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Mount Kenya Over View
Mount Kenya is Africa's second highest mountain standing at 5,199m, poised
magnificently on the equator. Her spectacular snow- capped peaks create a
stunning backdrop all year- round, and are crowned to be the only snow-
blessed point on the equator. Africa's most stunning mountain treasures
sweeping valleys infused with jeweled streams and lucent- colored birds
who will befriend you on sight. Mount Kenya's prestigious peaks are prized
as the top rock climbing cliffs in East Africa,promising you soaring views
from directly over top the equator.
Chogoria / Naro-Moru Route
The route is entirely a camping route, thus quite adventurous to the trekker and at the same offer the most rewarding scenic views. Pack camping gear and supplies to strike out west up this long but spectacular approach through the deep chasm of gorge valley.
The Gorges Valley is a major feature on the Chogoria Route. There is much wildlife in the forest, with monkeys in the trees, and the potential for seeing elephant, buffalo and leopard. The road is not in good condition, and requires careful driving and walking. Near the park gate the bamboo zone starts, with grasses growing to 12 m high (40 ft).
5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Chogoria - Naro-Moru Route
Day 1: Chogoria/Mount Meru Bandas - 3hrs, 10km walk, 700m ascent
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 7.30am and drive to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, take a 4x4WD vehicle together with the porters and cook and drive for about 3hrs to the forest clearance, 22km from where the walk starts. You will walk for 10km through the forest along the dirt and sometimes very muddy road for 3hrs to reach Mount Meru Bandas at 2950m. Evening is spent looking for animals which usually come to drink water befor dark. Dinner and overnight at Mt. Meru Bandas.
Day 2: Mount Meru Bandas / Road Head Camp, 3hrs, 8km, 350m ascent
After breakfast follow the track through the giant heather and forest up to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the east of the gorges valley to reach Road Head Camp taking approximately 3-4hrs. Afternoon visit the Nithi water fall. Dinner and Overnight at Camp at 3300m.
Day 3: Road Head / Mintos Hut - 4- 5 hrs, 13km
After breakfast follow the track through the Gorges Valley is a major feature on the Chogoria Route. Hot lunch will be served half way by our cook. Later proceed to Mintos camp arriving late afternoon. After a 2 hrs rest visit the amazing (Temple) View point which is a large overhanging buttress overlooking Lake Michaelson, close to Hall Tarns. The views of the peaks, Lake Michaelson, The Temple, and across the valley to Delamere and Macmillan Peaks. Hall Tarns are situated right on the path and above The Temple, which is a 300 m (1,000 ft) cliff above Lake Michaelson. Dinner and overnight at Mintos campsite 4300m.
Day 4: Mintos/Point Lenana/Met Station - 9- 10 hrs, 23km, 785m ascent
Depart shortly after midnight at 2am towards the main peaks after an hour, The path splits, heading west to Simba Col, and south west to Square Tarn. These are both on the Peak Circuit Route. The head of the valley known as temple fields, arriving at point Lenana 4985m at 6:30am. After taking photographs, descend to Mackinders for full breakfast and later descend down to Met Station at 3050m for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Met Station / Naromoru / Nairobi - 3hrs, 9km
After breakfast, descend through the rainforest which is 9km to Naromoru Park Gate at 2,600m where you will connect with your transport back to Nairobi, arriving at approximately 3pm
Included in the price:
Þ Airport transfers.
Þ All camping equipment.
Þ Transfer to and from the base of the mountain.
Þ Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
Þ 3 Meals a day ( special diet vegetarian and hallal).
Þ Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary.
Þ All park entrance fees to include government taxes.
Þ Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook.
Þ Start and finish Nairobi.
Þ Water -You just need bottled water only the first day. The rest of the days we boil or add purifying tablets then filter using MSR water filtering pump before refilling in your water bottles in the morning.
Þ Rescue fee.
Þ H.F Radio communication for backup incase or rescue.
Excluded in the price:
Þ Laundry.
Þ Tips.
Þ Hikking equipments.
Þ Soft drinks.
Þ Accommodation before and after the trek.
Þ climbing gears ( we have them for hire).
Þ International flights.
Þ Visas to Kenya.
Þ Items of personal nature.
Þ Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
Þ No mosquito net.
NB: Proper equipments are vital to safe and enjoyable trek.
Sample Food Menu
During our expedition we normally provide enough, fresh and clean food. When it comes to cooking we cook different food at different elevation putting into consideration of the boiling point at different heights so that the food will be well cooked for easier digestion. We also have food supply on the Mountain to make sure that there is enough and fresh food through out the trek.
Considering all that, you need water to avoid dehydration, we will provide you with fresh fruits.
BREAKFAST: Fruit Juice, Fruit, Cereal/Porridge, Eggs bread/French-toast/Plain-toast/Pancakes, Sausages, Margarine, Jam/Honey, Tea/Coffee/Drinking chocolate. Boiled egg, spinach omelet or fried egg with beacon and bread.
SNACKS: Peanuts/Crisps/Popcorn/Cookies.
LUNCH: Sliced Carrot and Cucumber stripes, Avocado slices, Boiled egg, Vegetable/Meat cutlets, Sandwiches (Egg/ Cheese/Tomato/Tuna/Meat/Peanut butter), Fruit. Boiled egg, salami sandwich, cheese, French toast, Macaroni, meat sauce and bread.
DINNER: Soup of the day, Bread, Salad, Rice/Pasta/Potatoes, Chicken/Meat, Mixed Vegetables (Carrot/French -Beans/Cabbage), Lentils, Fruit Salad, Fruit with custard, Tea/Coffee/Milo/Drinking chocolate. Spaghetti with meat sauce or fish with rice, Fried beef with roast potatoes, rice, carrots, cabbage. Roast chicken with vegetable, fried rice, green pepper, carrots.
ON WAY TO THE SUMMIT (midnight snack)
Hot Chocolate, Tea or coffee and biscuits, Glucose, Chocolate bar, orange squash or soup.
NOTE: We are flexible and willing to accept Tourist suggestions on Food menu and equipments information during our trek.
NB: You have the right to bring your food if you see any need to do so. But on our side, the food will be enough and fresh to avoid any side effects.
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