13 DAYS MOUNT KENYA CLIMBING

13 Days

13 days mount kenya climbing, Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, after Kilimanjaro. The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian (5,199 metres (17,057 ft)), Nelion (5,188 metres (17,021 ft) and Point Lenana (4,985 metres (16,355 ft)). Mount Kenya is located in central Kenya, about 16.5 kilometres (10.3 mi) south of the equator, around 150 kilometres (93 mi) north-northeast of the capital Nairobi Mount Kenya is the source of the name of the Republic of Kenya.

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<p>Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed South towards the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Cross the Equator and arrive at Nanyuki hotel/ Lodge in time for Lunch. Relax and Enjoy the lodge the climate of Mt Kenya and scenery while sorting and organizing personal equipment for the mountain trek. Dinner and overnight at Simbas Lodge.</p>

<p>Drive to Naromoru Gate and then walk to Met station roadhead at 11,000 ft. Overnight Met station camp. Here we spend the night in high altitude mountain bandas. 9kms 3-4 hrs walk </p>

<p>After Break we ascend the Mackinders and spend the night camped in this beautiful little valley below subsidiary peaks of point john and diamond cooler. Overnight stay Mackinders. 15 kms 5-6 hrs walk</p>

<p>Climb to point Lenana and then to Mintos Hut for breakfast then down to Meru Mount Kenya Bandas for overnight. 18 kms from Mintos.5-7 hrs walk </p>

<p>Decsend from bandas to Chogoria town with option of walking half way or taking 4x4. 32kms .walking is 7 hrs while drive 2 hours.Overnight at Kenya Comfort hotel </p>

<p>Board Riverside shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi)</p>

<p>Distance: About 18 km's Habitat: Montane forest</p><p></p><p>Transfer from your hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Machame. From here, you trek through the lush forest to Machame hut . Overnight stay at the camp.</p>

<p>Distance: About 9 km's Habitat: Moorland</p><p></p><p>Leave the forest. The path follows a steep ridge passing through open moorlands crossing a large gorge to reach Shira hut. Overnight stay at the camp </p>

<p>Habitat: Semi desert You turn Eastwards and continue ascending through the dry landscape before dropping again to reach Barranco hut . Overnight stay at the camp. </p>

<p>Hiking time: 7 hours Distance: About 13 km's Habitat: Alpine desert The path climbs steep out of the Barranco valley and crosses the Karanga valley, then turns North to reach Barafu Hut . Overnight stay at the camp. </p>

<p>Barafu camp (4550m)-Uhuru Peak (5895m)-Mweka (3100m) Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak 7/8 hours to descend to Mweka Distance: About 7 km's ascent - 23 km's descent Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit Along day with an early start to reach the crater, ream at the Stella point in time for sunrise, then to Uhuru peak , the highest point in Africa. After wards, descend to Gilman's point and down to Horombo hut. Over night, stay at the camp </p>

<p>Descend down passing Mandara hut to the gate where you are transferred back to your hotel in Moshi for dinner and over night.</p>

Day 13 :
Last Day

<p>After breakfast board shuttle bus from your hotel and proceed to Nairobi arriving late in the afternoon (6.30 PM). </p>

The Trip Cost Includes

  • Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
  • Transportation to and from!!
  • Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
  • Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
  • Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
  • First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
  • All the required permits and paperwork

The Trip Cost Excludes

  • International Airfare
  • Visa Charges
  • Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
  • Your travel and medical insurance
  • Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
  • Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
  • Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
  • Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.

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