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Mt Kenya Trek Chogoria
- Sirimon Route (5 day)
Expect a challenging trek. The ascent
to the base of the high peaks is steady
and longer hence a real test on individual
fitness. Descent through Sirimon route
is more or less gradual and at a comfortable
pace.
This route has been voted the best
of all trekking routes in Mt Kenya
as it offers you all the moments to
share nature as you climb on Chogoria
route .
Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart from Nairobi at
0800hrs, driving through agricultural
country up to Chogoria town for lunch.
After lunch, we take 4x4 and drive up
to the edge of the bamboo forest where
we start our trekking through the dense
bamboo forest for distance of 10 km
up to the Mt Kenya Bandas Lodge.
Dinner and overnight
at the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas Lodge
(3000m)
Day 2: Leaving
early, you trek on a wide track through
the forest, with occasional sightings
of elephant, bushbuck, buffalo and impala.
Divert from the main track and trek
to the base of the relatively Mugi hill
(3500m). For better acclimatization,
climb the hill then descend and walk
to camp beside the Nithi River for dinner
and overnight.
Day 3: Cross
the Nithi River to reach the moorlands
from where you can enjoy good views
of the picturesque Gorges Valley, the
Temple, lakes, mushroom rocks, billiards
table and the high peaks. Hike for 4-5
hours to Mintos campsite for picnic
lunch. Dinner and overnight at Minto's
(4300m)
Day 4: Predawn attempt of the
summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike
for about three hours up to Point Lenana
(4985m), the hiker's summit, arriving
there in time to watch the African sunrise.
Descend to Shipton's camp for breakfast
and a whole day's rest. Dinner and overnight
at Shipton's camp (4200m)
Day 5: After
breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour descent
to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). The descent
is gentle and it offers ample time to
enjoy fascinating scenery which includes
the moorlands and forests. Transfer
to Nairobi.
P
Our prices above are
inclusive of:
Transport.
All park fees, our own selected National
Park approved guides & porters.
Food on the mountain is plentiful and
prepared fresh by skilled cooks.
Typical menus include:
Breakfast - fruit, fruit juice, hot
chocolate, coffee, tea, oats or muesli,
egg, sausage, toast, margarine, honey
and jam. Lunch - soup, chips, sandwiches,
hot tea, coffee and chocolate, biscuits,
pancakes with honey or jam, fruit.
A picnic lunch would have a salad, sandwiches
with meat, jam or peanut butter, juice,
fruit and biscuits and/or chocolate.
Supper - soup, cooked meat or vegetarian
meal, fruit, variety of hot drinks.
The price does not
include:
(1) Personal trekking
gears ie warm clothing etc
(2) Tips.
(3) beverages.
lunch at chogoria drive back to Nairobi
for your next destination.
*Guides:*Experienced guide with over
5 years minimum,equipped
guides-Trained in First aid,NOLS -National
Outdoor Leadership school,Kenya
wildlife service
*Cook:* with over 10 yrs as mountain
cooking with day to day menu of great
food
*Porters: *With good communication skills
and own gear
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