Detailed Day by Day itinerary
Day 0: An optional day ahead of the mountain trek spent at the Base lodge (2000m) for preparations and acclimatization. This pre-hike day is included in our all inclusive trip option. Those whose itinerary includes this day are advised to arrive at the Lodge in time for lunch in order to have the rest of the afternoon to participate in fitness activities that help with acclimatization. If you are from Nairobi leave by 9.00am or earlier. A choice of two hiking excursions is available today. The first option is a 3 hours escorted nature hike into the forest destined for the Mau Mau Caves, an awesome site with an interesting history related to Kenyan's struggle for independence in the 1950s. The 2nd option is the Eco-conscious escorted hike through the local community's land, visiting local homes, farms and schools. In the process you help support the local communities' initiative in tourism and conservation. Those interested in combining these two activities ahead of the mountain trip can consider spending an extra day at the lodge.
Dinner and overnight-------------------------------------------------Mountain Rock Lodge
Day 1: Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Sirimon Park gate. (Clients traveling from Nairobi should arrive at the lodge latest 1300hrs for a quick lunch and onward transfer to the Park gate). From here, hike through montane forest, bamboo and rosewood up to the OldMoses Hut, gaining an elevation range of 700m in 3-4 hours.
Dinner and Overnight --------------------------------------------------OldMoses Hut (3300m)
Day 2: Gradual hike through the desolate savannah, avoiding the normal direct trail leading to Shiptons and following the one that goes up to Likii North (3990m), where you spend the night in a tent. Hiking time is about 4 hours, gaining 700m in altitude. There will be ample time this afternoon to recuperate or walk around the Likii valley for more acclimatization.
Dinner and Overnight--------------------------------------------------- Likii North (3990m)
Day 3: Emerging from Likii valley, climb and pass over a ridge to enter on a steep descent into the picturesque Mackinder Valley where you join to the normal route from the Old Moses camp. You arrive at Shiptons camp for hot lunch after a 4 hour trek.
Dinner and Overnight------------------------------------------------ Shiptons Camp (4200m)
Day 4: Leave the camp at 0300hrs and hike up the steep scree slopes and across rocks up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hikers' summit, gaining 785m in altitude in 3-4 hours. Later descend back to Shipton's camp for breakfast then relax for the rest of the day.
Dinner and overnight--------------------------------------------Shipton's Camp (4200m)
Day 5: Descend to Sirimon Park gate to connect with a transfer vehicle for the base hotel for a hot shower. The rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and Overnight--------------------------------------- Mountain Rock Lodge (1950m)
Tip: An additional rest day is recommended at Shiptons for hikers who wish to acclimatize more or recuperate better before attempting the summit. This day would be spent walking around the camp and peak region. Alternatively, trekkers could do a 4-5 hours peak circuiting hike through Hausberg col (4700m) up to the American camp (4,350m) where they would spend the night in tents and attempt the summit on the following morning.
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