6 DAYS MOUNT KENYA CLIMB NAROMORU – CHOGORIA ROUTE

Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, after Kilimanjaro. The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian 5,199 meters (17,057 ft) and Nelion at 5,188 metres (17,021 ft).

 

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6 DAYS MOUNT KENYA CLIMB NAROMORU – CHOGORIA ROUTE

6 DAYS MOUNT KENYA CLIMB NAROMORU – CHOGORIA ROUTE

Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, after Kilimanjaro. The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian 5,199 meters (17,057 ft) and Nelion at 5,188 metres (17,021 ft).

While  Point Lenana  sits at 4,985 metres (16,355 ft) the mountain is  in central Kenya, about 16.5 kilometers south of the equator. In addition it is 150 kilometers north-northeast of the capital Nairobi. Mt Kenya Climbing expedition is a must try experience whilst in Kenya

DAY 1: NAIROBI –NANYUKI – MET STATION
3-4 hrs 10km 400m ascent transfer to Narumoru park Gate for registration and Where the hike starts, 2600m from the gate; keep to the park track, which follows the crest of a board ridge between the northern and the southern Naromoru valleys The going is easy and it’s a pleasant walking through the forest. About two thirds of the way after the bridge there are good views to the left north down into the northern Naromoru valley. The trek ends at Met station 3,000m, dinner and overnight.

DAY 2: MET STATION-MACKINDERS CAMP
5-6 HRS, 10FM, 1200M ascent Head uphill on. The track to pass the radio must on your right after about half an hour. The trek runs into a path and after another 30 minutes, you will reach the end of the forest belt and enter the moorland. This is the vertical bog conditions range from damp to glutinous depending on when it last rained .Continue through until the going improves and you reach a fork overlooking Teleki valley and finally Mackinder s camp,4,200m.Dinner and overnight at Mackinders camp.

DAY 3: MACKINDERS CAMP – AUSTRIAN HUT
After breakfast depart from Mackinders camp to Austrian hut alt 4700m. Dinner and overnight at the hut

DAY 4: AUSTRIAN HUT-PEAK CIRCUIT
After breakfast hike up point Lenana alt 4985m, then have a peak circuit. Lunch dinner and overnight at Austrian camp.

DAY 5: CLIMB BATIAN PEAK – MERU MT KENYA BANDAS
Attempt Batian {5199m} back to Nelion and abseil down to the base and Austrian hut for lunch proceed down to Meru mt Kenya Banda’s. Dinner and overnight at the camp

DAY 6: MERU MT KENYA BANDAS – NAIROBI
Descend 2hrs, 15km to forest clearance to catch 4×4 transfer vehicle at an extra cost to Chogoria village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.

Included in the Safari Cost

  • Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
  • Transport from Nairobi with shared Transport
  • Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
  • Accommodations as per the Programme– tents will be provided.
  • All park entrance fees /government taxes
  • Service of an English speaking professional guide
  • Porters and skilled cook
  • Treated water on the trek.
  • On completion, successful climb Certificate

Excluded in the Safari Cost

  • Laundry
  • Mountain Sleeping bags
  • Beverages & drinks
  • Climbing gears
  • Tip to your guide, Porters, Cooks
  • Porter & cook
  • Things of Person Use
  • A Rack sack For Your Equipment’s – To Be Carried by Porters
  • Sleeping Bag [Mountain Type],
  • Hiking, or Climbing Boots, Camp Shoes, Trainers Not Sandals
  • 2 Thin Polypro Type for Quick Drying, 4 Thick Wind Pants, Wind shirts
  • High Gaiters, Warm Pants [Fleece], Jacket or Pullover, 1 Rain Parka
  • 2 Underwear’s, 1 Hiking Shirt, Long Sleeve, 1 Bandanna
  • 1 Warm Hat, 1 Hiking Shorts, Pants, Balaclava, Fleece Neck Warmer
  • Headlamp, Bulb, Batteries