7 DAYS MT.KENYA

DAY 1
Transfer from Nairobi to the slopes of Mount Kenya for
lunch. In the afternoon is a 3-4 hours nature walk
through the forest reserve to Mau Mau caves, the
former base for Kenyas freedom fighters.As you hike
you learn about plants, birds and animals found in the
forest from your escort naturalist guide. A
traditional dance performance can also be arranged at
the lodge after dinner to liven up the evening. Dinner
and overnight at hotel/Lodge.

Day 2
Vehicle transfer to the mountain soon after breakfast
together with the guide and porters. The drive to
Sirimon Park gate (2600m) takes less than 2 hours. En-
route to the mountain you could have a brief stopover
at the equator crossing. After completion of park
entry formalities and lunch,you begin a 3-4 hour hike
through montane forest, bamboo, rosewood and
heather zones to Old Moses camp (3300m). The forest
and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes,
elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species.
Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m)

Day 3
After an early breakfast at 0700hrs, commence a 6-7
hours trek through the sprawling moorlands up to the
Shipton's hut (4200m). The hike provides opportunities
for fascinating views of unique moorland plants and
scenery but is also a test on your individual
endurance. You gain good acclimatization as you cover
an altitude range of 900m. Lunch stop is at a vantage
point on the Mackinder valley. Dinner and overnight at
Shipton's Camp (4200m)

Day 4
Acclimatizing day at Shipton's. Take a walk to the
peak area and return to the Shipton's hut for hot
lunch. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 5
Start predawn summit attempt at 0300 hrs, hiking for
three hours up to Pt. Lenana (4,985m), the hikers
summit, arriving there in time to see the
African sunrise. From Pt. Lenana you have good views
of Pt. Nelion (5188m),Pt. Batian (5199m) and other
surrounding peaks, and on a clear day the summit of
Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen protruding from the sky
over 340km to the south. From the summit descend to
Mintos/Hall tarn campsite (4,300m) for breakfast then
relax for the rest of the day. Interested persons can
explore the Gorge's valley. Dinner and overnight at
Mintos campsite.

Day 6
After breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour descent to Meru
Mount Kenya cabins situated at the Chogoria Park gate
(2950m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample
time to enjoy the gorgeous landmarks on the lower
gorges valley including Vivienne falls, Nithi falls,
mushroom rocks and an array of interesting mountain
plants. Today you have a chance to clean up and relax
at the Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge. Dinner and overnight at
the lodge.

Day 7
After breakfast gradually descend through the Chogoria
Forest to meet up with our vehicle for the return
journey to Nairobi arriving by 1700hrs.
Picnic lunch is served en route.

INCLUSIVE

-ALL TRANSPORTS
-PARK FEES
-HUT FEES
-CAMPING FEES
-3 MEALS PER DAY ( SPECIAL DIET, VEGETARIAN & HALLA)
-PORTERS FEE
-COOK
-GUIDE

NOT INCLUSIVE
-SOFT DRINKS eg BEER
-EQUIPMENTS (we have them for hire)
-TIPS

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU
-DOWN SLEEPING BAG -7 DEGREES CENTIGRADES
-RAIN JACKET
-RAIN TROUSER
-BALCLAVA (HAT) WOOLEN
-WARM CLOTHES
-FREEZE JACKET
-HIKING BOOTS
-GROOVES
-WALKING STICKS
-TORCH
-SUNGLASSES
-RUCK SUCK
-DAY PACK