Mount Kenya National Park is located to the east of the Great Rift Valley, about 175km North-East of Nairobi. The ecosystem lies in Central and Eastern provinces of Kenya. Mount Kenya Climbing Safari stands at 5,199m the mountain is the second highest peak in Africa. Mt. Kenya is an important water tower in the country. It provides water for about 50% of the country’s population and produces 70% of Kenya’s hydroelectric power.
Regardless of the route, no special equipment or previous experience is required to climb the Mount Kenya. The Naro Moru traverse is the most popular route for trekkers on Mount Kenya . It owes its popularity to the steady rate of ascent (up Sirimon) and the quick descent that is possible down Naro Moru route. Whilst it doesn’t cover all the features of this beautiful mountain the route itself is very scenic passing up the sweeping Mackinder’s Valley towards Shipton’s Camp and then descending through the notorious vertical bog and dense rainforest on the Naro Moru route. The route is just under 60km in total and involves an ascent (and descent) of 2,400m.
The Chogoria Route
Traverse is arguably the definitive Mount Kenya trek. Mount Kenya reaches an altitude of 5,199m, but the trekker’s peak at Point Lenana is at 4,985m. This traverse enters at the Sirimon Gate ascends up towards Point Lenana and then down the Chogoria route to the Chogoria Gate. The Sirimon-Chogoria traverse usually takes 5 or 6 days in total. The ascent is up the scenic and relatively easy Sirimon route – the most popular route up the mountain. The descent goes down Chogoria which is unarguably the most striking on the mountain, featuring incredible sheer sided gullies, tarns and waterfalls. The route is 60km in length and includes an ascent (and descent) of 2,400m.
The Sirimon Route
This route traverse is a more gradual trek to the summit, traversing areas of rich forest cover before emerging into the sprawling moorlands. This hike is usually rated as the easiest among the short trips and is quite popular with persons attempting to reach an altitude exceeding 4000m for the first time. It is a good choice for large trekking groups as it follows the same trail up and down, making it convenient for those who are unable to reach the summit to stay behind at lower camps to wait for the rest of the group to complete the trip then descend together. Unless preferred, camping is not necessary as there is a lodge and mountain huts are available throughout the trip however can be arranged if preferred.
We do not usually recommend the Timau route as it is seldom used nowadays, hence, facilities are scarce with very few marked paths and sparse tree covering on this side of the mountain, resulting in ascending mostly through wide open field.
Mount Kenya Climbing Safari has several small glaciers (although fast disappearing), so it’s cold year round. During the nights at higher altitudes, temperature can drop as low as 14 Fahrenheit (-10 Celsius). Typically the early mornings on the mountain are sunny and dry, and clouds often form by noon. It is possible to hike Mount Kenya throughout the year but it gets more difficult during the rainy seasons from mid-March to mid-June and October to mid-December.
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Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Relax, take a stroll, enjoy the sights and sounds. Get plenty of rest – tomorrow will be huge!
Dinner and overnight at Skynest Residences.
After. breakfast, you start the drive from Nairobi and drive past central part of Kenya Nanyuki, arrive in time for lunch.You will be accompanied by your mountain guide and spent the Afternoon acclimatising .
Dinner and overnight in the Camp.
After breakfast, drive to the Sirimon and begin your five hours hike to Old Moses Camp,3300 M above sea level.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
After breakfast, walk from Old Moses camp via Mackinders valley to Shipton Camp (4200 M).
Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
Wake up in the wee hours of the Morning around 2.30 hrs. ready to hike to Point Lenana ( 4985 M0. On a clear day, you will be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro to the South , Mt. Elgon to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east . After point Lenana, descend to Mintos ( 4250 M) for breakfast then proceed to Road Head for lunch and overnight.
Dinner and overnight at the Mintos Hut.
After breakfast, an early walk will take us to Chogoria for lunch then drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon having conquered Mt. Kenya.
Dinner at overnight at Boulevard Hotel.
It’s the final day in Kenya, Take advantage of the relaxed schedule and sleep in before breakfast is served. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Nairobi city as the sun rises at the horizon one last time and also if time allows be sure to grab any last minute souvenirs you may want and say one last goodbye to the new friends you made in Kenya before being transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home.
Kwa heri ya kuonana – (Good bye and see you again).
