Safari + Mountain Climbing · 12 days
Point Lenana in Kenya, then the Machame route toward Kilimanjaro's Uhuru Peak.
A two-country high-altitude challenge linking Mount Kenya's trekking summit to Kilimanjaro's Machame route.
This demanding expedition combines a Chogoria-to-Sirimon Mount Kenya trek with a Kilimanjaro Machame itinerary. The Kenya section aims for Point Lenana (4,984 m); the Tanzania section continues toward Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). These are separate high-altitude efforts with a cross-border transfer between them.
The linked source tour does not publish a complete package-level inclusion and exclusion list. Request a written plan covering the Tanzania transfer, park permits, meals, accommodation, crew, equipment, border requirements and any buffer night before placing a deposit. Summit success is not guaranteed.
The usual drier Mount Kenya windows are January-February and July-September; check Kilimanjaro route and border logistics for exact dates.
The guide may adjust activities for weather, park conditions, altitude and safety. Final timings are confirmed for your departure.
Day 1
Drive from Nairobi to Chogoria Town for lunch, drive up to the bamboo forest edge. Hike through the rainforest to the park gate. Distance / Time: 10 km walk | ~3 hours trekking. Altitude: Reach 2,950m
Meals: lunch, Dinner
Stay: Mount Kenya Camping
Day 2 · up to 3450 m
Activity: Trek an off-the-beaten-path ridge up into the open moorland, taking in scenic views of the mountain slopes and setting up camp by the beautiful crater lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Lake ellis Camp 3450m
Day 3 · up to 4200 m
Activity: Hike up through the breathtaking Gorges Valley, passing massive sheer cliffs. Relax at camp and take a short walk to "The Temple" cliff edge.Distance / Time: 12 km | ~4 to 5 hours.Altitude: Reach 4,200m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: 'mintos camp (4250m)
Day 4 · up to 3300 m
Activity: Wake up at 2:30 AM for a starlit, steep trek up scree to Point Lenana (4,985m) to catch the sunrise. Descend down the northern face into Mackinder Valley to Shipton's camp breakfast then further to Old Moses camp. Distance / Time: 16 km | ~7 to 8 hours total.Altitude: Peak at 4,985m; drop to 3300m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Old Moses Camping (3300 m)
Day 5
(Nairobi Return)Activity: Enjoy a gentle downward trek through the rain forest, moorland and heather zones to sirimon gate Exit through Sirimon Gate to meet your vehicle and drive back to Nairobi. Distance / Time: ~14 km | ~5 hours trekking.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Nairobi (own arrangement - transfer included)
Day 6
Travel from Kenya toward the Kilimanjaro/Moshi area and join the Machame climb. The source itinerary does not specify the border transfer or buffer time; the operator must confirm the route, border documents and whether a separate transfer night is needed before deposit.
Stay: Moshi or Machame-area stay, to be confirmed
Day 7
Leave the forest and climb through the moorland zone onto the Shira Ridge-Walking time: 4–6 hoursDistance: 5 km-Elevation: 2,835m to 3,850m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Shira 2 Camp
Day 8
Walking time: 6–8 hours-Distance: 10 km-Elevation: 3,850m up to 4,600m (Lava Tower) and down to 3,950m (Barranco) Details: Hike up to the semi-alpine Lava Tower for acclimatization, then drop down into the sheltered Barranco Valley
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Baranco camp
Day 9
Walking time: 4–5 hours-Distance: 5 km-Elevation: 3,950m to 4,200m- Details: Climb the steep Barranco Wall, then trek through the Karanga Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Karanga camp
Day 10
A short trek up to the high base camp. Rest early for the midnight summit push-Walking time: 4–5 hours-Distance: 4 km-Elevation: 4,200m to 4,673m
Day 11
Walking time: 7–8 hours to the summit, then 4–6 hours descending Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent-Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak), down to 3,100m (Mweka) Start around midnight via Stella Point to reach the summit, then descend to Mweka Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: mweka camp
Day 12
Walking time: 3–4 hoursDistance: 10 km-Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m Walk down through the forest to the park gate to receive your summit certificates
Stay: moshi(own arrangement - transfer included)
The linked tour record has no itemized inclusion list. Ask for the written package breakdown before deposit.
Confirm park fees, optional activities and personal expenses in your date-specific quote.
The live tour listing supplies this starting rate. Confirm the departure, party size, accommodation, current park or conservation fees, inclusions and final total in writing before deposit. KWS currently lists Mount Kenya National Park non-resident adult entry at USD 70 per day; resident, regional and child rates differ. Your quote should state the number of park days and whether entry is included. The USD 3,500 from-price is inherited from the linked live tour record. That record lacks a full inclusion/exclusion schedule. Before booking, request a written breakdown of transfers, park fees, accommodation, meals, crew, equipment and any additional buffer day.
Travel and fee references: Mountain Club of Kenya route and season guidance · KWS Mount Kenya visitor rates
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