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4-Day Mount Kenya Highlands & Ol Pejeta Safari

Hike to Shipton's Camp, descend through Sirimon and finish with a Laikipia game drive.

A high-altitude trek to Shipton's Camp without a promised summit, followed by an Ol Pejeta safari day.

4-Day Mount Kenya Highlands & Ol Pejeta Safari
Trip length4 days
Group size1–12
Usual drier monthsJanuary, February, July, August, September
Current tour price€846per person, subject to confirmation

About this trip

Choose this route for Mount Kenya's alpine environment without depending on a summit attempt. Hike from Sirimon toward Old Moses and Shipton's Camp at about 4,200 m, then descend to Nanyuki. The final day is an Ol Pejeta game drive and transfer to Nairobi.

Reaching Shipton's Camp is strenuous and altitude exposure is significant. This itinerary does not promise Point Lenana. Nanyuki accommodation and current conservancy fees are confirmed in the date-specific quote.

The mountain section is usually most reliable in January-February and July-September; conditions can alter the route.

Trip highlights

  • Sirimon's forest-to-moorland transition
  • Shipton's Camp at about 4,200 m
  • No summit attempt required
  • Ol Pejeta wildlife viewing

Detailed day-by-day itinerary

The guide may adjust activities for weather, park conditions, altitude and safety. Final timings are confirmed for your departure.

Day 1 · up to 3300 m

Day 1: Nairobi to Old Moses Camp.

The main target for the 3 days Mount Kenya is to reach at the base of Mount Kenya shiptons camp 4200m and best done through sirimon route,its best suited for beginners and whos interest is not reaching the summits After departing from Nairobi,have lunch in Nanyuki town and then later proceed to sirimon gate Hike 3–4 hours (9 km) through forest and heather zones to Old Moses Camp at 3,300 m

Activities

  • • sirimon gate
  • • 9 kilometers Hike to Old Moses

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Old Moses Camp (3,300 m)

Day 2 · up to 4200 m

Old Moses to Shipton's Camp

The 15 kilometers hike on the second day is mainly on a trail path with rapidly changing eco-systems,Crossing the first river "ontulili" and "Likii" with moorlands vegetation and the long stretch mackinders valley all along to panoramic,culminating,mountain peak views ahead The Hike takes you 6–7 hours (14 km),passing the flowering unique giant lobelias, to reach Shipton's Camp at 4,210 m above sea level.

Activities

  • • Long culminating walk to shiptons
  • • 15km hike
  • • Eco-System crossing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Stay: Shiptons Base Camp

Day 3

Shipton Camp descend Old Moses camp-3300m

The hiker may decide to summit or reach at this altitude which is an optional decision upon,with the help of your guide,The trek between Shipton’s Camp (4,200 m) and Old Moses Camp (3,300 m) on Mt. Kenya takes you through surreal, changing landscapes. You'll descend from high-altitude alpine zones into expansive moorlands, dramatic valleys, and finally Afro-alpine moorland, all defined by sweeping mountain vistas and Laikipia Plateau.having done with the 15km descent to Old Moses connect your transport to Nanyuki town hotel Ready for your Ol Pejeta big 5 Safari on the next day.

Activities

  • • Afro-alpine moorland Descent
  • • Laikipia plateau
  • • sweeping mountain vistas

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Nanyuki Budget Hotel ( transfer included)

Day 4

Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya hosts all of the "Big Five"

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya hosts all of the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros). It is internationally renowned for housing over 160 critically endangered black rhinos and the world's last two remaining northern white rhinos,Have an expansive game drive on this day hunting all the "big 5" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros) The park is renowned internationaly to host over 160 critically endangered black rhinos and the world's last two remaining northern white rhinos.Definitely you dont miss the chimpazee visit too.During late afternoon have enroute game off to Nairobi.Upon arrival you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Activities

  • • Big Five
  • • Impressive game drives

Meals: Picnic Lunch

Stay: Nairobi (own arrangement - transfer included)

What’s included

  • ✓ KWS Park fees (3 days)
  • ✓ Experienced mountain guides
  • ✓ Full board meals and purified water
  • ✓ Camping or huts Accomodation (Depending on availability
  • ✓ Porters
  • ✓ Ol Pejeta Game drive

Not included

  • • International flights
  • • Tips
  • • Pre-climb accommodation
  • • Insurances
  • • Alcohol

Price and booking notes

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. Ol Pejeta's 2026 tariff guide lists non-resident adult entry at USD 110 per day. Visitor category, vehicle charges and optional experiences affect the total; confirm whether entry is included.

Travel and fee references: Mountain Club of Kenya route and season guidance · KWS Mount Kenya visitor rates · Ol Pejeta 2026 tariff guide

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