Mount Kenya Ascent
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Overview
Highlights
- Climb Point Lenana (4985m), the highest trekking peak on Mt Kenya
- Traverse Mount Kenya from East to West via the Chogoria and Sirimon routes
- Ascend via the quieter and more dramatic Chogoria route
- Delight in the beautiful alpine scenery and views
- Search for wildlife in the lower slopes
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- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners
- 1 night in 3 star hotel on a twinshare basis
- 5 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
- Group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included)
- Experienced local guides, cook and camp crew
- Porters to carry personal and group equipment
- Private return transfers from Nairobi to Mt Kenya
- Park entrance fees valued at US$300
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Itinerary
On arrival in Nairobi, please make your way to the group hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure in Kenya's capital city.
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This morning we head to Chogoria Village (approx. 4-5 hours drive). In the afternoon you will ascend the steep and rutted track to the Bandas (cottages) in woodland near the Chogoria gate (3,017m) of the Mt Kenya National Park. We will stay here for the night. Our gear will be transported by Land Rovers while we acclimatise with our first walk at altitude (approx. 1 hour).
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The flora and fauna surrounding the Bandas is prolific, with the possibility of seeing game in the surrounding forest (Elephant, Buffalo, Antelope, Colobus Monkey, Augur Buzzard & Verreaux's Eagle). As we walk, the forest gradually drops away and we enter a high...
The initial trek away from the lake ascends gentle moorland to attain a ridge that eventually joins the main Chogoria route at its best viewpoint. After enjoying views of Vivienne Falls and the Gorges Valley we descend to the little visited Lake Michaelson (3,900m) an...
The trek now enters the Alpine Zone - after quite a boggy start to the walk the walking surface soon becomes scree. You will soon reach Simba Tarn at 4560m, in time for a late lunch. An afternoon walk will assist with acclimatisation. (approx. 4-6 hrs)
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After a hot drink you will leave at 3:30 am for the steep ascent (2 - 2.5 hrs) of Point Lenana (4,985m) in time for sunrise. Although the climb is straightforward, the final section is hard work at this altitude. From the summit it is often possible to see Mt Kilimanj...
After breakfast we continue descending for approximately 2 hours to Old Moses camp 3400m and the tarmac roadhead at the forest line. Here we bid farewell to the porters and crew and drive down through the lush forest belt to the Park Gate. After completing the exit f...
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We had a wonderful Mount Kenya ascent
Our guide Edwin was very experienced and set a slow, measured pace for each day. His team of cook, assistant and porters took exceptional care of us, and enabled us ...
Our guide Edwin was great
He set a good pace (pole pole meaning slowly slowly) which enabled us to get to the summit. We were also very well looked after by our guide, the cook and all the po...
We had a wonderful Mount Kenya ascent
Our guide Edwin was very experienced and set a slow, measured pace for each day. His team of cook, assistant and porters took exceptional care of us, and enabled us ...
Our guide Edwin was great
He set a good pace (pole pole meaning slowly slowly) which enabled us to get to the summit. We were also very well looked after by our guide, the cook and all the po...
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What's excluded
- International flights
- arrival and departure transfers
- Sleeping bags & sleeping mats
- Restaurant meals in Nairobi and meals not mentioned in the itinerary as included.
- Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
- Tips
- Airport and departure taxes
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- Travel Insurance
- Additional transport or accommodation required due to any emergency situation. (This would be covered by an adequate insurance)
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- 1 night hotel
- 5 nights camping/ mountain hut
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