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
DEA 100: 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon - 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 different Mount Kenya climbing routes,Trekking routes commonly used up the mountain i.e Sirimon,Naromoru, Timau,Kamweti and Chogoria route. Rapid gain in Altitude problems range from mild cases of acute mountain sickness experienced to some extent by most climbers.
SIRIMON ROUTE
This route provides the easiest and most scenic access to the Northern side of the central peaks, which include BATIAN, NELION and LENANA. The track is 15 km from Nanyuki town heading towards Meru. This routes has a lot of advantages that makes it more favorable and comfortable.
It lies on the northwestern side of Mt. Kenya, and generally escapes some rainfall, making it drier than other routes most time of the year.
There are two permanent camps, the Old Moses at 3300 m and Shipton’s camp 4200 m (overlooking the main peaks)
From the Mackinder valley, where the Shipton camp stands, you have the panoramic view of all the main peaks including Terere and Sendeyo two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks.
Water is plentiful and you can always refill your bottles
You also have a chance to cross the Equator both at Nanyuki and on your way to Old Moses Camp
Day 1 Nairobi - Nanyuki.
Leave Nairobi by shared transport to Nanyuki. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at a base hotel. (1950m)
Day 2: Nanyuki - Old Moses.
After breakfast, transfer from Nanyuki to the Sirimon Park gate (2600m) where the trekking starts. Walk through the rain forest for 9kms (3-hrs walk) to the first mountain hut - Old Moses (3300m) for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Old Moses - Shiptons.
Early in the morning we leave for Shiptons Camp (4200m) via Mackinders Valley. Lunch enroute, Dinner and Overnight at the camp.
Day 4 Shiptons Camp - Point Lenana - Mackinders- Met Station
Wake up very early in the morning around 0230hrs ready to hike to point Lenana (4985m). On a clear day, we should be able to see Mt Kilimanjaro to the South. After Point Lenana descend to the Mackinders hut (4300m) for breakfast, then proceed to the Met Station campsite, with picnic lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at the campsite
Day 5 Met Station - Nairobi.
After breakfast, an early walk will take us to the Naromoru park gate, then back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon having conquered the Mt. Kenya.
The above programme cost Usd 625.00 per person
The above cost include:-
* Shared Transport Nairobi-Nanyuki- 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
