5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing
$950 per person
5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing- (Sirimon- Chogoria Route)
Mount Kenya is the Africa’s second highest mountain with a height of 5,199m above sea level and is roughly circular , about 60km across at the 200mm contour where the steep font hills rise out of gentler slopes of centered highlands. At the center of the mountain, main peaks rise sharply from 4500m to the main summit of Batian 5,199m, Nelion 5, 188m and Point Lenana 4,985m. Only point Lenana can be reached by trekkers and other two being only for technical climbers.
Trekking Included:
- All park entry fees
- Transportation from and back to Nairobi
- Services of a trained guide and porters
- All camping equipment
- Three meals per day breakfast, lunch and dinner
Trekking Excludes:
- Climbing equipment
- Sleeping bags
- Snacks
- Other expenses of personal nature such laundry, beverages, bottled water, tips etc.
Destination
Departure
Your safari will start either from the airport or your hotel.Dress Code
Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and warm jacket.Included
AccommondationMealsPersonal GuideTransportation/CarNot Included
All Museum TicketsTypical Souvenir
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Day 1: Nairobi- Nanyuki
At 0800hrs, depart to Nanyuki town. The afternoon is spent in this area for acclimatization by walking along the equator line. Dinner and overnight ta budget hotel in Nanyuki. Meals: Lunch and dinner.
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Day 2: Nanyuki- Old Moses Camp
After breakfast, drive to Sirimon Park Gate, check in and start hiking through the rain forest, a distance of 9km to Old Moses camp (3300m). Dinner and overnight in the camp. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 3: Old Moses- Shipton Camp
After breakfast, depart Old Moses camp via Mackinders Valley to Shipton Camp (4200m). The distance takes 8to9 hrs 15km. Dinner and overnight in the camp. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 4: Shipton Camp- Chogoria (Point Lenana)
Early morning departure 0300hrs head to the summit, a hiking that takes 3 hrs to point Lenana (4985m) arriving at 6:30 in the morning. Breakfast at Mintos Hut and later descend down though the gorges valley to Chogoroa bandas. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 5: Chogoria- Nairobi
After breakfast, set on morning journey to Chogoria village(32km) if you don’t want you can take a jeep you pay direct or you cost share in a group. Then after Chogoria the transport is provided back to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.