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Overview
Highlights
- Climb the highest mountain in Africa on the beautiful and challenging Lemosho route
- Experience the sunrise over Mawenzi before pushing to the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m)
- Climb Point Lenana (4985m), the highest trekking peak on Mt Kenya
- Traverse Mount Kenya from East to West via the Chogoria and Sirimon routes
- Be captivated by panoramic viewpoints and incredible scenery while trekking
- Discover the flora and fauna of the region while spotting wildlife in the lower slopes
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Trip includes
- 16 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 14 dinners
- 4 nights in 3 star hotels in Nairobi and Arusha on a twinshare basis
- 12 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
- Private transfers
- Airport transfers in Nairobi (days 1 & 8 only) and Arusha (days 8 & 17 only)
- Experienced local guides, cook and camp crew
- Group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included)
- Porters to carry personal and group equipment
- Park entrance fees valued at US$1464
- Safety equipment including portable altitude chamber and group medical kit (Mt Kenya); emergency group oxygen and group medical kit (Mt Kilimanjaro)
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, you will be collected and transferred to the group hotel for overnight accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure in Nairobi. Overnight: Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel
meals : Array
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 overnight. Our gear will be transported by Land Rovers while we acclimatise with our first walk at altitude (approx. 1 hour).
meals : B,L,D
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 (3,830m) 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)
meals : B,L,D
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 head through the Sirimon Valley and down through the lush forest belt to the Park Gate where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Nairobi at around 10:00am (approx. 2 hours walking). We drive on to Nairobi where we farewell our Kenyan cr...
This morning we are transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport Tanzania (JRO). You will be collected upon arrival and transferred to our Lodge in Arusha. We stay at the Moivaro Coffee Plantation which has spacious r...
After completing the necessary registration formalities, we drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho Gate roadhead. The last section of the road is of poor quality and difficult to drive after rain, and the drive there should ...
We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of wilderness, especially if afternoon mists come in! We camp in the centre of the plateau at “Shira One” (3550m). [6-7 hours walking]
meals : B,L,D
An easy day to help acclimatisation, and to explore the volcanic rock formations of Shira Plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut (3840m). This campsite has stunning views, close to the glaciated dome of Kibo and th...
A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (4550m) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3900 m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. [5-7 hours walking]
meals : B,L,D
A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the southeastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga (4000m), the last water point on the way to the summit. [4-5 hours walking]
meals : B,L,D
We follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach the Barafu campsite (4600m) for lunch. There is a short acclimatisation walk to the plateau at the bottom of the South-East valley (4800m). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. [3-5 hours walking]
meals : B,L,D
We will start our ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. so that we can be up on the Crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some wellgraded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (5735m), in about five or six hours...
A sustained descent on a well constructed path through lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the National Park gate at Mweka (1650m). Here we sign out from the National Pa...
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport Tanzania (JRO) where the trip arrangements end.
meals : B
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What's excluded
- Flight from Jomo Kenyatta Airport Nairobi (NBO) to Kilimanjaro Airport Tanzania (JRO) is NOT included in the tour price
- International or domestic flights
- Sleeping bags & sleeping mats
- Restaurant meals in Nairobi and Arusha 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 & gratuities
- Airport and departure taxes
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Additional transport or accommodation required due to any emergency situation. (This would be covered by an adequate travel insurance)
Accommodation
- 4 nights hotel
- 12 nights camping/ mountain hut
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