From Nairobi: Mount Kenya Day Tour with Lunch

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ID: GYG859840-1356683
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Country: Kenya

Duration: 12:00 hours


Description

Embark on a day trip to Mount Kenya from Nairobi. Hike through the forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather zones to Old Moses Camp. Enjoy a picnic lunch and see the peaks of Mount Kenya.
Embark on a day trip to Mount Kenya from Nairobi. Enjoy a guided hike through the forest and bamboo, and take in the stunning views of the mountain's peaks. Stop at the Equator Marker for a photo opportunity.

Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi and drive to Nanyuki town. From Nanyuki Town, drive toward Mount Kenya to the Sirimon gate. On completion of park entry formalities at the Sirimon Gate, begin a 3½-hour hike through forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather zones to Old Moses camp at 3300 meters.

Gain 740 meters on the ascent and begin to acclimatize. This area is home to many buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks, and bird species. Hike about 1 km from Old Moses camp to 3600 meters to see 2 Mount Kenya peaks – 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 for 9 km (1.5 hours) to Sirimon gate where you get your driver guide and transfer back to Nairobi.
On the way back, stop at the Equator Marker for a photo opportunity.

Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of hiking through the forest and bamboo zones of Mount Kenya
  • See the peaks of Mount Kenya, Nelion and Batian, from a close range
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at Old Moses Camp, surrounded by the beauty of nature
  • Take a photo at the equator crossing sign on the way to Mount Kenya
  • Benefit from the services of a professional guide and round-trip transportation

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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.