Overview
Mount Kenya is an extinct stratovolcano in Kenya and the second-highest peak in Africa, after Kilimanjaro.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Mount Kenya
Morning:
Depart from Nairobi early in the morning to make the most of your day.
Drive or take a shuttle to Nanyuki, the nearest town to Mount Kenya.
Late Morning:
Arrive in Nanyuki and have a quick breakfast.
If you haven’t arranged transportation in advance, hire a local guide or driver to take you to the Mount Kenya National Park gate.
Afternoon:
Start your hike from the park gate. The Naro Moru Route is a popular choice for a short trek. It’s a relatively direct path that offers beautiful scenery and allows for acclimatization.
Hike to Met Station (Judith Camp) which is the first hut/camp on the Naro Moru Route. The hike should take around 3-4 hours depending on your pace and fitness level.
Evening:
Reach Met Station and settle in for the night.
Enjoy dinner and rest to prepare for the next day’s trek.
Day 2: Summit Attempt and Return to Nairobi
Early Morning:
Wake up very early (around 2-3 AM) to start your summit attempt. The aim is to reach Point Lenana, the third-highest peak of Mount Kenya, for sunrise.
Have a light breakfast and begin the challenging ascent in the dark. It usually takes around 4-6 hours to reach the summit, depending on your pace.
Sunrise:
Hopefully, you’ll reach Point Lenana just in time to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, you might even catch glimpses of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Late Morning:
Spend some time at the summit to take in the views and capture memories.
Begin your descent back to Met Station.
Afternoon:
Arrive back at Met Station, where you can rest and have lunch.
Late Afternoon:
Start your hike back to the park gate.
Once you arrive at the park gate, meet your transportation and head back to Nanyuki.
Evening:
Arrive back in Nanyuki and drive or take a shuttle back to Nairobi.
Inclusions
– Entrance fees
– Transport
Exclusions
– Travelling insurance – Lunch
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