Leave Nairobi at 8:00am accompanied by our mountain guide to Nanyuki town arriving in time for lunch. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. Hike to Old Moses Camp, 3300m above sea level for meals and overnight.
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp (4200m).
Wake up very early in the morning around 2:30am ready to hike to point lenana. Leave at 2:30 up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. On a clear day, you should be able to see Mt.Kilimanjaro to the East and other sights all part of a measuring dawn or sunrise. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi, which marks the end of your Mountain Kenya safari.
