Hiking
& Climbing, Trekking Mt Kenya Sirimon Chogoria 6day safari
Distance:
52 km
Difficulty:
Moderate
Start/Finish:
Nairobi
The
route is much more scenic and interesting than it is for Naromoru
and Sirimon routes alone and starts on the dry side of Mt. Kenya on
the North east side of Nanyuki. This route offers some
of the finest walking and easy climb. Climb up through forest into a
wide ridge approach to the summit area. Mt. Kenya access is
easy and the bunk house facilities are the on the mountain.
Day
1: Nairobi/Mountain Lodge
Depart
Nairobi at 9am to the Mount Kenya Serena Mountain Lodge. Afternoon
leisure walk in Mt. Kenya forest for acclimatization exercise.
Dinner and overnight at a Mountain Lodge. L/D.
Day
2: Nanyuki/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4
hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave
Mountain Lodge for Nanyuki town and for Mount Kenya Sirimon Gate at
2,440m. From the Mt Kenya Sirimon gate follow the track as it winds
uphill through the Mount Kenya forest which becomes heath land after
about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to
Mt Kenya Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, B/L/D
Day
3: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs,
14km, 900m ascent
After
breakfast, follow the Mount Kenya 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
of Mount Kenya. Dinner and overnight at Mount Kenya Shipton Camp,
4200m, B/L/D
Day
4: Shipton Camp - acclimatization day
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. B/L/D
Day
5: 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 Mount Kenya 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 on Mount Kenya. B/L/D
Day
6: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Descend
from Mount Kenya 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/D
Net
tour price: USD 930.00
per person sharing
Included
in the price:
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We guarantee Mount Kenya Climb price and trek on confirmation
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Nairobi/Mount Kenya return airport transfers
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Mount
Kenya transfer to and from Nairobi
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Start
and finish Nairobi
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Full
board accommodation on the Mount Kenya trek. Meals as described
- B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
Accommodations on the Mount Kenya in camps/huts as per the
itinerary
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All
Mount Kenya park entrance fees to include government taxes
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Service
of an experienced English speaking professional Mt Kenya guide
with several years of successful Mount Kenya climb.
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1
night at the base town of Nanyuki
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4
nights on Mount Kenya in huts/Mount Meru Bandas
Service of porters and skilled cook on Mount Kenya.
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Treated
water on the Mt Kenya hike/trek
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On
completion, Mount Kenya Climbing Expeditions successful Mt Kenya
ascent certificate
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Evacuation
from Mt Kenya by AAR.
Mt
Kenya success rate of 99%.Mount Kenya climb tour to start and finish
Nairobi
Excluded:
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Laundry,
sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks
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Accommodation
before and after the trek and Mount
-
Kenya
climbing gears
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International
flights
-
Visas
to Kenya
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Items
of personal nature
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Any
other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
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Travel
Insurance-take a comprehensive cover
What
to bring
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Laundry
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sleeping
bags
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Warm
Gloves and socks
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Warm
hat (Balaclava)
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Rain
coat
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Warm
jacket
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Warm
trousers
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Long
sleeves warm shirt
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Sun
glasses and cream
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Water
purifying tablets
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