5 DAYS CLIMBING MOUNT KENYA VIA THE SIRIMON - CHOGORIA ROUTE
Day 1
NAIROBI - NANYUKI
In the morning, you will be picked at the airport/ hotel then depart Nairobi accompanied by our mountain guide arriving at Nanyuki in time for lunch.
For the rest of the afternoon, you will spend time in Nanyuki acclimatizing and walking along the Mount Kenya region visiting the Mau mau Caves, where freedom fighters used to hide during the 2nd world war.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at a hotel in Nanyuki
Day 2
NANYUKI - OLD MOSES HUT
After early morning breakfast, you will prepare to drive to the Sirimon Park Gate where you begin your first five hours of hiking up to the Old Moses hut.
This camp stop is 3,330 meters above sea level. Here you will enjoy the rest of your day, have lunch. Dinner and overnight at the Old Moses hut
Day 3
OLD MOSES HUT - SHIPTON HUT
You will rise early in the morning, have breakfast and then hike from the Old Moses hut through Mackinder Valley, to Shipton hut (4,200m). Here you will explore the scenic beauty and nature that surrounds this area as you view the beautiful topography of the valley. You will enjoy your lunch and dinner meals and your overnight stay at Shipton hut.
Day 4
SHIPTON HUT - MINTOS LENANA POINT - CHOGORIA HUT
You will wake up very early in the morning, around 0230 hours, and hike to Point Lenana (4,985m). On a clear day, you will experience a breathtaking African sunrise and be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro to the south, Mt. Elgon to the west, and the Indian Ocean to the east.
After Point Lenana, you will descend to Mintos (4,250m) where you will have breakfast, and then continue your hike to Road-head where you will stop for lunch. After lunch, you will hike to Chogoria hut where you will stop for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 5
CHOGORIA HUT - NAIROBI
After breakfast, you will hike to Chogoria Gate and then on to Chogoria Town for lunch and your transfer back to Nairobi. You will arrive back in Nairobi in the late afternoon having conquered Mt. Kenya!. You will be dropped off at the airport/ hotel.
Please NOTE that the last 32km stretch from Chogoria camp to the park gate can be walked and from there a van will take you the rest of the way. The cost for the ride from chogoria to the gate can be shared between the available clients and can be arranged by the guide {the cost is not included in the package) you will be dropped at the airport or at the hotel.
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Included
- Mt Kenya park entry fees
- Mountain guide & porters services
- Mineral water while on your safari
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Excluded
- 1. Soft drinks 2.Tips for the cook.guide and porters. What To Bring On Trekking Mt.Kenya 1. Waterproof rucksack with day pack 2. Sleeping bag (covering at least 3 seasons) 3. Roll mats and insulation pads 4. Comfortable hiking boots, light walking trainers thongs (flip - flops) 5. Gaiters (useful when encountering snow),Wooden walking stick / ski pole,Sunglasses or snow – goggles, sun hat, balaclava or woolen hat,Warm scarf, gloves, mittens and thermal underwear 6. Sweaters / jumpers, anorak / raincoat, water and windproof pants, jackets, t-shirt, several pairs of socks 7. Long sleeved shirt with collar, small towel, toiletries and toilet paper 8. Sunscreen and lip salve 9. Flash light (head mounted preferable) and spare batteries 10. Water bottle 11. Camera with spare film and batteries
Tour Types: Hiking , Snorkeling , Game Drive , Safari Packages, Flying Packages, Honeymoon Packages , Wildlife Safari Holidays
Price Range: 0.00 to 887.00
887.00 USD / person Sharing
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