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Mt Kenya Hiking, Mount Kenya Climbing, Mount
Kenya Trekking, Climbing Africa Mountains, Climbing
Mt Kenya, Walking on Mount Kenya, Mount Kenya
Trekking Route, Naro Moru Route, Nanyuki, Sirimon
Route on Mount Kenya, Shiptons Camp,
Mount Kenya is the country's
highest mountain. 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
Tour Code : CASMK01
Start : Nairobi
End : Nairobi
Tour Duration: 5 Days
Mount Kenya climbing - Sirimon | Chongoria Traverse
Accommodations: As per itinerary
Group Size: Daily guaranteed departure
Day 1: Nairobi
On day one of your Kenya safari and Kenya mountain
climbing trek, you will be personally met and taken to
the Norfolk Hotel. Those arriving early enough have a
wide variety of sightseeing available, including Giraffe
Manor, the Karen Blixen homestead and national museum.
Day 2: Nanyuki
After breakfast, you begin the 5-hour drive to the Mount
Kenya Safari Club near the town of Nanyuki. An
interesting stop can be made on the way at Kenya's
largest open-air market, Karatina, as well at the
benevolent women's organization, the Nanyuki Weavers.
Arrive the Safari Club for lunch, and a free afternoon
to help acclimatize. A wide variety of Kenya safari
activities are available at this famous resort.
Day 3: Old Moses
The day's hike from the Sirimon Gate is a short 9
kilometres (5 miles) and ends at Old Moses Camp (3300
metres). This is lovely walk through lush highland
rainforest, featuring the magnificent giant Cedar and
Podocarpus trees. Large mammals can be seen on any day,
but this is the most likely, with Elephant and Buffalo
generally encountered by about half the climbers.
Day 4: Shipton's Camp
Considerable altitude is gained today, and most trekkers
can do it in 5-6 hours. Part of this is up a steep ridge
before descending into the Mackinders valley. There are
some beautiful views as you leave the vegetation zone
and enter tundra, with many lobelias. Overnight at
Shipton's Camp (4200 metres).
Day 5: Shipton's Camp
An important day of acclimatization, today, with a
sojourn to the spectacular Kami Hut at 4350 metres, with
many lovely alpine lakes and pools, and jutting rock
formations. Return to Shipton's Camp for overnight.
(4200 metres).
Day 6: Summit at Point Lenana
A middle-of-the-night ascent to arrive Point Lenana
(4985 metres) before sunrise on your Kenya vacation.
Most climbers make the summit just before sunrise at
6:30am following a 3-hour ascent. On a clear day, one
can see Mount Kilimanjaro to the south, Mount Elgon to
the west and the Indian Ocean to the East. Before the
wind begins shortly after sunrise, the descent begins to
Minos Hut for breakfast, and then to the Chogoria Bandas
for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Nairobi
Trek to the park gate is through a marvelous, thick
and towering bamboo forest, an indication of the wet
side of the mountain. Other vegetation differs as well,
including massive stands of St. John's Wort. Meet your
vehicle in time for lunch in time,transferred to the
airport for your departure on the last day of your
Tour price Includes:-
Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
All park entrance fees to include government taxes
Service of an English speaking professional guide,
porters and skilled cook
Start and finish Nairobi
Treated water on the trek
Excluded in the price:
Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation
before the trek and climbing gears
- Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after the
trek
International flights
Visas to Kenya
Items of personal nature
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
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