Detailed Itinerary

Arrival at Karisia can either be by aircraft or vehicle, a 20minute flight time from Nanyuki or a 2.5hr drive through beautiful conservation land to Karisia main camp, Tumaren. Once at Tumaren for a brief lunch and introductions a vehicle will drive us a short while out to our first camp where we will begin a 4 day retreat walking through the conservancy.

This safari begins on the Ewaso Nyiro River. A spactular river that brings lots of animals to drink and wallow in the cool water. Once arrived at camp we will meet our team of local cooks, camel guys and tracking guides.

Once settled into our tents we will have a brief walk to where we will have a sunset yoga session over looking the river before coming back to camp to enjoy a deliciously cooked meal over a burning fire to see the night settle in.

From our river camp we will have an early wake up to go and enjoy an early yoga session by the river as we watch the birds and animals wake slowly.

After a refreshing yoga session we will have a fresh healthy breakfast before we begin our walk to our next camp Paul's camp.

We will walk across large plains as well as mixed bush. Herds of Zebra, Oryx and Grant’s gazelle predominate on the large plains. In the mixed bush we find Dikdiks, Gerenuk, Impala and Lesser Kudu if we are lucky enough to see them.

We will arrive at camp in time for lunch.

The pack camels with our camp will have made a more direct route than us and so they will have arrived before us and set up most of camp before our arrival. After lunch we will enjoy a mixture of rock climbing and yoga or fitness sessions. The ancient granite rock here makes for spectacular grippy climbing.

After another refreshing wake up we will begin to walk to our 3rd camp. A tall rocky outcrop will be visible for miles before you arrive. Its called Nyasura and it is certainly sacred ground, used for millennia by hunters and others seeking shelter. Ancient graves, flints and pounding stones called boluses are all in evidence around the rocks and particularly the caves. We will be camped beside Nyasura and after a slow lunch we will walk to its slopes, Nyasura has a combination of adventure abseils or sport climbing. Progressing to slightly more technical rock climbing from the lovely 'juggy' rock climbing experienced at Pauls Rock.

After a afternoon of pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones we will all regroup on the top of Nyasura rock to unwind to a 30min yoga class followed by sundowner drinks before heading back to camp and reflecting on a pretty spectacular day.

After another excellent start to our day we will walk to our final camp 'Hassan'.

Hassan rock has these long 25m long climbing routes that can either be led on sport or top roped, there is a great variety to climb here, with lots of fun routes to choose from, after 2 previous days of climbing this will be the most fun and enjoyable day after lots of practise.

Equally its a beautiful area to just kick back and enjoy the scenery.

This is our last full day before we leave early hours the following morning towards the slopes of Mt Kenya.

NANYUKI TO CHOGORIA BANDAS Special Camp (2,530 m).

Trekking time: 2 hours.

After an early breakfast and waving goodbye to the Karisia Team we will begin the 6hr drive to Chigoria Gate, where the next chapter of our journey begins. The first day’s walk takes you up through the forest for about 2 hours where you camp in a pocket of forest beyond Kenya Wildlife Service entrance at Chogoria Banda’s. If it is a clear afternoon you can generally get a good sense of the landscape from this point; where the Afro- alpine forest ends and the moorland begins. The afternoon is a good opportunity to walk around the area and acclimatize.

CHOGORIA Special Camp TO LAKE ELLIS (3,460 m).

Trekking time: 4 hours.

The walk starts with spectacular views of the rolling hills ahead and perhaps even a glimpse of the snow- capped peaks of Batian (5,199m) and Nelion (5,188m) high above.

This is a relatively short hike and you will in camp a little earlier than the previous day, which gives you a great chance to sit back and relax after lunch and simply enjoy the views around Lake Ellis. We go by the general rule of thumb to “climb high and sleep low” to allow for better acclimatization. An evening walk up to nearby Mugi Hill can be a wonderful way to end the day, and will hopefully make your ascent a lot easier as well.

LAKE ELLIS TO LAKE MICHAELSON (4,100m).

Trekking time: 5 hours

This day is a beautiful walk which takes you up along the ridge overlooking the Gorges valley and later on in the day Lake Michelson comes in to view. We will break for lunch over looking the Lake with a spectacular view, and then continue on a gentle traverse and descend to Lake Michaelson camp site. You can rest in the afternoon or go for a wonder around the Lake.

LAKE MICHAELSON TO SIMBA COL (4,550m).

Trekking time: 4 hours.

You will depart at around 9 am for a beautiful day’s walk up and around the peaks. You will arrive at the Simba Tarn campsite where you will find camp all set up and ready to serve you lunch. This is a good time to re-fuel and relax before our summit push the next day.

SIMBA COL TO POINT LENANA (4,985 m) TO MACKINDER VALLEY (4200M)

Trekking time: 7 hours

An early departure at 5.30am for a sunrise summit is the best way to experience this climb, and enjoy the expansive views of the mountainside, valleys and country beyond - even the summit of Kilimanjaro - whilst sipping a nice warm drink.

The descent takes you down the Northern side along the Sirimon route where you will have brunch in the Mackinder Valley. Then it’s a final walk down to Old Moses for collection to Soames hotel and restaurant where we will enjoy one last dinner all together.

Our last day, after an amazing 9 days together!

Today will be a day of transporting people back to Nairobi where Tulia then says goodbye.

After what will be 9 days of a trully incredible journey together.