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Mt Kenya Climb Chogoria Route Out Naru Moru Gate

Mt.Kenya, Nyeri County, Kenya
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Duration

6days 5 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Embark on the ultimate Mt. Kenya climbing adventure with our classic 6-day traverse via the Chogoria and Sirimon routes. This journey is renowned for offering the “best of both worlds”: you will ascend through the breathtakingly scenic Chogoria Route, often called the mountain’s most beautiful path, and descend via the popular and dramatic Naru Moru Route (exit through the Naro Moru Gate). Over 6 days and 5 nights, you’ll trek approximately 80 km, experiencing the full spectrum of Mt. Kenya’s ecosystems, from lush montane forests to the otherworldly alpine peaks surrounding Point Lenana.

Highlights

  • Scenic Traverse: Experience the best ascent (Chogoria) and a classic descent (Naru Moru) for a comprehensive Mt. Kenya adventure.
  • Summit Point Lenana: A pre-dawn climb to reach the 4,985m (16,355 ft) summit for a spectacular sunrise over the African plains.
  • Explore Majestic Valleys: Trek through the iconic Gorges Valley and the wide, U-shaped Mackinder's Valley.
  • Unique Alpine Flora & Fauna: Witness the bizarre and beautiful giant lobelias and groundsel plants in the alpine zone.
  • Wildlife & Bird Watching: Look out for elusive forest elephants, buffalo, Sykes monkeys, and a variety of antelope like bushbuck and duiker. The mountain is also a bird-watcher's paradise.
  • Expert Guided Experience: Learn about the mountain's ecology with tree naming and fascinating insights from your professional guide.

Day 1: Nairobi- Chogoria

After breakfast, we will depart from the Park Side Hotel in Nairobi and head to Chogoria; we will arrive in time for lunch at the Transit Hotel. The journey takes 3 to 3.5 hours. The afternoon will be spent walking around the town for acclimatization. We will have dinner and stay overnight at the Transit Hotel

Day 2: Chogoria - Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas)

After breakfast, you will embark in our 4x4 vans and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where you start your trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10 km until the Bandas, where you will arrive for lunch. Afternoon will be spent having a nature walk around the lodge with beautiful scenery of Mt Kenya. We will have dinner and stay overnight at the Bandas (accommodation at Bandas will include single beds, hot showers and bon fire self catering).

Day 3: Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas) to Mintos Hut

After breakfast, we will leave the lodge for Mintos Hut - a distance of 15 km. We will head uphill and have lunch en-route. Dinner and the overnight stay will be at Mintos Campsite.

Day 4: Mintos to Summit - Mackinders

After a pre-dawn breakfast, we leave the campsite at 2.00 am. We will arrive to the summit at 6.30 am for the sunrise and enjoy spectacular views. After 10 to 15 minutes of photography we descend via Austrian Hut to Mackinders Camp for breakfast and spend the whole day enjoying beautiful views. There will be dinner and an overnight stay at Mackinders Camp.

Day 5: Mackinders Camp to Met Station

After breakfast, we will leave the camp and descend to Met Station via the Moor land and the vertical Borges arriving in time for lunch. Guests will have dinner and stay overnight at the Met Station Lodge.

Day 6: Met Station - Gate - Nairobi.

After breakfast leave Met Station and descend to the Naro Moru Park Gate - a distance of 10 km - to connect with your transport back to Nairobi. You will arrive to Nairobi in the afternoon.

  • All park entrance fees, camping fees, and rescue fees.
  • Professional, certified English-speaking mountain guide and porters.
  • All meals during the trek (from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 6).
  • All camping equipment (sleeping tents, mess tent, sleeping mats, etc.).
  • Cook and all kitchen utensils. Porterage of personal baggage (within a specified weight limit).
  • Pre-climb briefing in Nairobi/Nanyuki.
  • Transfers to and from the mountain gates
  • Accommodation before and after the climb.
  • Personal climbing gear (e.g., sleeping bags, trekking poles, headlamps - available for hire).
  • Tips for guides, cooks, and porters (highly appreciated and customary).
  • Personal expenses such as beverages, souvenirs, and travel insurance.
  • Any visas or international flights.
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary.

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Mt.Kenya, Nyeri County, Kenya

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