Mountain Rock Safari - Camps (Mount Kenya Climbing, Walking/Trekking Safaris, Wildlife and Cultural Safaris in Kenya).

Mountain Rock Safaris & Camps for adventure travel, camping, walking and mountain Climbing in Kenya & Tanzania

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Jubilee Insurance House, Wabera St./Kaunda St. junction.
4th. Floor, Suite: 430.
P.o. Box 15796-00100, Nairobi.
Tel: 254 - 020 - 242133.
Tel/Fax: 210051.

24 hrs Cell: 254 722 511 752
Or 736 511752 .

Alternative Reservations Office: IntoAfrica Eco-travel, Wilson Airport,
Pewin Plaza, 1st. Flr.
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Our Treks and SAFARIS

MOUNT KENYA MTK 6: Mount Kenya CHOGORIA-SIRIMON Traverse - 6 days
"with peak circumnavigation option"

This trek uses the most scenic ascent trail on the mountain, chiefly camping and an additional acclimatisation day at 3,300m ; it allows you explore the contrasting and picturesque scenery of Mt. Kenya. Passing up through a lush green Rain forest and thick bamboo on the way to the park gate. This is followed by an easy paced hike through the expansive heather and moorland zones as you enjoy good views of the picturesque Gorges Valley, the Temple, lakes, mushroom rocks, billiards table and the high peaks all the way to the Mintro's/ Hall Tarn campsite.

Day 1: NAIROBI-CHOGORIA PARK GATE/MERU MOUNT KENYA LODGE (3000M)

Depart by 0800hrs for a drive to Chogoria. Pass through the central agricultural country to arrive at the Chogoria Village. Lunch on arrival. The vehicle will drop you within the Chogoria forest (2600m) to offer you the chance to hike the remaining distance to the Park gate (3000m). The montane forest is lush and green with several plant species such as Podo and cedar while the Bamboo belt is dense and luxuriant. Both zones are home to hundreds of wildlife species.

Day 2: CHOGORIA PARK GATE/MERU MOUNT KENYA LODGE - NITHI RIVER CAMP (3300M)

Hike for 3-4 hours to the Roadhead Camp (3300m), which is located along Nithi River. There are occasional sightings of elephant, bushbuck, buffalo and impala during the walk through the forest. Optional climb to the peak of Mugi hill (3500m) before heading on to the camp or an alternative visit to the Nithi Falls to enjoy the splendid beauty of the lower valley.

Day 3: NITHI RIVER CAMP-MINTOS CAMPSITE (4300M)

Leave the camp early and hike for 5 hours along the edge of Gorges Valley to Mintos/Hall Tarn camp(4300m). A chance to catch one of the best views of the awe-inspiring Gorges Valley. Other fascinating scenery includes lakes, the Temple, mushroom rocks, Billiards Table, the high peaks ahead and several species of unique montane plants and flowers.

Day 4: MINTOS CAMPSITE-LENANA-SHIPTON'S CAMP (4200M)

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about 3-4 hours to Point Lenana (4985m), 'the hikers summit', arriving there in time to see the African sunrise. After the summit conquest descend to Shiptons

Day 5: SHIPTON'S CAMP-MOUNTAIN ROCK LODGE

Descend via Sirimon to overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge or continue with the clockwise Peak Circuiting adventure, hiking across huge rocks and up and down steep scree slopes on your way to Shipton's hut or further to minto's if desirous to return via Chogoria.

Day 6: MOUNTAIN ROCK LODGE-NAIROBI

Leave at 0900hrs for your return journey to Nairobi.

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