1 Day
Nairobi
Certified guides
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Fitness level: Average Active Fitness. Target: Local weekenders with only 2 days off.
Trek from Sirimon Gate through the yellowwood forest belt to Old Moses Camp, with a guided ridge walk overlooking Judmier Valley. On the second day, ascend into the heather moorlands to Ontulili River viewpoints before returning to Sirimon Gate and Naivasha.
Distance: 9 km. Gain: +700m. Stay: Old Moses Huts. 07:30 AM: Vehicle pickup from any Naivasha hotel, airport or residence. Four-hour scenic drive to Sirimon Gate for documentation. 12:30 PM: Fresh lunch at Sirimon Gate park offices. 01:30 PM: Begin a gentle three-hour acclimating trek through the yellowwood forest belt. 04:30 PM: Arrive at Old Moses Camp. Guided high-altitude ridge walk overlooking Judmier Valley for alpine photography. 07:30 PM: Fresh dinner in the main Old Moses dining hall. Early sleep.
Distance: 11 km. Gain/loss: +350m / -1,050m. Stay: Return. 06:00 AM: Full cooked hot breakfast in Old Moses dining hall. 07:00 AM: Ascend into the heather moorland zone to the Ontulili River viewpoints (+350m gain). 11:30 AM: Trek down to Sirimon Gate with panoramic views of the peaks. 01:00 PM: Arrive at the gate, clear park records and board the private vehicle. Lunch excluded. 05:00 PM: Drop-off at your custom residence or terminal in Naivasha.
| Group size | EA Citizen | EA Resident | International (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax (Solo) | KES 28,000 | KES 45,000 | USD 490 |
| 2–3 Pax Group | KES 24,000 | KES 38,000 | USD 410 |
| 4–6 Pax Group | KES 21,500 | KES 34,000 | USD 360 |
| 7+ Pax Group | KES 18,500 | KES 29,000 | USD 320 |
2026/2027 catalogue rates by guest category and group size. Personal clothing must be brought by the client. Optional base-town gear rentals are charged separately at the listed flat rates per entire mountain trip.
Client must bring:
Arranged by Bush Walker. Flat cost per entire mountain trip.
| Rental item | KES | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-zero professional sleeping bag (-10°C comfort rating) | 2,500 | 20 |
| Ergonomic aluminium trekking poles (adjustable pair) | 1,500 | 12 |
| Waterproof heavy-duty mountain rucksack (65L–75L) | 2,000 | 15 |
| High-lumen LED headlamp with fresh spare batteries | 1,000 | 8 |
| Thick insulated closed-cell ground sleeping mat | 1,000 | 8 |
| Waterproof reinforced fabric mountain trail gaiters (pair) | 1,000 | 8 |
group rates available
Departures year-round
Insured + TRA licensed