Scenic Mount Kenya Climb Safari4 Nights Safari with Scenic Mount Kenya Climb Safari
Summary of Scenic Mount Kenya Climb Safari : On this Mount Kenya climbing experience, you ascend via the dry and little used Sirimon Trail and descend on the scenic Chogoria Trail.
You reach point Lenana (4985 m), the highest point accessible to walkers, and return to base in 5 days. Mount Kenya is Africa?s second highest mountain. Above the habitable altitude, you find a rain forest zone, abundant with many tree species and there is some wildlife too. Further up is open moorland, and beyond is the snow line where vegetation is sparse. Finding snow on the equator was a great surprise for the first Europeans to get to East Africa. Itinerary of Scenic Mount Kenya Climb Safari : Day 1: NAIROBI - NANYUKI - OLD MOSES CAMP Leave Nairobi at 0730hrs via central Kenya viewing agricultural farms to arrive Nanyuki in the afternoon for a brief stop over at the equator.
Lunch at a hotel in Nanyuki town before driving further to the Sirimon park gate. Accompanied by your guide, cook and porters, walk in 3-4 hours through the rain forest to Old Moses camp (3300 m). Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp Day 2: OLD MOSES CAMP - SHIPTON'S CAMP After breakfast you hike through the moorland. You see high altitude flowers, animals and birds. The hike is through Liki and Mackinders valleys, where you catch a good view of Tereri and Sendeo peaks. You reach Shipton?s camp (4200 m) after a 6-7 hour hike. From Shipton?s camp you can see the north faces of Nelion and Batian peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp Day 3: AUSTRIAN HUT You ascend in about 4 hours through Simba Col to reach Australian Hut (4790 m). Take early rest to prepare for ascent to point Lenana. Dinner and overnight at Austrian Hut Day 4: POINT LENANA After early morning tea, attempt the summit of point Lenana (4985 m). You will have breakfast at Mintos hut.
You then descend through the beautiful and scenic Chogoria trail. You descend up to Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas. Dinner and overnight at Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas Day 5: CHOGORIA - NAIROBI After breakfast, descend in 6 - 8 hours through tropical rainforest to Chogoria town. You transfer back to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon Includes on Scenic Mount Kenya Climb Adventure: - All transport - Accommodation in the mountain huts - All meals while on the climb - Park entry fees - Services of a qualified and experienced Mountain Guide - Services of experienced porters and cook - Government taxes Excludes on Scenic Mount Kenya Climb Safari : - Extras ?tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses What to bring: - Waterproof hiking boots - Rain suit, sleeping bags - Flashlights - Sunglasses balaclava - Hand gloves - Night shoes - Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of rain. Other Safaris Options in East Africa and Africa in GeneralMombasa Classic Sun and Sand Safari Masai Mara Balloon Safari Experience Big Cat Safari Kenya and Tanzania Classic Safari and Island Dreams Kenya Seychelles In Search of Primates Kenya and Uganda SafariT Spectacular Mara By Road Safari Scenic Mount Kenya Climb Safari Great Maralal Camel Trek Safari Northern Kenya Wild Adventure Safari Spectacular Mara Budget Safari Kenya Elephant Country Time Saver Safari Spectacular Mara on Wings Safari Wings over Wilderness Tsavo Adventure Wings Over Wilderness ol Pejeta Adventure Tanzania Zanzibar Swahili Classic Safari Tanzania Majestic Selous on Wings Safari Tanzania Majestic Selous on Wheels Safari Southern Discover Tanzania Safari Classic Southern Explorer Tanzania Safari Tanzania Scenic Machame Climb Safari Tanzania Gentle Marangu Climb Safari Discovering Great Parks of Tanzania Safari Tanzania Time Saver Classic Safari Tanzania Wild and Free Adventure Safari Time Saver Adventure Safari Tanzania Tanzania Wildlife and Archaeological Safari Triple Spectacle Experience Safari Tanzania Classic Northern Explorer Safari Tanzania Vintage Northern Safari Tanzania Crater and Simba Safari Tanzania Wildlife and Wonders Safari
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