CLIMBING Mt. KENYA

Mt. Kenya is 5199M and the only mountain in the country with a permanent covering of ice. Its glaciers, just 16 km south of the equator , are something of geographical marvel. The largest is the Lewis glacier, which you pass on the trek from Teleki Valley to point Lenana via Austrian Hut, and there are several others on the main peak.

SST 42 UP SIRIMON - DOWN CHOGORIA

Day 1 Nairobi - Nanyuki
Leave Nairobi at 8.30 A.m. accompanied by our mountain guide arriving in Nanyuki in time for Lunch. Afternoon is spent acclimatising . Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Nanyuki.

Day 2 Nanyuki - Old Moses Camp
After breakfast, drive to the Sirimon Park gate and begin your five hours hike to Old Moses Camp,3300 M above sea level. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 3 Old Moses Camp - Shipton Camp
After breakfast, walk from Old Moses camp via Mackinders valley to Shipton Camp (4200 M) Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

Day 4 Shipton Point - Lenana - Mintos Hut
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, we should 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, later dinner and overnight.

Day 5 Road Head - Chogoria - Nairobi
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.

The Cost of the safari ranges from US$75per person per day,this price range is determined by how many people are booking.Enquire with our reservation office to get exact quote.We offer free airport transfer.

The price includes:
Transfers to and back Mt. Kenya.
Porters and guides.
Tour guide who is knowledgeable and conversant with the flora and fauna of Kenya.
Accomodaion in Semi-Permanent Tents,huts
Toilets and Hot shower
All park entrance fees
All Government taxes and levies
3 Meals a Day Vegeterain and Non-Vegetarian
One Litre Mineral water a day while on safari

Mt. Elgon sits astride the Kenya - Uganda boarder and offers similar trekking possibilities as Mt. Kenya. Its highest peak is Wagagai (4321 M) on Uganda's side and Koitoboss on Kenya's side.There are warm springs in the crater itself. The mountain's biggest attraction is elephants renowned for digging salt on the Kitum caves.

The most popular route up is Kimilili route, a small village 36 kms from Kitale.