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: Departure from Nairobi is at 09:30hrs for transfer to Naro Moru Mountain Rock hotel for lunch. An acclimatization walk will follow to the Famous Mau Mau Caves and Burguret Water Falls. After photography proceed to Hikers Camp (2,3309m), for dinner and overnight. 11Km, 4 to 5 hours hike.
Day 2: After breakfast, hike via the Naro Moru gate to Met Station (3,040m) for dinner and overnight. 13Km hike, 5 to 7 hrs, with lunch enroute.
Day 3: After breakfast hike to Mackinders Camp (4,200m) for dinner and overnight. 13Km, 6 to 7 hrs hike with lunch enroute.
Day 4: Attempt Point Lenana at 02:30hrs and be at the peak before the sunrise. After the sunrise, descend the mountain to Mintos hut for a full breakfast. After breakfast descend with lunch enroute to Chogoria Bandas camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: After breakfast, descend the mountain and connect with your transfer vehicle to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch drive on to Nairobi with arrival in the late afternoon.
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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