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Mt Kenya Chogoria trek will involve a combination of 2 routes. The routes are most challenging and scenic. From the lush green forests and U-shaped valleys of Sirimon to the unique features of the temple, mushroom rocks and the Gorge Valleys on the Chogoria approach side. Giant trees and a rocky terrain awaits you here. There are several contrast in micro-climatic conditions, Chogoria route being wetter and more moist than Sirimon route.
This 5 day Mt Kenya Chogoria trek offers accommodations in huts and camping. Mt Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa after Mt Kilimanjaro. Its an enjoyable mountain to climb, with stunning views glacial features and varied flora and fauna. The Sirimon – Chogoria route is the most popular ascent as the Sirimon is on the drier side of the mountain and has some of the finest walking with fantastic glacial scenery and a nice steady ascent.
The primary basis for establishing a national park on and around Mount Kenya. The park is a home to all members of the big 5 and other game animals. It was due to the importance of tourism to both the local and national economy. Preserving an area of great scenic beauty. Furthermore, the park’s biodiversity must be protected, as must the surrounding area’s water catchment.
Mount Kenya has a number of glacial lakes and tarns as a result of glacial activity.
In striking contrast to Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya’s varied landscape is dotted with more than thirty lakes and tarns. You can’t fail to see a lake or tarn while ascending the mountain, no matter which route you take.
This trek, offers a unique experience. It also has a great variety of scenery and comes through this spectacular route down Chogoria. With each step on the trails,we leave behind the worries of yesterday and embrace the possibilities of tomorrow..
Nairobi-Mount Kenya Bandas
You will depart Nairobi at 8:00 am and drive through agricultural farmlands to the town of Chogoria and have lunch. Afterward, you will board your 4x4 vehicle and drive to the edge of the bamboo forest. You will begin the 10 km trek to Mount Bandas through the dense bamboo forest. Dinner and an overnight stay at the Bandas.
Mount Kenya Bandas-Lake Ellis Campsite
After breakfast and porter's luggage sorting, you will head into the mountains at an easy and leisurely pace. A short walk across Ellis Lake offers beautiful views of Mugi, Ithanguni and Giants billiard table. The foreground scenery and vegetation are particularly beautiful as you follow the river near the start of the road for about 3 km upstream. After lunch by the stream, you walk up the left slope towards our camp, about 3,600 meters away from the tourist area.
Lake Ellis Campsite–Minto's Camp
You will have an early start as well. You will climb again on a secluded ridge for about 3 hours and join the usual Chogoria route sightseeing course at an altitude of about 4,100m. Great views across the gorge and back to Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. After lunch at a small stream crossing, a further one hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m for a night's rest. You will spend the afternoon relaxing at the camp, but the 10-minute walk to the 'temple' is well worth it. It is a cliff with a height of 150 meters, and the name comes from the fact that visitors look down at the edge of the cliff and look like they are praying. An early night is recommended as you are attempting the summit next day.
Minto's Camp–Point Lenana-Old Moses Camp
The Dawn Summit attempt begins at 3:00 am. You will hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker’s summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. You will descend to Shipton camp for breakfast. After breakfast, you will begin a 5-hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp.
Old Moses Camp – Nairobi
After early morning breakfast, you will descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park Gate. The descent doesn’t take long. Congratulate yourself on the tremendous achievement of summiting Mount Kenya. Here you will catch your vehicle for the journey back to Nairobi and will arrive in the early evening. You will be dropped off at the hotel/residence/airport.
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