Detailed
Day by Day itinerary
Day 0: Optional day
(included on our All inclusive fullboard trip option)
recommended for trekkers wishing to travel early to lthe
Mountain Rock lodge (base lodge) to make advance preparations
for the trip and participate in a fitness nature hike.
After lunch, clients begin an escorted 3-4 hours forest
nature walk up to the MauMau cave (2050m), which helps
with acclimatization. Alternatively you can visit the
nearby local community farms and help promote the local
community's initiative in ecotourism. Such a visit provide
economic justification to the local communities and helps
boosts their moral towards the continued Conservation
of the natural beauty of the mount kenya forest neighboring
their land. (A second day can be spent at the lodge if
you wish to participate in both of these pre-hike activities).
Dinner and Overnight---------------------------------------------------Mountain
Rock Lodge
Day 1: Depart at
1000hrs to be transferred to Sirimon Park gate. (Clients
traveling from Nairobi should arrive at the lodge latest
1300hrs for a quick lunch and onward transfer to the Park
gate). From here, hike through montane forest, bamboo
and rosewood up to the OldMoses Hut, gaining an elevation
range of 700m in 3-4 hours.
Dinner and Overnight --------------------------------------------------OldMoses
Hut (3300m)
Day 2: Leaving early,
we traverse the expansive moorlands carpeted with tussock
grasses and dotted with the unique Giant lobelia and Senecio
plants, crossing streams and valleys. Today‚s trek
is largely through the Mackinder Valley, with good views
of the main peaks and a brief stopover for picnic lunch.
Total walking time is approx. 7 hours gaining 900m in
altitude before arriving at the Shiptons Hut.
Dinner and Overnight ------------------------------------------------Shipton‚s
Hut (4200m)
Day 3: Pre-dawn attempt
of the summit starts at 0300hrs, taking 3-4 hours to reach
Pt. Lenana 4985m (the hikers summit) in time to watch
the sunrise. When the morning skies are clear, you can
see the snow capped summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro several
miles away to the south. Descend for 2-3 hours up to Minto's
camp for breakfast. Further descent along the left bank
of Gorges Valley with a chance to enjoy the great scenery
of the temple, mushroom rocks, lakes etc.You arrive at
the Meru Mt Kenya lodge after a 5-6 hours trek. Picnic
lunch is served enroute.
Dinner and Overnight-----------------------------------------------
Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (3000m)
Day 4: Leave at 0700
hrs, walking down the Chogoria Forest to meet with our
vehicle for transfer back to Nairobi or the Base Lodge
for an optional night stop. Those traveling directly to
Nairobi will arrive by 1700hrs.
Tip: Attempting
the summit on Day 3 and descending up to Chogoria on the
same day is a very taxing exercise, with nearly the whole
day spent walking. Clients who are not pressed by time
are highly encouraged to avoid this by spending a night
at Mintos camp site (4200m),this helps break the lengthy
descend distance into two parts.
The CHARGES are being
revised and will be posted back here soon. Please use
the email address below for any enquiries.
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