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: Any Day
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 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.
Budget
hotels in Nairobi
Comfort inn -Single-25 USD B/B Double is 40 USD B/B
Parkside hotel: Single-20 USD B/B Double is 30 USD B/B
Standard hotels Nairobi-
Boulevard Hotel:Single-54USD B/B Double is 83 USD B/B
silversprings Hotel:Single-60 USD B/B Double is 9 0 USD B/B
Both have swimming pools
Airport transfers 20 USD 1-3 pax in a sloon car
Group and private prices available transport is (with 25-Seater buses
and 9 ser tour Vans)
You
can extend the climb with a safari either camping or lodge or beach holiday
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