5 DAYS MT KENYA TREKKING
At this high elevation the scenery of forest moorland and glaciers
is spectacular. As you trek you will meet with colobus monkey, elephant
or buffalo. This walk takes you up the mountain via the Sirimon
route with unforgettable scenes of the diverse vegetation. You will
also touch ice and snow on the equator!
Day 1 NAIROBI-NANYUKI
In the morning we leave Nairobi driving north accompanied by our
mountain guide in a shared taxis. After a drive of two and a half-hours
we arrive in Nanyuki where we spend the night in one of the lodges
at the foot of Mt. Kenya.
Day 2 NANYUKI-OLD MOSES CAMP
A short drive in the morning will take
us to the Sirimon track. We start our trek. We walk to Old Moses
Camp (5 hours walk). Overnight at old Moses Camp (3,400m).
Day 3 OLD MOSES
CAMP-SHIPTON`S CAMP
Our hike takes us via Mackinder's Valley to Shipton's Camp
(5 hours walk). Night at Shipton's Camp (4,200m).
Day 4 SHIPTONS - POINT LENANA-MET STATION
Early in the morning we climb Point Lenana (4,985m) .On a
very clear day we should be able to see Mt.Kilimanjaro in the South.
From the top we walk down to the Meteorological Station (6-7 hours
walk). Night at the bandas at the Met. Station.
Day 5 MET.STATION-NAIROBI
After a morning walk we catch the bus/taxi back to Nairobi
where we arrive late afternoon.
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5 DAYS MT. KENYA SCENIC TREK
DAY 1 NAIROBI-NAROMORU-MET.STATION
Drive from Nairobi Northwards to Naro Moru arriving for Lunchtime
then proceed to Naro Moru Park Gate and start hiking from this point
to the Met. Station 9 kms walk, which takes 3 hours. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 2 MET. STATION-MACKINDERS CAMP
After breakfast continue ascent to Mackinders Camp for dinner and
overnight.
DAY 3 MACKINDER`S CAMP-POINT LENANA-MINTOS HUT
At 2.30 am wake up to attempt Point Lenana (4985M)
via Austrian Hut to Point Lenana descend down to Met. Station Camp
for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4 MET. STATION-NAIROBI
After breakfast leave the mountain via Naro-Moru for transport back
to Nairobi where the tour ends.
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UP NARO MORU
– DOWN CHOGORIA ROUTE) - 5 DAYS
DAY 1 NAIROBI-NARO MORU
Leave Nairobi for Naro Moru arrive in time for lunch. Drive
to the base hotel where you spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing.
Dinner and overnight at a budget Hotel in Naro Moru.
DAY 2 NARO MORU-MET. STATION -Drive to the park gate (2460
m) after breakfast. The walk covers 9 kms through equatorial rain
forest (3hrs). Dinner and overnight at Met Station at 3,048 m.
DAY 3 MET. STATION-MACKINDERS
CAMP
Trek past the vertical bog and beautiful vegetation of Giant
lobelia, Hagenia. Picnic lunch en-route then proceed down to Telek
Valley arriving at Mackinders Camp (4300 m) in the late evening,
dinner and overnight at the camp.
DAY 4 MACKINDERS CAMP-POINT LENANA-CHOGORIA PARK GATE
Early ascent via the Austrian Hut (4985 m) through the Glacier
Lewis to reach Point Lenana summit in time to see the sunrise. We
then descend to Mintos Hut for breakfast. Later continue down along
the famous Gorges Valley to the Mountain Bandas. Lunch en-route
and dinner and overnight at the Bandas.
DAY 5 PARK GATE - CHOGORIA TOWN -NAIROBI
Depart early morning and take a walk through Bamboo forest
for 5-6 hours to Chogoria town. After lunch transfer back to Nairobi
where the tour ends.
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6 DAYS ROUND
THE MOUNTAIN TREK
DAY 1 NAIROBI-NANYUKI
Morning depart from Nairobi to Nanyuki with your guide, a
journey takes you approximately 3 hours. After lunch walk around
this small town upto Equator line or relax in the hotel preparing
yourself for the next few days trek. Dinner and overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 2 NANYUKI-OLD MOSES CAMP
After breakfast transfer to the park gate where, after checking
in, we commence our hike accompanied by the guide, cook and porters.
Our trek goes through the rain forest made up of bamboo, rosewood
and other vegetation to Old Moses Camp at 3,300 metres. From the
gate to the mountain hut is a 3 hours hike that covers nine kilometres.
Dinner and overnight.
DAY 3 OLD MOSES CAMP-SHIPTONS
Our six to seven hours trek takes us through heath and moorland
where wildlife abound and comprise of buffalo, rock hyrax and dik
dik. We reach Shiptons Camp at an altitude of 4,200 m for dinner
and overnight.
DAY 4 SHIPTON`S CAMP-EXPLOERE
After breakfast you may take an acclimatization hike to Hausberg
col (4,700m) before coming back to Shiptons for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5 SHIPTON`S CAMP-POINT LENANA-MACKINDER`S CAMP
Early morning attempt to Point Lenana (4,985 m) starts at
about 2:30 AM to reached just before sunrise - this is an ascent
of about 800 meters in three and a half-hours. Descend via the Lewis
Glacier to the Austrian Hut (4,790 m) and continue to Mackinders
Camp (4,200m) for overnight. The descent from Point Lenana to Mackinders
takes about two hours.
DAY 6 MACKINDERS-NARO MORU-NAIROBI
After breakfast we cross the vertical bog to the roadhead
continue to the base hotel for showers and lunch. In the afternoon
we are driven to Nairobi where our tour terminates.
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5 DAYS MOUNT
KENYA IN SIRIMON – OUT CHOGORIA
DAY 1 NAIROBI-NANYUKI
Depart Nairobi accompanied with your guide for Nanyuki, a
journey which takes approximately 3 hours. After lunch visit the
Equator crossing or relax in the hotel preparing your self for the
next few days trek. Dinner and overnight at Riverside hotel.
DAY 2 NANYUKI-OLD MOSES CAMP
After breakfast transfer to the park gate where, after checking
in, we commence our hike accompanied by the guide, cook and porters.
Our trek goes through the rain forest made up of bamboo, rosewood
and other vegetation to Old Moses Camp at 3,300 m. From the gate
to the mountain hut is a 3 hours hike that covers nine kilometres.
Dinner and overnight.
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DAY 3 OLD MOSES
CAMP-SHIPTON`S CAMP
Trek through heath and moorland (6- 7 hrs)where wildlife
abound and comprise of buffalo, rock hyrax and dik dik etc. We reach
Shiptons Camp (4,200m) for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4 SHIPTON`S CAMP-POINT LENANA-PARK GATE
Early pre-dawn trek to Point Lenana (4985 m) to reach the
summit at sunrise. We then descend to Mintos Hut for breakfast.
Later continue down along the famous Gorges Valley to the Mountain
Bandas. Lunch en-route and dinner and overnight at the camp.
DAY 5 PARK GATE- CHOGORIA TOWN-NAIROBI
Leave Early morning walk or take Landover (extra cost) through
Bamboo forest for 5-6 hours to Chogoria town [32 kilometers]. After
lunch drive back to Nairobi where the tour ends.
The price is includes:-
2 transfers from Nairobi to park gate & back
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian meals
are served
A accommodation in Tent/ Bandas while trekking
First night accommodation at Standard hotels - Bed and Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
Mountain Guide and Porters
The Price does not include equipments such as:
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket,
Climbing boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers (but these can be hired at
a reasonable price from our office)
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