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"A
Precocious Option"
(Itinerary adjustable to 6,7 or 8 days)
Interesting
combination of the two most scenic routes on
Mount Kenya, from the lush green forests and
U-shaped valleys of Sirimon to the unique
features of the temple, mushroom rocks and
the Gorges Valley on the Chogoria side.
There is also a marked contrast in
micro-climatic conditions, Chogoria being
wetter and more moist than Sirimon. This
itinerary includes mandatory camping at
Mintos on Day 3 but less preferred the other
nights can be in the huts that exist along
the route.
Detailed Day
by Day itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to
Sirimon Park gate. (Clients traveling from
Nairobi should arrive at the lodge latest
1300hrs for a quick lunch and onward
transfer to the Park gate). From here, hike
through montane forest, bamboo and rosewood
up to the OldMoses Hut, gaining an elevation
range of 700m in 3-4 hours.
Dinner and
Overnight
--------------------------------------------------OldMoses
Hut (3300m)
Day 2: A
long and rather tiring day leading to the
base of the high peaks. Today's trek is
largely through the moorlands and the
Mackinder Valley, with good views of the
main peaks and a brief stopover for picnic
lunch. Total walking time is approx. 7 hours
gaining 900m in altitude.
Dinner and
Overnight
------------------------------------------------Shipton's
Hut (4200m)
Day 3:
Pre-dawn attempt of the summit starts at
0300hrs, taking 3-4 hours to reach Pt.
Lenana 4985m (the hikers summit) in time to
watch the sunrise. When the morning skies
are clear, you can see the snow capped
summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro several miles away
to the south. Descend to Minto's camp for
breakfast. Spend the rest of the day at
leisure or exploring the spectacular Gorges
Valley.
Dinner and
Overnight
--------------------------------------------Mintos
campsite (4300m)
Day 4:
Leisurely descent along the left bank of
Gorges Valley with a chance to enjoy the
great scenery of the Temple, mushroom rocks,
lakes etc.You arrive at the Meru Mt Kenya
lodge after a 5-6 hours trek. Picnic lunch
is served enroute.
Dinner and
Overnight-----------------------------------------------
Mt. Kenya Lodge (3000m)
Day 5:
Leave at 0700 hrs, walking down the Chogoria
Forest to meet with our vehicle for transfer
back to Nairobi or the Base Lodge. Those
traveling directly to Nairobi will arrive by
1700hrs.
Tip:
Clients wishing to avoid the long trek from
Old Moses to Shiptons and the strain it may
cause them can break up the trekking
distance into two phases. On the first
phase, hike up to Likii North (3900m) in
approximately 4hours to spend the night in
tents and proceed on to Shiptons the
following day in another 4 hours.
Alternatively, clients can hike directly to
Shipton's and spend an extra day there
relaxing or walking around the peaks for
acclimatization. This would mean adding on
an extra day or two to the regular
itinerary.
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