Hikemaniak Mt. Kenya Chogoria- Chogoria Explore

Name: Hikemaniak Mt. Kenya Chogoria- Chogoria Explore
Start: 2025-04-18T07:00:00+03:00
End: 2025-04-21T19:00:00+03:00
Location: Mt Kenya Kenya

Schedule

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 am to Mon, 21 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC+03:00

Location

Mt Kenya Kenya | Nairobi, NA

Let’s go and experience the mountain differently, we seek to reach the summits but we also commit to being aware of every moment on the way... we call it connection with self and nature, a beautiful journey up this snow-capped mountain of East Africa right at the Equator. Mt. Kenya is one of the places every human should visit at least once in a lifetime. It offers a wholesome experience of fun, connection and self-discovery; so come with us and create your memories and live to tell your mountain story! Below is a brief description of the trail…
Day 1: Chogoria Forest gate (2650M ASl) to Road End Camp Camp (2950m ASl) - 3hrs, 6km walk, 300m ascent
Meet at 7.00am outside the International life House (or other agreed location in Nairobi) to board our ride to Chogoria, the drive will take about 3 hours. At Chogoria an early lunch will be waiting (self- catered). Enjoy as we chat with our contact team at the base of the mountain. After lunch, take a transfer vehicle to the forest clearance, then 10km up from where the walk starts. The walk through the bamboo forest along the dirt road is relaxing and after 9 hours, arrive at the camp. Later in the evening dinner is served.
Day 2: Road End Camp (2,9 50m) to Mintos Basecamp (4,200m) -6-7hours 11km
After breakfast, we start our walk to Mintos base camp through the moorland. After an hour and half we are in view of the beautiful lake Ellis. The Hindu Valley forms a beautiful background for the lake and an amazing reflection carved on the lake in blue and green. Pure magic! We settle in and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, we can try our luck at fishing and those still with energies are welcome to summit Mugi Hill... the views at the summit of Mugi Hills are to die for, the main peaks are in full view, Ithanguni is much closer and inviting..We set camp at Mintos basecamp and after dinner take an earlier rest.
Day 3: Mintos Camp (4,200m) – Lenana Peak – Lake Ellis Camp (3,450m) 11-12Hours, 23km
We break camp at 2am towards the main peaks, after an hour above a flat marshy area at the end of the valley known as temple fields, we start our push up to the 3rd highest point in Kenya, arriving at point Lenana at 6:00am to witness if we are lucky the spectacle that is the sun piercing planet earth, a mother of all sunrises. After taking photographs and taking in all the beauty, we descend to Mintos Camp for breakfast and continue down to Lake Ellis.
Day 4: Lake Ellis Camp (3,450m) – Chogoria Gate (2,950m) 3Hours, 11km
After breakfast, we start our way down to finish the hike via Nithi Falls and the caves as we exit to join the classic Chogoria trail. Along the trail, just turn and look back to where you came from. We are expected at the Chogoria gate at 10.30am where we board our transfer vehicle to Chogoria town and onwards to Nairobi.
NOTE
On tips;
This is dependent on the service provided - but we recommend 10 USD per day for the guide, 8USD per day for the Chef and 5USD for each porter per day. The final decision on how much to tip is up to you.
Water
Drinking water will be. boiled however if you can, carry water purifying tablets for your drinking water
Altitude Sickness
Standing at 4985m going to Lenana Peak the altitude is going to be an issue especially when you have not been this high before and you are unsure of how your body will react. We recommend a high altitude drug ‘Diamox’. You may need to visit a doctor to get a prescription.
Trek Cost:
Citizens KES 48,500 Residents 48,500 and Non Residents USD 850
Included in the price:
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 tents- 2 per tent
All entrance fees to include government taxes
Services of a professional guide, porters and skilled cook
Start and finish Nairobi
Complimentary - I like to get High t-shirt, 1 Buff
Excluded:
•Tips
•Laundry, sleeping bags and drinks
•Accommodation before/after the trek
•Hiking gears
•Items of personal nature
•Training cost and purchase of mountain gear
•Mandatory Evacuation cover (Rescue.com)
•Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

See you there for an experience of a lifetime!!!
Reservations
You will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of Kes. 20,000 or USD 300 per person by 30th March 2025 to cater for bookings for the climb via Mpesa Paybill no. 5211729 Account MTKENYA or bank transfer to; NCBA Bank Hikemaniak Limited A/C 3756860027 (USD) Kenyatta Avenue branch Swift code CBAFKENX and the balance by 17th April 2025.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than 48 hours before your scheduled trip departure, 50% of the fee will be charged.
If you cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled trip departure, no refund fees will be provided.
No shows are responsible for 100% of trip fees.
For More information, please contact us [email protected] Mobile; call/whatsapp +254721 51 00 57