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North Face Standard
route, Climbing on Mt. Kenya via the Chogoria approach
(A typical itinerary)
Season is from Early July through to the end of October. (Poor weather
possible at start and end of seasons).
Day 1
Pick up from your hotel at about 0800 hours. and transfer to Chogoria
Town (3 - 4 hours) from Nairobi where we collect the porters and guides
(as required). Overnight at Transit or Joywood Hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we transfer with a 4 x4 to
Meru Mount Kenya Bandas for dinner and overnight.
Day 3
After breakfast, set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace . A slightly
longer walk to Road Head Camp Site, upstream for about 9 km, Lunch dinner
and ovenight at the camp site.
Day 4 Depart Road Head Camp Site andclimb up to Mintos Hut with
lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at Mintos Hut or Camp Site.
Day 5
After breakfast ascend up via Simbacore Tarn to Kami Camp Site. Dinner
and overnight at the camp
Day 6:
Leave the campsite at about 0300 hours to the base of
North Face Standard route
to start your climb to Batian. Dinner and overnight at Kami Camp Site.
Day 7: After
breakfast descend through Mackinders and Teleki Valleys with lunch enroute
to Old Moses (Judmeier) for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: After
breakfast descend to Sirimon Park Gate to catch your transport to your
next destination.
Costs Include:
· Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain
and return to Nairobi.
· Quality fresh food but with some prepared (client to advise any
particular likes / dislikes or dietary considerations).
· Porters for all food and tentage, plus up to 15 kgs. of the clients
personal equipment.
· All tents, sleeping mats, eating and cooking utensils etc.
· Services Techinical guide
· Park entrance and camping fees.
Not Included:
All gear and equipment, i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use
double rope system , Slings, karabinas and other protection devices.
· First and last night accomodation
· Tips to porters / guides.
· Foot wear and sleeping bag
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