Mount Kenya Trek & Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari
Here’s a well-balanced 6-day / 5-night itinerary combining 4 nights hiking Mount Kenya with 2 days at Ol Pejeta Conservancy — perfect for clients who want mountain adventure + Big Five safari 🏔️🦏
I’ve used the Sirimon route up & Chogoria route down (most scenic and popular combo).
🏔️ Mount Kenya + 🦏 Ol Pejeta Itinerary
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Mount Kenya: 4 Nights
Ol Pejeta: 1 Night (2 full safari days)
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Sirimon Gate → Old Moses Camp
Morning
Early morning departure from Nairobi (or Nanyuki)
Drive to Sirimon Gate (2,650m)
Hike through montane forest and moorland
Hiking: 3–4 hrs
Overnight: Old Moses Camp (3,300m)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Old Moses → Shipton Camp
Morning
Gradual but longer hike with stunning alpine scenery
Views of Batian & Nelion peaks
Hiking: 6–7 hrs
Overnight: Shipton Camp (4,200m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Acclimatization Day (Shipton Camp)
Morning
Acclimatization hike to:
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- Hausberg Col or
- Kami Tarn
Afternoon rest and summit briefing
Overnight: Shipton Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Summit Day – Point Lenana → Chogoria Bandas
Morning
Midnight start for Point Lenana (4,985m) 🌄
Sunrise at the summit
Descend via Chogoria route
Hiking: 10–12 hrs total
Overnight: Chogoria Bandas (2,900m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chogoria → Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Morning
Breakfast then drive to Ol Pejeta (approx. 3–4 hrs)
Afternoon game drive:
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- Black & white rhinos
- Lions, elephants, buffalo
- Optional chimpanzee sanctuary visit
Overnight: Safari lodge / camp / private campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Morning Game Drive → Nairobi
Morning
Early morning game drive
Breakfast at camp
Drive back to Nairobi (approx. 4 hrs)
End of Safari
What Makes This Safari Special
- Adventure travelers
- First-time Mount Kenya climbers
- Clients wanting trek + safari in one trip
- Fits well with road transfers only
