MT. KENYA TREKKING SAFARI

MT. KENYA TREKKING SAFARI

1 Day

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the trek. Be driven to the road head of the Naro Moru track, to the Met Station where we spend the night in the mountain log cabins, a good day for acclimatization for we will
be sleeping at an altitude of 3,048m. A short hike is taken in the afternoon to gain and loose altitude.

Day 02 :

Hike up into the Teleki valley where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking time approximately 4-6
hours. Overnight at Mackinder’s Camp (4,100m).

Day 03 :

A pre-dawn start is made to ensure a successful summit bid and in time for a clear view of the majestic summit scenery.
After ascending Pt. Lenana we return to our base camp and then proceed down the mountain and back to the lodg

Depart from the lodge at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. 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 up to the Mt Kenya Bandas.
Dinner and overnight at the Mount Kenya camp site.

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, 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.

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. 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.

Today we begin our trek ascending up along the foot of huge rock walls.
From the top, we`ll have an excellent view of Mt. Kenya. After ascending for a couple of hours you reach Tooth Col.
From here you traverse until you reach the Austrian Hut for dinner and overnight.

Leave at 5.00 am for predawn attempt, climbing for 1 hour across bare rock and scree slopes characteristic of the alpine
region up to Pt Lenana - the hikers summit, arriving in time to catch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton's camp for breakfast and a short rest. After breakfast, we begin a 3-4-hour descent via Mackinders valley to Liki North camp
(3,900m). 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 the Liki North.

After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours up to Old Moses camp to catch a vehicle for transfer to the lodge
arriving in the afternoon

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the trek with the help of your guide. Depart the lodge
latest midday and be driven to Naromoru park-gate where you start the trek. The guide set a leisurely pace for a relaxing
trek up on the mountain. The trek helps you to acclimatize and enjoy seeing fascinating vegetation zones of an
equatorial mountain and the associated rich animal and bird life. Packed Lunch is provided en-route. The trek takes 3 hrs
to the Met station where we spend the night in the Mountain log cabins. A good day for acclimatization for we will be
sleeping at an altitude of 3,048m. A short hike is taken in the afternoon to gain and loose altitude

Day 02 :

After breakfast hike up past forest line to moorland zone covered by tussock glass and Heathers zone onto the Teleki
valley to the crest of the ridge from which vantage point you have a splendid view of the main peaks. Packed lunch is
provided en-route. Walking time approximately 4 – 6 hours to the Teleki lodge for overnight (4,200m)

Day 03 :

A per-dawn start is made to ensure a successful summit bid and in time for clear view of the majestic scenery after
sunrise. With the help of the guide ascent to the third highest peak ( Point Lenana -4985 m, 4- 5 hr) then descend down
to teleki lodge for breakfast and changing. A few minutes break then proceed down to met ( 5 hrs). Station for overnight
(3050m).

Day 04 :

After breakfast descend down through the forest to Naromoru park gate for pick up to the lodge

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the trek. Be driven to the road head of the Naro Moru
track to the Met Station where we spend the night in the mountain log cabins. A good day for acclimatization, altitude of
3050 m. A light hike is taken in the afternoon to help acclimatization.

Day 02 :

Hike up to the Teleki valley to our Mackinders Camp where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking time
approximately 4-6 hours. Overnight Mackinders Camp (4,150m)

Day 03 :

After an early breakfast, begin the circumnavigation of the main peaks by heading north. One traverse takes us below
the south and west faces on our approach to Two Tarn Hut then across Western terminal and into Hausberg Valley and
finally over Hausberg Col and into Mackinders Valley. Walking time proximately 5 hours. The highest point reached this
day is 4,500m. Our camp in Mackinder valley is at an altitude of 4,300m. Night will be spent in high altitude tents.

Day 04 :

Alpine ascent of the third highest peak Pt. Lenana up the north faces little used by tourists. The top should be reached
after about four hours of stiff walking. Altitude of Pt. Lenana is 4985m.
We then descend into Teleki Valley and spend the night at our original camp completing a scenic traverse of the
Mountain.

Day 05 :

Descend from the Mountain to Met Station and be transferred to the Naro Moru River Lodge

Morning spent sorting and organizing equipment for the mountain trek and be driven to the Sirimon gate. An easy 3 hrs
walk through equatorial forest to Judmaier's Camp (3,300m) for overnight in the high altitude mountain tents.

Day 02 :

Ascend the Sirimon Track to Likii North Valley and camp overnight in this beautiful little valley below the subsidiary
peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. Overnight at liki north camp in tents
(3990m)-Full board

Day 03 :

Climb out of the North Valley and into the Mackinders Valley, one of the broadest valleys on the mountain, with many
giant groundsels. Camp at the head of the Mackinder's Valley, just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion (4,300m)-
Full board

Day 04 :

Alpine ascent to the highest peak, Pt. Lenana (4985m). En route up the north face little used by tourists. Four hours of
stiff walking to the summit. Then descend to Teleki Valley on the opposite side of the main peaks, to Mackinder’s Camp
for a good night rest (4150m.) Full board

Day 05 :

Descend to the Met Station (road head) on the Naro Moru Track and be driven back to the Lodge

Morning spent sorting and organizing equipment for the mountain trek and be driven to the Sirimon gate. An easy 3 hrs
walk through equatorial forest to Judmaier's Camp (3,300m) for overnight in the high altitude mountain tents

Day 02 :

Hike up to the Mackinder Valley one of the broadest valley and Spectacular view of the main peaks –Batian and Nelion.
overnight at Shiptons camp just below the main peaks. walking time approximately 6-7 hours and overnight in high
altitude tents.

Day 03 :

Alpine ascent to the highest peak, Pt. Lenana (4985m). En route up the north face little used by tourists. Four hours of
stiff walking to the summit. Then descend to mintos camp for breakfast and rest. In the afternoon have walk down to
Vivian falls, Lake Michealson enjoying great views of the Gorges valley. Back to the camp for dinner and overnight in
tents.

Day 04 :

After breakfast descend down to Mount Kenya Meru bandas(2950m) a journey that takes 4-5hrs for an overnight stay in
tents.

Day 05 :

After breakfast you will be picked by our vehicle from Meru bandas and drive through beautiful natural forest to
Chogoria town, Meru town, Nanyuki then to Naro Moru River Lodge.

Depart Naro Moru River Lodge in the morning after sorting and preparing the hiking equipment’s in addition to briefing
from our guide(s). You are driven through Nanyuki, Timau and Meru before arriving at Chogoria Town and then through
the rain forest gate to the road-head, (3200m). Have an overnight stay at the gate in tents

Day 02 :

After Breakfast a slightly longer walk follow the path through the giant heather and forest up to chogoria road head,
then detour with a descent from the route crossing stream on the nithi falls to Lake Ellis.for over night at 3650m.5hrs
(700m Ascent)

Day 03 :

Trek along gorges Valley descending to Lake Michaelson, then Lunch at Vivienne. Trek through the magnificent castle
rock’s to Mintos Hut and have an overnight camping – “whole day hiking”

Day 04 :

Hike up through Square Tarn to climax at Pt. Lenana, 4985m which is the third highest peak on Mt. Kenya. Descend via
Austrian Hut then down to Mackinder’s camp for an overnight stay in our Teleki Lodge cabins at an altitude of 4150m,
trekking time 5-6 hours.

Day 05 :

Descend via Naro Moru Route vertical bog arriving at Met Station before 12.00noon, where you will be picked by our
vehicle for a transfer back to Naro Moru River Lodge.
§ NB. Lunch at the Lodge is extra unless where booked on full board accommodation package.

Morning spent sorting and organizing equipment for the mountain trek and be driven to the Sirimon gate. An easy 3 hrs
walk through equatorial forest to Judmaier's Camp (3,300m) for overnight in the high altitude mountain tents.

Day 02 :

After breakfast trek up the moorland and break away from Sirimon track at altitude of 3,940m, contouring into the
Sirimon Valley. This is a seldom visited area with a tremendous amount of wildlife. Overnight in Sirimon Valley, altitude
3,940m.

Day 03 :

An early start out of the Sirimon Valley and into the head of the Hinde Valley. We then cross the Nithi and Gorges
Valleys. This is undoubtedly one of the most scenic areas of the mountain with its 1,000 – vertical cliffs, its virgin valleys
and cascading water-fall, is one of the most spectacular trekked areas in Kenya. Night camped at Hall Tarns(4,300m).

Day 04 :

Descend to Lake Michaelson, in the depth of the Gorges Valley. See the incredible cave formation known as the Temple.
Walk down the valley to Vivienne falls (named after the famous author of Speak to the Earth). Return to camp in the
afternoon. Overnight at Hall Tarns (4,300m.).

Day 05 :

Alpine ascent on the third highest peak Pt.Lenana (4,985m). En route up north face little used by tourists. 04 hours of
walking to the summit. Descend to Teleki Valley and spend the night at our Mackinders Camp (4,150m

Day 06 :

Descend the mountain via the Naro Moru route completing a fine circuit of Mt. Kenya, to the Naro Moru River Lodge.

Depart from the Naro Moru River Lodge at 10.00am after sorting all the equipment; the journey goes through to Meru
Town a rich coffee growing area before finally arriving at Chogoria, then up to the forest gate and for overnight camping.
This is a distance of 200km. from the Lodge.

Day 02 :

After breakfast walk up to Bairuni clearing (2,370m) about 04 hours of trekking and overnight

Day 03 :

Walk up to gate cliffs through Uramandi hut, near Mt. Kenya Forest Lodge (about 2,940 m.) and overnight. (walking time
05-06 hours)

Day 04 :

Trek up a bit steep areas through Mugi hills to get to Lake Ellis at 3,460m. and overnight. (walking time 05 hours).

Day 05 :

Hike along Hinde Valley to the Hall Tarns/Mintos Hut overnight 4,300m. (walking time 06 hours).

Day 06 :

The climax of the expedition is to ascend Pt. Lenana 4,985m via Simba Col, Lake Harris, Kobe Peak and to Mackinders
Camp for overnight in our Teleki Lodge 4,150 m. (02 hrs walk).

Day 07 :

After breakfast descend through Naro Moru route- vertical bog to Met. Station, for transfer back to Naro Moru River
Lodge (03 – 04 hours walk. Lunch extra cost at Naro Moru River Lodge.

After sorting equipment be driven to timau road head where you will begin your trek up Mt. Kenya from the north.
(Overnight in high altitude mountains tents – Timau road head). 3,300m

Day 02 :

Hiking across the beautiful northern moorland of Mt. Kenya with its unique flora and possibly seeing some of the
wildlife, which wander up these northern slopes – zebra, eland, etc. Camp near the Western Marania River.3, 700m.

Day 03 :

Continue your trek over rolling moorland country to camp at the headquarters of the Kathita East drainage.3, 950m.

Day 04 :

Hike up to the spectacular Hall Tarns where the beautiful rock formation known as the Temple stands guard over Lake
Michaelson 1000 vertical feet below.4, 090m

Day 05 :

Penetrate the defenses of the Temple and descend to the Lake Michaelson and enjoy the scenic wonder of the
magnificent area. Truly a trekker’s paradise 4,300m

Day 06 :

An early start to ensure a successful summit bid for main objective Pt. Lenana (4,985m- the 3rd highest peak). Descend to
Mackinders Camp through the Naro Moru Track

Day 07 :

After breakfast descend the mountain via the Naro Moru Route completing a fine circuit of Mt. Kenya, to the Naro Moru
River Lodge for a well –earned rest.

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the mountain trek, then driven to the Sirimon Gate.
Afternoon walk of 2hrs helps to acclimatize, hopefully you will be lucky to see some game on the way. Night spent at
the gate (2,570m.).

Day 02 :

This day incorporates a picnic on the Mt. Kenya day hike. This is very interesting and enjoyable day spent in the depths
of the forest. Night will be spent at road head, at the Judmaier Camp (3,300m.)

Day 03 :

After breakfast we begin our trek up the moorland and break away from the Sirimon Track at an altitude of 3,940m,
contouring into the Sirimon Valley. This is a seldom –visited area which harbours a tremendous amount of wildlife.
Overnight in the Sirimon Valley, altitude 3,940m (camping)

Day 04 :

An early start out of the Sirimon Valley and into the head of the Hinde Valley. We then cross the Nithi and Gorges
Valleys. This is undoubtedly one of the most scenic areas of the mountain. With its, 1,000ft. vertical cliffs, its virgin
valleys and cascading waterfalls, it certainly is one of the most spectacular trekking areas in Kenya. Night at Hall Tarns
(4,300m)

Day 05 :

Descend to Lake Michaelson, in the depth of the Gorges Valley. We will also see the incredible cave formation known as
the Temple and we walk down the valley to Vivenne Falls (named after the famous author of Speak to the Earth). Return
to camp in the afternoon. Overnight night at Hall Tarns (4,300m)- camping.

Day 06 :

An early start to attempt the third highest peak- Pt.lenana(4985m), 3- 4 hrs stiff and slow ascent to be on top for the
sunrise. We then descend to Teleki Valley via Austrian hut down to Teleki lodge for overnight in bandas (4,150m.).

Day 07 :

Descend to Met. Station for pickup and transfer back to the Naro Moru River Lodge for a well-earned rest.

Morning spent sorting out equipments with the help of the guide. Depart the lodge before midday and drive to through
equator, Nanyuki town to Sirimon gate (1 hrs).a leisurely and easy walk in through the rain forest to help acclimatization
(3 hrs walk), overnight Judmaier's Camp (3,300m) in the high altitude mountain tents.

Day 02 :

An early start out of the Sirimon valley and hike over Mackinder’s valley (one of the broadest on valley ) where you have
spectacular view of the main peaks. The cook makes a cold lunch at the lunch point. Proceed down Mackinders valley to
Shiptons camp where we overnight just below the main peaks (4300m – walking time 6-7hrs)

Day 03 :

Pre-dawn ascent to the third highest peak, Pt. Lenana (4985m), through the north faces to be on summit for the sunrise.
Four hours of walking to the summit, then descend back to Shiptons camp. Afternoon hike up to kami camp for
overnight just below Batian peak.
Note; ascending Pt. Lenana helps to acclimatize before attempting the main peaks.

Day 04 :

Early start to attempt Pt. Batian via northface, standard IV. The climb takes 10hrs climb. And descend down to Shiptons’
camp.

Day 05 :

After breakfast traverse out from Mackinders valley to Teleki valley then down to Met. Station for overnight in mountain
bandas (6 – 7 hrs walk).

Day 06 :

Descend from Met. Station, hike down through mountain forest to park gate for a transfer to the lodge

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the trek. Be driven to the park gate where we start a 3hrs
walk through the equatorial rain forest rich of animal and birdlife, parked lunch enroute to the Met Station where we
spend the night in the mountain log cabins, a good day for acclimatization for we will be sleeping at an altitude of
3,050m. A short hike is taken in the afternoon to gain and loose altitude.( 3 hrs)

Day 02 :

Early start hike up through hagenia zone to the forest line where we start the moorland zone covered by tussock glass
and heathers zone. Hike over the Teleki valley where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks, lunch en route.
Walking time 5-6 hours, Arrive at Teleki Lodge late afternoon and overnight (4,100m).

Day 03 :

A pre dawn start is made to ensure a successful summit bid and in time for a clear view of majestic summit scenery after
sunrise (ascending Pt. Lenana helps people to acclimatize before climbing Nelion and Batian), then descend down to the
Austrian hut (4750m) just below the main peaks. In the afternoon sort out climbing equipments ready for an early start.

Day 04 :

Early start attempt Pt. Nelion (rock climbing) through normal route standard IV, will take 6 – 7hrs to the top of Nelion
(5177). For those climbers not attempting Batian will turn around and descend. For the climbers attempting Batian peak
will overnight on top of Nelion at Howell’s hut.

Day 05 :

Climbers to traverse through Gates of mist to the highest point- Batian (5188m top of Mt. Kenya) then turn and descend
via Nelion down to Austrian hut. Proceed to Teleki lodge for overnight in bandas.

Day 06 :

After breakfast hike down through the moorland zone, heathers zone, mountain forest to the Met. Station for a pickup
and transfer to the lodge for a well-earned rest.

Morning spent sorting and organizing equipment for the mountain trek and be driven to Met Station. Hike up to the
Teleki valley where you get to experience a spectacular view of the main peaks. Hiking up time will be approximately 4-6
hours with an overnight stay in our cabins at Mackinder’s Camp (4,100m).Packed lunch is provided enroute.

Day 02 :

After Breakfast Hike up the Teleki Valley with a Spectacular view of the main peaks –batian and nelion. A full Day fishing
experience at Lake Hohnel,the fifth largest of the lakes and tarns on mt,Kenya named after Lieut. Ludwig von Hohnel,
who was the cartographer on teleki expedition to Mount Kenya. @4291m ASL and back to Mackinder’s Camp for
overnight.

Day 03 :

After breakfast descend down to Met station for pick up.

Drive to Meru Banda’s, Start the trek to Lake Ellis approximately 3-4 hrs walk. Overnight on tents at 3470m.

Day 02 :

Lake Elis to Lake Michaelson (3950m) After breakfast, you will follow the trail as it leads up through glades of
montane forest climbing away from Lake Ellis on its west side, across moorland to a ridge which eventually joins the
main Chogoria trail.Beautiful views of Vivienne Falls and the Gorges Valley on descent to the picturesque campsite next
to Lake Michaelson.pver night at lake Michelson.

Day 03 :

After Breakfast youll enjoy fishing until mid Day, before start a hike to samba tarn, since today hike is rather short.
Climbing away from the beautiful Lake Michaelson ascend into the alpine zone , a world of rock and ice as we go up
towards the main peaks, leaving behind the giant lobelias and groundsels and onto glacial moraine. A last short, sharp
scree slope takes us to Simba Tarn (4620m), where we overnight. This will be a cold night depending with the weather
on that day, Dinner and overnight in the Camp.

Day 04 :

An early start (at around 5 a.m.) for a cup of tea or coffee relatively easy 2-hour climb up to Point Lenana the trekking
summit (4,985m). Descend down Teleki Valley to mackinders camp for Breakfast ,the proceed down for pick up and back
to the lodge

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