Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
A drive from Nairobi to Chogoria town for lunch after which we take a 4*4 vehicle to drive up where we start our hike via the bamboo forest. We walk for 3 hours to the Mt Kenya Bandas for dinner and an overnight gaining a 680m ascent.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation included: stay overnight at the Mount Kenya Bandas
Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m), 9km, 700m ascent
Stop At: Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, Mount Kenya Safari Club Road Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya
The journey up the mountain begins after breakfast. We have an option of using the route via Lake Ellis though we walk a little longer, the sight of the Mugi hill, Ithanguni and they are worth every extra mile. On the other hand we follow the path near the river, all is not lost there is plenty of vegetation and wildlife to enjoy. We stop for lunch and rest then continue to left of the hill where we have dinner and pitch tent for the night.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: Camping at Lake Ellis
Day 3: Lake Ellis – Minto’s Camp. (4,200m) 12km, 600m ascent.
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
After breakfast we continue our journey up joining the normal Chogoria route.it is about a 4 hour hike to our next camp. The Gorges Valley offers the best views of the peaks and when you turn behind the Mugi hills and the Giants Billiards Table are amazing. Close by the Minto’s camp is the temple with a spectacular view of Lake Michaelson beneath it. Dinner and overnight
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: Camping at Mintos
Day 4: Minto’s – Pt. Lenana (4,985m) – Old Moses camp. 785 ascent, 1,685 descent, 24km
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park, Mount Kenya National Park
This busy day starts at 3.00 am in order to enjoy sunrise at the peak of point Lenana .after that rewarding experience, we descend to the Shimpton’s camp for breakfast and continue further to old Moses where we spend the night. Descending via Sirimon route is gradual and exciting as you enjoy the Flora and Fauna through the Mackinder’s valley.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: All meals included
Accommodation included: camping at Old Moses
Day 5: Old Moses camp – Nairobi- 2 hrs
Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
After the much needed rest and breakfast in the morning, descend to the Sirimon Park gate for about 2-3 hours to catch a vehicle for a drive back to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.