Climb mt Kenya

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Day 1
Depart Nairobi and transfer to Naromoru at 9.00 a.m. arriving in time for lunch at the mount kenya hostel. In the afternoon we are driven to the Sirimon gate and then to roadhead at 11000 ft. An easy walk in the afternoon to help acclimatization. Overnight Jude Main Camp (11,000 ft.) in high altitude tents
Day 2
Ascend the Sirimon track to Likii North Valley and camp overnight in this beautiful little valley below the subsidiary peaks of Tereri and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks.
Day 3
Climb out of the North Valley and into the Machinder Valley, one of the broadest valleys on the mountain, with many giant groundsels. Camp at the head of the Machinder Valley, just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion (14,00 ft.)
Day 4
Alpine ascent of the third highest peak, point. Lenana (16,355 ft.) on route up the north face little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. Then descend to Teleki Valley on the opposite side of the main peaks, to Machinders Camp for a good night's rest (13,900 ft.)
Day 5
Descend the mountain and transfer to the Naro mount kenya hostel. After lunch, transfer back to Nairobi arriving in the evening.

Euros € 580 per person sharing> includes: Porters and guide, accomondation in the huts/tent full board, entrance fee in the park, rescue fee.

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4 climbing mount kenya - Naru moru route

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Day 1
Transfer in the morning from nairobi to the mount kenya hostel, your base for the trek up Mount Kenya. The remainder of the day will be at leisure and for preparation of your Mount Kenya expedition.
Day 2 At midday, transfer to the roadhead of the Naro Moru track from where you will hike up to the Met Station approximately 2 kms distance. - sleeping at an altitude of about 10,000 feet, zero degree latitude Equator. The mountain above 9500 feet forms the Mount Kenya National Park and is a World Heritage Site. Night at Met Station.
Day 3
The hike up into the Teleki Valley to the Mackinder's Camp. From the Met Station the trek will be through a wide swath of deep bog, and in the event of rain (which is likely), the going will be even slower. The hike today will be 5 to 7 hours. Overnight at Teleki Valley (13,900 ft).
Day 4
An early pre-dawn start is scheduled to ensure a summit bid in time for the majestic summit scenery at dawn. Although not of a technical nature, the hike to the third highest peak of Mount Kenya (Point Lenana at 16,355 ft) is physically strenuous. The track involves approximately a kilometer hike up the valley, crossing several small rock outcrops and a swampy area before starting the scree ascent to Point Lenana. Return to the base camp and proceed down the mountain to the mount kenya hostel.
Day 5
After breakfast transfer back to Nairobi or continue on safari.
 

Price Euros € 480 per person > includes: Porters and guide, accomondation in the huts/tent full board, entrance fee in the park, rescue fee.

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7 days climbing mount kenya - Timau Track route

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Day 1
The morning is spent organising and sorting equipment for your trek. After lunch at the hostel, you transfer to the Timau roadhead where you will begin your trek up Mount Kenya from the north. Overnight is in high altitude mountain tents at the Timau roadhead.
Day 2
You hike across beautiful northern moorland of Mount Kenya with its unique flora, possibly seeing some of the wildlife, which wander up these northern slopes - zebra, eland, etc. Camp near the Western Marania River.
Day 3
Continue your trek over rolling moorland country to camp at the headwaters of the Kathita East drainage.
Day 4
Hike up to the spectacular Hall Tarns where the beautiful rock formation, known as the Temple, stands guard over Lake Michaelson, 1,000 feet below.
Day 5
Penetrate the defences of the Temple and descend to Lake Michaelson. Truly a trekkers paradise.
Day 6
An early start to ensure a successful summit bid for your main objective Point Lenana at 16,355 feet. Descend to MacKinders Camp on the Naro Moru Track.
Day 7
Descend the mountain via the Naro Moru Track completing a fine circuit of Mount Kenya. Then transfer to Nairobi.

Price Euros € 780 per person > includes: Porters and guide, accomondation in the huts/tent full board, entrance fee in the park, rescue fee.

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4 days climbing mount kenya - sirimon route

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Day 1
09:00 a.m. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Sirimon Park Gate 2600m. En route you meet with the porters & guide - picnic lunch at the park gate & begin acclimatization hike through the moorland to Old Moses 3300m for dinner and overnight. [3 hours]
Day 2
Hike leisurely to Shipton's Camp 4200m for overnight [6-7 hours]
Day 3
Pre-dawn attempt of Pt. Lenana 4985m and then descend leisurely back to Shipton's Camp for breakfast, thereafter proceed to Old Moses for overnight [5-6 hours)
Day 4
After breakfast, descend to road head [3 hours] for your transfer vehicle to Nairobi.

Price Euros € 480 per person > includes: Porters and guide, accomondation in the huts/tent full board, entrance fee in the park, rescue fee.

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The secret of climbing mount kenya is to go slowly and enjoy the scenery, drink well, eat well and sleep well. A regular, maintained pace will ensure proper acclimatisation. Age is not a criteria!!!!1

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