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South-East
Face Route. Technical Climbing on Mt. Kenya via the Chogoria
approach
6 Days
(A Typical itinerary)
Day 1
Pick up from hotel at about 0800. It's then about 3 1/2
hours from Nairobi to where we collect the porters and guides
(as required). Into the Mt. Kenya forest for the 22 km drive
to the Park Gate at 2,850m. Dependent on road conditions,
these 22 km have been known to take all afternoon to do
and in really wet conditions it is possible that the top
four or five km may be impassable. Night, dependent on clients
wishes, at the Meru Mt. Kenya Banda's or at roadhead a further
7 km from the Park Gate.
Day 2
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up
the mountain at a nice and easy pace . A slightly longer
walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithunguni
and the Giants BilliardsTable, whilst if we follow the river
near roadhead, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery
and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch by the stream
banks then it's time to cut up the left hand hillside to
our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more
"touristy" areas.
Day 3
From our campsite, we continue to move up through the moorland
zone. As this area of the mountain is still off the beaten
track, there are no paths to follow, and on each trip we
vary the area we walk across. After about an hour, traverse
left and join a ridge (slight path to follow) and join the
normal Chogoria route to Minto's Hut after about 4 hour
walking. Lunch at a small stream crossing then 45 min on
to a camp near Minto's Hut and next to one of the tarns.
Very short afternoon walk over to superb views across to
"The Temple" and down to Lake Michaelson.
Day 4
An early morning departure for the 2½ hour walk to
Austrian Hut. Starts gently up the valley for about 2 km.
It's then hard left and steeple up for about 45 min (on
scree slopes) to Upper Simba Tarn. Another short scree slope
leads to the to ridge, right of "The Tooth" before
dropping down the other side for about 50m and then contouring
across to the Austrian Hut. Leave the hut before noon and
cross the Lewis Glacier to the large boulder and scree slope
leading to the start of the climb. Arrive Howell Hut on
the summit of Nelion before 1700hrs.
Day 5
Up early again, then (weather permitting), across Batian
and back to Nelion before heading off down the climb to
arrive at Austrian Hut by 1300, Minto's by 1500, and roadhead
before 1800. Night at roadhead / Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas.
Day 6
Return to Nairobi at and be dropped at your hotel.
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
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)
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