About this experience
This is the only day trip to Mount Kenya Available from Nairobi. Our guides Charles and Peter are one of the most talented Mountaneers in Kenya
Many people want to see this mountain because the Queen of england was declared queen while holiday at the foot of this mountain in aberdares National park.
The ascent and descent by the Sirimon route takes one through some beautiful forest tracks and completes the traverse of the mountain.
In a half day time you will be able to reach the first base camp where you can see both peaks of the mountain from a close range.
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What’s included
- Transport
- Guide Fee
- Park fee
- Drinking water
- Lunch
Not included
- Gratuities (optional}
Itinerary
- 1
Day tour to Mount Kenya
TINERARY 05:30 am: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/ residence and drive to Nanyuki town the capital of Laikipia County. Presently Nanyuki is a base for the Kenya Air Force and a training area for the British Army. Nanyuki continues to be an important town for Mount Kenya climbers, supply centre for farms and is close to ranches, game parks conservancies in the region. From Nanyuki Town (1980 meters) we drive toward the Mount Kenya to the Sirimon gate at 2650 meters. The distance between Nanyuki and Sirimon Gate is 23 km’s. 9:00 am :On completion of park entry formalities at the Sirimon Gate, you begin a 3½ hour (9 km’s) hike through forest, bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp (also called Judmeier Camp) at 3300 meters. We gain 740 meters on the ascent and begin to truly acclimatize. The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species 13:30pm: We hike a little higher about 1 km from Old Moses camp to 3600 meters to see 2 Mount Kenya peaks – Nelion and Batian next to each other. These peaks are climbed only by professional alpinists. 14:00pm: After taking pictures we descend down from 3600 meters to Old Moses camp at 3300 meters for our picnic lunch. 15:00 pm: After lunch we descend down for 9 km’s (1.5 hours) to Sirimon gate where you get your driver guide and transfer back to Nairobi. 19:00pm: We arrive back to Nairobi, transfer you to your hotel/ residence.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Guide
- Guidance in English, German, French, and Spanish · Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 05:00
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- We pickup also from Apartments, villas and home stays.
- If your hotel is not within our pickup radius, kindly contact us and we are happy to assist.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 12 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guidance in English, German, French, and Spanish · Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
From AED 1,179 per person
