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Mount Kenya Climbing
Mount Kenya trekking routes
This creative climb joins the foremost scenic routes up Mount Kenya, Sirimon, Chogoria, and Naro Moru producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek. Sirimon coming off the west of Mount Kenya passes through the dry side of the mountain with its giant trees and rocky terrain. Naro Moru route is additionally the fastest route to the trekking peak at Point Lenana. Take this classic route up Mount Kenya through the notoriously treacherous vertical bog. The Chogoria route is our recommended and arguably the foremost magnificent ascent route to the summit area. it is the driest route up the mountain and so the walk beside the Gorges Valley is really spectacular
The final night-time ascent of Point Lenana are as difficult as any ascent in an exceedingly countryside, but the rest of the trek is generally considered easier than either Kilimanjaro or the Rwenzoris, and this may be the foremost likely climb for actually seeing the sport. We are the doctors of the mountain trekking.
5 DAYS MOUNT KENYA TREK SIRIMON DOWN CHOGORIA
Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp. ( 3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 680 ascents.
After breakfast, drive to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). We trek up through the magnificent montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather zone from the gate before reaching the high-altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 – 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.
Mountain trekking check list
The following are personal trekking equipment required
- A Rack sack For Your Equipment - To Be Carried By Porters
- Sleeping Bag-Mountain Type,
- Hiking, or trekking Boots, Camp Shoes
- Socks. 2 Thin Polypro Type For Quick Drying, 4 Thick Wind Pants, Wind shirts
- High Gaiters, Warm Pants [Fleece], Jacket Or Pullover, 1 Rain Parka
- 1 Hiking Shirt, Long Sleeve, 1 Bandanna
- Warm Hat, 1 Hiking Shorts, Pants, Balaclava, Fleece Neck Warmer
- Headlamp, Bulb, Batteries, First Aid Kit, Pocketknife, Sunglasses, Snow
- Goggles,
- Toiletry Item, Plus Sunblock, Lipsalve, And Moisturizer
- Walking Stick
5 Days Mt. Kenya Trekking Naru-Moru Route
Day 1: Nairobi-Naro-Moru
After pick up in Nairobi drive to the Naru Moru park gate for lunch. From the gate, we trek up through magnificent mountain forest, bamboo, and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first cabins drive to the Youth Hostels for dinner and overnight.
This is a gentle trek that takes 3 - 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 600m.
5 Days Mt. Kenya Trekking Route Chogoria
Day 1:NAIROBI-BANDAS
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.Dinner and overnight at the camp.
5 Days Mt. Kenya Trekking Sirimon Route
Day 1: Nairobi-Nanyuki
Leave Nairobi at 8.00 am to Nanyuki, which normally takes 4hrs drive, arriving at 12.00, then proceed to Mt Kenya National Park Sirimon gate, picnic lunch will be provided. After lunch, follow the track uphill for 10 kilometers, forking left at the junction to reach Old Moses camp which is situated at 3,300m. The ascent from Sirimon gate. Dinner/overnight at the budget hotel.
