Mt Kenya Climbing

Mt. Kenya is a broad, largely symmetrical volcanic cone with a diameter of about 120km. and was formed between 2.6 and 3.1 million. It was possible that the original volcano was over 7000m in height, more than 2000 meters higher than today. Of the main peaks to the mountain, Batian 5,199m and Nelion 5,188m are only accessible to technical mountaineers, whilst Lenana, 4,985m, is accessible to trekkers. The itinerary described below is that which is only used by clients who want something unique as it is not frequently used by many people. It requires fitness, and other factors, may also require that we alter timings and route or to stay longer in particular area

Sirimon out Chogoria route .

5 days – 4 Nights climbing

• The Sirimon Track is one of the finest approaches to the peak area. It offers some of the best views of the main peaks, with a gradual climb, which can be done leisurely. We traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon Track.

• Day 1:

Nairobi to Nanyuki onto Old Moses Camp

• 06h00 depart from Nairobi to Nanyuki arriving at 10h30 for early lunch. After lunch proceed to the Sirimon Park gate where our Mountain trek starts from this point after a few formalities at the Gate, an easy trek in the afternoon to help acclimatization.
• Dinner and overnight at the Old Moses (3300m) 
• 5 hours of walking. 

Day 2:

Old Moses to Shiptons

• Day starts at 08h00. Ascend the Sirimon Track to Likii North Valley, in this beautiful little valley below the subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks. (3990m).Climb out of the North Valley and into the Mackinders Valley, one of the broadest valleys on the mountain, with many giant groundsels. By the end of this day we shall have done about 8 hrs. of walking (Leisurely). This will be a true taste of patience, endurance & determination
• Dinner and overnight at Shiptons Cabins
• 8 hours of walking

Day 3:

Shiptons Camp

• We shall spend this day acclimatizing at the base of the peaks.

Day 4:

Attempt at Point Lenana

• We start early so that we can reach the Peak at Sunrise
• The day starts at 00200 hours. Alpine ascent to the highest peak, Pt. Lenana (4985m). En route up the north face little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. This will be the most challenging bit of the Mt Trek and will require a strong mind to reach the summit. At about 07h30 we shall start the descend back to Mintos Hut where we shall have breakfast. Latter on we shall then descend to the Mt Kenya Meru Banda’s.
• Dinner and overnight

Day 5

Departure

• The day starts at 08h00, depart from the Mt Kenya Meru Banda’s for a 4 hours walk out of the Park via Chogoria. Met by your vehicle and drive back to Nairobi
• End of our services:
• Enjoy your holiday with us!

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Services Included Are:

• Full board accommodation while trek (no need of tents, just your sleeping bags)
• Return transfers from Nairobi
• Park entry fees at the park (Mt Kenya)
• conservation fees
• Lunch at Nanyuki & The Chogoria Exit
• Services of a professional guide
• We shall all have a porter each (thus guests will only be carrying their day packs)

Services not included

• Beverages and other extras in Nanyuki
• All activities not mentioned above
• Items of a personal nature
• Personal insurance covers (including emergency evacuation cover)
• Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears

Obligatory

• 1 Day bag
• 1 face towel
• 1 head lamp inclusive of batteries
• 1 jogging suit
• 1 pair of glacier goggles
• 1 pair of gloves (mitten)
• 1 pair of mountain boots
• 1 parka extra-large with hat
• 1 pocket knife
• 1 rain coat
• 1 sleeping bag up to -15 C

Recommended

• 1 jogging suite
• 1 pair of glacier goggles
• 1 pair of jogging shoes
• 1 spot light
• 1unbreakableThermos flask
• Appetizers
• basic first aid box
• binoculars
• Energy bars
• leggings up to the knee
• lip ointment
• lip ointment

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Terms and conditions:

• Ketas Safaris requires a 25% non-refundable deposit of the total tour cost upon confirmation of the safari and the balance 60 days prior to the arrival for clients to safeguard the reservation.
• Reservations will be cancelled if the final payment is not received by the due date with full loss of deposit.

Cancellations:

• All cancellation must made in writing to Ketas Safaris and all cancellation will be charged a cancellation penalty depending on the number of days before tour departure:
• Between 45 days and 30 days      No refund of the deposit
• Less than 30 days                        No refund of the land cost
• There is no refund of any unused portion of your safari once commenced. Cancellation penalties on Airfare are additional and are not included in the above cancellation charges.

  
Important Information:

• Tour cost are based on all known costs and rates of exchange as at the 01st March 2011, any significant changes beyond the control of Ketas Safaris will be passed on to passengers.
• Ketas Safaris also retain the right to alter any arrangements due to local conditions. Ketas Safaris also retains the right to refuse any person from participating or continuing any tour for any reason or if that person causes or is deemed to cause hazard and/or inconvenience other passengers.