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AVTM002: Mount Kenya Trekking - 5 Days Sirimon Out Chogoria
Day 1: NAIROBI – NANYUKI – OLD MOSES CAMP
Leave Nairobi at 0730hrs via central Kenya viewing agricultural
farms to arrive Nanyuki in the afternoon for a brief stop over at
the equator. Lunch at a hotel in Nanyuki town before driving further
to the Sirimon park gate. Accompanied by your guide, cook and
porters, walk in 3-4 hours through the rain forest to Old Moses camp
(3300 m).
Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp
Day 2: OLD MOSES CAMP – SHIPTON’S CAMP
After breakfast you hike through the moorland. You see high altitude
flowers, animals and birds. The hike is through Liki and Mackinders
valleys, where you catch a good view of Tereri and Sendeo peaks. You
reach Shipton’s camp (4200 m) after a 6-7 hour hike. From Shipton's
camp you can see the north faces of Nelion and Batian peaks.
Dinner and overnight at Shipton’s Camp
Day 3: AUSTRIAN HUT
You ascend in about 4 hours through Simba Col to reach Australian
Hut (4790 m). Take early rest to prepare for ascent to point Lenana.
Dinner and overnight at Austrian Hut
Day 4: POINT LENANA
After early morning tea, attempt the summit of point Lenana (4985
m). You will have breakfast at Mintos hut. You then descend through
the beautiful and scenic Chogoria trail. You descend up to Meru Mt.
Kenya Bandas.
Dinner and overnight at Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas
Day 5: CHOGORIA - NAIROBI
After breakfast, descend in 6 - 8 hours through tropical rainforest
to Chogoria town. You transfer back to Nairobi, arriving late
afternoon.
Includes:
- All transport
- Accommodation in the mountain huts
- All meals while on the climb
- Park entry fees
- Services of a qualified and experienced Mountain Guide
- Services of experienced porters and cook
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal
expenses
What to bring:
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Rain suit, sleeping bags
- Flashlights
- Sunglasses balaclava
- Hand gloves
- Night shoes
- Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of rain
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