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ToursExplorer Kenya SafarisChogori Narumoru Route Mount Kenya Climb

Chogori Narumoru Route Mount Kenya Climb

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Distance: -210 from Nairobi. Starting point Chogoria Mount Kenya National Park. Endpoint Naro Moru Mount Kenya National Park gate. Terrain:-Tarmac to Chogoria town then Dirt Road from Chogoria town to the National Park Gate. Scenic terrain through the alpine zone to Mintos hut. Rocky climb with xxx chippings and gravel to the summit at point Lenana. Difficult...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Start your trek from Chogoria through the forest on the dirt track
    • Hike for 7 kilometers to the Nithi River Camp.
    • Hiking along the gorges valley.
    • Cross valley reaching Mintos hut

What's this trip about?

    Distance: -210 from Nairobi. Starting point Chogoria Mount Kenya National Park. Endpoint Naro Moru Mount Kenya National Park gate. Terrain:-Tarmac to Chogoria town then Dirt Road from Chogoria town to the National Park Gate. Scenic terrain through the alpine zone to Mintos hut. Rocky climb with xxx chippings and gravel to the summit at point Lenana. Difficulty: – Moderate –Can be done by a reasonable fit individual. The Chogoria route passes through the east side of Mount Kenya and provides a scenic view of the surrounding high lands i.e., Lake Michaelson high on the mountain, wildlife, the gorges valley, the flora and fauna.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Game Drive
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Transfers Nairobi Chogoria-Naro Moru-Nairobi
    • 3 meals per day while trekking
    • 6 days Mount Kenya Trek
    • 5 nights accommodation while trekking
    • Transfer Chogoria to the park gate and Naro Moru Gate to Naromoro Town
    • Two Man tent or mountain hut accommodation as required on the climb
    • English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
    • All government park fees at Mt Kenya National Park

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria

Measl: Lunch, Dinner

Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi and drive to Chogoria town arriving for lunch. In the Afternoon, you shall meet your porters and guide for briefing on the actual activities on the trek to be done the following day. You have chance to int...

Day 2: Chogoria – Meru Bandas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After Breakfast, take an all-terrain 4×4 vehicle to the edge of the bamboo forest. Start your trek from here through the forest on the dirt track. It may be muddy if it has been raining. Walk for about 4.5 hours reaching mount Meru Bandas. Distance covered is 16 kilometers. Elevation 2950 meters

Day 3: Meru Bandas – Nithi River Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue our hike after breakfast. You shall hike for 7 kilometers to the Nithi River Camp. You shall be able to spot lots of resident wildlife on your trek. From here you can see the spectacular Nithi falls and Lake Elles, one o...

Day 4: Nithi River Camp – Mintos Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You shall have breakfast before hiking along the gorges valley. The path passes through thick heather and forest cover. You shall cross valley reaching Mintos hut in the afternoon. Lunch, dinner, and overnight at Mintos Hut. Distance covered 12 kilometers in 5-6 hours. Elevation 4200 meters.

Day 5: Mintos Hut – Summit Point Lenana – Met Station

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You shall have breakfast before hiking along the gorges valley. The path passes through thick heather and forest cover. You shall cross valley reaching Mintos hut in the afternoon. Lunch, dinner, and overnight at Mintos Hut. Distance covered 12 kilometers in 5-6 hours. Elevation 4200 meters.

Day 6: Met Station – Maro Moru – Nairobi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Have breakfast at Met Station. Descend to Naro Moru Park gate where you meet your vehicle to Naro Moru town. Have lunch then drive back to Nairobi where your climbing safari ends.

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Price From $999
Price per day$167
Last Updated: 4/10/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Accommodation before and after the climb
    • Visas to enter Kenya
    • Climbing gear – some items are available for hire
    • Laundry
    • Items of personal nature
    • Guide and porter tips
    • Sleeping bags
    • Soft and alcoholic drinks
    • Any other expenses not noted above

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Meals Included

4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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