Timau – Sirimon With Technical Option

We leave Nairobi in the morning after breakfast and drive through the fertile farmland of the central province, passed coffee and pineapple plantation to Nanyuki. Our destination is the Comfort Garden Hotel just at the at the of the Olpejeta Conservancy, which harbors plenty of wildlife and is renowned for its conservation efforts to protect rare species. We arrive just in time for lunch and can opt to use the afternoon for an extensive game drive in the conservancy.

Accommodation: Comfort Garden Hotel
Meal Plan: L, D

After an early breakfast at 7.00 am we drive for another 90 km to the School of Adventure. On the way pass by large scale Wheat and Barley farms. At about noon we reach the School of Adventure on the northern slopes of Mt. Kenya at 2900m. Here we meet our guides and crew and after a short briefing and introduction start our mountain tour. A 3 hours hike takes us to Marania campsite at (3300m) in middle of the moorland. The trails takes us through a beautiful forest inhabited by a variety of wildlife ranging from zebras, giraffes, impalas and elands.

Accommodation: Fly Camp
Meal Plan: B, L, D

After breakfast we continue with the climb heading for Major’s Camp (4000m) surrounded by plenty of Senecia and Lobelia. Lunch will be at Allan’s point. The hike takes about 6 hours. On clear days after 2 hours hike, the peaks of Mt. Kenya pop up from the clouds. In the late afternoon we arrive at the Majors camp. The crew had already pitched the tents and welcomes us with a hot cup of tea and some snacks.

Accommodation: Fly Camp
Meal Plan: B, L, D

After breakfast, we proceed with your trek, passing the scenic Terere and Sendeo peaks. At about lunch time before descending a steep escarpment to the Mackinder Valley, the ways for the trekkers and the climbers separate:
Trekkers: They descend the escarpment, cross the Mackinder Valley and head for Shiptons Camp for dinner and Overnight.
Climbers: They hike round the point Lenana heading for the Austrian Hut at 4750m. They are accompanied by part of the crew which prepares for them the dinner.
Accommodation: Mountain Hut
Meal Plan: B, L, D

Trekker – Mackinders Camp ( 4200m) Our climb continues taking us round the peaks of Nelion and Batian, via Hausberg and Nanyuki tarn to the Two Tarn Hut. Two screeds up to 4600m will have to be passed. After lunch at the Two Tarn Hut, we continue with our hike down to Mackinder’s Camp at 4200m in the Teleki Valley.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut
Meal Plan: B, L, D

Climber – Nelion / Batian ( 5199m)) The crew takes you and your gear to the start of the technical climb. From here you are on your own. The hooks left by previous climbers guide you own your way. After a 5 hours technical climb up to grade 4 you are on Nelion or Batian whichever peak you may want to ascend first. The night you will be spending bivouacking between the main peaks or return to the Austrian Hut. Please remember to bring along your own gas cooker and lightweight food because you will be on your own.

Accommodation: Bivouac between Nelion & Batian or Austrian Hut
Mealplan: B

Trekker:
At 4.00 am after a light breakfast we continue our climb towards the Austrian Hut where we stop for a short break before ascending the 3rd highest peak – Point Lenana – via the edge of the Lewis Glacier. The route can be quite slippery because of the ice covered rocks. At some points ropes to hold on to have been fitted. At sunrise we are on Point Lenana and enjoy the magnificient view over the palins from there. Finally we descend through the Simba Cole to Shiptons camp for lunch, rest and overnight.<strongclimber:< strong=””>
Today you may want to ascend the second peak before returning to the Austrian hut. The descend is quite fast because of the long abseiling passages. If you had already returned to Austrian Hut the previous day you can join the trekkers in ascending point Lenana. If the weather the previous day was bad, you can use this day to ascend Batian and descend to Shiptons camp.
Whatever the program of the day was, in the evening over dinner trekkers and climbers can share their experiences at the Shiptons Camp.
Our climb continues taking us round the peaks of Nelion and Batian, via Hausberg and Nanyuki tarn to the Two Tarn Hut. Two screeds up to 4600m will have to be passed. After lunch at the Two Tarn Hut, we continue with our hike down to Mackinder’s Camp at 4200m in the Teleki Valley. Overnight will be at the Teleki Hut (Mackinders Camp).

Accommodation: Mountain Hut
Meal Plan: B, L, D</strongclimber:<>

Today we descend the 14 km to Old Moses camp where our car is waiting to take us back to Nairobi. We bid the crew farewell. On the way to Nairobi we can opt for a lunch on the way. Meal Plan: B L