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5 Days, 4 Nights Chogoria Route

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Destination	Going to Hotel
Mt.Kenya National Park	Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club

Overview

The Chogoria route is our recommended and arguably the most magnificent ascent route to the summit area. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the Gorges Valley is truly spectacular. This trip allows 5 days of time to acclimatize and ascend the mountain in safety. The "Round the Peaks" circuit is justifiably a magnificent tour to complete offering ever-new views of the summits, glaciers, and tarns with their unique high-altitude vegetation.

Prices Inclusive Of

Return transfers from Nairobi to Mt Kenya (private)
All Park fees.
All food while on the Mountain.
Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.
All guiding services
Porter support for the climb.

Prices Exclusive Of

Personal clothing and equipment
Tips and gratuities for guides and porter (recommended to be 10 - 15% of climb costs)
Beverages while not on the mountain

Tour Schedule

DAY 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m)

Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we take 4×4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10 km to the Mt Kenya Bandas.

DAY-2 : Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite ( 3,600m)

After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the banks of a stream, then it’s time to cut up the left-hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more “touristy” areas.

DAY-3 : Lake Ellis – Minto`S Camp

Similar early start. Again well off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breathtaking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night’s rest. Afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10 minute walk to the “Temple” is well worth the effort. This is a 150 meters vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge – they look as if they are praying. An early night is recommended as you are attempting the summit next day.

DAY-4 : Minto`S – Pt Lenana (4,985m)- Old Moses Camp

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 03:00 am. We hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker’s summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton camp for breakfast. After breakfast, begin a 5 hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp.