5 Days Kamweti Route
5 days
A remote and wild approach from the southern forested slopes through thick bamboo and unspoiled wilderness.
Day by day
Day 1 — Nairobi – Kamweti Forest Station – Forest Edge Camp (3,000 m)
Depart Nairobi at 7:00 AM and drive south to the Kamweti Forest Station, located on the southern edge of Mount Kenya Forest Reserve. After park registration and lunch, begin your trek through dense indigenous forest and bamboo thickets. The trail ascends gently through moss-draped trees toward the edge of the moorland.
Dinner and overnight at Forest Edge Camp.
Day 2 — Forest Edge Camp – Thegi Camp (3,600 m)
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Today’s trek takes you further into the high moorlands, climbing steadily along less-defined elephant trails. The terrain is rich in alpine vegetation, including giant lobelias and heathers. Arrive at Thegi Camp, situated near the marshy upper reaches of the Kamweti Valley.
Dinner and overnight at Thegi Camp.
Day 3 — Thegi Camp – Austrian Hut (4,790 m)
Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
Continue through moorland and rocky alpine slopes, joining the Summit Circuit Trail as you ascend toward Austrian Hut. Located just below Point Lenana and beside Lewis Glacier, this high-altitude base offers spectacular views of the peaks and the surrounding valleys.
Dinner and overnight at Austrian Hut.
Day 4 — Summit Point Lenana (4,985 m) – Descend to Met Station (3,050 m)
Begin the summit push at 3:00–4:00 AM, climbing the southeast ridge to Point Lenana in time for sunrise. After taking in the breathtaking views from the summit, descend via the Naromoru route, passing Mackinder’s Camp and tackling the “Vertical Bog” before reaching Met Station.
Dinner and overnight at Met Station.
Day 5 — Met Station – Naromoru Gate – Transfer to Nairobi
After breakfast, hike the final 9km through the forest to Naromoru Gate. Meet your transfer vehicle and return to Nairobi, arriving by late afternoon.