Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria Gate – Lake Ellis (3,400m)
Begin your Mount Kenya adventure with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel. After a scenic drive through the central highlands, you’ll arrive at Chogoria town. Then, after registering at the park gate, start hiking through lush bamboo and montane forest. Eventually, reach Lake Ellis for dinner and overnight camping beside its tranquil waters.
Approx. hiking time: 3–4 hours

Day 2: Lake Ellis – Mintos Camp (4,200m)
After breakfast, you’ll continue hiking through open moorlands while enjoying stunning views of Lake Michaelson and the Gorges Valley. As you gradually gain altitude, the trail opens up to reveal high-altitude vegetation and rugged mountain terrain. By early afternoon, arrive at Mintos Camp, where you’ll spend the night.
Approx. hiking time: 6–7 hours

Day 3: Mintos Camp – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Old Moses Camp (3,300m)
Rise before dawn and begin your summit attempt under a star-filled sky. Then, after a steady climb, you’ll reach Point Lenana just in time for sunrise — a spectacular reward. Afterward, descend through the Sirimon route, stopping briefly at Shipton’s Camp for breakfast. Continue further down to Old Moses Camp for a much-needed rest.
Approx. hiking time: 11–13 hours

Day 4: Old Moses Camp – Sirimon Gate – Nanyuki
Today, enjoy a relaxed morning as you descend gently through high-altitude moorlands and serene forests. After reaching Sirimon Gate, a short transfer brings you to Nanyuki. Here, you can take a warm shower and reflect on your accomplishment.
Approx. hiking time: 3–4 hours

Day 5: Nanyuki – Nairobi (Departure)
Following a hearty breakfast, begin your return journey to Nairobi. Along the way, you might stop at the Equator line for photos or, alternatively, pick up souvenirs at a local artisan market. You’ll arrive in the city by afternoon. Ultimately, your epic 5-day Mount Kenya climb ends on a high note.