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| Mount Kenya |
Mount Kenya Climb 3 days/ 2 nights Itinerary
|Naru Moro Route | Chogoria Route | Chogoria - Naru Moru with Summit Peak Circuit | Timau Route | |
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| Ascending the mountain |
Mount Kenya is the country's highest mountain. It lies just over 200 km north of the equator in the central highlands of Kenya. Sitting astride the equator its icy summit reaches to 5199m (17,058 ft).
Africa's second highest mountain, it consists of three principal zones; the rocky peak area, an eroded volcanic area draped with glaciers and snowfields; the alpine zone with its distinctive giant vegetation; and the vast lower slopes covered in mountain forest and bamboo jungle. The entire mountain above the 3200m contour forms a national park.
Locally referred to as the "Home of God", climbing to the summit of Mt Kenya requires considerable rock climbing skill. However, the mountain's lesser peaks and glaciers can be walked by the fit and the adventurous. Whatever your, skill level, we can help you get a close up view of this African marvel. |
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| Naru Moro Route (2008 trek : $650/person) |
This is the most popular route although not the most scenic. It is also the fastest route to point Lenana. It is the easiest route to the top with bunkhouses and good access. |
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| Day 1 |
Naro Moru Park Gate - Met Station. 10 km, 3-4 hours, 1000m ascent. The trail ascends from Naro Moru gate to Met Station at 3,050m, possible sidetracks through the Teleki valley |
| Day 2 |
Met Station - Mackinders Camp. 10 km 5-6 hours, 1150m ascent. Continue to climb past the vertical bog up to Mackinders Camp at 4,210m. |
| Day 3 |
Mackinder's Camp - Point Lenana (4985m), then descent to Met Station 4 km, 3.5 hours, 785 m ascent. 14 km, 5-6 hours, 1935m descent. At about 3.00am star the final push to the summit. This early start will allow you to enjoy the sunrise over the mountains at Point Lenana. Descend to Met Station for overnight. |
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| Chogoria Route (2008 trek: $640/person) |
This is by far the most scenic and interesting route. It takes in both tropical forests and moorland. |
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| Day 1 |
Ascend to Minto¡¯s Hut at 4,300m which is situated on a plateau overlooking Lake Michaelson 300m below. There are spectacular views of the summits from here |
| Day 2 |
The trail continues to Austrian Hut via Tooth Col which is situated between several rock towers. Overnight at Austrian Hut |
| Day 3 |
An early morning start to attempt the summit of Point Lenana, which is only about one hour from Austria Hut. Descend to Chogoria Park Gate for the night. |
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| Chogoria - Naru Moru with Summit Peak Circuit (2008 trek: $850/person) |
Combine the very scenic Chogoria route with the popular Naru Moru together with the Circuit of the Peaks. |
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| Day 1 |
Transfer to Naro Moru resting here overnight for acclimatization |
| Day 2 |
Ascend to Met Station at 3,0550m |
| Day 3 |
The trail leads on the Mackinders Camp overnight here |
| Day 4 |
Now on the summit circuit route we pass Two Tarn Hut, Oblong and Hausberg Tarns before reaching Shipton¡¯s Camp at 4,210m. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 5 |
An early start (2.00am) to attempt the final push to the summit at Point Lenana and views of the sunrise. Descend via Square Tarn to Minto¡¯s Hut for breakfast before overnighting at Chogoria Park Gate |
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| Timau Route |
| Little used route on northern side of Mount Kenya. It follows a good dirt road on the lower slopes then degenerates into a path half way up the mountain and even this disappears higher up leaving you to walk over open country. There are no facilities, though there are several good places to camp. This route would suit experienced, self-sufficient trekkers who can read a compass. |
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