Mount Kenya National Park-Mount Kenya Trekking And Climbing.

Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa and stands somewhat unjustly in the shadow of it's taller neighbour Kilimanjaro, which lies some 320km away in the south and is visible on a clear day.

Apart from the superb climbing potential on Mount Kenya, its tarns and alpine meadows; exotic, equatorial, high-altitude vegetation; sunbirds, hyrax and soaring eagles make the walk around the peaks one of the most beautiful expeditions in the East African mountains.

After the cultivated farmlands on the lower slopes the trails pass through the rain forest, rich in trees of many species but noticeably camphors, then onto a bamboo zone growing to heights of more than 12m or more up through open moor land before reaching the moonscape of higher slopes. The forests are rich in wildlife including elephant, buffalo and monkeys with even the moor lands offering a long list of mammals including the rock hyrax, the nearest living relative of the elephant.

Getting to Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is approximately 200km north of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, and is comfortably accessible by road using a variety of transport options.

When to Trek Mount Kenya
Although, Mount Kenya can be climbed all year round, the highest rainfall occurs between late March and the middle of May, and slightly less between late October and mid December. Maximum rainfall occurs in the forest belt and on the south-east side of the mountain where it reaches 2500mm. per year at 3000m. Rain and, higher up, snow can however be encountered at any time of year - even in the driest periods (January and February). Normally the drier seasons are associated with clear, dry weather which can last for many days on end. The best weather is generally in the mornings, and convectional rainfall, if any, tends to come in the mid-afternoon.

Temperatures vary considerably with height and with time of day. At 3000m. frosts can be encountered at night while day temperatures range from 5 to 15°C. Night time temperatures on the summit are well below freezing. The south-facing side of Mount Kenya receives more sunshine in the December to March period. During this time rock climbs are "in-condition" and snow and ice climbs gradually deteriorate. In the June to October period the north-facing rock climbs and south-facing ice climbs are best.

It's safest to climb Mt. Kenya during the dry seasons: January - February and August to September off the most reliably fine weather. The main routes are likely to be more crowded at this time of the year. If you favor complete solitude over the sunny skies, try going slightly off the peak season. It’s best to avoid the two rainy seasons from mid March until June and from late October to the end of December.

Mount Kenya Vegetation
Mount Kenya is home to some fascinating high-altitude alpine vegetation including giant groundsels and lobelias.
In the lower-altitude forest zone trekkers may come across some rather large and uncompromising African wildlife such as elephants and buffalo - fortunately these are mostly active only at night. Lions, leopard, rock hyrax, various antelope species and a wide range of other creatures large and small occur in the park.

SIRIMON OUT CHOGORIA ROUTE

Summary

Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side of mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.This route has the most gradual ascent to Point Lenana.

Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D

Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D

Day 3: Shipton Camp
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6 hrs, 14km, 785m ascent
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight, B, L, D

Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L.

We take you to carnivore restaurant dinner for game meat.($ 40)

USD 625 PER PERSON

The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price discount is available for numbers above two persons.

Price is inclusive of:
Return transfer Nairobi -Nanyuki/Chogoria-Nairobi
3 meals per day while trekking
4 days Mt. Kenya trek
5 nights accommodation while trekking
2 transfer from Nanyuki/Chogoria- park gate- return
All government park fees
4x4 trasnport on chogoria route
English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
Accomodation at Nanyuki Sportsmans Arms hotel(standard). D/B/B
Mt Kenya Certificate after successful completion of the trek

Exclusive of Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers.

Price is exclusive of first and last Night accomodation in Nairobi.

You can hire some of the equipments available at a reasonable cost

NB: We ensure clients get enough and plenty of well cooked food.

NARO MORU ROUTE OUT CHOGORIA ROUTE

Narumoru route is taken by many of the trekkers who try to reach Point Lenana. It can be ascended in only 3 days and has bunkhouses at each camp so a tent is not necessary. The terrain is usually good, although one section is called the Vertical Bog.
The track starts in Naro Moru town and heads past the Park Headquarters up the ridge between the Northern and Southern Naro Moru Rivers.

Mt Kenya Climb - 5 days / 4 nights

Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.
ApproximateTrekking Distance: 77 kms

MINIMUM: 2 participants

Your Itinerary

DAY 1:Nairobi to Naro Moru
Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed South towards the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Cross the Equator and arrive at Nanyuki hotel/ Lodge in time for Lunch. Relax and Enjoy the lodge the climate of Mt kenya and scenery while sorting and organizing personal equipment for the mountain trek. A COMPLIMENTARY walking tour to the EQUATOR. Overnight at Sportsmans Arms Hotel(standard).

DAY 2: Naromoru to Met Station Camp Site
Drive to Naromoru Gate and then walk to Met station camp at 10,000 ft. Overnight at the Met station camp. Here we spend the night in high altitude mountain tents. 10kms 3-4 hrs walk

DAY 3: Met Station to Mackinders Camp
After Breakfast we ascend to Mackinders Camp via Teleki Valley and spend the night camped in this beautiful little valley below subsidiary peaks of point John and Diamond Cooler. Overnight stay Mackinders. 9 kms 4-5 hrs walk

DAY 4: Mackinders Camp to Summit Point Lenana
Climb to point Lenana and then to Mintos Hut for breakfast then down to chogoria park gate bandas for overnight. 18 kms from Mintos.5-7 hrs walk

DAY 5: Chogoria bandas to chogoria town
Decsend from bandas to Chogoria town with option of walking half way or taking 4x4. 32kms .walking is 7 hrs while drive 2 hours.Transfer to Nairobi.

USD 625 PER PERSON

The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price discount is available for numbers above two persons.

Price is inclusive of:

Return transfer Nairobi -Nanyuki/Chogoria -Nairobi
3 meals per day while trekking
Accommodation while trekking
2 transfer from Nanyuki/Naro moru- park gate- return
4 x4 trasnfer on chogoria route
All government park fees at Mount Kenya National Park
English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
Accomodation at Nanyuki Sportsmans Arms hotel(standard). D/B/B
Mt Kenya Certificate after successful completion of the trek

Exclusive of Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers.

Price is exclusive of first and last Night accomodation in Nairobi.
You can hire some of the equipments available at a reasonable cost

5 Days Sirimon Down Naro Moru Route

Sirimon route starts 15 km (9 miles) east around the Mount Kenya Ring Road from Nanyuki. The gate is 10 km (6 miles) further along the track, which can be walked or driven by two-wheel drives.
The track climbs up through the forest. On the north side of the mountain there is no bamboo zone, so the forest gradually turns into moorland covered with giant heather. The track ends at Old Moses Hut and becomes a path.

.Day 1.Nairobi- Nanyuki

Upon arrival at Jomo-kenyatta international airport Nairobi,you will meet our company representative ready to welcome you to Kenya the home of safari.

After safari briefing you will depart passing throuught the central highlands of Kenya with a brief stop over at the equator.Arrive in the afternoon at Nanyuki Sportsmans Arms hotel(standard).

After lunch relax or take a short guided walk as you familiarise your body to the atmosphere around Mount Kenya.Dinner and overnight at Sportsmans Arms hotel.

Day 2 Nanyuki-Old Moses(Judmaier)

Drive early in the morning to Mount Kenya Sirimon gate where your hikking starts.Trekk through the rain forest up to old Moses(Judmaier) camp(9kms).Dinner and overnight at the banda.

Day 3 old Moses(Judmaier)-Shipton

After an early morning breakfast,start hikking through the liki and mckinders valley full of beautiful scenaries and plants with very cold rivers full of pure water, lunch enroute.Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight at Shipton Banda.

Day 4 Shipton-Point Lenana

Wake upvery early for heavy breakfast and start hikking at 0300hrs in order to reach the summit i.e point Lenana before 0600hrs.This is the best time to see African sunrise.

Then we start trekkig down through the moorlands lunch enroute as you enjoy the most beautiful landscape in Africa and probably the whole world.Arrive in Met station in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 Met station-Naromoru gate

Early morning breakfast followed by a 10kms trekk up to Naromoru gate where you board your vihicle to Nairobi.

End of Mt Kenya safari.

USD 625 PER PERSON

The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price discount is available for numbers above two persons.

Price is inclusive of:

Return transfer Nairobi -Nanyuki/Chogoria -Nairobi
3 meals per day while trekking
Accommodation while trekking
2 transfer from Nanyuki/Naro moru- park gate- return
4 x4 trasnfer on chogoria route
All government park fees at Mount Kenya National Park
English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
Accomodation at Sportsmans Arms hotel(standard) D/B/B
Mt Kenya Certificate after successful completion of the trek

Exclusive of Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers.

Price is exclusive of first and last Night accomodation in Nairobi.
You can hire some of the equipments available at a reasonable cost

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