|
6
Days SIRIMON - NAROMORU - MOUNT KENYA
Day 1 : Nairobi to NaroMoru
Leave Nairobi in the morning and head to Naro Moru the
base camp at the Mt. Kenya Youth Hostel. After lunch we
will debrief and check the mountain gear. Then we will
have free time and relax at the Youth Hostel Camp site
where we will have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 2 : Old Moses
After an early breakfast we will drive for 1 1/2 hours
to Sirimon Gate. You will check in here and start
walking 3-4 hours for 9 km to Judmaier Camp at 3,350 m.
You will have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 3 : Judmaier to Shipton's Camp
After breakfast you will begin your hike and proceed on
crossing Ontulilli stream several times. You will
continue straight to Liki North stream coming to the top
ridge and down to Mackinder's Valley and then finally to
Ship ton's Camp at 4,200 m where we will have dinner and
stay overnight.
Day 4 : Shipton's to Austrian Hut
After breakfast start ascending through the Simba Col, a
steep ridge that takes about one hour to climb via Simba
Tarn. We will have amazing views as we approach Delamere
Peaks and hike down to Austrian Hut at 4,790 m where we
will have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 5 : Point Lenana
Leave at 5:00 am and start ascending across Lewis
Glacier to arrive at Point Lenana around 6.30 am for the
sunrise. After enjoying the spectacular views proceed
down to Mackinders Camp for breakfast and then descend
to the Met Station for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 : Met Station to Nairobi
Depart at 7:30 am and walk for 9 km through the tropical
rain forest to Naro Moru gate where will get picked up
by a 4 WD and then return back to Nairobi.
Price includes:
- Transportation from and back to Nairobi
- I night fullboard accommodation in Nanyuki
- Services of a trained guide and porters
- All camping equipments
- Three meals per day
Not included:
- climbing equipments
- Sleeping bags
- Visas
- Other expenses of personal nature such laundry,
beverages, bottled water, tips etc
|
