Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Chogoria, where a lunch break is scheduled. After lunch, enjoy a short drive to the starting point of the bamboo forest. The trek begins here, covering about 11 km through the dense bamboo forest to reach the Mt Kenya Bandas.

Mt Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite, approximately 3900m altitude

Mount Kenya National Park - The mountain ascent starts after breakfast and organizing the day’s necessities. This trek is relatively easy, offering stunning scenery and landscapes en route to the Lake Ellis Campsite for an overnight stay at around 3600m. A lunch break is taken by a stream crossing, with views of the moorland and the picturesque Mugi, Inthanguni, and Giant Billards.

Lake Ellis to Minto’s Camp, approximately 4200m altitude

Mount Kenya National Park - The third day’s adventure kicks off after breakfast, aiming to connect with the standard tourist trail on the Chogoria route at about 4100m. This trek takes about 3 hours, ascending through a mountain ridge. A lunch break is enjoyed at a small stream crossing, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the northern Moorland’s gorges and valleys. After lunch, a short hike of about an hour leads to the Mintos huts area for an overnight rest. The altitude here is approximately 4200m. The plan is to rest early in preparation for an early summit the next day.

: Mintos Camp to Liki North Camp via Point Lenana, around 5000m above sea level

Mount Kenya National Park - The summit attempt begins before dawn, around 3 am, taking about 4 hours to reach the top just in time to witness a stunning sunrise. Point Lenana, at 4985m, is the hikers’ summit. After sunrise, a gradual descent leads to Shipton camp for breakfast, followed by a leisurely victory lap and celebration at Liki North camp, approximately 3900m above sea level. This trek is truly remarkable, offering breathtaking scenery.

Liki North to Nairobi

Nairobi - After breakfast, a 3-hour descent trek from Liki North to Old Moses camp is undertaken to catch transport back to Nairobi.

• Tour Guide
• Porters support for the climb
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Other

• Personal climbing gear
• Tips for the guides & porters

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