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| MOUNTAIN KENYA |
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Mountain Kenya is the highest Mountain in Kenya standing at the altitude of 5,199 m (17,057 ft) making the Second Highest Mountain in Africa after the giant Kilimanjaro. There are seven primary peaks and series of subsidiary cones scattered about its crest. Unlike Kilimanjaro, Mountain Kenya needs very technique climbers to the summit. To climb to the highest peaks-Batian and Nelion, alpine requires ropes, ice-axes and other specialized climbing gear. The two peaks can be attempted by experienced climbers. Non-experienced climbers have managed to reach point Lenana 4,970 meters ( 16,300ft). The Mountain has four main routes up Lenana and the access to highest peaks of Batian and |
Nelion can only be reached by mountaineers with technical skills using three routes: - Sirimon, Naro Moru, and Chogoria Routes, Mountain Kenya also consists of three distinct zones; the volcanic peak zone, the alpine zone, and lower slopes, with their thick forest and bamboo vegetation. Animals like buffalo, unusual bongo, elephant, antelope and lion can be found at the bottom of the mountain. |
| MOUNTAIN KENYA ITINERARIES |
| NARO MORU Route - Duration 4 Days |
DAY 1: Drive from Nairobi to Naro Moru arriving at lunch time. We have our lunch and other formalities then trek from Naro Moru gate to Met. Station for approximately 3 hours. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2: After breakfast continue climbing the Mountain with an ascent to Mackinders Camp for dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Wake up at around 2:00 a.m and attempt Point Lenana, the peak of Mount Kenya, via Austrian Hut. After Point Lenana at 4,985 m descend to Mintos Hut for breakfast and a rest before continue further down to Mountain Bandas with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at the Bandas. DAY 4: Early breakfast and then leave the Bandas via the Bamboo forest to Chogoria village. After lunch take your transport back to Nairobi in a hotel for resting. It depends on the itinerary, what about a beach vacation or a game drive tour to Kenya National Park. If none of the above is applicable to the itinerary then depart to home. |
| Sirimon Route - Duration 7 Days |
Day 1: Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, guest will be personally met by our guide. You will be transferred to the hotel for your dinner and overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, trek for 5 - 6 hours to Shiptons Camp or Kami Hut for your overnight in tents. Day 4: Pre-dawn attempt of Point Lenana 4985 m taking 3-4 hours and peak circuit via the Austrian Hut, Two-Tarn Camp and back to Kami and Shiptons Camp for overnight. Day 5: Trek for 5-6 hours via the Hausberg Col to Mackinders Camp for overnight. Day 6: Descend through the Naromoru Route to be met at Station or Naromoru Gate. Meet our drive and then transfered by vehicle back to the hotel for overnight. Day 7: After breakfast, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International or to the National Parks depending on the full itinerary. |
