After breakfast  and sorting of porter loads Mount Kenya Hiking set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the banks of a stream, then it’s time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more “touristic” areas.
3hrs / 9km / 700m ascent.

Early start to follow a quiet ridge trail for about 3 hours, joining the main Chogoria route at 4,100m. Enjoy stunning views over the Gorges Valley and Ithanguni. After lunch by a stream, hike another hour to Mintos Hut at 4,200m for an overnight stay. Spend the afternoon relaxing or take a short walk to the “Temple”  a dramatic 150m cliff. Early sleep recommended in preparation for the summit push.

4 hrs / 12km / 600m ascent

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 03:00 am. We hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker’s summit, arriving there on time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shiptons camp for breakfast. After breakfast, The Mount Kenya Hiking starts with a 5-hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp.
1-12 hrs / 785 ascent – 1,685 descent / 24km

After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park gate to get a vehicle and travel to Nairobi. Drop off in your hotel marking the end to your 5 days Mount Kenya Hiking.