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Overview
Along the Mount Kenya Trek, the access from the eastern side of Mountain is provided by this route to the peak. The route starts from Chogoria town which is at a distance of 64 Km from Meru and 96Km from the Embu side. It is considered one of the best routes leading to the mountain!
Highlights
Description
On the Mount Kenya Trek, access to the peaks is given by this route if we are planning to come from the eastern side. The route leads from Chogoria town and this makes it one of the best routes in the premises. It was opened in the 1920s by Earnest Carr who made vehicle track over here till the moorland. Nonetheless, it is the longest Mount Kenya Trek as compared to others.
One can camp along with the road head where the stream water is available. Lake Michaelson down the road can also be viewed from the Mintos Hut which is situated at the height of 4300 m. Breathtaking views are there to enjoy from Nithi George if you would walk 10 minutes in the south-eastern direction till the edge of the temple.
The Mount Kenya Trek continues to Austria Hut from the Hall Tarn via Tooth Col and Square Tarn, then towards the round head of Hobley Valley. However, the route starting from the Simba Col. To the Shipton’s camp can also be used.
Head towards down the road Simba Tarn and then take a left turn in the direction of Shipton’s Camp. Naro Moru Route is an alternative. Hikers can reach Point Lenana via this also. You can submit this route only in three days and there are bunkhouses at each camp, hence carrying a tent along with is not mandatory. Except for one section named vertical blog, the overall terrain is absolutely good.
Mount Kenya Trek after starting from the Naro Moru town crossed through the Southern and Northern Naro Moru Rivers nearby Park Headquarters. There is a meteorological station at the road head where you can drive only in the dry season. This path leads us to the Northern Naro Moru Valley.
What's included
Itinerary
Itinerary of the Mount Kenya Trek:
DAY 1 - Nairobi - Chogoria - From the beginning of our Mount Kenya Trek tour you will be accompanied by the Nairobi Hotel and then we will leave for Chogoria Town.
- Afternoon walk would be in the Town for adjustment with the local environment.
- Night stay would be at the Chogoria Transit Motel which is at a height of 2000 m.
DAY 2 - Chogoria - Mount Meru Bandas – 4 hrs, 16km walk, 950m ascent.
- Today’s Mount Kenya Trek would be on 4x4WD vehicle, suitable for traveling through the forest. A walk of around 16 Kilometers would start then. We would try to get you to the top via the shortest available route. However, it might take some time as the road is quite muddy. Reach at the Mount Meru Bandas at an elevation of 2950m.
- Dining would be in the afternoon at Mount Meru Bandas.
DAY 3 - Mount Meru Bandas – Road Head Camp, 3 hrs, 9 km, 350m ascent
- Finish your breakfast and start walking on Chogoria road to reach Road Head Camp at 3-4 approximately down the stream.
- Today's Mount Kenya Trek night stay would be at the Road Head Camp which is at an elevation of 3300 m.
DAY 4 of the Mount Kenya Trek - Road Head/Mintos Hut – 4 hrs, 12km
- Travel towards the Chogoria road head after breakfast. You would then move down the road and cross a stream to pass by a broad ridge in the east to ultimately reach at Mintos Hut which is at an altitude of 4200 meters.
- The night would be spent at Mintos Hut.
DAY 5 - Mintos / Point Lenana / Met Station – 11-12 hrs, 29km, 785m ascent / 1985m descent
- Mount Kenya Trek towards main peaks would start at midnight. Start hiking towards the flat green area situated at the top of the valley which is also called Temple Fields. Arrive at a well-known point named Lenana at about 06:30 AM. Follow the downward path to Mackinders and then have your breakfast at the Met Station.
- Our night stay would be at this place.
DAY 6 - Met Station / Naromoru / Nairobi – 3 hrs, 9 km, 400m descent
- The journey will start after an early breakfast. It is at a distance of Naromoru Park Gate at an approximate elevation of 2600 m.
- Transport is available at this point to get back to the Nairobi. Arrival in Nairobi at 3:00 PM.
- End of the Mount Kenya Trek!
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Mount Kenya Trek via Chogoria & Naro Moru Route - 6 Days duration is 6 days, 8 hours, 30 minutes.
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