HIKING MOUNT KENYA
VIA NARO MORU. - Ref: MA 049
Duration: 2 nights 3 days
This ancient volcanic mountain lies astride
the equator and rises to a height of 5,199m.
Your ascent takes you through rain forests
on the lower slopes, the bamboo belt above,
then moorland leading to the alpine zone and
glaciated summits. Tarns of crystal clear
water surrounded by giant groundsel plants
add to the magic. The two main summits,
Batian and Nelion, are accessible to skilled
mountaineers. This western approach to the
third highest peak, Point Lenana at 4,985m,
is the quickest as this is the shortest
route.
Day 1 Nairobi - Naro Moru Track L . D
You drive north of the city through
pineapple and coffee plantations and arrive
on the slopes of Mount Kenya in time for a
picnic lunch. From the Park Entrance Gate
you walk to Met. Station at 3,048m for
dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Mount
Kenya B . L . D
Your climb continues to Mackinder’s Camp, a
walk of approximately 5-6 hours. At this
point the main peaks provide a spectacular
view and there is also an opportunity to
trek into Teleki Valley from the Camp.
Overnight at Mackinder’s Camp.
Day 3 Mount
Kenya - Nairobi B . L
The ascension to the summit of Point Lenana
begins before dawn to ensure time to view
the sunrise from the peak. From here, on a
clear day, you can see Mount Kilimanjaro,
Africa’s highest mountain. The descent from
the peak has a short break at Mackinder’s
Camp before continuing to Met. Station for
lunch and then onto the Park Gate to meet
your vehicle for your return to Nairobi.
CLIMBING MOUNT
KENYA VIA SIRIMON ROUTE TRACK.- Ref: MA 050
Duration: 5 nights 6 days
Mount Kenya’s twin peaks of Batian and
Nelion crown one of the world’s highest
national parks - 704 kms of forest, moorland,
rock and ice. Although the mountain’s
highest point lies 17 kms to the south, the
equator cuts across the northern shoulders
at a height of 11,000 feet. Little grows at
its extreme heights - just a few litchen
cover the exposed rock but, in the high
valleys, some of the world’s most
spectacular mountain plants flourish -
‘water holding cabbages’ or ‘ostrich plume
plants’ are actually giant groundsel, an
astonishing mutation of a tiny alpine plant
growing to incredible heights. The lobelias
grow even higher than the twenty foot high
groundsel - some up to twenty seven feet -
their hairy, grey leaves dotted with tiny
blue flowers. More than 30 jewel-like lakes
encircle Mount Kenya’s rocky spires.
Day 1 Nairobi - Sirimon Track L . D
An early departure from Nairobi with a lunch
stop enroute to the National Park Gates on
the Sirimon Trail. Then a 3-4 hour steady
ascent to Judmaier Camp (3,350m).
Day 2 Mount
Kenya B . L . D
A 5-6 hour walk up Mackinder’s Valley to
Shipton’s Caves (4,150m). It is a dramatic
landscape with giant lobelias all around and
the towering peaks ahead.
Day 3 Mount
Kenya B . L . D
Acclimatisation day. Optional trek to Kami
Hut (4,425m) and Hausberg Col (4,591m)
Day 4 Mount
Kenya B . L . D
A very early start up the North Ridge to
reach Point Lenana (4,985m). Descend to
Teleki Valley on the opposite side of the
main peaks to MacKinders Camp for a good
night's rest.
Day 5 Mount
Kenya B . L . D
Descend to Met. Station (road head) on the
Naro Moru Track and transfer by vehicle to
Naro Moru River Lodge for the night.
Day 6
Chogoria - Nairobi B
Transfer to Nairobi in the morning.
CLIMBING MOUNT KENYA VIA CHOGORIA.
Ref: MA 051
Duration: 5 nights 6 days
Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest mountain and despite
lying directly on the equator, hiking mount Kenya is a
different experience, its peaks are permanently iced with
snow and glaciers. The tribes living around the mountain
regard it as sacred, believing it to be the home of their
God. The distinctive vegetation zones passed through as you
climb, each form a unique ecosystem which hosts a variety of
unusual plant species and wildlife. This adventurous eastern
approach to the mountain is one of the most scenic.
Day 1 Nairobi - Chogoria L . D
You depart Nairobi at 9.00 a.m. and drive north via Embu and
Chogoria Village to the Park Gates (3,017m). Overnight here
in a private banda.
Day 2 Mount Kenya B . L . D
A steady ascent for 3-4 hours across open ground and through
rain forest to your camp at Lake Ellis (3,500m). Optional
walk in the afternoon to Mugi Hill.
Day 3 Mount Kenya B . L . D
You take a little used route across gentle moorland with
views of Vivienne Falls before reaching your beautiful
campsite beside Lake Michaelson (4,000m).
Day 4 Mount Kenya B . L . D
An early start to reach Point Lenana (4,985m) by
mid-morning. Then traverse around the main peaks to American
Camp - superb views of the south face of the mountain.
Day 5 Mount Kenya - Naro Moru B . L . D
Final day on the mountain, descend through the Teleki Valley
and the famous vertical bog to Met Station (3,050m) and
overnight at Naro Moru River Lodge cottages.
Day 6 Naro Moru - Nairobi B
Return to Nairobi arriving before lunch.
What you need to bring for hiking.
Quilted sleeping bag, Anorak (a waterproof jacket for wet
conditions), climbing boots, tennis shoes for the rain
forest and moorlands, light raincoat, warm sweaters, hat,
gloves, hard underwear, puttees, sun oil and lip balm, good
sunglasses or snow glasses water bottle, plastic bags, torch
with spare batteries and spare bulbs, small rucksack to
carry yourself, rucksack - possibly with lock in which to
pack your belongings to be carried by porters. Maximum
luggage 15 kgs otherwise there will be a surcharge for the
excess. Mountain climbing equipment in Kenya is available
for hire.
Photographic gear
It is essential to use sky light filters at high elevations,
less sensitive film with 15DIN for bright areas and 17 or so
for use in the dark rain forests.
Included in the packages above is:
Transport from Nairobi to and from the mountain.
Park entrance fees
Services of an experienced English speaking mountain guide, cook
and porters.
All accommodation in either mountain huts or tents.
Any emergency evacuation from the mountain to the base.
All camping equipment.
Three meals a day while on safari, whether vegetarian or
non-vegetarian all prepared by our safari cook.
NOT included
All personal travel insurance.
Flying Doctors' service for emergency air evacuation [available in
our office at US$ 30 PP for one month]
Sleeping bags.
Hotel accommodation in Nairobi.
What you need to bring
Quilted sleeping bag, Anorak (a waterproof jacket for wet
conditions), climbing boots, tennis shoes for the rain forest and
moorlands, light raincoat, warm sweaters, hat, gloves, hard
underwear, puttees, sun oil and lip balm, good sunglasses or snow
glasses, water bottle, plastic bags, torch with spare batteries and
spare bulbs, small rucksack to carry yourself, rucksack - possibly
with lock in which to pack your belongings to be carried by porters.
Maximum luggage 15 kgs. Otherwise there will be a surcharge on the
excess.
Photographic gear
It is essential to use sky light filters at high elevations, less
sensitive film with 15DIN for bright areas and 17 or so for use in
the dark rain forests
*Other mount Kenya climbing
programmes and itineraries are available on request.
*See other
relevant general
information on Kenya tour.
Nairobi
hotels
Mombasa Kenya
Safaris in Kenya.
List of budget camping safaris in Kenya
Africa safaris.
Accommodation in Kenya
The masai mara
Other Kenya safaris
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Lamu island Kenya
Malindi beach Kenya
Watamu beach Kenya
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