Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria – Mount Meru Bandas (2,950m)
Depart Nairobi and drive to Chogoria. Begin your trek through rainforest, bamboo, and heather zones to Mount Meru Bandas. Lunch, optional nature walk, dinner, and overnight at camp.
Day 2: Mount Meru Bandas – Lake Ellis (3,400m)
Trek to the scenic Lake Ellis, passing the beautiful Kathita Waterfalls. Afternoon at leisure with optional fishing. Dinner and overnight at the lakeside campsite.
Day 3: Lake Ellis – Lake Michaelson (4,000m)
Enjoy a trek to the spectacular Lake Michaelson with picnic lunch en route. Relax by the lake upon arrival. Dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 4: Lake Michaelson – Simba Col (4,600m)
Ascend to Simba Col for acclimatization and preparation for the summit attempt. Rest and overnight at camp.
Day 5: Simba Col – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Naro Moru – Nairobi
Early morning summit hike to Point Lenana for sunrise views and, weather permitting, views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Descend via Mackinder’s Camp and Met Station before returning to Nairobi.
Depart Nairobi and drive to Chogoria. Begin your trek through rainforest, bamboo, and heather zones to Mount Meru Bandas. Lunch, optional nature walk, dinner, and overnight at camp.
Day 2: Mount Meru Bandas – Lake Ellis (3,400m)
Trek to the scenic Lake Ellis, passing the beautiful Kathita Waterfalls. Afternoon at leisure with optional fishing. Dinner and overnight at the lakeside campsite.
Day 3: Lake Ellis – Lake Michaelson (4,000m)
Enjoy a trek to the spectacular Lake Michaelson with picnic lunch en route. Relax by the lake upon arrival. Dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 4: Lake Michaelson – Simba Col (4,600m)
Ascend to Simba Col for acclimatization and preparation for the summit attempt. Rest and overnight at camp.
Day 5: Simba Col – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Naro Moru – Nairobi
Early morning summit hike to Point Lenana for sunrise views and, weather permitting, views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Descend via Mackinder’s Camp and Met Station before returning to Nairobi.