4Days/ 3 Nights Mount Kenya Trek Up Chogoria Route -Down Naro-Moru Route
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The Chogoria route is arguably the most magnificent ascent route to the summit area. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the Gorges Valley is truly spectacular. The “Round the Peaks” circuit is justifiably a magnificent tour to complete offering ever-new views of the summits, glaciers, and tarns with their unique high altitude vegetation.
Distance 75 kms in total/ Difficult/Demanding
Mountain gears Necessities u need to come with
- Sleeping bag
- Water proof Hiking boot
- Warm jacket and trouser
- Rain jacket and rain proof trouser
- Quality flashlight torch with a head string
- Sunglass
- Warm gloves {very}
- Trekking bag water proof
- Walking poles
- Sleeves t shirts.
- Personal effects
- Warm socks.
Keys things you need to note when climbing, which we have taken care for;
- Need of well-trained guides to ensure safety and successful climb
- Good cooks knowledge on the meals to have while climbing
- Porters to carry clients’ baggage each participant is expected to have luggage not more than 14 kgs
- Well experienced guides with the routes while climbing over 15 years’ experience
- Knowledge on all the Do’s and Don’ts for successful climb
- Day 1: Nanyuki-Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite ( 3,600m)
- Day 2: Lake Ellis – Minto`s Camp
- Day 3: Minto`s – Pt Lenana ( 4,985m)- Met station camp
- Day 4: Met station camp-Nanyuki
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Day 1-Nanyuki-Mount Kenya Bandas campsite-Lake Ellis campsite {3600m}3 Hours 9kms 700m Ascent
Morning pick up from residence at 5;00 AM driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town from where we drive up to the edge of the bamboo through the dense bamboo forest arrive Mt Kenya Bandas drop off
We set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni, and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch stop over then it's time to cut up the left-hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m.
Meal plans Lunch & Dinner and overnight lake Ellis campsite
Accommodation in mobile camp at the campsite
Day 2 Lake Ellis - Minto`s Camp. ( 4,200m) 4 hrs, 7km, 600m Ascent.
Similar early start off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breath-taking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night's rest. The afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10-minute walk to the "Temple" is well worth the effort. This is a 150 meters vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge - they look as if they are praying. An early night is recommended as you are attempting the summit the next day. Accommodation in mobile camp at the campsite
Meal plans Breakfast lunch & Dinner
Day 3:-Minto`s - Pt Lenana ( 4,985m)- 12 hrs, 785 ascent, 1,085 descent, 19km,
Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike across bare rock and scree slopes characteristic of the alpine region for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4,985m), the hiker's summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Mackinder camp for breakfast. After breakfast, begin a 3-hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to Met station (3,900m). Dinner and overnight at Met station. Accommodation in log/wooden cabins
Day 4:-Met station Naro-Moru – Nanyuki 3 Hours 9 kms 400m Descent
After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours 9 Kms 2600m to Naro-Moru gate where you will connect with your transport for Nanyuki
Meal plan Breakfast only
Transport to & from the base of the mountain
Guarantee trek on confirmation
Accommodation in mountain huts & Mobile tents
Meals while on the in the mountain
All Park entry fees and camping fee Mount Kenya National park
Services of a qualified and experienced English speaking Mountain Guide
Services of porters to help carry climbing gears
Services of mountain chef
Climbing gears i.e. sleeping bags, walking poles, water proof Hiking Boots
Beverages and other extras
All activities not mentioned above
Items of a personal nature
Personal insurance covers (including emergency evacuation cover
Laundry, telephone, tips
Any other items not mentioned above
