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Overview
The Mount Kenya Hiking Tour takes you to the summit of Mt. Kenya with a group that is a worthwhile experience spanning over one week. I bet that you will remember this experience for the rest of your life. Mt. Kenya is rated as Africa’s second-highest mountain.
Highlights
Description
Join our Mount Kenya Hiking Tour - Mount Kenya is presenting a blend of gentle and steep slopes, covering the mountain in the shape of a circle. Right at the center of the mountain, the peaks rise up sharply from an altitude of 4500 m to 4985 m at Lenana which is the ultimate height of this peak. You will pass through Batian and Nelion also which are relatively less in height. Some other peaks of covering this mountain are Point Piggot, Point John and Point Dutton. It is to remind that among the three peaks, only Lenana can be hiked by the normal hikers, the Batian and Nelion are only for technical climbers. You are strongly recommended to go to Mt. Kenya to test your abilities. The best route for the Mount Kenya hiking among all, Sirimon, can be approached from Nanyuki.
It is best to go for the Mount Kenya hiking in the months of January to February and also August to September due to having fine weather. Mt Kenya climbing during the other months can be wet and rainy.
On the Mount Kenya Hiking Tour, we will follow the Sirimon route for hiking while exit would be via Chogoria. Our hiking guide will take you through the most famous and coveted routes which are Sirimon and Chogoria. The trek is covered with a variety of spectacular scenes. Both the routes offer different views, one is filled with lush green forestry while the other has dry lands alongside.
Nighttime hiking is not easy. It could be challenging for beginners. However, the rest of the trek is considered easier than trek leading to Kilimanjaro & Ruwenzori's. Many people hike this mountain to see the big game, being played around.
Our transport facility will take you from your residence in Nairobi. Mt. Kenya covers the snowy region of central Kenya. Being the highest mount in Kenya makes it the central highlands in this area. Point Lenana is the ultimate destination for every hiker and everyone must go for it.
What's included
Itinerary
Itinerary of the Mount Kenya Hiking Tour:
DAY 1 - Nairobi-Sirimon Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, km, 860m ascent - Say goodbye to Nairobi early in the morning and make the first stopover at the Nanyuki for lunch.
- Then continue your journey to the Sirimon Gate and it might take one hour to reach there. Our hike would start from this gate and after three hours of hiking, the forest would become heathland.
- Our night stay would be at the Jusmaier Camp where we will be eating dinner also.
DAY 2 - Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7 hrs, 17km, 900m ascent - Hike on the track going to the nearby junction after finishing the breakfast. You will pass by the Old Moses camp, Ontulili River, Liki North. Then comes the Mackinder’s valley which offers stunning natural sceneries that could be seen from the top.
- Night stay and dinner is arranged at the Shipton Camp.
DAY 3 of the Mount Kenya Hiking Tour - Shipton Camp
- Try to adjust to the local climate. Visit the adjacent Kami Hut, as well as the Hauseberg Lakes.
- After a day-long walk, come back to the camp and have your delicious dinner served in a classical style.
DAY 4 - Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 11-12hrs, 32km, 785m ascent
- Hiking would start at 03:00 AM via the sharp quarry cuts. Go down towards the Hall Tarns, and then make a stopover at the famous and final point Lenana of Mt. Kenya. Time would be around 06:30 AM.
- As the sun is close to set, go down to the Mintos Hut and enjoy the breakfast. It would take almost 4-5 hrs to reach Mount Meru Bandas which is at an approximate elevation of 2,950 m.
DAY 5 - Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
- Continue your journey towards the starting point to get a ride on 4x4 vehicle so that you could reach Chogoria Town as soon as possible. Here, the buses will take you to Nairobi.
- Enjoy the Lunch and board for your home country.
- End of the Mount Kenya Hiking Tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Mount Kenya Hiking Tour - Sirimon & Chogoria Route, 5 Days duration is 5 days, 8 hours, 30 minutes.
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