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5 DAYS MOUNT KENYA CLIMBING
SIRIMON OUT CHOGORIA |
Sirimon route out Chogoria(5 Days/4 nights)
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Mount Kenya trek that
Combines the two most scenic routes of Mt Kenya. Ascent is
on the dry side of mountain which offers some of the
finest walking. Climb up through forest into a wide ridge
approach to the summit area. The route starts on the
northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is
adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this
side of the mountain
Day
1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp
(Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs,
9km, 860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking
about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From
the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the
forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½
hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp,
3300m for dinner and overnight,
Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton
Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at
the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track
crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the
Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to
Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up
the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at
Shipton Camp, 4200m,
Day 3: Shipton Camp
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to
Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back
to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Shiptons/Point
Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6 hrs, 14km, 785m
ascent
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a
cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns
arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After
the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast
and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner
and overnight,
Day 5: Chogoria
Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4
transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect
with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi
Tour price Includes:-
• Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
• 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
• Start and finish Nairobi
• Treated water on the trek
Excluded:
• 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
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