Mount Kenya Climbing
Mount Kenya:
At 5199m high, Mount Kenya is the highest
mountain in Kenya. It consists of three distinct
zones; the volcanic peak zone, the alpine zone,
and lower slopes, with their thick forest and
bamboo vegetation.
Mount Kenya, straddling the equator, it's icy
summit reaches to 5,199 m. The National Park
consists of all areas above 3,200 m. The
mountain actually consists of three distinct
zones: the volcanic peak zone, with its endless
glaciers and snowfields; the alpine zone, with
its distinctive giant vegetation such as
groundsels; and the lower slopes, with their
thick forest and bamboo vegetation.
Climbing Mount Kenya is a challenge requiring
extensive mountain climbing skills. To climb to
the highest peaks-Batian and Nelion, one
requires ropes, ice-axes and other specialized
climbing gear. The two peaks can be attempted by
experienced climbers. Non-experienced climbers
have managed to reach point Lenana 4,970 meters
( 16,300ft) commonly called the "Tourist Peak".
Nevertheless, most visitors are able to reach
the more accessible Point Lenana at 4985m and
many visitors enjoy the simple high altitude
walks.
Animals like elephant, buffalo, antelope, lion
and rare bongo can be found at the bottom of the
mountain.
Access to Mount Kenya National Park is by three
routes: the Naro Moru Route; the Chogoria Route;
and the Sirimon Route.
The Naro Moru route is from the western slopes
of the mountain, beginning in the small town of
Naro Moru on the A2 Muranga - Nanyuki road. This
route is very steep.
The Chogoria route begins near the small town by
the same name, 2 kms to the west of the B6 Embu
- Meru road, about 150 kms north of Nairobi.
From Chogoria town, you must travel 6 kms to the
forest gate and from the forest gate, a further
23 kms to the Park gate. The thick forest on the
route to the Park gate are home to antelope and
elephants, making this approach to the Park
interesting for game enthusiasts.
Sirimon route begins near the small town of
Timau on the A2 Nanyuki - Isiolo road north of
the mountain. The road to the Park gate leaves
the main road 1 km from the bridge over the
Sirimon River. This is the least used access
point to the park because of the rough and hilly
terrain it must pass through.
CLIMBING MT. KENYA SIRIMON ROUTE
Mt Kenya Climb - 4 days / 3 nights
Park:Mt Kenya National Park
Grade:B- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles
per day.
Approximate Trekking Distance: 60 KMS
Starts : Nairobi/ Ends : Nairobi
Departure Day: Any Day
Accommodation :Standard Lodge and Tent While
trekking
participants MINIMUM: 2 participants
Activities: Hiking and trekking,Plants
naming,bird watch , wildlife encounter
,photography
Mount kenya Climbing
DAY I: Departure from Nairobi is at 0900
hrs(either from hotel or airport) to Nanyuki
,and stop at the Equator briefly. Continue to
Nanyuki where you check in your hotel.
Afternoon is spend preparing for the hike. A
COMPLIMENTARY walking tour to the EQUATOR.
Dinner and overnight at the Nanyuki simbas
lodge.
DAY 2:After breakfast transfer to Sirimon gate
and hike to Old Moses camp for overnight
(3300m), 3 to 4 hrs hikes (9kms). Old Moses is
where you acclimatize as you also come across
different vegetation.
DAY 3: After breakfast Hike to Shipton's camp
(4200m )through Liki and Makinders valley for
overnight (6 to 8 hrs hikes) 17 kms.
DAY 4:Attempt point Lenana (4985m) at 0300 hrs
and descend directly to Old Moses (Judmair) Camp
for overnight
Day 5: After breakfast descend to Sirimon Park
Gate to catch your vehicle to your next
destination
Price includes
Return transfer Nairobi -Nanyuki/-Nairobi
3 meals per day while trekking
3 days Mt. Kenya trek
/4 nights accommodation while trekking
2 transfer from Nanyuki/Chogoria- park gate-
return
All government park fees at Mt Kenya National
Park
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 TrousersPrice is exclusive of
first and last Night accomodation in Nairobi.
You can hire some of the equipments available at
a reasonable cost
MOUNT KENYA TREK NAROMORU ROUTE 5 DAYS
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Kenya to Africa second Highest peak.Mt Kenya one
of the East Africa Mountains that passes along
the equator.Mt kenya climbing route Naro Moru
route
Naro Moru route is the quickest way to the base
of the mountain and Pt. Lenana. It is also one
of the steepest routes and extra care should be
taken here to avoid problems with AMS. Walking
up towards Mackinders Camp through the Teleki
Valley offers superb views of the peaks of
Batian and Nelion. A steep section known as the
"vertical bog" is crossed around midwau to
Mackinders Hut and a stopover here is almost
compulsory. The accomodations are good with
bunkhouses at Met Station and Mackinder's Camp.
Mt Kenya Climbing NARO MORU ROUTE
Mt Kenya Climb - 5 days / 4nights
Park:Mt Kenya National Park
Grade:B- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles
per day.
Approximate Trekking Distance:67 Kms
Starts : Nairobi /Ends : Nairobi
Departure Day: Any Day
Accomodation :Standard Lodge and Tent While
trekking
participants MINIMUM: 2 participants
Activities:Hiking and trekking,Tree naming,bird
watch , wildlife encounter ,photography
Mt Kenya climbing
DAY 1: NARO MORU
Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed
South towards the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya.
Cross the Equator and arrive at Nanyuki Simbas /
Lodge in time for Lunch. Relax and Enjoy
magnificent scenery of Mt Kenya region.A
COMPLIMENTARY walking tour to the EQUATOR.
Ovenight at Simbas Lodge
DAY 2: MET.CAMP SITE
Early morning photo taking Mt kenya when its
clear then after breakfast, Drive to the gate
then walk to the Meteorological Station. This is
a very good day for acclimatization, for we will
be sleeping at an altitude of 10,000 ft 9 kms
3-4 hours walk
DAY 3: MACKINDER'S CAMP SITE
Hike up through the Teleki valley to Mackinders
Camp where there is a spectacular view of the
main peaks. Walking time approximately 4-6
hours. Overnight Mackinders Camp. (14,000 ft.)
9kms 4-5 hours walk
DAY 4: MACKINDER'S CAMP SITE
A pre- dawn attempt of point Lenana is made to
ensure a successful summit bid and to try to
reach the summit in time for a clear view of the
majestic scenery. After climbing Pt. Lenana we
return back to Mackinders camp for breakfast and
then proceed down to Met Station Lodge for
overnigh.9 kms 3 to 4 hours walk
DAY 5: NAIROBI
After breakfast at Met station walk down to Park
Gate to catch your transport back to Nairobi,
arriving in the afternoon
Prices of the above inclusive of:
Return transfer Nairobi -Nanyuki/Naro moru-Nairobi
3 meals per day while trekking
4 days Mt. Kenya trek
3 nights accommodation while trekking
2 transfer from Nanyuki/Naro moru- park gate-
return
All government park fees at Mt Kenya National
park
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
Mount Kenya Climb-Chogoria Out Chogoria
This route Chogoria' has long been considered
the most picturesque, dramatic, and varying
route,its the most beautiful of the access
routes to Point Lenana and the best for
acclimatization as the gradient is the easiest.
You are more likely to be the only climbers on
this side of the mountain ensuring a unique
wilderness experience. Our guides are
specialists on Mount Kenya, thoroughly
knowledgeable in the flora,fauna and a foreign
language
Climbing Mount Kenya Chogoria out Chogoria
This itinerary is for the ascent of Pt Lenana,
the third peak of Mt Kenya, at an altitude of
4985 metres. This is not a technical climb, but
a hike. Anyone with a reasonable level of
fitness should be more than capable of
completing the trek provided they approach it in
a sensible manner. The ascent is via the
Chogoria Route, on the little used east side of
the mountain.
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 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:
After pre dawn breakfast leave Mintos Hut for
the summit passing near the Simba Tarn and
Harris Tan to Point Lenana which is
appproximately 4 - 5 hours. After the sunrise at
6.30 and nice views of Kilimanjaro and the Coast
line descend back to Mintos for full breakfast
and thereafter descend to Meru Mount Kenya
Lodge(Bandas) having our lunch at the Roadhead.
Dinner and overnight at the Bandas.
Day 5: After breakfast walk for 15km downhill
through the denses rain and bamboo forests to
connect the 4WD jeep to Chogoria Town. Then
after lunch at chogoria drive back to Nairobi
for your next destination.
Our Prices of the above is 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
Accommodation 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 accommodation in Nairobi.
You can hire some of the equipments available at
a reasonable cost
Climbing Mount Kenya Chogoria route out Naro
Moru gate
Day 1: Nairobi- Chogoria
After breakfast we depart Nairobi from the
Parkside hotel and head to Chogoria town
arriving in time for lunch at the Transit hotel.
The journey takes 3 to 3.5 hours. Afternoon will
be spent walking around the town for
acclimatization. Dinner and overnight at the
Transit Hotel.
Day 2: Chogoria - Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas)
After breakfast we take 4x4 and drive up to the
edge of the bamboo forest where we start our
trekking through the dense bamboo forest for
distance of 10 km up to the Bandas for lunch.
Afternoon will be spent walking around the lodge
with a view of beautiful sceneries. Dinner and
overnight at the Bandas.( accommodation at Bandas
is of single beds.hot shower and bon fire self
catering bandas)
Day 3: Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas) to Mintos
Hut
After breakfast leave the lodge for Mintos Hut
for a distance of 15 km. Uphill having our lunch
enroute. Dinner and overnight at Mintos
Campsite.
Day 4: Mintos to Summit - Mackinders
After pre dawn breakfast we leave the campsite
at 2.00 am. For the summit arriving at 6.30 am
for sunrise, Kilimanjaro and the coast line
Views. After 10 to 15 minutes of photography we
descend via Austrian Hut to Mackinders camp for
breakfast hence spend the whole day enjoying
beautiful views. Dinner and overnight at
Mackinders Camp.
Day 5: Mackinders Camp to Met Station
After breakfast leave the camp and descend to
Met Station via the Moor land and the vertical
borges arriving in time for lunch. Dinner and
overnight at the Met Station Lodge.
Day 6: Met Station - Gate - Nairobi.
After breakfast leave Met Station and descend to
the Naro Moru Park Gate a distance of 10 km to
connect your transport back to Nairobi arriving
afternoon.(with option of our continuation to
Moshi)
Price inclusive of:
Transport from Nairobi To Chgoria transit hotel
by private Transport
Accomodation at Transit Motel Double rooms B/B
Complimentary at chogoria on first day
Accomodation at Mt Kenya Bandas Single Beds ,
hot shower and Bon fire.
4 x4 transfer on Chogoria route
3 meals per day while trekking
5 days Mt. Kenya trek
4 nights accommodation while trekking
Transport from Naro Moru gate to Nairobi by
private Transport
All government park fees
English Speaking Mountain Guide
English Speaking Porters and cooks
Mt Kenya Certificate after successful summit
challenge
Exclusive of Tents and Sleeping mats,Gloves, Sun
glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm
Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers.
Mt Kenya climb Sirimon out Chogoria route 6 Days
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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
Mt Kenya!! It may not be the highest Mountain
but its one of the best trekking and climbing
Mountains with Biodiversity,Beauty and best
scneries ever to be found on another Mountain in
Africa.It Offers the most reqarding site on
sunrise with views of Mt Kilimanjaro ,Kenya
coast and Mt elgon at Point Lenana!!!!
ITINERARY FOR CLIMBING MOUNT KENYA
SIRIMON-CHOGORIA ROUTE
Mt Kenya Climbing - 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
climbing Mt Kenya to Africa second Highest
peak.Mt Kenya one of the East Africa Mountains
that passes along the equator.Mt kenya climbing
routes
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
Mt Kenya Climb Route SIRIMON-CHOGORIA ROUTE
Longonot/Mt Kenya Climb - 7 days / 6 nights
Grade:B- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles
per day.
ApproximateTrekking Distance: 131 kms
Starts : Nairobi/Ends : Nairobi
Departure Day: Any Day
Accomodation :Standard Lodge at Mountain Base
and Tent While trekking
Parks:Mt Kenya National Park and Longont Park
participants MINIMUM: 2 participants
Activities:Hiking and trekking,Tree naming, bird
watch , wildlife encounter ,photography and
beautiful scenery views
Your Itinerary
Day 1.Depart for a day excursion to Longonot
park.A trek to Mt longonot to 9000ft, where a
feeling to the altitude go along with the
tropical sun and steep slope offers a good
acclimatization for climbing Mt Kenya.Return to
Nairobi B/B
DAY 2: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 3: 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 4 :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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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
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