Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D

Day 2

Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D

Day 3

Day 3: Shipton Camp
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.

Day 4

Day 4: Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6 hrs, 14km, 785m ascent
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight, B, L, D

Day 5

Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

. Treated water on the trek.

Exclusions -

. Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

Extras -

Equipment check list, you need to check this out:
* Headlamp
* Walking pole(s)
* Sleeping Bag,
* Gaiters: To keep mud, rocks, and snow out of your boots.

Water purification
This is essential as water for drinking is collected directly from mountain streams. (Bring those purifying tablets)

Hiking Boots
This is the most important item on the list. You'll need a comfortable/waterproof pair of hiking boots which offer plenty of
support. Make sure they are comfortable and waterproof because there no shopping malls up there.

Other Check list (limit yourself)
* 1 set of thermal underwear (top & bottom)
* 1 sleeping bag (rating 0 C or four seasons)
* 1 warm jersey/sweater (wool)
* 1 sleeping pad/mat
* 1 pair of track suit top & bottom
* 1 light towel
* 1 polar fleece/down vest
* 1 pair of light loose fitting cotton trousers
* 1 waterproof jacket (with a hood) & pants
* 1 to 2 long sleeves shirts (cotton/wool)
* 4 pairs of thermal hiking socks
* 2 to 3 T-shirts/shirts
* 2 pairs of thermal socks liner
* 2 to 3 pairs of shorts (with pockets)
* 1 pair of hiking boots
* 1 wide brimmed hat / baseball cap
* 1 pair of sneakers/trainers/takkies
* 1 pair of warm heavy weight gloves/mittens
* 1 pair of gaiters
* 1 pair of light weight gloves (inner gloves)
* 1 bandana
* 1 pair of sunglasses/mountaineering glasses
* 1 balaclava
* 1 wool hat
* 1 warm scarf

USEFUL EQUIPMENT:
* 2 x 2 litres water bottles (camel bags preferably)
* 1 head lamp (plus spare batteries & bulb)
* 1 pair of walking/ski poles
* 1 pocket swiss army knife
* 2 - 3 packets of moist towelettes.
* 1 travel pillow (optional)