Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival – Nairobi

Upon your arrival, you will be met by the Tour Manager who will welcome you and brief you on your safari before transferring you to your hotel for rest, dinner and overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hill Park Hotel

Day 2

Nairobi – Narumoru – Mt. Kenya National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred from the hotel to Narumoru and then to Mt. Kenya National Park Gate where you will have lunch. After lunch, you will hike for 3 hours to the Meteorological Station where you will spend the night and have dinner.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Meteorological Station

Day 3

Meteorological Station – Mackinder’s Camp – Point Lenana

After breakfast, you will hike all the way to Mackinder’s Camp with a picnic lunch en route. You will arrive at Mackinder’s for an overnight and dinner.

Dinner and overnight at Mackinder’s Camp

Day 4

Mackinder’s Camp – Point Lenana

You will then wake up at 3.00am to proceed to Point Lenana for a nice scenic view of the sunrise. When at Point Lenana you will stand a chance to view Mt. Kilimanjaro at 4985m – 16355ft. Thereafter, descend down to Shipton’s Camp for breakfast. Then proceed to Old Moses Camp for an overnight.

Dinner and overnight stay at Old Moses Camp

Day 5

Day 5: Old Moses – Sirimon Park Gate

After breakfast, proceed to the Sirimon Park Gate where you will find your vehicle waiting for you to transfer you back to Nairobi.

Dinner and overnight at Hill Park Hotel or similar
End of Safari

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Transport from Nairobi to Mt. Kenya National Park Gate and back to Nairobi * Hiking from the gate to the mountain and back * First night and last night accommodation in Nairobi * Accommodation in mountain huts or tents when camping * Services of a guide, chef and porters * All National Park Entrance fees and camp site fees * All food - breakfasts, lunches (packed if necessary) and evening meals prepared by our own chef

Exclusions -

Travel and personal accident insurance * Tips to porters or guide or driver or any other person * Personal hiking equipment-sleeping bags, boots etc * Expenditure on all drinks

Extras -

Equipment check list
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 taken directly from mountain streams.
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.

Other Check list (limit yourself)
1 set of thermal underwear (top & bottom e.g poly plopeline thermos)
1 sleeping bag (rating -0 degree or four seasons goose down sleeping bags)
1 warm jersey puff jacket e.g the North Face Types of Jackets
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 T-shirts (cotton/wool)
4 pairs of thermal hiking socks
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
NB: Make sure that your boots are waterproof
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)
Personal Items & Toiletries:
Toothpaste & tooth brush, body lotion, toilet paper and other personal hygiene items. (Ladies, please carry some sanitary toiletries as being at high altitude may alter your cycle).

Yellow Fever: This is compulsory and a certificate might be requested on arrival at the airport. Please make sure that you have the shot in time.
Malaria: There are various types of medicine on the market today used for prevention and treatment of malaria. We recommend that you consult your doctor on which prophylactics to take.
Water purification tablets: On the mountain, we use water from the streams. Although drinking water will be boiled first, it is advisable to add a tablet or two - to be on the safe side.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): This is a condition commonly experienced at high altitude. In most cases, this can be avoided by following guidelines on hiking pace, eating, resting and fluid intake. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the various affects that altitude can cause.
(Please consult your doctor on use of Diamox - tablets used by some mountaineers to help them cope with the effects of altitude).
Personal medical supplies (optional): As your tour leaders, we will carry a group medical kit.
Some items that you might want to carry would include; aspirin, imodium, laxatives, antibiotics, bandages, malaria tablets, gauze, adhesives, betadine, throat lozenges, eye drops, sun block, lip balm, moleskin antihistamine tablets and cream.