Full Day Tour to Mount Kenya
Description
pick up from your Nairobi hotel or residence 6:00AM and drive to southeast to NARUMORU town ,4 hrs drive with at least one stop on the way for washroom break ,we drive toward to NARUMORU gate 18km from NARUMORU town sign in at NARUMORU gate 2400m and driver further to met station 3095 m and start our hike 3 hrs hike up to 3800m. A rare afro-Alpine moorland, dense bamboo groves, and luxurious vegetation. wild animals , birds and reptiles, rosewood and heather zones, home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species. The most popular of all the routes that lead up to Mount Kenya. Fastest way up Mt Kenya and ascends the mountain from west. The route is particularly scenic but has some of the best views of Batian 5199 m and Nelion 5099m up the mountain. After hike descent down to meet station and connect transfer back, arriving Nairobi around 5 to 6 pm. lunch is packed. This includes park fee, transport ,guide and lunch. Suitable for adventure seekers.
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Itinerary
7:00am: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/ residence and drive to Nanyuki town the capital of Laikipia County. Presently Nanyuki is a base for the Kenya Air Force and a training area for the British Army. Nanyuki continues to be an important town for Mount Kenya climbers, supply centre for farms, close to ranches, game parks conservancies in the region. From Nanyuki Town, we drive toward the Mount Kenya to the Sirimon gate. 10:30am: On completion of park entry formalities at the Sirimon Gate, you begin a 3½ hrs hike through forest, bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp We gain 740m on the ascent and begin to truly acclimatize. The forest are home to hundreds of animals and bird species. 13:30pm: We hike a little higher to see 2 Mt Kenya peaks – Nelion and Batian next to each other. 14:00pm: After pictures descend to Old Moses camp picnic lunch 15:00pm: After lunch we descend down to Sirimon gate where you get your driver and back to Nairobi 19:00pm: Arrive to Nairobi.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from hotels, apartments and private homes within Nairobi. Please be ready at the hotel lobby the driver will ask for you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
I love to hike and wanted to get outside of Nairobi for something unique, so this Mount Kenya day hike felt like the perfect choice. The four-hour drive to the park was scenic, and getting that first glimpse of the mountain before starting the trek was special. The trail itself was moderately challenging - steady uphill on the way out and all downhill on the return. I chose not to complete the full hike because the path became extremely muddy past a certain point, and the heavy cloud cover made it difficult to fully appreciate the views. Even so, I really enjoyed the workout, the chance to explore a different part of Kenya, and the company of my guide, Elijah. Overall, it was a satisfying outdoor adventure despite the weather. (A few days later, I did the Ngong Hills hike with a ranger and it was beautiful. To be fair, I got lucky with the weather. It was a clear, breezy day so the views were incredible. And it was also much closer to Nairobi so I highly recommend this hike if you're set on a hiking experience!)
Dear Galilea, Thank you for sharing with us a four star rating and positive review on your amazing Full Day Tour To Mount Kenya. It is a pleasure to read that it was a unique perfect choice to get outside Nairobi. A satisfying outdoor adventure experience of mountain glimpse, despite the weather with guide Elijah. We are also happy to read that the trail itself was moderate challenging uphill and downhill made you enjoyed the work out hiking experience. Thank you for recommending this tour. We look forward to hosting you time after time again. We believe in turning moments to lifetime impressions. Thank you, Nelly
I love to hike and wanted to get outside of Nairobi for something unique, so this Mount Kenya day hike felt like the perfect choice. The four-hour drive to the park was surprisingly scenic, and getting that first glimpse of the mountain before starting the trek was a memorable moment. The trail itself was moderately challenging - steady uphill on the way out and all downhill on the return. I chose not to complete the full hike because the path became extremely muddy past a certain point, and the heavy cloud cover made it difficult to appreciate the views. Even so, I really enjoyed the workout, the chance to explore a different part of Kenya, and the company of my guide, Elijah. (A few days later, I did the Ngong Hills hike with a ranger and it was beautiful. To be fair, I got lucky with the weather. It was a clear, breezy day so the views were incredible. And it was also much closer to Nairobi so I highly recommend this hike if you're set on a great hiking experience!)
Dear Sanchez, Thank you for sharing with us a four star rating and positive review on your amazing Full Day Tour To Mount Kenya. We are also happy to read that the drive was surprisingly scenic and getting that first glimpse of the mountain before starting the trek was a memorable moment. It is a pleasure to read that you enjoyed the workout, the chance to explore a different part of Kenya, and the company of your guide. Thank you for recommending this tour for a great hiking experience. We look forward to hosting you time after time again. We believe in turning moments to lifetime impressions. Thank you, Nelly
Dur to insufficient acclimatization, i decided against going as far as the moorland I waz hoping to reach (it was also getting cloudier and we could not rule out rain. But Elijah the guide was very understanding and appreciated that I was responsible and did not push my limits. His company more than made up for turning back early, and he and the also excllent driver Antony were very understanding and due to the early return we were able to see not only some wildlife but the very beautiful and not frequently visited (due to the tricky access path) Percival Waterfall. Only thing I would have done differently was a route that involved going down rather than up. The service from Bush Pumba was five-star; the rating reflects my reach exceeding my grasp. But I regret nothing.
Dear Daniel, Thank you for sharing with us a four star rating and positive review on your amazing Full Day Tour To Mount Kenya. It is a pleasure to read that it was Very well coordinated, went to your desired point despite of insufficient acclimatization. We are also happy to read that there was good company from Elijah the understanding guide and excellent driver Antony. Also got a chance to see wildlife and Percival waterfall. It is also a pleasure to read that the service from Bush Pumba Safaris was a five star a reflect to your reach exceeding your grasp. We look forward to hosting you time after time again. We believe in turning moments to lifetime impressions. Thank you, Nelly
Very well organized tour. Good communication before the tour, timely pick-up, good driving to and back, also good guide on the mountain. I was satisfied with this tour.
Dear Mentusz, Thank you for sharing with us a five star rating and positive review on your amazing Full Day Tour To Mount Kenya. It is a pleasure to read that it was Very well organized tour. We are also happy to read that there was Good communication before the tour, timely pick- up. good driving to and back, also good guide on the mountain. It is also a pleasure to read that you were satisfied with this tour. We look forward to hosting you time after time again. We believe in turning moments to lifetime impressions. Thank you, Nelly
