Minimum Rate Per
Adult: US$ 840
Departing From: Nairobi
Tour Duration: 7 days 6 Nights
Departure Time: 0800 hrs
Departures: Daily
Minimum Persons Required: 2
Period: All Seasons
Specialty Categories:
Trekking Mountain/Rock Climb Hiking
Tour Customizable: No
Tour Summary /Features
Mount Kenya, at an altitude of 5199 [17058ft] the country's
highest mountain, has its higher slope permanently covered
in snow and ice, even though it sits astride the equator.The
National park comprises the mountain above the 320m [10,500ft]
contour plus two salients astride the Naro moru and the
Sirimon routes.
The mountain consist of
three peaks the Batian [the highest] Nelion and Lenana.
Of these peaks, the original hard center core is all that
remains; the bulk of the volcano has been eroded away
with time.
Itinerary:
DAY 1: Nairobi/
Nanyuki
Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed towards the
cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Cross the Equator and arrive
at Nanyuki hotel in time for Lunch. Relax and enjoy the
excellent facilities and magnificent scenery.
DAY 2:
Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment
for the mountain trek. After lunch we drive to Sirimon
Gate and then to road head at 11,000 ft. An easy walk
in the afternoon to help acclimatization.
Overnight Judmaier camp. Here we spend the night in high
altitude mountain tents.
DAY 3:
After Break we ascend the Sirimon Track to Liki North
Valley and spend the night camped in this beautiful little
valley below subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo, two
ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. Overnight stay
in Liki North Valley,13,000 ft.
DAY 4:
Climb out of the North Valley and in to the Mackinder’s
valley, on the broadest valleys of Mt. Kenya. We camp
at the head of the Mackinder’s Valley, just below
the main peaks of Batian and Nelion. 14,000ft.
DAY 5:
Make an alpine ascent of the third highest peak, point
Lenana (16,355 ft). This route up the north face is little
used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit.
Descend to the Teleki Valley on the opposite side of the
main peaks, to Mackinders Camp. Overnight Teleki Valley
(13,000 ft.)
DAY 6:
Descend to the Met. Station (Road head) on the Naro Moru
Track and then back to the hotel for meals and overnight.
DAY 7:
After breakfast, leisurely drive back to Nairobi, arriving
at around mid-day.
Price
US$ 840 Per Person Sharing
Note: We also offer hotel,
car rental and flights bookings which we can organise
for you with your tour enquiry. The above prices are based
on a minimum of 2 persons. A price reduction is available
for numbers above two persons.
Includes:
- All transport
- Accommodation in the mountain huts
- All meals while on the climb
- Park entry fees
- Services of a qualified and experienced Mountain Guide
- Services of experienced porters and cook
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any
other personal expenses
What to bring:
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Rain suit, sleeping bags
- Flashlights
- Sunglasses balaclava
- Hand gloves
- Night shoes
- Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of
rain
