Old Moses Camp Elevation / Altitude: 3,300 m above sea level.
Old Moses Camp, managed by Bantu Utamaduni Lodge, serves as the initial campsite for climbers embarking on the Sirimon route up Mount Kenya. Located just a few hours’ trek from the Sirimon Gate, this campsite offers convenient accessibility, with a dirt road leading directly to its premises. Formerly known as Judmier Camp, it is privately owned and operated.
Accommodation options at Old Moses Camp include several wooden cabins designed in a dormitory-style layout. Each cabin features multiple rooms with bunk beds, providing ample sleeping space for hikers. Additionally, there is a spacious communal dining hall and a kitchen equipped with facilities for meal preparation. Running cold water is available at the campsite’s amenities.
All toilet facilities at Old Moses Camp are located indoors, within the same buildings as the accommodation rooms. Hikers have the choice of either reserving rooms in advance or pitching their own tents at the nearby campsite.
Old Moses Camp serves as a hub for climbers either ascending to Shipton’s Camp and Point Lenana via the Sirimon route or descending to the Sirimon Gate. Due to its strategic location along the route, the campsite experiences relatively higher traffic compared to its counterpart, Shipton’s Camp, which is primarily used by ascending climbers.
Location
Situated at the end of a dirt road, Old Moses Camp offers a picturesque setting surrounded by the mountain’s rainforest and the early stages of the moorland zone. The surrounding vegetation comprises open scrubland adorned with spectacular plants such as lobelias. Wildlife sightings are common, with smaller rodents and birds frequently spotted in the area.
From Old Moses Camp, the journey continues to Shipton’s Camp, requiring hikers to traverse through the stunning Mackinder’s Valley and cross several rivers along the way. Despite the challenging trek, the scenic beauty of the landscape makes the journey worthwhile for adventurers exploring Mount Kenya.
