9 Days Mount Kenya Trek & Meru National Park Safari
Here’s a professionally structured 8-night / 9-day itinerary combining 5 nights Mount Kenya hiking with 3 nights Meru National Park safari, ideal for private clients and tour operators. This fits well with your usual Mt Kenya + Meru packages.
8 Nights / 9 Days – Mount Kenya Trek & Meru National Park Safari Itinerary
Route: Chogoria → Summit Attempt → Sirimon
Accommodation: Mountain huts & camping | Meru: Safari lodge / Ikweta Safari Camp
What to Expect
Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria – Mt Kenya Bandas (5 hrs drive + hike)
● Early morning pick up from Nairobi (06:00 am) ● Drive via Chogoria town to Chogoria Gate (2,950m) ● 4x4 transfer to Roadhead (3,300m) ● Hike through bamboo & moorland to Chogoria Bandas (3,000m) ● Dinner & overnight Overnight: Chogoria Bandas Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chogoria Bandas – Lake Ellis – Mintos Hut (4–5 hrs hike)
● Breakfast ● Hike via Lake Ellis (3,500m) ● Ascend across moorlands with great views ● Arrive at Mintos Hut (4,200m) ● Acclimatization walk Overnight: Mintos Hut Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Mintos – Simba Tarn – Shipton’s Camp (5–6 hrs hike)
● Early breakfast ● Traverse the dramatic Gorges Valley ● Cross Simba Col ● Descend to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m) Overnight: Shipton’s Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Acclimatization Day – Shipton’s Camp
● Short hikes toward Kami Hut / Hausberg Col ● Rest and summit preparation Overnight: Shipton’s Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Summit Day – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Old Moses Camp (6–8 hrs trek)
● Midnight wake-up ● Summit attempt via Point Lenana ● Descend via Sirimon Route ● Arrive at Old Moses Camp (3,300m) Overnight: Old Moses Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Old Moses – Sirimon Gate – Transfer to Meru National Park (5–6 hrs drive)
● Descend to Sirimon Gate (2–3 hrs hike) ● Drive to Meru National Park ● Afternoon relaxation Overnight: Ikweta Safari Camp / Similar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Full Day Meru National Park Safari
● Morning game drive ● Afternoon game drive Wildlife: Elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, buffalo, rhino, hippo, crocodile Overnight: Ikweta Safari Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Full Day Meru National Park Safari
● Morning & afternoon game drives ● Optional sundowner / bush walk Overnight: Ikweta Safari Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Meru – Nairobi (5–6 hrs drive)
● Breakfast ● Drive back to Nairobi ● Drop off at hotel / airport Meals: Breakfast
The Trip Cost Includes
- Private transport Nairobi – Mt Kenya – Meru – Nairobi
- All park fees & conservation fees
- Certified Mt Kenya mountain guides, cooks & porters
- Full board meals during trek & safari
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- 4x4 safari vehicle in Meru National Park
- Game drives
The Trip Cost Excludes
- Tips
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal hiking gear
- Travel insurance
