Mara Plains Uncovered
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Sirimon–Naro Moru traverse: Ascend by Sirimon and descend by Naro Moru for a more varied mountain experience.
Point Lenana: Attempt Mount Kenya’s highest trekking summit at 4,985 metres / 16,355 feet.
Summit sunrise: Begin before dawn and, weather permitting, reach the summit around sunrise.
Diverse landscapes: Trek through montane forest, bamboo, moorland, Afro-alpine terrain and lower forest.
Mountain accommodation: Stay at Old Moses Camp, Shipton’s Camp and Met Station Camp.
Expert support: Trek with a professional mountain guide, porters and trekking support crew.
Nairobi comfort: Begin and end your journey with two convenient Nairobi hotel nights.
Non-technical adventure: A challenging high-altitude trek that does not require technical climbing.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, transfer to your Nairobi hotel, and meet your mountain guide for a trek briefing and equipment check.
Drive to Sirimon Gate and trek through montane forest and bamboo to Old Moses Camp.
Trek from Old Moses Camp through moorland and Afro-alpine terrain to Shipton’s Camp.
Begin a pre-dawn ascent to Point Lenana at 4,985 metres, then descend via the Naro Moru Route to Met Station Camp.
Descend from Met Station Camp through the Vertical Bog and forest to Naro Moru Gate, then transfer to Nairobi.
After breakfast, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or continue with your onward travel arrangements.
Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route
The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa
Private airport or Nairobi hotel transfers to and from Mount Kenya.
Comfortable Nairobi hotel accommodation before and after the trek, as specified.
Professional English-speaking Mount Kenya mountain guide.
Experienced mountain porters and trekking support crew.
Mount Kenya National Park entrance and applicable conservation fees.
Mountain accommodation at Old Moses Camp, Shipton’s Camp and Met Station Camp.
Full-board meals during the mountain trekking section.
Nairobi hotel meals as specified in the itinerary.
Drinking water during the Mount Kenya trek.
Pre-trek briefing, equipment check and trekking preparation.
Guided summit attempt to Point Lenana at 4,985 metres.
Applicable mountain rescue and emergency support arrangements included in the booked package.
Government taxes and statutory levies.
International and domestic flights unless specifically stated.
Kenya visa or electronic travel authorisation fees, where applicable.
Travel and medical insurance.
Personal trekking and mountain equipment.
Sleeping bag rental, if required.
Alcoholic and other personal beverages.
Laundry, telephone charges and other personal expenses.
Tips and gratuities for mountain guides, porters, cooks, hotel staff and other crew.
Optional activities in Nairobi.
Additional hotel nights before or after the scheduled itinerary.
Personal emergency evacuation costs not covered by applicable rescue arrangements.
Additional accommodation, activities or services not specifically listed as included.
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Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport