DAY |
SUMMARY |
1 | Depart from Nairobi to Old Moses camp |
2 | Trek from Old Moses camp to Shiptons camp |
3 | Acclimatization Day:Trek from shiptons to Hausberg col and Oblong return to Shiptons Camp |
4 | Trek from Shiptons to Point Lenana descend to Mt.Kenya campsite |
5 | Transfer from Mt.Kenya Bandas towards Nairobi through Chogoria town |
Day1:[Nairobi-Nanyuki-Old Moses camp]
Depart from Nairobi heading towards Nanyuki for lunch, thereafter transfer to Sirimon park gate, this point is 2650m height above sea level. Acclimatization hike begins as towards Old Moses camp, as one passes through the tropical forests of Mt.Kenya. Old Moses camp is about 3300m above sea level. Dinner and Overnight at the Old Moses camp.
Day 2:[Old Moses-Shiptons camp]
After breakfast start the hike up through the moorland vegetation, on an uphill track later turning right at the junction. Water break then continue with the hike enjoying the wonderful sceneries of likii,ontulele, and Mackinder’svalley. Picnic lunches then continue to Shipton's camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3:[Shiptons camp]
The day will be spent resting at Shipton's camp, with an acclimation visit to Oblong tarn and Hausberg. All meals and overnight at the camp.
Day 4:[Shipton-Lenana point]
Start climb on the frozen scree to the summit point; Lenana the main highlight of the trek. After short rest descend to Mt.Kenya campsite along the gorges valley. At Mt.Kenya Bandas enjoy log fires as well as dinner and overnight.
Day 5:[Mt.Kenya Bandas-Chogoria-Nairobi]
After breakfast descend a broad track through virgin rainforest and bamboo vegetation to meet transfer vehicle to chogoria town then depart to Nairobi, where you will be dropped at your destined hotel or airport.
MOUNTAIN GEAR CHECK-LIST
A Rack sack For Your Equipment - To Be Carried By Porters
Sleeping Bag [Mountain Type],
Hiking, or Climbing Boots, Camp Shoes, Trainers Not Sandals
Socks- 2 Thin Polypro Type For Quick Drying, 4 Thick Wind Pants, Wind shirts
High Gaiters, Warm Pants [Fleece], Jacket Or Pullover, 1 Rain Parka
2 Underwears,1 Hiking Shirt long Sleeve, 1 Bandanna
1 Warm Hat, 1 Hiking Shorts, Pants, Balaclava, Fleece Neck Warmer
Headlamp, Bulb, Batteries, First Aid Kit, Pocketknife, Sunglasses,
Snow goggles, Water Purification Tablets
Toiletry Item, Plus Sunblock, Lip salve, And Moisturizer
Walking Stick
Inclusive in the package:
All transportation to/from the mountain
All Park fees.
All food while on the Mountain.
Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.
All guiding services
Porter support for the climb.
Not included in the package:
personal clothing and equipment
Tips and gratuities for guides and porter
Beverages while not on the mountain