Mount Kenya, at an altitude of 5199 [17058ft] the country's highest mountain, has its higher slope permanently covered in snow and ice, even though it sits astride the equator.
The National park comprises the mountain above the 320m [10,500ft] contour plus two salients astride the Naro moru and the Sirimon routes.
The mountain consist of three peaks the Batian [the highest] Nelion and Lenana. Of these peaks, the original hard center core is all that remains; the bulk of the volcano has been eroded away with time.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi - Nanyuki: Leave Nairobi accompanied by our mountain guide arriving at Nanyuki in time for lunch. Afternoon is spent in Nanyuki acclimatizing. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Nanyuki.
Day 2: Nanyuki - Old Moses camp: After breakfast, drive to the sirimon park gate and begin your 5 hours hike to Old Moses Camp, 3,330m above sea level for meals and overnight at the hut.
Day 3: Old Moses Camp - Shipton Camp: After breakfast, walk from Old Moses camp via Mackinders Valley to Shipton Hut (4,200m). Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 4: Shipton Point - Lenana - Mintos Hut - Chogoria Bandas: Wake up very early in the morning around 2.30 hours ready to hike to point Lenana (4,985m). on a clear day, we should be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro to the south, Mt. Elgon to the west and the Indian Ocean to the East. After point Lenana, descend to Mintos (4,250m) for breakfast then proceed to Road-head for lunch and then to chogoria Bandas for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Chogoria Bandas - Nairobi: After breakfast, an early walk will take us to Chogoria gate then to Chogoria town for lunch and transfer back to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon having conquered Mt. Kenya.
NB: The last 32km stretch from Chogoria Bandas to the Park gate can be walked half way and half , there is a Jeep whose cost can be shared between the available clients. This is optional and can be arranged by the guide {the cost is not included in the package}
What you need to bring :
Mountain climbing gears and sleeping bag.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices may vary depending on catering preferences, equipment rental, guide ot client rastio, etc. Contact us anytime for specific details.
Whats included on both kilimanjaro and mount kenya:
1: Accomodation in mountain huts
2: Three meals a day while on safari
3: Mountain Guides
4: Mountain potters
5: Mountain rescue fees
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