Mount Kenya Short Holiday

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Basic

Group size

1-8 tourists,
over 9 y.o.

From the moment you arrive in Africa, you'll go on an extraordinary adventure unlike any you've experienced before. This is a journey meant to be felt rather than simply undertaken. It's designed for nature enthusiasts who appreciate highlands but may not be able to hike, trek, or climb at high altitudes, as well as for those who adore mountains but have limited time. Mount Kenya is unique as it sits directly on the equator. During this trip, you'll cross the equator and witness it firsthand.

Grace C. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English

We are Tour & Travel company based in Nairobi Kenya offering Nairobi Day Tours & Excursion, Safaris, Nairobi Airport Transfers, Multi-day & Extended Tours, Mount Kenya & Kilimanjaro Climbing, Volunteer & Internships Programs.

Tour highlights

Magnificent Views From Likii Viewpoint

Enjoy panoramic views of the Likii Valley and the twin peaks of Mount Kenya - Batian and Nelion

Explore Wildlife and Flora

Observe a wide variety of flora and fauna native to the region

Cross the Equator

Participate in an experiment to physically experience being at the equator

Route details

You will depart from Nairobi at 7:00 a.m. heading to Sirimon Gate via Nanyuki, where you'll cross the equator for the first time. You'll have the opportunity to conduct an experiment to confirm your exact location at the equator before continuing on to Sirimon Gate for lunch.

The distance from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate is 2,650 meters. After lunch, you will go on a trek to Old Moses Camp, which is nine kilometers away and takes approximately three to four hours. The route will take you through a forest of native trees, including podocarpus, Douglas fir, red cinder, and pine, as well as bamboo, before reaching the heath area and arriving at Old Moses Hut around 2:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.

In the evening, a guide will lead you on a short hike up to an altitude of 3,600 meters before returning to the hut for dinner and an overnight stay. At this elevation, you will transition from heath and shrubland to savanna moorland, providing clear views of the Laikipia Plateau, which is the largest plateau surrounding Mount Kenya.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

Ascend to 4,001 meters.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Camp Site

1 night

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Nairobi

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included

accommodation;
professional guide;
breakfast, lunch and dinner;
return transfer from Nairobi to Sirimon.

Extras

flights;
option Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli safari;
personal expenses and tips.

It's important to know

In case of booking cancellation the next policy applies. Tourists will receive a full amount they paid for the reservation in case they cancel more than 35 days in advance of the tour start date. In the event of cancellation within the period of 34 to 16 days before the tour start date - they are entitled to receive 50% of the booking amount. Cancelations made within 15 days before the tour starts will not be entitled to a refund.