- Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through the agricultural country to Chogoria town for lunch.
- After lunch, we take 4×4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest for Kenya Forest Service check-in, drive upto Bandas Camp (2900m) where we start our trekking for a distance of 8 km to Lake Ellis.
- Have evening tea on arrival at 1500 Hrs, adjust to the climate,
and prepare for dinner.
- An early start. After breakfast and sorting of porter loads, we set off up the mountain at a niceand easy pace. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing before continuing for a further
hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night’s rest. - The afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10-minute walk to the “Temple” is well worth the effort. This 150-meter
vertical cliff gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge, they look like they are praying. We have some evening tea and bites. - An early night is recommended as you attempt the summit the next day
- Wake up at 0100 hrs. Predawn attempt of the summit starts between 0200 – 0300hrs, and you hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4,985m) – 3.5km, the hiker’s summit, arriving
there in time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton camp for breakfast. - After breakfast, begin a 4-hour descent to Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle, offering ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery, including the moorlands, before reaching
the camp – 14 km.
- After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours (9 km) to the Sirimon Gate to board for a3-4 hrs journey to Nairobi.
- Arrive in Nairobi at 1700 hrs.