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5 Days Mt Kenya Trekking Safari

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5 Days Mt Kenya Trekking Safari

Safari Overview

This is a 5 Days safari to Mt Kenya. Mt Kenya is an ancient extinct volcano with rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes. It is one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa. It has 3 major peaks major peaks namely; Batian (5,199m) & Nelion (5,188m). The two are mainly for visitors interested in technical climbing activities. The third peak is Point Lenana (4,984m). The park also houses wildlife such as buffalo, elephants, black and white colobus and Sykes monkeys, rock and tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, mole rat, and many more. Birds of over 130 species have been recorded in the park. 

PACKAGE INCLUDES
  • Airport transfers
  • Return Transportation as per the itinerary
  • Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
  • Services of professional Driver/Guide and skilled chef 
  • Accommodation in Camps as per the itinerary
  • National Park & entrance fees
  • All meals on Full Board
  • Bottled Water during safari
  • Accommodation in Nairobi 
  • All Hotel Taxes and Levies
PACKAGE EXCLUDED
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Personal Items 
  • Travel and medical insurances 
  • International inbound and outbound flights
  • Visas

 

EQUPMENTS REQUIRED FOR TREKKING
  • Warm jacket
  • Warm socks
  • Warm trouser
  • Sleeping bag
  • Gloves
  • Warm hat
  • Rain trouser
  • Rain jacket 
  • Head torch
  • Hiking boots
  • Hiking pole
  • Small bag/Bag pack
  • Lack sack/big bag
  • Sun glasses
  • Water bottle/camel bag
Itinerary

Day 1Nairobi/Sirimon/Old Moses Camp

(9 km,860 m ascent, 3-4 hours)

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel/airport early in the morning and drive to Nanyuki. Lunch at Nanyuki before heading to Sirimon Gate,1 hr. 2440m. After about 4 hours from the gate you finally reach Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight stay. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2Old Moses Camp/Shipton Camp

(14 km,900 m ascent,6-7 hours)

You follow the track uphill after breakfast. After one hour from the Old Moses Camp, you cross Ontulili River. You go right through Moorland crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinder’s Valley. Here you will enjoy the breathtaking views of Mt Kenya towards the peak. Dinner and Overnight at Shipton Camp,4200m.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3Shipton Camp

Spend the entire day acclimatizing. Enjoy short walks or day hikes within the camp. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Shipton Camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate)

(32km km, 785 m ascent,11-12 hours)

Leave your camp at 3.00 am up a steep quarry cutting through a cliff towards lower Hall Tarns. Arrive at Point Lenana at 6.30 am. Enjoy the sunrise at the mountain before descending down to Mintos hut, 6km, 2 hrs, for breakfast and further 20km, 4-5 hrs, to Mount Meru Bandas,2950m for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi

(9 km,2-3 hours)

Walk through the rain forest for 2 hours after breakfast to connect with your transfer vehicle to Chogoria village where your transport vehicle back to Nairobi awaits. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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