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5 Days / 4 Nights

5 Days Mt. Kenya - Asend via Chogoria- Desend via Sirimon

Kenya

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Created by OAKLAND TOURS - Oakland Tours and Safaris Ltd

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Created by OAKLAND TOURS - Oakland Tours and Safaris Ltd

Introduction

Experience the Mount Kenya National Park trek to Point Lenana (4,985m/17,058ft), the hikers’ summit. Starting from Nanyuki Town, the climb follows the northwest side of the mountain through lush rainforest and scenic moorlands. Overnight stays at Old Moses Camp and Shipton’s Camp provide acclimatization before the third‑day summit push. This route, on the drier side of Mount Kenya, offers some of the finest walking and panoramic views, making it one of the most rewarding trekking adventures in East Africa.

Highlights

Mount Kenya

Day 1

Mount Kenya

You've been dreaming of your safari for so long and now it's finally about to begin. You'll meet your guide who will tell you everything you need to know to get your safari started. We're as excited as you are to get your trip underway.

You'll find it difficult to take your eyes off Mount Kenya (5199m), which is Africa's second-highest mountain and possibly its most beautiful. The mountain is also sacred to the local Kikuyu people.

Activities Day 1

Morning

Pick-up and Transfer by Road from Nairobi driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town near Mount Kenya

Afternoon

After lunch, we 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. Mount Kenya

Accommodation Day 1

Meru Mount Kenya Bandas

Enjoy staying at Meru Mount Kenya Bandas as your base while you're here.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner Drinking water

Day 2

Mount Kenya

Spend more time looking at magnificent Mount Kenya.

View of Mt Kenya, the country's highest peak

Activity Day 2

Full Day Activities

After breakfast, 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 3,450m, Mount Kenya

Accommodation Day 2

Lake Ellis Campsite

You'll stay with us at Lake Ellis Campsite.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water

Day 3

Mount Kenya

Easily the most beautiful of all of Kenya's mountains, Mount Kenya (5199m) is Africa's second-highest mountain and is sacred to the local Kikuyu people. Although its summits are often cloaked in cloud, the views are stunning when the clouds part.

Activity Day 3

Full Day Activities

Similar early start and 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. The 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 the next day, Mount Kenya

Accommodation Day 3

Mintos Hut & Campsite

Bush camp

You'll feel a part of nature when you stay at Mintos Hut & Campsite, which puts you in the perfect position to enjoy safari life.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water

Day 4

Mount Kenya

Activity Day 4

Full Day Activities

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4,985m), the hiker's summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton camp for breakfast. After breakfast, begin a 4-5-hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to 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, Mount Kenya

Accommodation Day 4

Old Moses Camp

Old Moses Camp will be your base on this leg of your trip.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water

Day 5

Your last day with us

This is when your safari ends, and it will be time for you to leave us. We love showing our guests the Africa we adore, and we hope that you will choose us again next time you go on safari.

Activities Day 5

Morning

Go mountain climbing with us this morning in Mount Kenya. You'll get some exercise, fill your lungs with fresh mountain air and see some beautiful scenes as you go.

Afternoon

After early morning breakfast, begin the Transfer by Road from Mount Kenya back to Kenya's beautiful capital, Nairobi

Map

Kenya

Start Point: Nairobi

Day 1

Mount Kenya Meru Mount Kenya Bandas

Day 2

Mount Kenya Lake Ellis Campsite

Day 3

Mount Kenya Mintos Hut & Campsite

Day 4

Mount Kenya Old Moses Camp

Day 5

Nairobi (No accommodation)

End Point: Nairobi

5 Days Mt. Kenya - Asend via Chogoria- Desend via Sirimon

5 Days Mt. Kenya - Asend via Chogoria- Desend via Sirimon

Introduction

Highlights

Mount Kenya

Activities Day 1

Afternoon

Meru Mount Kenya Bandas

Mount Kenya

Activity Day 2

Lake Ellis Campsite

Mount Kenya

Activity Day 3

Mintos Hut & Campsite

Mount Kenya

Activity Day 4

Old Moses Camp

Your last day with us

Activities Day 5

Afternoon

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5 Days Mt. Kenya - Asend via Chogoria- Desend via Sirimon

Introduction

Highlights

Mount Kenya

Activities Day 1

Afternoon

Meru Mount Kenya Bandas

Mount Kenya

Activity Day 2

Lake Ellis Campsite

Mount Kenya

Activity Day 3

Mintos Hut & Campsite

Mount Kenya

Activity Day 4

Old Moses Camp

Your last day with us

Activities Day 5

Afternoon

Map

Pricing

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