Early morning: Pick up from Nairobi, preferably around 6:00–7:00 AM, and drive towards Nanyuki. The journey takes roughly 4 hours, depending on traffic.

Continue to Sirimon Gate, where you complete park registration and begin the trek.

The trail passes through montane forest, bamboo and giant heather before reaching the high-altitude moorland.

• Starting point: Sirimon Gate, approximately 2,660 m
• Destination: Old Moses/Judmier Camp, approximately 3,300 m
• Distance: ~9 km
• Hiking time: 3–4 hours
• Elevation gain: ~640–680 m
• Overnight: Old Moses Camp
• Meals: Lunch and dinner

After breakfast, start the long climb towards Shipton's Camp.

The trail crosses the Ontulili River, traverses the moorland and passes the Likii North area before joining the Mackinder Valley. You get increasingly impressive views of Batian, Nelion and the surrounding alpine landscape.

• Starting altitude: 3,300 m
• Shipton's Camp: ~4,200 m
• Distance: ~14–17 km
• Hiking time: 6–8 hours
• Elevation gain: ~900 m
• Overnight: Shipton's Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

This is an important acclimatization day, so maintain a slow, steady pace and drink plenty of water

This is the summit day.

Wake around 2:00–3:00 AM, have a light breakfast and begin the climb by headlamp.

The ascent to Point Lenana (4,985 m) takes approximately 3–4 hours. The goal is to arrive around sunrise and enjoy panoramic views across Kenya when weather conditions are clear.

After spending time at the summit, descend to Shipton's Camp for breakfast before continuing down to Old Moses Camp.

• Start: Shipton's Camp, ~4,200 m
• Summit: Point Lenana, 4,985 m
• Distance: ~21 km
• Hiking time: 9–10 hours
• Overnight: Old Moses Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

This is the hardest day of the trek because of the early start, high altitude and long descent

After breakfast, descend through the forest along the Sirimon track to Sirimon Gate.

Meet your vehicle at the gate and transfer to Nanyuki for lunch. After lunch, drive back to Nairobi.

• Distance: ~9 km
• Hiking time: 2–3 hours
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch
• Expected Nairobi arrival: approximately 3:00–5:00 PM, depending on traffic and the group's walking pace.