Duration
5-Day
Accra, Kenya
5-Day Mt Kenya Summiting via Scenic Alpine Lakes
Overview
Experience Mt. Kenya like never before, ascending via its stunning highland lakes. Trek from Lake Ellis to Michaelson and Simba Tarn, passing moorlands and cliffs, before reaching Point Lenana (4,985 m). This 5-day adventure blends breathtaking scenery, alpine lakes, and the thrill of summiting Africa's second-highest peak.
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Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi
Via Chogoria Gate (Mt Kenya), Mt Kenya, Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya)
Country & park
Kenya
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation
Budget camping Chogoria Gate (Mt Kenya) – Lunch & Dinner Included - Chogoria Gate (Mt Kenya) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Feb 5, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
$1,201 USD
$893 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
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Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1
Chogoria Gate (Mt Kenya)
Day 2-3
Mt Kenya
Day 4
Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya)
End
Nairobi (Day 5)
Tour Features
Budget camping
This is a budget camping tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Budget camping Chogoria Gate (Mt Kenya) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Chogoria Gate (Mt Kenya) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Budget camping Mt Kenya – All Meals Included
Mt Kenya – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Budget camping Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya) – All Meals Included
Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Nairobi - Lake Ellis via Chogoria Gate
Your adventure begins with a pick-up from Nairobi, followed by a scenic drive towards Mt. Kenya. The route circumvents the mountain via the eastern slopes, passing through the lush Kirinyaga landscape. Upon reaching Chogoria town, you will meet your trekking crew and enjoy a well-deserved lunch. During this time, the crew will check your equipment to ensure you are fully prepared for the trek ahead. After lunch, you drive past the forest clearance barrier to the Chogoria Park Gate, where the hike begins. The 9 km trek to Lake Ellis Camp takes you through verdant forest trails, culminating at the camp set on the banks of Lake Ellis, a 28-acre tarn at 3,500 meters above sea level. Dinner is served at the base of the lake, offering spectacular views of the waters and surrounding Mugi Hills. Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Chogoria Gate (Mt Kenya) Stay: Budget camping Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Lake Ellis - Lake Michaelson (4000 m asl)
After an early breakfast, you begin the ascent towards Lake Michaelson. The route gradually deviates westwards to the roadhead before a six-hour climb through stunning moorlands. Along the way, you will witness the unique alpine vegetation and dramatic landscapes of Mt. Kenya. You will arrive at Lake Michaelson in the late afternoon, a 30-acre lake situated just below the 300-meter cliffs of The Temple. After settling in and enjoying lunch, you can choose to relax on the lake’s serene banks or take a short walk around the area to help acclimatize to the altitude. Dinner and overnight are spent at Lake Michaelson Camp. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kenya Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Lake Michaelson – Simba Tarn (4600 m asl)
Day three is reserved for a shorter hike to allow your body to rest and acclimatize before the summit attempt. You ascend to Simba Tarn, also known as Upper Simba Lake, a small 0.5-acre tarn nestled at 4,600 meters. The surrounding alpine scenery is breathtaking, and the afternoon provides ample opportunity to relax, take photographs, and further acclimatize. Dinner is served at the camp, and you spend the night preparing for the summit climb the following day. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kenya Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Summit Day – Point Lenana (4985 m asl) and descend to Judmaier Camp
An early start around 5 a.m. begins with tea or coffee before setting out on the final push to the trekking summit, Point Lenana, at 4,985 meters. The climb is relatively gentle, taking approximately two hours. From the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of the neighboring peaks Nelion and Batian, with the distant silhouette of Kilimanjaro visible on clear days. After celebrating and taking photographs, you descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast, and then continue to Judmaier camp (Old Moses Camp). Here, dinner is served, and you rest for the night after a fulfilling day of achievement. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Sirimon Gate (Mt Kenya) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Transfer to Nairobi
On the final day, after breakfast, you are picked up from camp or descend on foot through the lush rainforest. The 9 km trek leads to Sirimon Park Gate at 2,600 meters, where you meet your transport for the drive back to Nairobi. Arrival is in the afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel or the airport. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: No major destination visited Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Porterage
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
Rescue fee
Climbing gear
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Dreamlike Africa Expeditions and Retreats
4.8 operator rating
4 reviews
Dreamlike Africa is a safari operator based in Kenya. We offer bush safaris, mountain treks and beach experiences in over 50 different places in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda.
Office In
Kenya
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
4.8/5Communication
4.8/5Accuracy
4.8/5Value
4.8/5Safety clarity
4.8/5Cultural value
4.8/5Excellent customer service skills
Paul was very helpful in planning our Ol Pejeta safari. Our guide, David, was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a great sense of humor throughout the trip. Seeing the rhinos was definitely the highlight of our safari experience. Everything was well organized, and we truly enjoyed our time
Mercy Ndeto · Kenya
Good planning
I had a great experience on my Mount Kenya trip. The views were stunning and everything was well organized. Unfortunately, after summit day I had to cut the trek short due to sunstroke and altitude sickness. However, the early return was handled very smoothly, a driver was arranged to pick me up directly in the national park, which worked out perfectly. Overall, despite the unexpected change of plans, the trip was excellent and well managed.
Georg · Austria
Safari bookings offers epic guided adventures through the legendary lands of African safari
We wanted to experience the very best of the Masai Mara safari, and although we booked just a month before our travel dates, January, the Dreamlike Africa team still managed to make it work beautifully. Though our preferred accommodation Mara Serena was already full, the team at dreamlike secured us a stay at Mara sopa lodge which though ranked lower was okey. Our guide David was attentive, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made sure our 3-day stay was packed with sightings, including lions on the hunting. Dreamlike Africa turned a potentially stressful last-minute plan into a seamless, unforgettable experience.
Geoffrey Msinga · Kenya
Very good experience.
It was a very good experience with our guide Maro. Game drives were nice, we had explanations when we were asking, water was included, we had time and we saw many animals. The roads from Tsavo to Amboseli are really bad in 2026 though. It could have been better to be in a more recent car, more comfortable.
Julien Diennet · France
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Budget camping Chogoria Gate (Mt Kenya) – Lunch & Dinner Included - Chogoria Gate (Mt Kenya) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Dreamlike Africa Expeditions and Retreats, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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