6 days tour

Mount Kenya Climbing 6 Days

Mount Kenya Climbing 6 Days

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Accomodation is in tents and also in huts

Others

Park fees

Meals

Meals available all the time during the tour period

Insurance

not included

Transport

transport from Nairobi, to chogoria and then to bandas and the out of the mountain

Guide

proffesional Guide, cook and porters

Not included:

Others

Alcoholic drinks Tips

Flights

Not included in the cost

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Itinerary of your trip Mount Kenya Climbing 6 Days

  • Day 1 Mt Kenya Climbing 6 Days
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mt Kenya Climbing 6 Days

      Chogoria Sirimon 6 Days 

      Day 1:- Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 29kms

      Depart from Nairobi or Nanyuki at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we take 4ร—4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for up to the Mt Kenya Bandas.

      From here we have a very good view of the summit point (Lenana) to the horizons.

      Dinner and overnight at the Mount Kenya Bandas.

      The time may vary depending on the state of the road and if there is rainfall.

      Day 2:- Mt Kenya Bandas โ€“ Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m) 4hrs, 9km, 700m ascent.

      After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table

      You get to the camp just in time for hot lunch and then an afternoon hike can be done to Mugi hill for acclimatization. The hike takes 1-2 hours. Fishing in the lake is another optional activity. Dinner and overnight in the camp.

      Day 3 - Lake Ellis Camp Lake Michaelson Camp

      Today you start the hike of the steep slope towards Lake Michaelson and you arrive in time for lunch. Lake Michaelson has arguably the most scenic views on the mountain with Vivien falls and the Nithi gorges. (3,950 m 12,960 ft). Overnight Lake Michaelson Camp 

      Day 4- Simba Col Camp

      Depart the camp after breakfast and continue the ascent to Simba Col arriving in time for lunch. Unique high altitude fauna as the rock hyrax can be seen in this area. After lunch, there is time for acclimatization walks to Tooth peaks and Delamere peak in preparation for the summit ascent later. (4,400 m / 14,435 ft). Overnight at Simba Col Camp 

      DAY 5 โ€“ Summit then down to Old Moses camp

      At 3:30 am you are woken up by the camp crew and have some tea and biscuits. Start the attempt of the scree and rock to the summit, Point Lenana (4,985 m / 16,355 ft), which is the highlight of our trip! After taking photos of the African sunrise and on a clear day views of Kilimanjaro, you descend slowly down to Shiptonโ€™s Camp for breakfast. After some rest embark on the journey to Old Moses camp through Mackinderโ€™s valley arriving late in the evening. Lunch is served on the way. The camp is relatively warm and here you enjoy the view of Nanyuki town and the Timau plains. Dinner and overnight

      Day 6: Old Moses camp โ€“ Nairobi. 2 hrs, 9km, 680m descent.

      After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours up to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for transfer to Nairobi arriving late afternoon. At the park entrance gate you have the opportunity to bid goodbye to the crew as you appreciate them depending on their services rendered.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 13 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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