DEA 099: 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon – Chogoria
DEA 100: 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon - Naromoru
DEA 101: 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon – Sirimon
DEA 102: 7 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Kamweti - Timau
DEA 103: 3 Days Mount Kenya Climbing - Naromoru route
DEA 104: 5 Days Circumnavigation of Mount Kenya - Naromoru
DEA 105: 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon - Naromoru
DEA 106: 5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Chogoria - Naromoru
DEA 107: 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Chogoria - Sirimon
DEA 108: 5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Sirimon - Chogoria
DEA 109: 6 Days Best of Mount Kenya Climbing
DEA 110: 7 Days Mount Kenya Chogoria Traverse Naromoru
DEA 111: 7 Days Timau - Naromoru Mount Kenya Trekking
DEA 112: 7 Days Sirimon - Naromoru Land of Contrasts Mount Kenya Climbing
DEA106:5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Up Chogoria-Down Naromoru
MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK
Mount Kenya is a broad, large symmetrical volcano cone whose diameter at the base is about 12 km it was formed between 2.6 and 3.1 million years ago by eruptions of successive layers of volcanic lava and agglomerate from a central vent in the earth surface. Mount Kenya is climbed at all times of year if possible however it is best to try to avoid the two rainy seasons that usually start in mid March and lasts through till mid June. As on any high mountain, proper equipment is vital for a safe and enjoyable climb. Even with porters, climbers should carry some basic equipment with them at all times, including rain gear, spare jersey, water and first aid kit. High altitude problems are caused through the inability of the human body to adjust to a through various forms to the often more fatal pulmonary and cerebral oedemus (Hape and Hace) the later being less common. There are three different Mount Kenya Climbing routes , Trekking routes commonly used up the mountain i.e Sirimon, Naro Moru and Chogoria route.Rapid gain in Altitude problems range from mild cases of acute mountain sickness experienced to some extent by most climbers.
Chogoria Route on Mount Kenya Climb, Chogoria route is the most scenic route and has beautiful access to point Lenana the third highest peak at Mt Kenya. On this Mount Kenya climbing experience, you ascend via the scenic Chogoria route and descend on the Naromoru Trail. You reach point Lenana (4985 m), the highest point accessible to walkers, and return to base. Mount Kenya is Africa's second highest mountain. Above the habitable altitude, you find a rainforest zone, abundant with many tree species and wildlife too. Further up is open moorland, and beyond is the snow line where vegetation is sparse. Finding snow on the equator was a great surprise for the first Europeans to get to East Africa.
Day 1: Nairobi - Chogoria
Leave Nairobi in the morning after preparing the equipment. You are driven through Embu 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: Chogoria - Mintos
After breakfast, trek to Mintos Hut 4.300m, for overnight. Lunch is served on the way. Trekking time 4-5hours.
Day 3: Lake Michaelson - Mintos
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: Point Lenana
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: Met station – Naromoru - Descend
Descend via Naro Moru Route vertical bog arriving at Met Station before taking transport back to Nairobi.
The above programme cost Usd 650.00 per person
The above cost include:-
* Shared Transport Nairobi- Chogoria -Naromoru- Nairobi
* 03 Meals a day while on the Mountain.
* Accommodation at the Mountain huts
* Park entrance fees in the Mount Kenya National park
* Experienced English Speaking Mountain guides / Porters
Cost Exclude:-
* Mountain climbing gear
* Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
* All items of a personal nature such as tobacco; laundry; phone calls, Tips and drinks/beverages
* Extra meals
* Any Other Items not mentioned above
* Medical/Travel Insurance
