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"A True
Contrast"
(Itinerary adjustable to 4, 6, or 7 days)
Quite a challenge. The ascend to the base of
the high peaks is steady and longer hence a
real test on individual fitness. Descent
through Sirimon is more or less gradual and
at a comfortable pace. This itinerary
includes mandatory camping at Mintos on day
2 but unless preffered the rest of the
nights can be in the lodges available along
the routes.
Traversing
groundsels up the steep Chogoria route
Detailed
itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving
through agricultural country up to Chogoria.
Leave the tarmac and attempt the drive on
the dirt road through Chogoria forest up to
the Chogoria Park gate. The whole journey
takes 5-10 hours depending on the prevailing
weather conditions at Chogoria. When wet the
Chogoria road is rendered impassable.
Dinner and
overnight----------------------Park gate
campsite or Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (3000m)
Day 2:
Today you commence early for a long trek on
a wide track through theforest, with
occasional sightings of elephant, bushbuck,
buffalo and impala. Emerging from the
forest, you walk through heather before
crossing the Nithi River to reach the
moorlands from where you can enjoy good
views of the picturesque Gorges Valley, the
Temple, lakes, mushroom rocks, billiards
table and the high peaks. Total walking time
approx. 8 hours, picnic lunch en route.
Dinner/overnight-----------------------------------------------------------Mintos
camp (4300m)
Day 3:
Predawn attempt of the summit starts at
0300hrs and you hike for about three hours
up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hikers'
summit, arriving therein time to watch the
African sunrise. Descend to Shipton’s camp
for breakfast and a whole day's rest.
Dinner and
overnight------------------------------------------------------------Shipton’s
camp (4200m)
Day 4:
After breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour descent to
Sirimon Park gate (2600m). The descent is
gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy
fascinating scenery which includes the
moorlands and forests before reaching our
base hotel where a comfortable room and hot
shower awaits you.Those wishing to return to
Nairobi today leave after lunch, arriving
there by 1700hrs).
Dinner and
overnight--------------------------------------------------Mountain
Rock Lodge (1950m)
Day 5:
Have breakfast then return to Nairobi.
Tip: Day
2's hike is a long one involving a steady
climb up to Mintos. Hikers who are not
limited by time can take an overnight
stopover at the Nithi Camp (3300m) mid-way
to Mintos. From here they can explore the
nearby Nithi Falls or climb Mugi hill
(3500m) for better acclimatization.
Alternatively you can hike directly toMintos/Halltarn
and spend an extra day here instead to
recuperate and explore the Gorges Valley
which also accords you a better
acclimatization due to the higher altitude.
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