YHA Kenya Travel Mount Kenya Trekking Adventures.


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January 31st 2020
Published: January 23rd 2020
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Mount Kenya Adventure Trekking.





Mountain Adventures:

Looking for something different in Kenya? Come with us to the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Nakuru, Samburu or Trek Mt Kenya in Nyeri Kenya on the highlands where it's more rural, and the clear air reveals amazing landscapes, small villages, a large number of fascinating ethnic minority groups...and it's quieter. From the Villages in the high mountains near Narumoru to the mountain Forest and steep coffee and tea terraces to the jungles in the south near the flowing Abadere rages scenery that never fails to impress and amaze you. Contact us for itineraries or custom tours.



5 Days 4 Nights Mt Kenya climb Chogoria Route–Down Sirimon Route

The Chogoria climbing, hiking or trekking 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. Nonetheless, if you prefer to camp you can do so on all nights on the mountain

Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Banda’s (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 950m ascent.

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.

Day 2: Mt Kenya Banda’s – Lake Ellis Campsite ( 3,600m) 3hrs, 9km, 700m ascent.

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, and 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.

Day 3: Lake Ellis – Minot’s Camp. (4,200m) 4 hrs. 12km, 600m ascent.

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. Breathtaking 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.

Day 4: Minot’s – Pt. Lenana (4,985m) - Old Moses camp. 11-12 hrs. 785 ascent, 1,685 descent, 24km,

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

Day 5: Old Moses camp – Nairobi- 2 hrs.

After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for transfer to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.

Mount Kenya Climbing/Trekking or Hiking Rates

Prices are per person in US Dollars and based on group size.

1 passenger (Pax)…..US$ 900

2 Pax……………………..US$ 750

3 or more Pax………..US$ 750

What's Included

The following items are included in the above prices:

All transportation to/from the mountain (private)

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 are:

Personal clothing and equipment

Tips and gratuities for guides and porter (recommended to be 10 – 15%!o(MISSING)f climb costs)

Beverages while not on the mountain

Mount Kenya Climbing/Trekking or Hiking Rates

Prices are per person in US Dollars and based on group size.

1 passenger (Pax)…..US$ 700

2 Pax……………………..US$ 650

3 or more Pax………..US$ 600





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