This is one of the most straightforward routes. You will enjoy trekking this route as you listen to the stillness of this park. The spectacular sceneries lay before you while chirping of the birds and other creatures fills the air with the sounds of African wilds.



Day 1:
After breakfast, depart from Nairobi and have an overnight stay in Nanyuki town.

Dinner and overnight provided. You have time to acclimatize
Mount Kenya

Day 2:
After breakfast, leave Nanyuki for the park gate to start climbing to the first hut, Old Moses 3,300m

Day 3:
Have a long walk (5-7hrs) to the second hut Shiptons (4,200m) acclimatization purposes.

Day 4:
Hike through Simba Col via the tooth to overnight at Austrian Hut (4700m). Please note this base camp is only used when climbing through the normal route.

Day 5:
A free acclimatization day at Austrian Hut. You can attempt point Lenana. (4985m)

Day 6/7:
Attempt points Nelion and Batian. (5195m) Early rise and start are recommended. Descend to Meteorological station for overnight on the 7th night.

Day 8:
Descend further to the park gate for your transfer to Nairobi.