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Mount Kenya climb ,climbing Mt
Kenya routes Sirimon-chogoria route
The best route to Mt Kenya summit
For individual travellers wishing
to team up as a group or join a group.
Mt
Kenya climb Sirimon out Chogoria route 6 Days
Africa Climbing,Mount Kenya climb,climbing Mt Kenya to Africa second Highest
peak.
Mt Kenya one of the East Africa Mountains that passes along the equator.Mt
kenya climbing route Sirimon out Chogoria route
ITINERARY
FOR CLIMBING MOUNT KENYA SIRIMON-CHOGORIA ROUTE
Mt
Kenya Climb - 6 days / 5 nights
Grade:B- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.
ApproximateTrekking Distance: 97 kms
Starts : Nairobi/Ends : Nairobi
Departure Day: set dates 2006/20076
Accomodation :Standard Lodge at Mountain Base and Tent While trekking
participants MINIMUM: 2 participants
Activities:Hiking and trekking,Tree naming, bird watch , wildlife encounter,
photography
and beautiful scenery views
Your
Itinerary
This
route has the most gradual ascent to Point Lenana, Minimum 5 days trekking.This
is one of the best routes
Day 00-Arrival and transfer to Kenya Comfort Hotel B/b- Advise
flight details
DAY
1:Nairobi-Nanyuki
Transfer from Nairobi is at 09:00 hrs to Nanyuki .A COMPLIMENTARY walking
tour to the EQUATOR. dinner and overnight at Simbas lodge.
Day
2: Sirimon gate to Judmaier camp
After Breakfast drive to Sirimon Park gate and trek for 3 - 4 hours to
Old Moses Camp (Judmeier) through a beautiful forest with East African
Pencil Cedar trees, Poducarpus trees and the giant Hygenia trees. From
Judmeier camp you can see the summits of Batian andNelion peaks: 9kms
Day
3 :Old Moses (Judmaier) camp to Shiptons camp
This is about a 6 - 8 hour hike crossing Liki and Mackinders valleys,
there is a great view of Tereri and Sendeo peaks. And also a great view
of Nanyuki town and beautiful terrain. Shipton's camp has also an excellent
setting with the north faces of Nelion peak and Batian peak. 13kms
Day
4: Shipton's camp to Point Lenana and then descend to Mintos Camp (Halls
Tarns camp).
This hike is about 4 and half hours hike through some of the most spectacular
sceneries like Gorges valley the Halls Tarns and the Lake Elies at a far
distance. Overnight at Mintos Campisite.
Day
5: Mintos (Halls tarns camp) to Meru Mt.Kenya Lodge (Bandas)
This hike is anywhere between 4 - 6 hours. This area has spectacular views
down into the Gorges valley with Lake Michaelson and Vivienne falls, and
across on the other side you can see Ithanguni peak, Rotundu peaks and
the Giant Flat -- top Kilingo hill table. 18kms
Day
6: Chogoria gate to Chogoria town
About 6 - 8 hours, on dirt roads through a thick bamboo forest and tropical
forest. The
forest is really beautiful with chances of seeing wildlife and Columbus
monkeys. Transfer to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.32kms or walk half
way to take 4x4.
You can opt for carnivore restaurant dinner for
game meat-Price is 40 USD per
person ! !
Never
give up before reaching the summit !!!!
Prices
of inclusive of:
Return
transfer Nairobi -Nanyuki/Chogoria-Nairobi
3 meals per day while trekking
4 days Mt. Kenya trek
5 nights accommodation while trekking
2 transfer from Nanyuki/Chogoria- park gate- return
All government park fees
4x4 trasnport on chogoria route
English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
Accomodation at Nanyuki Simbas lodge D/B/B
Mt Kenya T-shirt and Certificate
Two Man tent.
Exclusive of Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm
Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers.Price is exclusive of first
and last Night accomodation in Nairobi.
You can hire some of the equipments available at a reasonable cost
NB:
We ensure clients get enough and plenty of well cooked food.
Dates
to book and Join
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January
9th January -14th january 2006
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February 2006
6th to 11th February 2006
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march 2006
5th to 7th 2006
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April 2006
3rd to 8th april 2005
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May 2006
8th
to 13th
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June 2006
5th
to 10th
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July 2006
3rd
to 8th
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August 2006
7th th
to 12th
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September 2006
4th to 9th
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October 2006
2nd to 7th 2006
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November 2006
6th to 11th
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December 2006
4th to 9th
January 2007
8th to 14th
January 2007
22nd to 27th
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