Judmaier Campsite (KWS)
- Camping
KWS campsite a few hundred metres from Old Moses at about 3,300 m, listed by KWS among its bookable campsites and huts. Bring a tent, stove and all food; prevailing KWS camping fees apply.
Mount Kenya Sirimon–Chogoria Traverse · Stage 1 of 4
Sirimon Gate to Old Moses Camp
Stage 1 of the Mount Kenya Sirimon–Chogoria Traverse covers 8.7 km from Sirimon Gate to Old Moses Camp, with 737 m of ascent and 0 m of descent. The highest point is 3,384 m. Allow about 4.5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
8.7 kmdistance
737 mascent
0 mdescent
~4.5 hwalking time
moderatedifficulty
3,384 mhighest point
≈ 2 L
≈ 1,140 kcal
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Where to sleep and eat on this stage
Old Moses Camp
Old Moses Camp (hut)
- Rooms
- Camping
- Not confirmed by the operator — check first
Self-catering bunkhouse at 3,300 m, about 9 km up the track from the Sirimon Gate, with dormitory bunks, a kitchen, a dining room and toilets; tents can be pitched beside it. A 2026 listing gives USD 50 (non-residents) or KSh 5,000 (residents) per bed and KSh 2,000 for camping; your operator books it.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are listed on OpenStreetMap, by tour operators or in guides but could not be checked on an official page. A KWS-certified guide is compulsory on Mount Kenya, and your operator normally books the huts and campsites with the park fees. Nights above 4,000 m are well below freezing: bring a four-season sleeping bag.
Help and services on this stage
Emergency: call 999 or 112, KWS 0800 597 000. Altitude sickness: descend. Emergency & health guide
Nearest hospital
- Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital · Nanyuki · 24/7 emergency
+254706031031 · Map - Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital · Meru · 24/7 emergency
+2546432370 · Map
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
Walk Sirimon Gate to Old Moses Camp with Outest
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.