6 days Mount Kenya Mountain Climbing/Hiking

Mount Kenya is located on the equator. Magnificent cliffs and glaciers protect the highest peaks of Nelion (5188m) and Batian (5199m). The third highest summit - Point Lenana, (4985m) - is also glaciated but accessible to walkers. Tarns and alpine meadows: exotic, equatorial, high-altitude vegetation; sunbirds, hyrax and soaring eagles make the walk around the peaks one of the most beautiful expeditions in the East African mountains. On account of the high altitudes, it is wise not to rush to the summit areas, and the very shortest trip to Lenana should allow for 3 nights on the mountain. To combine this ascent with a circumnavigation of the main peaks requires at least an extra day. I am highly informed, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, great in planning and organization of your tour. I have travelled and taken travellers around this region for a long time, and I look forward to being your guide!

1. Pick up from the airport, drive to the hotel in Nairobi for overnight. B&B. 2. Drive from Nairobi to Chogoria Village (3 hours), visit the market, have lunch in the hotel before driving in a 4WD vehicle, up the rough forest track to the Chogoria gate. Overnight at Bandas (lodge). Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner. 3. Gentle walk to the Nithi Gates, explore the Nithi Falls and Gorge (7km 2hrs). Overnight at camp. Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner. 4. Walk up the ridge overlooking Gorges Valley to Hall Tarns campsite. This is a location with dramatic views to the summits and Lake Michelson. (5-6hrs 9km). Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner. 5. Wake up early in the morning at 3 am - Attempt point Lenana for sunrise view at the summit, then descend to Shipton camp for full breakfast. Proceed to Oldmosses camp for overnight (12km 5-6 hours). Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner. 6. Descend to Sirimon gate - Drive back to Nairobi airport. And I can always customise this tour just for you!