Hikemaniak Mt.Kenya -Chogoria-Sirimon

Schedule

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 at 07:00 am to Mon, 21 Oct, 2024 at 06:00 pm

Location

Mt. Kenya | Nairobi, NA

Day 1: Chogoria Forest gate (2650M ASl) Chogoria Gate 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, we 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 6km up from where the walk starts. The walk through the bamboo forest along the dirt road is relaxing and after 3 hours we reach the camp (2950m) at around 4 pm. We set up our camp at the gate where we will enjoy excellent views of the mountain. If weather allows we will take a walk around the Bandas and we are likely to spot Buffalos, bushbucks and varied bird species. The walk also allows for beautiful views of Mugi and Ithanguni Hills. Later in the evening dinner is served. At night the clearance at the gate also allows for star gazing. A good camera is recommended to capture the moments.

Day 2: Chogoria Gate Camp (2950m Asl)- Lake Ellis Camp (3,450) via Nithi Falls-5 hrs, 9km, 500m ascent
After breakfast we start our day the through Hargenia forest and tussock grass. We cross a stream before passing a fisheries station on the right but still under the beautiful Hargenia trees. After an hour moderate walk we exit the forest and into the moorland, the Road End camp is an hour or so. Along the trails, we enjoy views of Mugi Hill and the Giant Billiard Table. At the Road end camp we stop to grab some snack and then continue down to the magical Nithi falls, we have our moments at the base as we enjoy the drop of every drop. Later we go up and branch to the left to view the caves and a beautiful water cascade another Nithi river tributary.
We later head back to Road End camp and on deep into 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. The sunset will be awesome here but you may find yourself running back to Lake Ellis because its magical. By the lake, we have dinner and take rest.

Day 3: Lake Ellis Camp (3450M Asl) to Mintos Camp (4200m Asl)- 6 hrs, 11km
It’s a beautiful morning by the lake, be sure to wake up early to catch the sunrise, as the first light hits the undisturbed waters except for trouts in their wake to feed. After breakfast, we follow the track through heather and the golden moorland. After 30 minutes we get to one of the streams that drain into the Nithi falls, we can refill our water bottles here as we take our first water break. From here it’s an uphill task emerging from the valley and behind us bidding Lake Ellis goodbye. After 2-3 hrs up we get to the intersection of the traditional Chogoria route and our path. This will be our Lunch break point. As we enjoy our lunch we now also from this point have a glimpse of Lake Michaelson.
After lunch and some good rest, we start again following the main trail up Mintos Camp and then branch off to the left after 20 minutes. From this point it’s a gentle uphill to the Camp. From the camp if the mountain is not shy reveals the two main peaks Lenana and Batian. In the afternoon if our energies are still up we can take a walk to Mintos Tarn and also down to the Temple- beautiful rock formation 20 minutes down the camp. Later in the evening early dinner is served and we retire to our tents for a good rest and prepare for an early morning summit.
Day 4: Mintos/Point Lenana/Old Moses - 11-12 hrs, 23km, 3000m descent
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 Shipton Camp for breakfast and continue down to Old Moses.
Here, we'll connect with the vehicle for our return journey back to Nairobi arrival by late evening.
Trek cost per person:
Adults KES 40,500 Citizens KES. 44,500 Residents and USD 780 Non Resident
Included:
• Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
• Full board accommodation whilst on the trek in tents as per the itinerary
• 3 meals while on the mountain
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Services of a professional guide, porters and skilled cook
• Transfer from Nairobi to the base of the mountain
• Transfer from Sirimon Gate to Nairobi
Excluded:
• Tips, laundry, sleeping bag and drinks
• Accommodation before/after the trek
• Meals outside the mountain
• Trekking gears
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
• Training cost and purchase of mountain gear.
• Emergency evacuations cover USD. 25 from Amref.
Reservations;
You will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of Kes.20,000 or USD 500 to cater for bookings for the climb via Mpesa Paybill no. 5211729 Account MT KENYA by 5th October 2024 and the balance by 17th October 2024 or bank transfer to details provided upon request.
Cancellation Policy
 If you cancel more than 2 weeks before your scheduled trip departure, a 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.
See you there!

Where is it happening?

Mt. Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Host or Publisher Hikemaniak

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