Game Searchers Safaris

6 DAYS CLIMBING MT KENYA

The "Classic" Route (Up Sirimon / Down Chogoria) - A must for lovers of high altitude trekking.

The twin peaks of Batian and Nelion can only be climbed by serious trained climbers - a 700m rock face and the cold and altitude make this a hard task. The next peak - Point Lenana - is accessible to hikers.

The route below has been designed for optimum time on the mountain to acclimatise, as well as getting away from the bulk of hikers. It is run as a camping trip - with all equipment supplied. Top quality mountain tents, thick mattresses, campstools, rain awning, good food, a cook, and qualified guides are supplied, as well as a porter for your pack. Groups are limited to 8 persons per guide.

I T I N E R A R Y

Day 1

From Nairobi you will be transferred to Naro Moru River Lodge and then take a drive to Sirimon gate to commence your hike overnight in the forest below Judmaier camp. (Lunch & Dinner included) - Camping at 3050m.

Day 2

Today you will ascend the Sirimon track to Liki North Valley and camp overnight in below the subsidiary peaks of Tereri and Sendeyo.(Full Board) -Camping at 3960m.

Day 3

Climb out of the North Valley and into the Mackinder Valley.Tonight you will camp at the head of the Mackinder Valley, just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion. (Full Board) - Camping at 4267m.

Day 4

Alpine ascent of the third highest peak, Pt. Lenana. On route you will climb up the North face and then descend from Lenana down the Chogoria Route, to overnight near Mintos Hut or Lake Michaelson. (Full Board) - Camping at 4985m.

Day 5

Descend from Mintos / Michaelson to Meru Mt Kenya Bandas to overnight here - cold beers, hot showers and fireplaces in the rooms!!! (Full Board) - Camping at approximately 3000m.

Day 6

After breakfast you will depart for Nairobi arriving in there in the afternoon.(Breakfast included)