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We lead Mountain Trekking Expeditions in the
major mountains in East Africa.
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MOUNT KENYA
4 DAYS NAROMORU and
SIRIMON CROSSOVER
Mt Kenya's "Coca
Cola" Route
(Itinerary adjustable
to 5 or 6 days)
An ascent through the shortest and oldest route on Mt Kenya. After the difficult climb across the peat bogs popularly known as "Vertical Bog" and the eventual attempt of the summit, you descend through the Sirimon route at a more or less gradual pace.
Detailed
Day by Day itinerary
Day 0:
An optional day ahead of the mountain trek spent at the Base lodge (2000m) for preparations and acclimatization. This pre-hike day is included in our all inclusive trip option. Those whose itinerary includes this day are advised to arrive at the Lodge in time for lunch in order to have the rest of the afternoon to participate in fitness activities that help with acclimatization. If you are from Nairobi leave by 9.00am or earlier.
A choice
of two hiking excursions is available today. The first option
is a 3 hours escorted nature hike into the forest destined
for the Mau Mau Caves, an awesome site with an interesting
history related to Kenyan's struggle for independence in
the 1950s. The 2nd option is the Eco-conscious escorted
hike through the local community's land, visiting local
homes, farms and schools. In the process you help support
the local communities' initiative in tourism and conservation.
Those interested in combining these two activities ahead
of the mountain trip can consider spending an extra day
at the lodge.
Dinner and Overnight--------------------------------------------Mountain
Rock Lodge
Day 1:
Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Naromoru 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 on a wide dirt road through the dense forest up to the Met Station Lodge
Dinner and overnight--------------------------------------------Met
Station Lodge (3000m)
Day 2:
A short walk to the end of the forest line from where you hike across the marshy vertical bog of the lower moorlands. Picnic lunch at the Picnic Rocks before continuing further to Mackinders camp, gaining 1300m in altitude in about 5 hours.
Dinner and overnight----------------------------------------------Mackinders
camp (4300m)
Day 3:
Leave at 0300 hrs for predawn summit attempt, trekking for 3-4 hours across bare rock and scree slopes characteristic of the alpine region up to Pt. Lenana (4985m), the hikers summit, arriving in time to catch the African sunrise. Later descend to Shiptons camp (Sirimon route) for breakfast then have the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight-----------------------------------------------Shiptons
camp (4200m)
Day 4:
After early morning breakfast, descend for 5 hours up to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for the return journey to Mountain Rock Lodge for shower and lunch. Later transfer back to Nairobi arriving by 1700 hrs.
Tip:
A second night prior to summit attempt is recommended at Mackinders to help boost acclimatization and hence increase your chances of reaching the summit.
The
CHARGES are being revised and will be posted back here soon.
Please use the email address below for any enquiries.
| (Itinerary adjustable to 5 or 6 days)
An ascent through the shortest and oldest route on Mt Kenya. After the difficult climb across the peat bogs popularly known as "Vertical Bog" and the eventual attempt of the summit, you descend through the Sirimon route at a more or less gradual pace. |
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| Detailed Day by Day itinerary Day 0:
An optional day ahead of the mountain trek spent at the Base lodge (2000m) for preparations and acclimatization. This pre-hike day is included in our all inclusive trip option. Those whose itinerary includes this day are advised to arrive at the Lodge in time for lunch in order to have the rest of the afternoon to participate in fitness activities that help with acclimatization. If you are from Nairobi leave by 9.00am or earlier. A choice
of two hiking excursions is available today. The first option
is a 3 hours escorted nature hike into the forest destined
for the Mau Mau Caves, an awesome site with an interesting
history related to Kenyan's struggle for independence in
the 1950s. The 2nd option is the Eco-conscious escorted
hike through the local community's land, visiting local
homes, farms and schools. In the process you help support
the local communities' initiative in tourism and conservation.
Those interested in combining these two activities ahead
of the mountain trip can consider spending an extra day
at the lodge. Day 1:
Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Naromoru 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 on a wide dirt road through the dense forest up to the Met Station Lodge Day 2:
A short walk to the end of the forest line from where you hike across the marshy vertical bog of the lower moorlands. Picnic lunch at the Picnic Rocks before continuing further to Mackinders camp, gaining 1300m in altitude in about 5 hours. Day 3:
Leave at 0300 hrs for predawn summit attempt, trekking for 3-4 hours across bare rock and scree slopes characteristic of the alpine region up to Pt. Lenana (4985m), the hikers summit, arriving in time to catch the African sunrise. Later descend to Shiptons camp (Sirimon route) for breakfast then have the rest of the day at leisure. Day 4:
After early morning breakfast, descend for 5 hours up to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for the return journey to Mountain Rock Lodge for shower and lunch. Later transfer back to Nairobi arriving by 1700 hrs. Tip:
A second night prior to summit attempt is recommended at Mackinders to help boost acclimatization and hence increase your chances of reaching the summit. 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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