Day 1: Sipi Trailhead at Kapkwai to Kajeri Camp 33683masl (_+1,683mASL), 22km
After your early morning hearty breakfast, we will board Boda Bodas to the start of the trailhead which is 12km adjacent to Sipi and as soon as we arrive, the team of Porters, ranger guides and your happy chef will be waiting for you, ready to take you through a journey of a life time. You will go through a montane forest where if you chance, you will spot a couple of different species of small primates like , species of forest birds, as you will approach your immediate camp Called Tutum Cave Camp for a hot lunch stopover then later proceed to Kajeri Camp which is 11km away and will be your first night.
- Breakfast: 6:00am
- Departure: 6:30am
- Distance: 12km drive and 22km walk from Kapkwai to Kajeri Camp
- Stopover Lunch: Tutum Cave Camp
- Difficulty: Moderate Level
Day 2: Kajeri Camp to Mwongogo Camp 3,800masl (+417mASL) 12km
You will rise for the beautiful sunrise, enjoy well-made breakfast, wrap up your items from the tent, and later set off to our next camp which above Kajeri in terms of Elevation and is 12Km away to Mwongogo Cave Camp. The nature of the terrain is a combo of steepness plus gentleness a long accompanied with couples of inclines in between, however the beautiful sights is worth a regret. Between Kajeri and Mwongogo Camp, is within the heather zones, off from the montane forest and is just full of grass, flora and breathtaking views which you may termed it as panoramic insights. And Mwongogo cave is suited at the point over looking Simu Valley, giving you a view of 180 degree as you enjoy your stay.
- Breakfast: 6:30am
- Departure: 7:00am
- Distance: 12km
- Difficulty: Both Steep and Gentle
Day 3: Mwongogo-Wagagai Peak 4321masl (_+521Masl), 11km
Our day 4 has always been the most hyped day to all our clients that have explored with us despite of all other highlights during the hike. We will set off right after breakfast, park snacks, enough drinking water and energy bars to keep the energy level and to sustain you on a little oxygen as you head up to the peak.
However, the Wagagai peak is 5-6km away from the camp whose time differs among hikers based on their level of fitness but as a team, we emphasize the “Journey not a destination” meaning walk at your pace and feeling comfortable as much as possible. After conquering the peak, we will later loop downhill detouring Jackson peak, Jackson pool, View of Caldera base, Spot crater lakes and return to our Camp for second night.
- Breakfast: 6:00am
- Departure: 6:30am
- Distance: 11kmDifficulty: Moderate
Day 4: Mwongogo to Hunters Cave Camp 3,870masl (_+70mASL), 11Km
After breakfast plus packing our backpacks, we will say bye to Mwongogo Camp and head out to camp whose name was derived from local hunters at the time when the park had not been restricted was later called Hunters Cave camp found at an elevation of 3,870masl and covering a distance of 11km coupled with gentle plus few steeper midways. What to expect on this trail are the panoramic views, unique species of plants, flowers, detour Mt Mubiyi and viewing counterpart Kenya and so much to perceive along the way. Here snacks comes ideal, enough water, sunscreen etc. Because as the pace differs, time utilize might go a bit longer. And within 5-6 hours, we could reach the camp where you will stay for the Fourth night at Hunters Cave Camp.
- Breakfast: 6:30am
- Departure: 7:00am
- Distance: 11km
- Difficulty: Steeper at one part and the rest is Gentle
Day 5: Piswa Gate Exit (-1,680), 16km
The final day will start with a breakfast, pack up, and set off covering a distance of 16km on a gentle landscape, and the time of arrival at the exiting point will depend on your level of fitness and pace. However, we roughly estimate sometimes between 5-6 hours on average hiker and 6-7 for the slowest hiker. As soon as you reach the gate, you will sign out, say bye to the team, and later board a Boda Boda back to Sipi Falls.
- Breakfast: 6:30am
- Departure: 7:00am
- Distance: 16km
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Total Hiking distance: 72km
