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MOUNT KENYA
MTK 2: SIRIMON-CHOGORIA
Traverse in 7 Days.
"with peak circumnavigation option"
This trek uses the gentlest ascent trail on the mountain, our own huts and an additional acclimatisation day at 4,200m. It allows you explore the contrasting and spectacular scenery of Mt. Kenya. Passing up through montane forest, bamboo and heather zones we follow the Mackinder Valley with its profound vegetation of giant groundsel and lobelias. The 3 million-year-old volcano has been eroded by ice and glaciers to produce spectacular chasms, jagged peaks and the "U" shaped valleys and waterfalls of geography textbooks. On this trek you combine use of huts with camping. It also includes two nights at our Base Lodge ahead of the trek in which you participate in exhilarating fitness activities that help you acclimatise and more importantly your unique chance to interact with the local people who's livelihood directly depends on the Mountain you are about to tread on.
Day 1:
NAIROBI-MOUNTAIN ROCK LODGE (MOUNT KENYA)
Transfer from Nairobi to Mount Rock Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon is a 3-4 hours nature walk through the forest reserve to Mau Mau caves, the former base for Kenya's freedom fighters. As you hike you learn about plants, birds and animals found in the forest from the escort naturalist guide. A traditional dance performance can also be arranged at the lodge after dinner to liven up the evening.
Day 2: MOUNTAIN ROCK LODGE - OLDMOSES CAMP (4200M)
Vehicle transfer to the mountain soon after breakfast together with the guide and porters. The drive to Sirimon Park gate (2600m) takes less than 2 hours. En route to the mountain you could have a brief stopover at the equator crossing. After completion of park entry formalities and lunch, you begin a 3-4 hour hike from 2600m through montane forest, bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp (3300m). The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of Buffaloes, Elephants, Bushbucks and a plethora of bird species.
Day 3: OLDMOSES CAMP-SHIPTON'S
CAMP (4200M)
After an early breakfast at 0700hrs, commence a 6-7 hours trek up the sprawling moorland destined for the Shipton's hut (4200m). The hike is awesome with unique moorland plants and fascinating views but is also a test for individual endurance on the mountain. You gain good acclimatisation as you cover an altitude difference of 900m. Lunch stop is at a convenient spot within the Mackinder valley.
Day 4: SHIPTON'S CAMP
(4200M)
Two alternative activities are possible today, those wishing to take it easy stay at Shiptons or go on short acclimatisation walk to the peak area and return to the Shiptons hut. In this case hot lunch is served at the Shipton's.
The more enthusiastic hikers have the option of shifting camp by trekking round the peaks following the peak circuit trail in the anti-clockwise direction. The trek offers you an opportunity to explore the high peaks from different angles. Those taking this option leave the camp at 0800hrs and hike up and down steep scree slopes and rocks for 5-6 hours to American camp (4400m). Picnic lunch is served en route.
Day 5: SHIPTON'S CAMP-POINT
LENANA-MINTOS CAMPSITE (4300M)
Predawn start for the summit. Hike 785m to Pt. Lenana (4,985m), the hikers summit, arriving there in time to see the African sunrise. While at Pt. Lenana you get a close unobstructed view of Pt. Nelion (5188m), Pt. Batian (5199m) and other surrounding peaks and on a clear day the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen protruding from the sky over 340km to the south. After the summit conquer descend to Mintos/Hall tarn campsite (4,300m) for breakfast then relax for the rest of the day. Interested persons can explore the Gorges valley from here after and take advantage of the fascinating scenery which includes the Gorges Valley, the Temple and L. Michaelson.
Day 6: MINTOS CAMPSITE-MERU
MOUNT KENYA LODGE/CAMPSITE (3000M)
After breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour descent to Meru Mount Kenya cabins situated next to the Chogoria Park gate (3,000m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy the gorgeous landmarks on the lower gorges valley including Vivienne falls, Nithi falls, mushroom rocks and an array of interesting mountain plants. Today you have a chance to clean up and relax at the Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge.
Day 7: MERU MOUNT KENYA
LODGE/CAMPSITE-NAIROBI
After breakfast gradually descent through the Chogoria rain Forest to have an opportunity to explore the bamboo and lush montane forest belts before boarding on to the vehicle for the return journey. Expected time of arrival in Nairobi is1700hrs. Picnic lunch is served en route.
MTK 2: SIRIMON-CHOGORIA Traverse in 7 Days.
"with peak circumnavigation option"
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This trek uses the gentlest ascent trail on the mountain, our own huts and an additional acclimatisation day at 4,200m. It allows you explore the contrasting and spectacular scenery of Mt. Kenya. Passing up through montane forest, bamboo and heather zones we follow the Mackinder Valley with its profound vegetation of giant groundsel and lobelias. The 3 million-year-old volcano has been eroded by ice and glaciers to produce spectacular chasms, jagged peaks and the "U" shaped valleys and waterfalls of geography textbooks. On this trek you combine use of huts with camping. It also includes two nights at our Base Lodge ahead of the trek in which you participate in exhilarating fitness activities that help you acclimatise and more importantly your unique chance to interact with the local people who's livelihood directly depends on the Mountain you are about to tread on. | |
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Day 1: NAIROBI-MOUNTAIN ROCK LODGE (MOUNT KENYA)
Transfer from Nairobi to Mount Rock Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon is a 3-4 hours nature walk through the forest reserve to Mau Mau caves, the former base for Kenya's freedom fighters. As you hike you learn about plants, birds and animals found in the forest from the escort naturalist guide. A traditional dance performance can also be arranged at the lodge after dinner to liven up the evening. Day 2: MOUNTAIN ROCK LODGE - OLDMOSES CAMP (4200M)
Vehicle transfer to the mountain soon after breakfast together with the guide and porters. The drive to Sirimon Park gate (2600m) takes less than 2 hours. En route to the mountain you could have a brief stopover at the equator crossing. After completion of park entry formalities and lunch, you begin a 3-4 hour hike from 2600m through montane forest, bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp (3300m). The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of Buffaloes, Elephants, Bushbucks and a plethora of bird species. Day 3: OLDMOSES CAMP-SHIPTON'S CAMP (4200M)
After an early breakfast at 0700hrs, commence a 6-7 hours trek up the sprawling moorland destined for the Shipton's hut (4200m). The hike is awesome with unique moorland plants and fascinating views but is also a test for individual endurance on the mountain. You gain good acclimatisation as you cover an altitude difference of 900m. Lunch stop is at a convenient spot within the Mackinder valley. Day 4: SHIPTON'S CAMP (4200M)
Two alternative activities are possible today, those wishing to take it easy stay at Shiptons or go on short acclimatisation walk to the peak area and return to the Shiptons hut. In this case hot lunch is served at the Shipton's.
The more enthusiastic hikers have the option of shifting camp by trekking round the peaks following the peak circuit trail in the anti-clockwise direction. The trek offers you an opportunity to explore the high peaks from different angles. Those taking this option leave the camp at 0800hrs and hike up and down steep scree slopes and rocks for 5-6 hours to American camp (4400m). Picnic lunch is served en route. Day 5: SHIPTON'S CAMP-POINT LENANA-MINTOS CAMPSITE (4300M)
Predawn start for the summit. Hike 785m to Pt. Lenana (4,985m), the hikers summit, arriving there in time to see the African sunrise. While at Pt. Lenana you get a close unobstructed view of Pt. Nelion (5188m), Pt. Batian (5199m) and other surrounding peaks and on a clear day the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen protruding from the sky over 340km to the south. After the summit conquer descend to Mintos/Hall tarn campsite (4,300m) for breakfast then relax for the rest of the day. Interested persons can explore the Gorges valley from here after and take advantage of the fascinating scenery which includes the Gorges Valley, the Temple and L. Michaelson. Day 6: MINTOS CAMPSITE-MERU MOUNT KENYA LODGE/CAMPSITE (3000M)
After breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour descent to Meru Mount Kenya cabins situated next to the Chogoria Park gate (3,000m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy the gorgeous landmarks on the lower gorges valley including Vivienne falls, Nithi falls, mushroom rocks and an array of interesting mountain plants. Today you have a chance to clean up and relax at the Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge. Day 7: MERU MOUNT KENYA LODGE/CAMPSITE-NAIROBI
After breakfast gradually descent through the Chogoria rain Forest to have an opportunity to explore the bamboo and lush montane forest belts before boarding on to the vehicle for the return journey. Expected time of arrival in Nairobi is1700hrs. Picnic lunch is served en route.
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