5 days Climbing Mount Kenya in through Chogoria gate out through Sirimoni Gate
This itinerary is for the ascent of Pt Lenana, the third peak of Mt Kenya, at an altitude of 4985 metres. This is not a technical climb, but a hike. Anyone with a reasonable level of fitness should be more than capable of completing the trek provided they approach it well. The ascent is via the Chogoria Route, on the little used east side of the mountain.
Our driver will pick you in the morning from your Nairobi hotel and you will drive to Chogoria town which is 3.5hrs drive from Nairobi. On arrival in chogoria town you will meet your guides and porters and drive 22kms to the Park entry gate which is at 2850m. Depending on the road conditions and weather you will spend the evening with dinner and overnight at Chogoria gate campsite with Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace . A slightly longer walk to road head gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithunguni 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 by the stream banks then it's time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,300m, well away from any of the more "touristy" areas with Dinner and overnight at Road Head campsite.
From our Road Head 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 Minot’s Hut after about 4 hour walking. Lunch at a small stream crossing then 45 min on to a campsite near Minot’s Hut and next to one of the tarns. Very short afternoon walk over to superb views across to "The Temple with Dinner and overnight Mintos Campsite campsite.
After having some hot tea and snacks at 0300hrs you will leave for the summit passing near the Simba Tarn and Harris Tarn to point Lenana which is approximately 4- hours. After the sunrise at 0630hrs and having a nice views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the coast line, you descend back to Shipton for your full breakfast and then descend to Old Moses campsite with Dinner and overnight on Full Board.
After breakfast you descend 9kms down to Sirimon gate and then drive to Nanyuki town and then drive back to Nairobi. On arrival in Nairobi you will be dropped at the airport for your flight to your next destination or you will be dropped at your Nairobi Hotel for accommodation at your own cost.
Rates inclusive of:
- Transport from Nairobi hotel to Chogoria by private Transport.
- Accommodation at Mt Kenya Campsites using Single and Double Camping tents
- 4 x4 transfer on Chogoria route
- 3 meals per day while trekking
- Porters fee
- All Park fees
- Campsite fees
- Guide fees
- Tents
- Transport back to Nairobi by private Transport
- All government park fees
- English/ Speaking Chief Mountain Guide and one Assistant Guide(Group)
- English Speaking Porters and cooks
- Meals as indicated
- Mt Kenya Certificate after successful summit challenge
Rates exclusive of:
- Exclusive of Hotels in Nairobi on arrival and after Mt Kenya Climb,Tips, Sleeping mats, Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain
- Trousers, travel insurance, Local medical evacuation covers, Alcoholic drinks and wines and any activity not included in the safari itinerary.
