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MOUNT
KENYA CLIMBING: Information and Reservation for Mt Kenya
climb:
Mount Kenya climbing is possible through 3 popular routes; Sirimon 4days,
In Sirimon-out Chogoria 5days, and in Sirimon-out Naru moru Routes 5 days
4 Days Mount
Kenya Climbing - Sirimon Route
Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m
ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours.
Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as
it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3
hrs. About 3 hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp,
3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction.
After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go
right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and
continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic
views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at
Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs,
21km
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing
visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am,
taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp,
2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner
and overnight, B,L,D
Day 4: Judamaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect
with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi, B, L
Included in the
price:
∙ Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
∙ Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
∙ Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. Meal plan as detailed:
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
∙ Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
∙ All park entrance fees to include government taxes
∙ Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled
cook
∙ Treated water on the trek.
Excluded:
∙ Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek
and climbing gears
∙ International flights
∙ Visas to Kenya
∙ Items of personal nature
∙ Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
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Days Sirimon Route Down Chogoria Climbing
Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m
ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours.
Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as
it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3
hrs. About 3hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp,
3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction.
After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go
right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and
continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic
views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at
Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
Day 3: Shipton Camp
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg
Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6 hrs,
14km, 785m ascent
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing
visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am,
taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs,
for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for
dinner and overnight, B, L, D
Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to
Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back
to Nairobi, B,L.
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4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing NaroMoru Route
Day 1: Nairobi/Meteorological Station 3-4 hrs, 10km, 400m ascent
Transfer to Naromoru Park Gate for registration and where the hike
starts, 2600m From the gate, keep to the park track, which follows the
crest of a board ridge between the Northern and Southern Naromoru
valleys. The going is easy and its a pleasant walking through the
forest. About two thirds of the way up after the bridge there are good
views to the left north down into the Northern Naromoru valley. The trek
ends at Met station 3,000m where dinner and overnight rest will be, B,
L, D
Day 2: Met Station/Mackinders Camp 5-6 hrs, 10km, 1200m ascent
Head uphill on the track to pass the radio must on your right after
about half an hour. The trek runs into a path and after another 30
minutes, you will reach the end of the forest belt and enter the
moorland. This is the vertical bog conditions range from damp to
glutinous depending on when it last rained. Continue through until the
going improves and you reach a fork overlooking Teleki Valley to reach
Mackinders Camp, 4,200m. Dinner and overnight at Mackinders Camp, B, L,
D
Day 3: Mackinders Camp/Point Lenana/Met Station 8-10 hrs, 11km, 785m
ascent
The normal approach is to start at 2 am in order to reach point
Lenana taking about 4 hr walk by sunrise at 6:30am. After sunrise,
descend down to Mackinders Camp for breakfast, 2hrs and walk further
4hrs, way back to Met Station for dinner and overnight, B, L, D
Day 4: Met Station/Naromoru/Nairobi 3hrs, 9km, 400m
After breakfast, descend through the rainforest which is 9km to Naromoru
Park Gate at 2,600m where you will connect with your transport back to
Nairobi, B, L
Included in the price:
∙ Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
∙ Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
∙ Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. Meal plan as detailed:
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
∙ Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
∙ All park entrance fees to include government taxes
∙ Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled
cook
∙ Treated water on the trek.
Excluded:
∙ Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the
trek and climbing gears
∙ International flights
∙ Visas to Kenya
∙ Items of personal nature
∙ Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
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