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06 DAYS BEST OF MT. KENYA
06 DAYS, 05 OVERNIGHT
This trek offers some of the best views of
the main peaks with a gradual ascent which
can be done leisurely, we traverse the
mountain by ascending the Sirimon track,
join the best of Timau, then join the best
of Chogoria and Descend the Naro Moru track.
Day 1
An early morning transfer will be arranged
from Nairobi to Mount Kenya.
Enjoy a leisurely drive as you pass through
pineapple plantations and fertile vegetation
lands.
Arrive at Naro Moru River Lodge in time for
lunch. In the afternoon a transfer will be
arranged to Sirimon gate and then the to the
road head at 3,300m. An easy walk in the
afternoon to help acclimatization, overnight
Judmaier's Camp (3,300m) in the high
altitude mountain tents.
Day 2
After breakfast trek up the moorland and
break away from Sirimon track at altitude of
3,940m, contouring into the Sirimon Valley.
This is a seldom visited area with a
tremendous amount of wildlife. Overnight in
Sirimon Valley, altitude 3,940m.
Day 3
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 1,000 – vertical
cliffs, its virgin valleys and cascading
water-fall, is one of the most spectacular
trekked areas in Kenya. Night camped at Hall
Tarns (4,300m).
Day 4
Descend to Lake Michaelson, in the depth of
the Gorges Valley. See the incredible cave
formation known as the Temple. Walk down the
valley to Vivienne falls (named after the
famous author of Speak to the Earth). Return
to camp in the afternoon. Overnight at Hall
Tarns (4,300m)
Day 5
Alpine ascent on the third highest peak
Pt.Lenana (4,985m). En route up north face
little used by tourists. 04 hours of stiff
walking to the summit. Descend to Teleki
Valley and spend the night at our Mackinders
Camp (4,150m).
Day 6
Descend the mountain via the Naro Moru route
completing a fine circuit of Mt. Kenya, to
the Naro Moru River Lodge for a hot shower
and lunch.
A transfer will be arranged to Nairobi.
Enjoy a leisurely drive arriving early
evening with a transfer to Jomo Kenyatta
International Airport to board your flight
back home. |