Welcome to Kenya,begin your journey with a warm pickup from the airport or your hotel. After a brief orientation at our office, embark on a scenic drive through the heart of Kenya. As you travel, enjoy a local guide’s commentary about the region’s history and culture.
Stop at Chogoria for a traditional Kenyan lunch. This is a chance to taste local dishes like Nyama Choma (grilled meat) and Sukuma Wiki (collard greens), and to check and prepare your mountain gear. Continue to the trailhead for your trek through the lush bamboo forest. This 9-kilometer hike offers opportunities to spot wildlife such as monkeys, buffalos, elephants, and baboons. The forest’s rich biodiversity will captivate nature enthusiasts. Arrive at the bandas by 5:00 PM. Enjoy a refreshing hot coffee while you explore the area. Gather around a traditional campfire where you’ll enjoy a dinner prepared with local flavors and ingredients. Spend the night at the bandas, embracing the serene natural surroundings.
Overview:
Popular with climbers throughout the world, this towering massif offers vertical safari-goers a choice of seven routes to its summits. Of its three peaks, only Point Lenana 4985 m (16,354 ft) is accessible to novice climbers.
Unlike any other reserve in Kenya, Mt. Kenya National Park is home to a 5199m (17, 058 ft) mountain, the second-highest in Africa. Truly a vertical park, the excellent climbing here begins in a tropical bamboo forest, ascending to wooded terrain, and alpine moorland, finally capping out on a moonscape of glaciers, rock, and snow.
Along your route look for elephants, buffalos, monkeys, and antelope in the lowlands, then giant forest hogs as you ascend through the dense woods. Entering glacier country, you’ll pass mountain lakes and alpine vegetation as you summit toward one of Mt. Kenya’s three famous peaks.
Itinerary Detail
After a hearty breakfast, your guide and porters will prepare camping gear and bags for the trek. Set out on an 8-hour hike through diverse terrains, from health vegetation to moorland. Enjoy water breaks and a picnic lunch at the picturesque Nithi Falls. As you ascend towards Lake Ellis, take in the changing landscapes and the unique flora and fauna. The trek provides excellent opportunities for nature photography and birdwatching. Arrive at the tranquil shores of Lake Ellis. Settle in for the night at a lakeside camp, where you can indulge in stunning views and serene surroundings. Dinner is served at the camp, allowing you to unwind and reflect on the day’s adventure. Overnight at Lake Ellis.
Today’s trek ascends to 4,200 meters, moving through stark, rocky terrain interspersed with glacier-fed rivers. This challenging trek provides a unique perspective on the mountain’s rugged beauty. Enjoy water breaks and a packed lunch while taking in the dramatic landscape. Arrive at Mintos Hut by 5:00 PM, where you’ll have the opportunity to rest and relax after a demanding day. Dinner at Mintos Hut will be a hearty meal, and you’ll have time to share stories and enjoy the mountain ambiance before settling in for the night.
Wake up at 2:00 AM for a pre-dawn breakfast. Begin the ascent to Point Lenana, aiming to reach the summit by sunrise at 5:00 AM. From the peak, marvel at breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, and the Batian Peak of Mount Kenya. Descend to Shipton’s Camp for a well-deserved breakfast. Post-breakfast, continue your descent through the picturesque Mackinder’s Valley. Arrive at Old Moses Camp by 4:00 PM. enjoy a hearty dinner and share stories of your journey with fellow trekkers.
After breakfast, descend through a broad track that meanders through bamboo and pristine rainforest. This journey back offers a chance to absorb the final glimpses of Kenya’s diverse ecosystems. At a designated point, you may opt for a 4×4 vehicle transfer to Nanyuki Town and then to Nairobi (additional cost). Alternatively, continue on foot for the entire descent. Arrive in Nairobi by 5:00 PM, where your adventure concludes
Price includes
* Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
* Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
* Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
* Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
* Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
* All park entrance fees to include government taxes
* Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
* Start and finish Nairobi
* Treated water on the trek.
* On completion, successful climb Certificate
Price excludes
* Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
* International flights
* Visas to Kenya
* Items of personal nature
* Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
Cost of Safari
The cost of this safari will vary depending on date of travel, type of accommodation, transport mode and number of people on the safari.
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