From Nairobi: Mount Kenya Day Hike with Transfers
ID: GYG826626-1313077
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
1 days
Description
Embark on a day trip from Nairobi to Mount Kenya. Hike through the forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather zones to Old Moses Camp at 3300 meters.
Embark on a 1-day trek to Mount Kenya from Nairobi. Hike through the forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather zones to Old Moses Camp at 3300 meters. See the 2 Mount Kenya peaks of Nelion and Batian from 3600 meters.
Be picked up from your Nairobi hotel and drive to Nanyuki town, the capital of Laikipia County. From Nanyuki Town, drive toward Mount Kenya to the Sirimon gate at 2650 meters. The distance between Nanyuki and Sirimon Gate is 23 kilometers.
Upon completion of park entry formalities at the Sirimon Gate, begin a 3½-hour hike through the forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather zones to Old Moses Camp at 3300 meters. 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.
Hike a little higher about 1 kilometer from Old Moses Camp to 3600 meters to see the 2 Mount Kenya peaks of Nelion and Batian next to each other. These peaks are climbed only by professional alpinists. After taking pictures, descend down from 3600 meters to Old Moses Camp at 3300 meters for a picnic lunch.
After lunch, descend down for 9 kilometers (1.5 hours) to Sirimon Gate where you get your driver guide and transfer back to Nairobi. Arrive back to Nairobi and be transferred to your hotel.
Highlights
- Take a day trip from Nairobi to Mount Kenya, second-highest mountain in Africa
- Enjoy a 3.5-hour hike through the forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather zones
- Acclimatize to the altitude as you hike to Old Moses Camp at 3300 meters
- See peaks of Mount Kenya, Nelion and Batian, from an elevation of 3600 meters
- Spot wildlife, buffaloes, elephants, bush bucks, and a variety of bird species
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The hike starts early in the morning, so be prepared for an early pickup.
Wear comfortable hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Carry water and snacks for the hike.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions.
Respect wildlife and follow the guide's instructions at all times.
INCLUDED
- Transportation from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate and back
- Park entry fees
- Guided hike to Old Moses Camp and back
- Picnic lunch at Old Moses Camp
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
