MT. KENYA CLIMBING ITINERARIES

A THREE-DAY FOOT SAFARI TO MT. KENYA

Designed for those who have a minimum amount of time and who want to reach the third highest peak Pt. Lenana. This challenging, non technical ascent can be made by any healthy person.

Day 1

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the trek. Lunch at the Lodge. (this is an extra charge.) In the afternoon, drive to the road head of the Naro Moru track, to the Met Station where we spend the night in the mountain log cabins, a good day for acclimatization for we will be sleeping at an altitude of 3,050m. A short hike is taken in the afternoon to gain and loose altitude.

Day 2

Hike up into the Teleki valley where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking time approximately 4-6 hours. Overnight at Mackinders Camp (4,100m).

Day 3

A pre-dawn start is made to ensure a successful summit bid and in time for a clear view of the majestic summit scenery. After ascending Pt. Lenana we return to our base camp and then proceed down the mountain and back to the lodge.

FIVE –DAY SIRIMON TREK

The Sirimon Track, is one of the finest approaches to the peak area. It offers some of the best views of the main peaks, with a gradual climb which can be done leisurely. We traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon Track.

Day 1

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the mountain trek. Lunch at the Lodge (This is an extra charge). In the afternoon, we are driven to the Sirimon Park Gate and then to the road-head at 3,300m. An easy trek in the afternoon to help acclimatization. Overnight Judmaier Camp (3300m) in the high altitude mountain tents.

 

Day 2

Ascend the Sirimon Track to Likii North Valley and camp overnight in this beautiful little valley below the subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. (3990m)

 

Day 3

Climb out of the North Valley and into the Mackinders Valley , one of the broadest valleys on the mountain, with many giant groundsels. Camp at the head of the Mackinder's Valley, just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion (4,300m).

Day 4

Alpine ascent to the highest peak, Pt. Lenana (4985m). En route up the north face little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. Then descend to Teleki Valley on the opposite side of the main peaks, to Mackinder's Camp for a good night rest (4150m.).

Day 5

Descend to the Met Station (road head) on the Naro Moru Track and back to the Lodge.

 

FIVE-DAY CHOGORIA

05 Days, 04 Nights

This is by far the most spectacular and beautiful route on Mt. Kenya , in which you ascend from Chogoria Route and descend through Naro Moru Route . This is only possible during dry weather

Day 1

Leave Naro Moru River Lodge in the morning after preparing the equipment. You are driven through Nanyuki, Timau and Meru before arriving at Chogoria Town and then through the rain forest gate to the road-head, (3200m). Overnight at the gate cliffs in tents.

 

Day 2

After breakfast, trek to Mintos Hut 4.300m, for overnight. Lunch is served on the way. Trekking time 4-5hours.

 

Day 3

Trek along gorges Valley descending to Lake Michaelson , then Lunch at Vivienne.  Trek through the magnificent castle rocks to Mintos Hut and overnight – “whole day hiking”

Day 4

Hike up through Square Tarn to climax at Pt. Lenana, 4985m which is the third highest peak on Mt. Kenya . Descend via Austrian Hut then down to Mackinder's camp for overnight in our Teleki Lodge at 4150m, walking time 5-6 hours.

 

Day 5

Descend via Naro Moru Route vertical bog arriving at Met Station before 12.00noon, where our vehicles will be waiting to bring you down to the Lodge.

 

SEVEN DAY THE LAND OF CONTRASTS

 

This Safari to Mt. Kenya gives the visitor the opportunity to experience all the contrasting scenery of Mt. Kenya . This safari is a beautiful blend of all our itineraries, taking advantage of the best aspects of the three main approach routes to the peak area: Naro Moru, Sirimon and Chogoria. Our safari will start from the Naro Moru River Lodge .

 

Day 1

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the mountain trek. Lunch at the Lodge (this is an extra charge). In the afternoon we are driven to the Sirimon Gate where we trek to help acclimatization, hopefully you will be lucky to see some game.  Night spent at the gate (2,570m.).

 

Day 2

This day incorporates a picnic on the Mt. Kenya day hike. This is very interesting and enjoyable day spent in the depths of the forest. Night will be spent at road head, at the Judmaier Camp (3,300m.).

 

Day 3

After breakfast we begin our trek up the moorland and break away from the Sirimon Track at an altitude of 3,940m, contouring into the Sirimon Valley . This is a seldom –visited area which harbours a tremendous amount of wildlife. Overnight in the Sirimon Valley , altitude 3,940m.

 

Day 4

An early start out of the Sirimon Valley and into the head of the Hinde Valley . We then cross the Nithi and Gorges Valleys . This is undoubtedly one of the most scenic areas of the mountain. With its,1,000ft. vertical cliffs, its virgin valleys and cascading waterfalls, it certainly is one of the most spectacular trekking areas in Kenya . Night at Hall Tarns (4,300m).

 

Day 5

Descend to Lake Michaelson , in the depth of the Gorges Valley . We will also see the incredible cave formation known as the Temple . We walk down the valley to Vivenne Falls (named after the famouauthor of Speak to the Earth). Return to camp in the afternoon. Overnight night at Hall Tarns (4,300m)

Day 6

Today we make our alpine ascent of the third highest peak, Pt. Lenana (4985m). Our route up the north face is little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. We then descend to Teleki Valley and spend the night at our Mackinders Camp. (4,150m.).

Day 7

Descend to Met. Station and return, by vehicle, to the Naro Moru River Lodge for a well-earned rest.