Mount Kenya Point Peter (4757m asl) is one of the easily accessible technical peaks in the snow peaked mountain at the equator. It’s perfect for beginner rock climbers wishing to grow their high-altitude mountaineering skills. A perfect prep or warm-up climb before climbing Point Batian 5199m asl. Below is a brief description of the trail and climb

Day 1: Sirimon Gate (2650m ASl) to Old Moses Camp (3300Asl)

Meet at 7.00am outside the International life House (or other agreed location in Nairobi) to board our ride to Nanyuki, the drive will take about 3 hours. At Nanyuki an early lunch will be waiting, we enjoy as we chat with our contact team at the base of the mountain. After lunch, we drive to Sirimon Gate where soon after clearing with KWS we shall start our epic journey up Lenana Point. The trek up to the first camp is on tarmac for 9km and this will take about 3 hours through the rain forest and the Bamboo zone. On good afternoon sightings of waterbucks and elephants are likely. Later in the evening dinner is served. At night the clearance at the camp also allows for star gazing. A good camera is recommended to capture these moments.

Day 2: Old Moses Camp (3300m Asl) to Shiptons Camp (4200m ASl)

After breakfast, we start our day through the moorland, through the Likki Valley crossing the Likki River, and going up to View Point. It is the gate to Mackinders Valley and Mount Kenya most impressive with perfect views of the high peaks on a clear day. We take a break here to witness this magic as we take a moment to refuel. Later we continue up the caves and soon enter the Lobelia zone. The 7km Mackinders Valley trail delivers into Shipton Camp covering a total of 14km for the day taking about 7hours. At camp, we have some tea and snacks as we relax and get good rest as we prepare for our summit bid the following morning.

Day 3: Shiptons Camp to Point Peter

6.00 am morning wake-up call as we head out to point Peter. We shall have an early snack and tea to start our day at the less-climbed peak, Point Peter and get a packed snack for the climb. The climb is 3 pitches long. At the summit 4757m asl enjoy views of the high peaks of Batian and the plains below- Mackinder Valley among others. We shall then head back to Shipton Basecamp for lunch and a restful afternoon.

Day 4: Shiptons Camp (4200m ASl) to Point Lenana (4985m Asl) and down Old Moses Camp (Optional Point Lenana)

This will be an early morning affair with a wakeup call at 3.00am. We shall enjoy early snack and tea to start the day. Our summit bid will start at 3.30 am aiming to be at Lenana Peak at 6.30am to witness a magical sunrise from the 3rd Highest Point in Mount Kenya. Soon after taking all the magic we head down to Shipton’s Camp 4km down at 4300m Asl. We shall have a stop there for a proper breakfast soon after we shall proceed down to Old Moses Camp. On our way down even better views of the peaks and excellent views of main peaks. After lunch we head back to Nairobi.

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