Scenic Mount Kenya Climb 4 Nights/5 Days


Tour Summary/ Features:

On this Mount Kenya climbing experience, you ascend via the dry and little used Sirimon Trail and descend on the scenic Chogoria Trail. You reach point Lenana (4985 m), the highest point accessible to walkers, and return to base in 5 days. Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest mountain. Above the habitable altitude, you find a rainforest zone, abundant with many tree species and there is some wildlife too. Further up is open moorland, and beyond is the snow line where vegetation is sparse. Finding snow on the equator was a great surprise for the first Europeans to get to East Africa.

Minimum Rate Per Adult: US$ 699

Departing From: Nairobi

Duration: 4 Nights/5 Days

Departure Time: 0800 hrs

Departures: Daily

Minimum Persons Required: 2

Period: All seasons

Itinerary:

Day 1: NAIROBI – NANYUKI – OLD MOSES CAMP
Leave Nairobi at 0730hrs via central Kenya viewing agricultural farms to arrive Nanyuki in the afternoon for a brief stop over at the equator. Lunch at a hotel in Nanyuki town before driving further to the Sirimon park gate. Accompanied by your guide, cook and porters, walk in 3-4 hours through the rain forest to Old Moses camp (3300 m).

Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp

Day 2: OLD MOSES CAMP – SHIPTON’S CAMP
After breakfast you hike through the moorland. You see high altitude flowers, animals and birds. The hike is through Liki and Mackinders valleys, where you catch a good view of Tereri and Sendeo peaks. You reach Shipton’s camp (4200 m) after a 6-7 hour hike. From Shipton's camp you can see the north faces of Nelion and Batian peaks.

Dinner and overnight at Shipton’s Camp

Day 3: AUSTRIAN HUT
You ascend in about 4 hours through Simba Col to reach Australian Hut (4790 m). Take early rest to prepare for ascent to point Lenana.

Dinner and overnight at Austrian Hut

Day 4: POINT LENANA
After early morning tea, attempt the summit of point Lenana (4985 m). You will have breakfast at Mintos hut. You then descend through the beautiful and scenic Chogoria trail. You descend up to Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas.

Dinner and overnight at Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas

Day 5: CHOGORIA - NAIROBI
After breakfast, descend in 6 - 8 hours through tropical rainforest to Chogoria town. You transfer back to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon.

Includes:
- All transport
- Accommodation in the mountain huts
- All meals while on the climb
- Park entry fees
- Services of a qualified and experienced Mountain Guide
- Services of experienced porters and cook
- Government taxes

Excludes:
- Extras –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses

What to bring:
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Rain suit, sleeping bags
- Flashlights
- Sunglasses balaclava
- Hand gloves
- Night shoes
- Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of rain