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Mount Kenya Trekking Safari — Kenya Safari Itinerary | Nature Expeditions
Special Safari · 5 Days

Mount Kenya Trekking Safari

A five-day high-altitude trek up Mount Kenya via the Sirimon route, camping at Liki North and Shiptons Camp (4,300m) with full trekking support.

Duration
5 Days
Starting Rate
From $1,900 pp
Style
Trekking & Safari
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Overview

Mount Kenya Trekking Safari

A five-day high-altitude trek up Mount Kenya via the Sirimon route, camping at Liki North and Shiptons Camp (4,300m) with full trekking support.

Nairobi→ Sirimon→ Judmaier Camp→ Liki North→ Shiptons Camp→ Met Station→ Naromoru
The Journey

Day by Day

How the trip actually unfolds.

01
Day 1 · Gear up & acclimatize

Gear up & acclimatize

Depart Nairobi for Naromoru, gear sorting, then a 3-hour forest hike and afternoon acclimatization trek. Overnight at Judmaier Camp (Full Board).

02
Day 2 · Sirimon Track

Sirimon Track

Hike the Sirimon Track to Liki North Valley, between Teleki and Sendeyo peaks. Overnight in high-altitude tents at Liki North Camp (Full Board).

03
Day 3 · Mackinders Valley

Mackinders Valley

Trek through Mackinders Valley with stunning views. Overnight at Shiptons Camp (4,300m), high-altitude tents (Full Board).

04
Day 4 · Via Austrian Hut

Via Austrian Hut

Descend via Austrian Hut to Teleki Lodge for breakfast, then hike to Met Station. Overnight in high-altitude tents (Full Board).

05
Day 5 · Return

Return

Morning trek through the forest to Naromoru Park Gate for pickup and return to Nairobi.

Before You Go

Practical Info

  • Carry your passport, travel insurance details, and any prescription or preventative medication
  • Bring a hat, sunblock, sunglasses, a camera, and binoculars
  • Pack light — 15kg of hand luggage makes transfers between camps easier
  • Wear neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, brown) for game drives
  • Keep a respectful distance and stay quiet near wildlife
  • Carry cash (KES/USD) for tips and personal purchases
  • Follow your driver-guide’s instructions at all times
  • Confirm any dietary needs or medical conditions before departure
  • Don’t stand up, lean out, or exit the vehicle during game drives
  • Don’t feed or attempt to touch any wildlife
  • Don’t use flash photography near animals
  • Don’t wear bright colours or all-white/black on game drives
  • Don’t litter in parks, conservancies, or camps
  • Don’t stray from the group without your guide in wildlife areas
  • Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary
  • Pick up and drop off at the Nairobi hotel
  • Transport in a chauffeur-driven Safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • Game viewing drives and park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
  • All Government taxes and levies
  • Mineral water during game drives only
  • 24-hour stand-by contact number
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • All items of a personal nature e.g., telephone call bills, fax/email bills, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff, and driver-guide(s)
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Any local or international flight and departure taxes
  • Laundry services
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary
  • Holiday supplements over Easter, Christmas, and New Year
Rates

Season & Pricing

Per person, sharing a double room.

SeasonTravel DatesPrice (pp sharing)
All Seasons 2026All Seasons 2026From $1,900