Climbing Mt. Kenya via the Chogoria route, with this 5-day trek, along with the experienced guides.
This is the most scenic route to the summit area.
Day 1:
You depart Nairobi at 9.00 am and drive via Embu and Chogoria Village to the Park Gates (3,017). Overnight here in a private Banda.
Day 2:
A steady ascent for 3-4 hours across open ground and through rain forest to your camp at Lake Ellis, 3500m. Optional walk in the afternoon to Mugi Hill.
Day 3:
You take a little used route across gentle moorland with views of Vivienne Falls before reaching your beautiful campsite beside Lake Michaelson (4,000m)
Day 4:
An early start to reach Point Lenana, (4,985) by mid-morning. Then traverse around the main peaks to American Camp. Superb views of the southern face of the mountain. (B.L.D)
Day 5:
Final day on the Mountain, descend through the Teleki Valley and the famous vertical bog to Met Station (3,050m). and drive back to Nairobi for dinner and overnight.
The Cost includes:
Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
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
Guiding Fees
Start and finish Nairobi
Treated water on the trek
Cost does not include:
Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after the trek
International flights
Visas to Kenya
Items of personal nature
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
Combined Kenya and Tanzania Lodge Safaris