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CLIMBING MT. KENYA

2 DAYS / 3 DAYS / 4 DAYS / 5 DAYS / 6 DAYS /

2 DAYS HIKE THROUGH MT. KENYA ZONES

An ideal hike for a naturalist with limited time.

Day 01 After breakfast, begin hike through the Burguret trail via the Mau Mau caves and waterfalls ( 2050m) to the Giant Bamboo camp 2600m

Overnight in the memorable campsite ( 6 hrs)

Day 02 Nature hike through the forest back to Mountain Rock ( 6 hrs )

2 DAYS MT KENYA ULTIMATE CHALLENGE

This hike should be attempted by seasoned and acclimatised climbers. It is very quick and offers no time to acclimatise.

Day 01 Early departure from Mountain Rock Hotel to Sirimon Roadhead. ( 2600). Hike direct to Shipton's Camp 4200m for overnight ( 8 hrs)

Day 02 Predawn attempt of Pt. Lenana 4985m and descend direct to roadhead for transfer back to our base Hotel ( 8 – 9) hrs _

2 DAYS MOORLAND EXPLORE

For those who wish to experience Mt. Kenya but are limited by time

Day 01 After breakfast, depart from Mountain Rock Hotel and transfer just past Sirimon Park gate ( 2600m). Hike up the moorland to your own satisfaction. Descend to Old Moses camp ( 3300m) for overnight.

Day 02 Hike leisurely through the Sirimon forest and enjoy studying the flora and fauna, then connect with vehicle and transfer back to our base hotel

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3 DAYS DIRECT SIRIMON – NARO MORU TRAVERSE

The quickest way to experience a route contrast safari.

Day 01 Transfer from Nairobi or Base Hotel depending on your option to Sirimon park ( 2600m). Begin acclimatisation walk to Old Moses Camp 3300m for overnight ( 3 hrs hike)

Day 02 Hike gradually to Shipton's Camp 4200m for overnight ( 6 – 7 hrs )

Day 03 Pre-dawn attempt of Pt. Lenana 4985m and descend direct to Naro Moru Roadhead via Mackinder's back to base Hotel or Nairobi depending on your option ( 8 –9 hrs hike)

3 DAYS DIRECT SIRIMON – NARO MORU TRAVERSE

The quickest way to experience a route contrast safari.

Day 01 Transfer from Nairobi or Base Hotel depending on your option to Sirimon park ( 2600m). Begin acclimatisation walk to Old Moses Camp 3300m for overnight ( 3 hrs hike)

Day 02 Hike gradually to Shipton's Camp 4200m for overnight ( 6 – 7 hrs )

Day 03 Pre-dawn attempt of Pt. Lenana 4985m and descend direct to Naro Moru Roadhead via Mackinder's back to base Hotel or Nairobi depending on your option ( 8 –9 hrs hike)

3 DAYS TO THE SUMMIT VIA SIRIMON ROUTE

A quick, but practical hiking experience.

Day 01 Transfer from Nairobi or our Base Hotel depending on your option to Sirimon park gate 2600m. Begin acclimatisation walk

to Old Moses Camp 3300m for overnight ( 3 hrs hike)

Day 02 Hike gradually to Shipton's camp 4200m for overnight ( 6 – 7 yrs)

Day 03 Pre-dawn attemp of Pt. Lenana 4985m, descend direct to roadhed for transfer to our Base Hotel or Nairobi depending on your option ( 8 – 9 yrs )

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4 DAYS TO THE SUMMIT VIA NARO MORU

Challenging but ideal for large hiking groups

Day 01 Transfer from Nairobi or our Base Hotel depending on your option to Naro Moru parkgate (2400m). Begin acclimatisation hike to Mt. Station 3050m for overnight (3 hrs hike)

Day 02 Hike leisurely to Mackinder's Camp 4200m for overnight ( 6 hrs)

Day 03 Pre dawn attempt of Pt. Lenana 4985m and descend direct via Mackinder's Camp 4200 m for overnight at Mt-Station. ( 6 – 7 yrs)

Day 04 Descend via the Naro Moru forest to connectg with vehicle for transfer back to our base hotel or Nairobi depending on you option.

4 DAYS SIRIMON NARO MORU TRAVERSE

Easy pace mountain crossover through the best equipped routes

Day 01 Transfer from Nairobi or our Base Hotel depending on your option to Sirimon park gate ( 2600m). Begin acclimitisation hike to Old Moses Camp 3300m for overnight ( 3 hrs hike )

Day 02 Hike gradually to Shipton's Camp 4200m for overnight ( 6 – 7 hrs )

Day 03 Pre dawn attempt of Pt Lenana 4985m and descend through Teleki Valley Mackinder's Camp. Overnight at Met.Station 3000m 7 hrs

Day 04 Descend leisurely via the Naro Moru Forest to connect vehicle for transfer back to our base Hotelor Nairobi depending on your option.

4 DAYS SIRIMON CHOGORIA TRAVERSE

A quick, practical experience for the adventurous hiker.

Day 01 Transfer from Nairobi or our base hotel depending on your option to Sirimon park gate 2600m. Start acclimatisation hike

to Old Moses Camp 3300m for overnight ( 3 hrs hike)

Day 02 Hike gradually to Shipton's camp 4200m for overnight (6 hrs )

Day 03 Pre- dawn attempt of Pt . Lenana 4985m then descend to Chogoria park gate 3000m for overnight in tents (10 hrs)

Day 04 Descend leisurely and connect with vehicle for transfer back to our Base Hotel or Nairobi depending on your option

4 DAYS EASY PACE HIKING VIA SIRIMON

Designed for all ages and is convenient for large hiking gorups

Day 01 Transfer from Nairobi or our Base Hotel depending on your option to Sirimon parkgate ( 2600m). Begin acclimatisation hike to Old Moses Camp 3300m ( 3 hrs hike)

Day 02 Hike leisurely to Shipton's camp 4200m for overnight ( 6 – 7 hrs)

Day 03 Pre dawn attempt of Pt. Lenana 4985m and descend leisurely back to Shipton's camp for overnight ( 5 hrs)

Day 04 Descend to roadhead ( 5 hrs ) for transfer back to our Base Hotel or Nairobi depending on your option.

4 DAYS EASY PACE HIKING VIA SIRIMON

Designed for all ages and is convenient for large hiking gorups

Day 01 Transfer from Nairobi or our Base Hotel depending on your option to Sirimon parkgate ( 2600m). Begin acclimatisation hike to Old Moses Camp 3300m ( 3 hrs hike)

Day 02 Hike leisurely to Shipton's camp 4200m for overnight ( 6 – 7 hrs)

Day 03 Pre dawn attempt of Pt. Lenana 4985m and descend leisurely back to Shipton's camp for overnight ( 5 hrs)

Day 04 Descend to roadhead ( 5 hrs ) for transfer back to our Base Hotel or Nairobi depending on your option.

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5 DAYS SIRIMON NARO MORU TRAVERSE

Day 01 Transfer from Nairobi to Mountain Rock Hotel 1950m ( where applicable) arriving for lunch. Afternoon acclimatisation nature walk to Mau Mau Waterfalls 2050m ( 3 hrs hike )

Day 02 Transfer to Sirimon park 2600 m for acclimatisation hike to Old Moses 3300 m ( 3 hrs hike)

Day 03 Gradually hike to Shipton's camp 4200m for overnight ( 6 –7 hrs )

Day 04 Pre- dawn attemp of Pt Lenana 4985m and descend through Taleki Valley via Mackinder's Camp 4200 m for overnight at the Met Station 3000m ( 7 hrs)

Day 05 Descend leisurely via the Naro – Moru forestr and connect with vehicle for transfer back to our Base Hotel or Nairobi depending on your option.

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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)

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