Trekking 4: Best of Mount Kenya 6 days 5 nights
This trek offers some of the best views of the main peaks with a gradual ascent which can be done leisurely, we traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon track, join the best of Timau, then join the best of Chogoria and Descend the Naro Moru track.
Day 1 – Sirimon Judmaier’s Camp (3.300m)Morning spent sorting and organizing equipment for the mountain trek. Lunch at the Lodge. In the afternoon you are driven to the Sirimon gate and then to the road head at 3,300m. An easy walk in the afternoon to help acclimatization, overnight Judmaier's Camp (3,300m) in the high altitude mountain tents.
Day 2 – From Judmaier’s Camp to Sirimon Valley (3.940m)After breakfast trek up the moorland and break away from Sirimon track at altitude of 3,940m, contouring into the Sirimon Valley. This is a seldom visited area with a tremendous amount of wildlife. Overnight in Sirimon Valley, altitude 3,940m.
Day 3 – From Sirimon Valley to Hall Tarns (4,300m)An early start out of the Sirimon Valley and into the head of the Hinde Valley. You then cross the Nithi and Gorges Valleys. This is undoubtedly one of the most scenic areas of the mountain with its 1,000 – vertical cliffs, its virgin valleys and cascading water-fall, is one of the most spectacular trekked areas in Kenya. Night camped at Hall Tarns(4,300m).
Day 4 - From Hall Tarns descend to Lake Michaelson and backDescend to Lake Michaelson, in the depth of the Gorges Valley. See the incredible cave formation known as the Temple. Walk down the valley to Vivienne falls (named after the famous author of Speak to the Earth). Return to camp in the afternoon. Overnight at Hall Tarns (4,300m.).
Day 5 - From Hall Tarns ascend Point Lenana (4,985m) descend to Mackinders Camp (4,150m).
Alpine ascent on the third highest peak Pt.Lenana (4,985m). En route up North face little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. Descend to Teleki Valley and spend the night at Mackinders Camp (4,150m).
Descend the mountain via the Naro Moru route completing a fine circuit of Mt. Kenya, to the Naro Moru River Lodge for a well-earned rest.
The package includes:
- Transfer to and from the mountain
- Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
- Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and cook
- Treated water on the trek.
- On completion, successful climb Certificate
The package excludes:
- International flight
- Visa to Kenya
- Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- Items of personal nature
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary