Mount Kenya | Safari Boyz - Do More Than Just Exist

From

$800

Duration

4 Days

ITINERARY

Avail of this thrilling 4-day hike up Mount Kenya, offering you exceptional wonders of nature, including diverse flora and fauna in different zones, magnificent lava towers and lakes. This trek involves ascending the mountain through the scenic Chogoria route, which boasts spectacular views of Lake Ellis, Nithi falls, Lake Michaelson and Simba Tarn. The penultimate day entails scaling up to Lenana Peak (4985m) in time for panoramic views of the African sunrise. You will then descend the mountain via the equally scenic Sirimon Route. The typical itinerary for the trek is listed as follows:

NAIROBI - CHOGORIA BANDAS - LAKE ELLIS (3,460 M)

Our driver-guide reports to your hotel in Nairobi for the beginning of the trek, driving you through the agricultural country up to Chogoria town. Proceed with your drive through the bamboo forests and arrive at Chogoria Bandas. Reach in time for a mountain brief and a light lunch before beginning the trek. Start trekking to Lake Ellis and walk for a distance of 10 km while you enjoy the breathtaking sights of Ithanguni and Mugi Hill. Witness the stunning views of tarns, with Tacazze sunbirds flashing their gold and green necks and blue and violet tails. Reach Lake Ellis in time for dinner and an overnight stay at a private campsite.

Elevation to gain: 1750 m from Nairobi

Walking Distance: 10 km

Walking Time: 4 hours

LAKE ELLIS - MINTOS (4,200M)

Have breakfast at the Lake Ellis camp and begin your trek to Mintos. The walk takes you up along the ridge overseeing the Gorges Valley and later on in the day, witness the exquisite Lake Michelson surrounded by incredibly picturesque views. Halt for lunch and enjoy your meal with stunning panoramas. Continue with the trek and descend to Mintos. At Mintos you can visit ‘temple point,’ which is a stunning 150m vertical cliff that gets its name from the prayer position visitors adopt when peering over the edge. Enjoy an early dinner and early night sleep to prepare for your summit attack later in the night.

Elevation ascent: 745 m

Walking Distance: 12 km

Walking Time: 6 – 8hours

MINTOS CAMP - POINT LENANA (4,985M) - SHIPTON (4,200M)

Depart at around 2 am from Mintos Camp for the summit attack. After a 3-4 hr hike through the rocky landscape, reach Lenana Peak in time to witness the beautiful African sunrise. The sight of Mount Kilimanjaro from the summit looks like a beautiful island floating in the glittery haze over 325 kilometers away. After a quick photo session on Lenana Peak, continue your descent to the Shipton’s Camp. Enjoy the rest of the day at Shipton's camp while taking in the mesmerizing views of the three snowy peaks: Batian, Nelion and Lenana.

Elevation ascent: 702 m

Elevation descent: 785 m

Walking Distance: 8 km

Walking Time: 6 – 8hours

SHIPTON CAMP - OLD MOSES (3300M) - NAIROBI

After an early morning breakfast at Shipton’s Camp, start your descent to Old Moses. The gentle descent to Old Moses offers ample time to relish mesmerizing scenery, which includes the moorlands and zones of heather and rosewood trees. Reach Old Moses in time for a motorized transfer back to Nairobi.

Descent: 900 m

Walking Distance: 17 km

Walking Time: 6 – 8hours

End Of Trek

Price starting from

$800 USD per person

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