Mount Kenya Itineraries
MOUNT KENYA TREKKING NARO MORU ROUTE 5 DAYS
Naro Moru route is the quickest way to the base of the mountain and Pt. Lenana. It is also one of the steepest routes and extra care should be taken here to avoid problems with AMS. Walking up towards Mackinders Camp through the Teleki Valley offers superb views of the peaks of Batian and Nelion. A steep section known as the "vertical bog" is crossed around midwau to Mackinders Hut and a stopover here is almost compulsory. The accomodations are good with bunkhouses at Met Station and Mackinder's Camp.
Mt Kenya Climbing NARO MORU ROUTE
Mt Kenya Climb - 5 days / 4nights
Park:Mt Kenya National Park
Grade:B- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.
Approximate Trekking Distance:67 Kms
Starts : Nairobi /Ends : Nairobi
Departure Day: Any Day
Accomodation :Standard Lodge and Tent While trekking
participants MINIMUM: 2 participants
Activities:Hiking and trekking,Tree naming,bird watch , wildlife encounter ,photography
Your Itinerary
DAY 1: NARO MORU
Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed South towards the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Cross the Equator and arrive at Nanyuki Simbas / Lodge in time for Lunch. Relax and Enjoy magnificent scenery of Mt Kenya region.A COMPLIMENTARY walking tour to the EQUATOR.Ovenight at Simbas Lodge
DAY 2: MET.CAMP SITE
Early morning photo taking Mt kenya when its clear then after breakfast, Drive to the gate then walk to the Meteorological Station. This is a very good day for acclimatization, for we will be sleeping at an altitude of 10,000 ft 9 kms 3-4 hours walk
DAY 3: MACKINDER'S CAMP SITE
Hike up through the Teleki valley to Mackinders Camp where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking time approximately 4-6 hours. Overnight Mackinders Camp. (14,000 ft.) 9kms 4-5 hours walk
DAY 4: MACKINDER'S CAMP SITE
A pre- dawn attempt of point Lenana is made to ensure a successful summit bid and to try to reach the summit in time for a clear view of the majestic scenery. After climbing Pt. Lenana we return back to Mackinders camp for breakfast and then proceed down to Met Station Lodge for overnigh.9 kms 3 to 4 hours walk
CLIMBING MOUNT KENYA SIRIMON-CHOGORIA ROUTE
Mt Kenya Climb - 6 days / 5 nights
Grade:B- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.
ApproximateTrekking Distance: 97 kms
Starts : Nairobi/Ends : Nairobi
Departure Day: Any Day
Accomodation :Standard Lodge at Mountain Base and Tent While trekking
participants MINIMUM: 2 participants
Activities:Hiking and trekking,Tree naming, bird watch , wildlife encounter, photography
and beautiful scenery views
Your Itinerary
This route has the most gradual ascent to Point Lenana, Minimum 5 days trekking.This is one of the best routes
Day 00-Arrival and transfer to Kenya Comfort Hotel B/b- Advise flight details
DAY 1:Nairobi-Nanyuki
Transfer from Nairobi is at 09:00 hrs to Nanyuki .A COMPLIMENTARY walking tour to the EQUATOR. dinner and overnight at Simbas lodge.
Day 2: Sirimon gate to Judmaier camp
After Breakfast drive to Sirimon Park gate and trek for 3 - 4 hours to Old Moses Camp (Judmeier) through a beautiful forest with East African Pencil Cedar trees, Poducarpus trees and the giant Hygenia trees. From Judmeier camp you can see the summits of Batian andNelion peaks: 9kms
Day 3 :Old Moses (Judmaier) camp to Shiptons camp
This is about a 6 - 8 hour hike crossing Liki and Mackinders valleys, there is a great view of Tereri and Sendeo peaks. And also a great view of Nanyuki town and beautiful terrain. Shipton's camp has also an excellent setting with the north faces of Nelion peak and Batian peak. 13kms
Day 4: Shipton's camp to Point Lenana and then descend to Mintos Camp (Halls Tarns camp).
This hike is about 4 and half hours hike through some of the most spectacular sceneries like Gorges valley the Halls Tarns and the Lake Elies at a far distance. Overnight at Mintos Campisite.
Day 5: Mintos (Halls tarns camp) to Meru Mt.Kenya Lodge (Bandas)
This hike is anywhere between 4 - 6 hours. This area has spectacular views down into the Gorges valley with Lake Michaelson and Vivienne falls, and across on the other side you can see Ithanguni peak, Rotundu peaks and the Giant Flat -- top Kilingo hill table. 18kms
Day 6: Chogoria gate to Chogoria town
About 6 - 8 hours, on dirt roads through a thick bamboo forest and tropical forest. The
forest is really beautiful with chances of seeing wildlife and Columbus monkeys. Transfer to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.32kms or walk half way to take 4x4.
You can opt for carnivore restaurant dinner for game meat-Price is 40 USD per
person ! !
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