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]]>The Chogoria route is our recommended and arguably the most magnificent ascent route to the summit area. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the Gorges valley truly spectacular. The descent by the Sirimon route takes one through some beautiful forest tracks and completes the traverse of the mountain. Accommodation on this hike is 2 nights in mountain huts and 2 nights camping, or if you prefer, all nights camping on the mountain.
Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we take 4×4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10 km to the Mt Kenya Bandas. Dinner and overnight at the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas.
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace . A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the banks of a stream, then it’s time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more “touristy” areas.
Similar early start. Again well off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breath taking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night’s rest. Afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10 minute walk to the “Temple” is well worth the effort. This is a 150 meters vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge – they look as if they are praying. An early night is recommended as you are attempting the summit next day.
Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker’s summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton camp for breakfast. After breakfast, begin a 5 hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses camp.
After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for transfer to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.
Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain and return to Nairobi.
All gear and equipment; i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use double rope system, Slings, karabinas and other protection devices. First and last night accommodation in Nairobi, Tips to porters and guide, Foot wear and sleeping bag.
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]]>August-December: South-East Face Route. Technical Climbing on Mt. Kenya via the Chogoria approach
Pick up from your hotel at about 08:00am and drive to Chogoria, about 4 hrs from Nairobi where we collect the porters and guides (as required). Proceed Into the Mount Kenya forest for the 22 km drive to the park gate altitude of 2,850m. Dependent on road conditions, these 22 km have been known to take all afternoon to do and in really wet conditions it is possible that the top four or five km may be impassable!. Night, dependent on clients wishes, at the Meru Mt. Kenya Banda’s or at road head, a further 7 km from the park gate.
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithunguni and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near roadhead, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch by the stream banks then it’s time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more “touristy” areas.
From our campsite, we continue to move up through the moorland zone. As this area of the mountain is still off the beaten track, there are no paths to follow, and on each trip we vary the area we walk across. After about an hour, traverse left and join a ridge (slight path to follow) and join the normal Chogoria route to Minto’s Hut after about 4 hour walking. Lunch at a small stream crossing then 45 min on to a camp near Minto’s Hut and next to one of the tarns. Very short afternoon walk over to superb views across to “The Temple” and down to Lake Michaelson.
An early morning departure for the 2½ hour walk to Austrian Hut. Starts gently up the valley for about 2 km. It’s then hard left and steeple up for about 45 min (on scree slopes) to Upper Simba Tarn. Another short scree slope leads to the to ridge, right of “The Tooth” before dropping down the other side for about 50m and then contouring across to the Austrian Hut. Leave the hut before noon and cross the Lewis Glacier to the large boulder and scree slope leading to the start of the climb. Arrive Howell Hut on the summit of Nelion before 17:00pm.
Up early again, then (weather permitting), across Batian and back to Nelion before heading off down the climb to arrive at Austrian Hut by 13:00pm, Minto’s by 15:00pm, and road head before 18:00pm. Night at roadhead or Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas.
After breakfast return to Nairobi and be dropped at your hotel within the city.
Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain and return to Nairobi.
All gear and equipment; i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use double rope system, Slings, karabinas and other protection devices. First and last night accommodation in Nairobi, Tips to porters and guide, Foot wear and sleeping bag.
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Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain and return to Nairobi.
EXCLUSIVES: All gear and equipment; i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use double rope system, Slings, karabinas and other protection devices. First and last night accommodation in Nairobi, Tips to porters and guide, Foot wear and sleeping bag.
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]]>Depart Nairobi in the morning for transfer to Nanyuki the base of Mt Kenya. On arrival at have your lunch and rest for about two hours, then in the evening take an optional guided short walk to the equitor and back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Simbas lodge .
The morning is spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the mountain trek. After lunch we drive to Sirimon Gate and then to the road ahead at 11,000 ft. Have an easy walk in the afternoon to help in acclimatization. Dinner and overnight Judmaier camp
After breakfast we ascend the Sirimon Track to Liki North Valley and spend the night camped in this beautiful little valley below subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. Dinner and overnight stay in Liki North Valley, 13,000 ft.
Climb out of the North Valley and in to the Mackinder’s valley, on the broadest valleys of Mt. Kenya. We camp at the head of the Mackinder’s valley camp, just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion. 14,000ft. Diner and overnight at Mackinders Camp.
Make an alpine ascend of the third highest peak, point Lenana (16,355 ft). This route up the north face is little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. Descend to the Teleki Valley on the opposite side of the main peaks, to Mackinders Camp. Diner and overnight Teleki Valley (13,000 ft.
Descend to the Met. Station (Road head) on the Naro Moru Track and then back to the hotel for meals and overnight
After breakfast, leisurely drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
INCLUSIVES:
Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain and return to Nairobi.
EXCLUSIVES: All gear and equipment; i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use double rope system, Slings, karabinas and other protection devices. First and last night accommodation in Nairobi, Tips to porters and guide, Foot wear and sleeping bag.
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Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed towards the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Cross the Equator and arrive at your hotel in Nanyuki in time for Lunch.Afterwards Relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery around Mount Kenya North.
After breakfast transfer to Sirimon route and hike to Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m), (6 to 8 hrs hike) where you pass through a tropical rain forest and bamboo forest. All meals and overnight at the campsite.
Hike to Shipton‘s camp (4200m) for overnight (5 to 7 hrs hike) .The walk takes you near to the summit. Shipton’s camp has also an excellent setting with the north faces of Nelion peak and Batian peak facing which provides a very beautiful scenery.
Attempt on Point Lenana (4985m) A pre-dawn attempt on point Lenana gives you enough time to reach the summit when the sun is rising and in clear weather which gives you a clear scenery. Afterwards descend to Mintos hut for overnight.
Descend leisurely to Chogoria park gate (3020m) for overnight. This area has spectacular views down into the Gorges valley with Lake Michaelson and Vivienne falls, and across on the other side you can see Ithanguni peak, Rotundu peaks and the Giant Flat — top Kilingo hill table.
Day 6:
Descend leisurely to Chogoria town for transfer back to Nairobi. Chogoria gate to Chogoria town is about 6 – 8 hours, on dirt roads through a thick bamboo forest and tropical forest. The forest is really beautiful with chances of seeing wildlife such as, white-tailed mongoose, elephant, black rhino, Columbus monkeys, Suni, duiker. Drive back to Nairobi to arrive late afternoon.
End of 6 Days Sirimon Out Chogoria Route
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Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain and return to Nairobi.
EXCLUSIVES: All gear and equipment; i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use double rope system, Slings, karabinas and other protection devices. First and last night accommodation in Nairobi, Tips to porters and guide, Foot wear and sleeping bag.
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Between 1200m and 1850m, the vegetation is mainly dry. Upland forest comprising of Croton associations. Juniperus procera and Podocarpus spp. are predominant in the drier parts of the lower zone (below 2,500m), with rainfall between 875 and 1400mm (Naro Moru and Sirimon tracks on the western slopes). In wetter areas (over 2200mm/year) in the south-west and north-east, Cassipourea malosana predominates.
Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed towards the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Cross the Equator and arrive at your hotel in Nanyuki in time for Lunch.Afterwards relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery around.
Morning spent sorting and organising personal equipment. preparation for the trek. After lunch we drive to Naro Moru Track also the Meteorological station. This is a very good day for acclimatization as we will be sleeping at an altitude of 10,000 ft . A short hike will be taken in the afternoon to help acclimatization.
Hike up into the Teleki valley to Mackinders Camp . Here there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking time approximately 4-6 hours. Overnight Teleki Valley ,(14,000 ft.)
A pre- dawn start is made to ensure a successful summit bid and to try to reach the summit in time for a clear view of the majestic scenery. After climbing Point Lenana we return to our base camp and then proceed down the gate and onward to Nanyuki for overnight.
After breakfast you leisurely drive back to Nairobi, arriving at around mid-day.
Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain and return to Nairobi.
EXCLUSIVES:
All gear and equipment; i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use double rope system, Slings, karabinas and other protection devices. First and last night accommodation in Nairobi, Tips to porters and guide, Foot wear and sleeping bag.
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]]>Standing over the shores of Lake Naivasha, at 2886 metres this massive dormant volcano dominates the landscape for miles around.
The brooding hulk of the Mountain is lined with spectacular fissures and laval canyons. As you climb these slopes, you pass through herds of grazing game and spectacular views of the Rift Valley as well as Naivasha unfold below.
Its vast crater is an awesome sight, the jagged edge surrounding a broad expanse of vegetation. Geothermal steam trickles upwards from the walls, while buffalo and other game make their way across the crater floor.
You can do mount longonot with combination with other safari with a night in Naivasha as you need an evenning or morning hours .
Mt. Longonot Climb – Day trip
Depart Nairobi for Mt Longonot National Park, heading through the Kikuyu lush green highlands. With a stopover at the Great Rift Valley view point.
Have a stop over at the view point on the side of the escarpment to enjoy the view of the Rift valley floor from a birds eye view.The Rift Valley system was formed 5 million years ago and runs from the Red Sea through Ethiopia Kenya, and Tanzania.
The volcanic Mt Suswa and Mt Longonot are visible from this high place with their evergreen craters and the undulating green rift valley floor. The view from here is just amazing. Make sure to take as many photos from here as you can.
Mt. Longonot Climb – Kenya
You will hike around the crater and down to the Gate. The height gain during the hike is rapid and this makes for a stiff climb. Alternatively, you can also decide to circumnavigate the crater rim.
The hiking trail features some rest points, but it also includes some narrow points – especially on the crater rim. The total length of the hike up, around the crater rim, and back, is 10.3km. The hike from the Gate to the crater rim is 3.1km in length.
Descend from the Longonot mountain for the base at the park headquarters. Relax for some while and take on the drive to Lake Naivasha for lunch and boat ride.Have lunch at fish eagle camp along lake Naivasha while watching the lakes beauty and the birds
After lunch take one hour boat ride in this wonderful rift valley lake. The boat ride will take you to see the hundreds of birds in this lake including the diving African fish eagle which dives in the water to catch fish without ever missing. You will also go to the hippo pool and see the hippos as they swim and bleat inside the water while opening their mouths to over 180 degrees.
After boat ride drive back to Nairobi to arrive late in the afternoon.
You will be dropped at your hotel/residence or Airport.
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itinerary
Departure from Nairobi is at 09:00 hrs to Nanyuki and stop at the Equator briefly. Afterwards Continue to to your destination where you check in your hotel. Afternoon is spent preparing for the hike. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast vehicle transfer to Sirimon gate and hike to Old Moses camp for overnight (3300m), 6 to 8 hrs hikes. Sirimon is where you acclimatize as you also come across different vegetation.
Hike to Shipton’s camp (4200m) for overnight (5 to 7 hrs hikes).
Attempt point Lenana (4985m) at 03:00 hrs and descend directly to main road with transfer back to Nairobi hiking / descending time approximately 11 hrs. Arrive in late in the afternoon.
Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain and return .
All gear and equipment; i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use double rope system, Slings, karabinas and other protection devices. First and last night accommodation in Nairobi, Tips to porters and guide, Foot wear and sleeping bag.
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