Altitude: 1,950m → 2,800m
Distance: 10km / 6.2 miles
Trekking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Rainforest & Bamboo Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you'll take a short drive to Gathiuru Forest, where your trek officially begins. This day’s hike is an immersive journey through dense rainforest, with towering trees, vines, and lush green canopies teeming with wildlife. You may encounter colobus monkeys, elephants, bushbucks, and a variety of exotic birds.

As you ascend, the forest transitions into dense bamboo before reaching Giant Bamboo Camp (2,800m). Here, you'll enjoy a warm meal, campfire storytelling, and stargazing before a well-earned rest in your tent.

Altitude: 2,800m → 3,700m
Distance: 12km / 7.5 miles
Trekking Time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Bamboo Forest & Alpine Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you'll continue through the thick bamboo forests, which gradually thin out, revealing heather and moorlands filled with giant lobelias and unique mountain flora.

The trek gets steeper and rockier, and you’ll cross several ridges, offering stunning views of Mount Kenya’s peaks. You'll arrive at Highland Castle Camp (3,700m), a scenic spot named for the dramatic rock formations resembling ancient castles.

After setting up camp, watch the golden sunset over the valleys before enjoying a delicious hot meal prepared by our expert cooks.

Altitude: 3,700m → 4,200m
Distance: 8km / 5 miles
Trekking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Moorland & High-Altitude Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today's trek offers some of the most spectacular landscapes on Mount Kenya. You'll pass large rock formations, glacial streams, and alpine meadows, with stunning views of Batian and Nelion peaks.

Upon arrival at Shipton’s Camp (4,200m), you'll rest and prepare for your early morning summit attempt.

Altitude: 4,200m → 4,985m → 4,200m
Distance: 12km / 7.5 miles
Trekking Time: 10-12 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert & Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your summit push begins at 3:00 AM, trekking under the stars to reach Point Lenana (4,985m) for sunrise. The final stretch is steep and challenging, but the reward is worth it – panoramic views of Mount Kenya, the Great Rift Valley, and even Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day.

After celebrating your achievement, you’ll descend via the Chogoria Route, passing Lake Michaelson and deep gorges, before reaching Mintos Camp (4,200m).

Altitude: 4,200m → 2,950m
Distance: 14km / 8.7 miles
Trekking Time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Moorland & Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descending through the Gorges Valley, today’s trek is filled with waterfalls, rolling hills, and rock formations. The day ends at Meru Bandas (2,950m), where you can enjoy hot showers, comfortable beds, and a warm fireplace.

Altitude: 2,950m → 1,950m
Distance: 10km / 6.2 miles
Trekking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

The final trek descends through lush montane forest, where you may spot buffalo, bushbucks, and colorful birds. A 4x4 vehicle will transfer you to Chogoria town, where you’ll have lunch before driving back to Nairobi.