Early morning breakfast at your hotel then proceed to the office for the final briefing and payments. Later depart the office and drive to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon park gate (2660 m).Upon reaching the gate trek up through a beautiful scenic montane forest, bamboo and giant heather area before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hurt (Old Moses Camp – 3300 m) for dinner and overnight.
5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Climbing Safari
Overview
Mount Kenya trekking offers an unforgettable adventure through diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to alpine meadows and rugged peaks. As Africa’s second-highest mountain, Mount Kenya provides stunning panoramic views and unique wildlife encounters. Trekkers can choose routes like Sirimon, Chogoria, or Naro Moru, each offering distinct scenery and challenges. Reaching Point Lenana, the highest trekking peak, rewards climbers with breathtaking sunrise views. Ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers, Mount Kenya trekking combines beauty, culture, and thrilling mountain exploration
Itinerary Detail
After breakfast you will walk from Old Moses to Shipton camp via the Ontulili River, pass by the Moorland and crossing Liki North River then later uphill to Mackinders valley with great view. Dinner and overnight at the Shipton Camp.
Here you take a rest at the Shipton Camp, you can choose to walk or hike on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg tarns gaining an elevation of 370m before returning to the camp for lunch. T he rest of afternoon is at leisure activity .Dinner and overnight at the camp.
This day climb begins on a frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some minor scrambling, with a good moon you barely need to touch. Take a short rest then descent to Mt.KenyaBanda’s along the Gorge valley where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Temple, Lake Michaelson Mushroom rocks and giant billiard table Mountain. At the Banda’s you can enjoy log fires, hot shower and beds. Dinner and overnight at the Mt. Kenya Banda’s.
After breakfast go down on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet vehicle for transfer Chogoria town and further to Nairobi arriving in the evening.Halfwayyou can opt to use a 4 x4 and this will be at an extra cost.
Price includes
- 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.
Price excludes
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Tips and gratitude for guides and porter
- Beverages while not on the mountain
- Mountain Gear Check – List
- A Rack sack for your equipments – 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
- High Gaiters, warm pants (Fleece) jackets or pullover,1 rain Parka
- 1 warm Hat ,1 hiking shorts, pants, Balaclava, fleece neck warmer
- 2 Underwears , 1 hiking shirt, long sleeve ,1 bandanna
- Headlamp, bulb, batteries, first aid kit , pocketknife, sunglasses, snow
- Goggles, water purification tablets
- Toiletry item, plus sunblock, lipsalve and moisturizer
- Walking stick
Cost of Safari
The cost of this safari will vary depending on date of travel, type of accommodation, transport mode and number of people on the safari.
Please contact us on email info@outerworldtoursandsafaris.com or phone , +254 796 607 348 and we shall get back to you within the shortest time possible.
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