KENYA SAFARIS

4 DAYS 3 NIGHT MT KENYA

$760.00

Mount Kenya actually has three peaks: Batian, Nelion and Point Lenana. Depending on which one you choose to climb, the ascent can range from a medium-difficult trek to a challenging rock climb. Batian, Mt Kenya’s highest peak, sits at 5,199 meters and is a challenging ascent with many technical points.

Description

Day 1:  Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs., 9km, 860m ascent

 Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/ residence and drive at  7am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight. L D

Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent

 After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peak Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D

Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 9-10hrs, 21k

 Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hr for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B,L,D

Day 4: Judmaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi 2-3hrs, 9km

 After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi. Upon arrival drop off at your hotel.

COST

USD 800 for 1 person

 USD 760 per person sharing

 inclusions

  •  Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
  • Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
  • Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
  • Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees to include government taxes
  • Service of an English-speaking professional guide, and skilled cook
  • Start and finish
  • water
  • On completion,

Exclusions;

  •  Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
  • International flights
  • Visas to Kenya
  • Items of personal nature
  • Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

Here are the equipment’s needed for climb:

The price is per item per day

Rain trouser  2USD
Rain jacket   2USD
Warm jacket  3 USD

Warm socks 1 USD

Warm trouser 3 USD

Sleeping bag 4 USD
Gloves 2 USD
Warm hat 2 USD
Head torch 2 USD
Hiking boots 4 USD
Hiking pole 4 USD
Day pack/small bag 3 USD
Lack sack/big 4USD
Sun glasses 2 USD

Bottle of water/camel bag 2 USD

Each item is per price per day