Mt Kenya Camping Expedition

5 days—Traversing Mt Kenya Through Chogoria Route

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$980 USD

Safari summary

Chogoria route on Mount Kenya is the most scenic and rewarding for hikers interested in spectacular sceneries, landscapes and exotic flora and fauna. The trail takes you to beautiful spots like; Nithi waterfalls, Mugi hill, Urumandi hut and Lake Ellis and Lake Michaelson. Trekking along this route for 5 days gives you ample time to acclimatize and explore the beauty around your campsites.

Let us conquer this challenge as we indulge our souls in the beauty of our creator!

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Mount Kenya

Fine details

Safari highlights

Sightseeing | shopping | markets
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi – Mt Kenya Chogoria Bandas

Mount Kenya

Depart from Nairobi in the morning driving through the rich agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we proceed and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we continue with our drive upto Chogoria gate. Spend an overnight camping at the Mount Kenya Bandas. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Mount Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis

Mount Kenya

After breakfast and sorting of porters loads we set off up the mountain at an easy pace. This walk give you a scenic view of the Giant billiard table mountain, Ithanguni and Mugi hill. Get to the campsite in time for lunch and later proceed for fishing at the lake or nature walk as you acclimatize for the next day long trek. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lake Ellis - Mintos Camp

Mount Kenya

Leave the camp after breakfast Off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for not less than 2.5hours and eventually you will join the normal route ascending from Road-head camp. Enjoy the breathtaking view over the Gorges valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the northern moorlands. Lunch will be served along the way before getting to Minto’s camp. Spend the rest of your afternoon relaxing and refreshing fro the next day summit attempt. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Mintos Camp – Old Moses Camp

Mount Kenya

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 3am in morning, Our hike takes upto 3 hours to the summit arriving just minutes before sunrise. Descend down to Shipton camp for breakfast and later proceed for a 5 hours trek to Old moses camp traversing through the majestic Mackinder’s valley. The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorland before reaching the camp in the evening for evening tea and dinner. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Old moses - Nairobi

Mount Kenya

After early morning breakfast,descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon park gate to catch a vehicle for a transfer back to Nairobi /airport to board your flight back home. Meal Plan: Breakfast

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