Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure
6 Days Perfect Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure Safari Package
$780-800 USD
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Safari summary
MOUNT KENYA HIKING ADVENTURE
Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure safari package is a popular mount Kenya Climbing route that is also liked and booked by many mountain climbers for great hiking from Sirimon Gate up to Point Lenana and down to Chogoria Gate. Explore, and Discover Mount Kenya which has the second-highest peak in Africa and conquer the third peak of Mount Kenya.
CLIMBING GEAR CHECKLIST
- A Rucksack For Your Equipment
- Sleeping Bag [Mountain Type], Day Pack
- Hiking, Climbing Boots, Camp Shoes,
- Socks. 2 Thin Polypro Type For Quick Drying, 4 Thick Wind Pants, Wind shirts
- High Gaiters, Warm Pants [Fleece], Jacket Or Pullover, 1 Rain Parka
- 2 Underwears,1 Hiking Shirt, Long Sleeve, 1 Bandanna
- 1 Warm Hat, 1 Hiking Shorts, Pants, Balaclava, Fleece Neck Warmer
- Headlamp, Bulb, Batteries, First Aid Kit, Pocketknife, Sunglasses, Snow
- Goggles, Water Purification Tablets, or hand water purifier.
- Toiletry Item, Plus Sunblock, Lipsalve, And Moisturizer
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
Itinerary
DAY 1: NAIROBI – NANYUKI.
Mount Kenya
Pick up from the airport or Nairobi hotel for the Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure, meet the Mountain guide for briefing at our office, and catch a shuttle from Nairobi to Nanyuki via Thika Town and Karatina market. Arrive at Nanyuki hotel in time for check-in and hot lunch, with your Mountain Guide check the climbing gears and spend the evening acclimatizing. Dinner and overnight at Simbas lodge.
Simbas Lodge
DAY 2: NANYUKI – OLD MOSES
Mount Kenya
- Hiking distance – 9 Kms - Hiking Hours 3 - 4 hours - Meters above sea Level 3300M After breakfast leaves the hotel with Mount Kenya climbing crews and be transferred to Sirimon gate to start Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure, here it's 2440m above sea level. From the gate, you will follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest. You will arrive at Judmier camp late in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Old Moses {Judmier Camp}
DAY 3: JUDMIER CAMP – SHIHTON CAMP
Mount Kenya
- Hiking distance – 14 Kms - Hiking Hours 6 - 7 hours - Meters above sea Level 4200M Breakfast at the camp, with your Mountain guide, porters & cook embark on 14km Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure, you will cross Ontulili River and Liki North, continue uphill to Mackinder Valley for a panoramic view. Take Photos and continue to Shipton's Camp for Dinner and overnight.
Shipton's Camp
DAY 4: SHIPTON'S CAMP.
Mount Kenya
This day guided by the Mountain guide you will walk to acclimatize for the peak, walk to Kami Huts and down to Houseberg lakes then return to Shipton's camp for Dinner and overnight.
SHIPTON'S CAMP
DAY 5: SHIPTON'S CAMP – SUMMIT
Mount Kenya
- Hiking distance – 14 Kms - Hiking Hours 6 hours - Meters above sea Level up 4985m & down 2950m Start Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure by 0300am for 3 hours up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff to point Lenana, by 0630am be at the peak first to witness the sunrise. After descend for 2 hours to Mintos Huts for breakfast. Relax a bit and descend further to Mount Meru Bandas 2950m for Dinner and overnight.
Mount Meru Bandas
DAY 6 MERU BANDAS – CHOGORIA GATE
Mount Kenya
- Hiking distance – 15 Kms - Hiking Hours 2 hours Breakfast at the Bandas then descends to Chogoria Gate where a 4x4 vehicle will meet you for a Transfer to Chogoria Town to end the Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure. Say bye-bye to the Porters and Cook, with your guide catch a shuttle and return back to Nairobi. Drop off at the airport or Nairobi Hotel for the safari.
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