Equipment:
The following is the minimum requirements that a hiker should at least have before embarking on the hiking trip to the mountains.

• One back-pack enough to carry all necessities while hiking.
• One rucksack.
• One sleeping bag (warm & light).
• One big polythene bag to protect your cloth against wet conditions that occur suddenly in the mountain.
• Penknife.
• Light-weight torch, with two sets of spare batteries.
• One liter water container.
• One small towel, toothbrush, toothpaste & soap.
• First aid kit.
• Light training shoes and two pairs of thin socks.
• Large gripped walking shoes or climbing boots, preferably water-resistant & 2 pairs of thick socks.
• A pair of shorts & a pair of strong trousers.
• Two t-shirts & one woolen long sleeved shirt.
• Water-resistant light-weight jacket / rain parka.
• Woolen hat to cover the ears.
• Gloves, sunglasses & a good quality sun cream.

Day 5: 6.30am: Early morning game drive back for breakfast. Check out and drive to Arusha 130kms- 2½hrs drive. Picnic lunch in Arusha and drive to Taveta Border 140kms-2hrs drive. Meet Ketty Tours at the Border and drive back to Mombasa and proceed for Palm Beach Hotel.

Option No 1: 6 days Sirimon, Naro Moru Traverse.

Day 1: Depart from Nairobi & drive northerly to Mountain Rock Hotel for Mau Mau walk.
Day 2: A treat in one of the local homes with village exploration & community meet tour.
Day 3: Depart for Mountain crossing the equator for 3-4 hours hike to Old Moses (3300m) for overnight.
Day 4: Hike through Mackinder’s valley to Shipton Camp (4300m).
Day 5: Attempt the summit & descend to Mackinder’s Camp.

Option No 2: 5 days Sirimon, Chogoria.

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to hike to the Old Moses Camp (3300m) for overnight.
Day 2: Hike to Shimpton Carn (4200m).
Day 3: Have an acclimatization day up Hausberg Col (4700m).
Day 4: Hike to the summit & descend to Mintos Camp (4300m) for camping.
Day 5: Descend down to connect with a vehicle for Nairobi.

Option No3: 4 days Sirimon, Naro Moru Traverse.

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to hike to Old Moses Camp (3300m) for overnight.
Day 2: Hike to Shimpton Carn (4200m).
Day 3: Hike the summit & descend to the base hotel for a hot shower & overnight.
Day 4: Depart for Nairobi after breakfast.

Seasons for climbing Mount Kenya.
The climbing seasons are from mid-December to Mid-March & from Mid-June to end of September. Theses traditional climbing periods are the most predictable, however the chances of encountering good weather on the mountain are equal throughout the year, so the timing of your safari is not critical

MACHAME/SHIRA/BARRANCO/KARANGA/BARAFU/UHURU PEAK/MWEKA
Stage 1.
Arusha - Machame Village – Machame. Drive 2hrs, 10 Km, 5 - 7 hrs, 1200m ascent, Alt 3000m. Dinner / Overnight Machame camp
Stage 2.
Machame - Shira 6Km, 5 - 7 hrs, 840m ascent Alt 3840m. Dinner / Overnight Shira camp.
Stage 3.
Shira - Barranco. 10km, 5 - 7 hrs, 110m ascent, Alt 3950m. Dinner / Overnight Barranco camp.
Stage 4:
Barranco - Karanga Valley. 4.5km, 3 hrs, 260m, Alt 4200m. Dinner / Overnight Karanga Valley Camp.
Stage 5:
Karanga - Barafu. 4.5km, 3 hrs, 500m ascent, Alt 4700m. Dinner / Overnight Barafu camp.
Stage 6a.
Barafu - "UHURU PEAK" 5 Km, 6 - 7 hrs, 1186m ascent, Alt 5896m.
Stage 6b.
"UHURU PEAK" - Mweka. 12km, 5 - 7 hrs, 2800m descent, Alt 3096m.
Dinner / Overnight Mweka camp.
Stage 7.
Mweka - Mweka village - Arusha.
Descend: 10 Km, 3 - 4 hrs, Alt 1600m. drive 2 hrs.

PRICE INCLUDES: Transfers to/ from the gate, park fees, hut / camping fees, rescue fees, Meals, tea, coffee, guide, porters and tent.

PRICE EXLUDES: Tips drinks, climbing gears, sleeping bags and all items of personal use.

TEMPRETURE : Lower Slopes:-
Day Time 15-20 centigrade.
Nights Chilly - 5 centigrade.
Higher altitude:- Day Time. 5-6 centigrade.
Night dropping to - 10 centigrade.