Conquer Mt. Kenya: A 6-Day Climbing Adventure

Mt. Kenya Climbing Adventure: A 6-Day Expedition

Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria Town

• Depart from Nairobi and drive to Chogoria Town.
• Meet your mountain guide, cook, and porters.
• Shop for supplies and have lunch.
• Hike to the trailhead and check-in at your bandas or campsite.
• Main Destination: Chogoria Town
• Accommodation: Bandas or campsite
• Meals: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Chogoria Trail – Lake Ellis Camp

• Ascend the Chogoria Trail to Roadhead and divert to Mugi Hills for acclimatization.
• Descend to Lake Ellis Camp.
• Main Destination: Lake Ellis Camp
• Accommodation: Lake Ellis Campsite
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3: Lake Ellis Camp – Minto/Hall Tarn Camp

• Hike to Minto/Hall Tarn Camp, enjoying picturesque views along the way.
• Main Destination: Minto/Hall Tarn Camp
• Accommodation: Mintos Campsite
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 4: Minto/Hall Tarn Camp – Mackinder Camp

• Attempt to summit Point Lenana for sunrise.
• Descend to Mackinder Camp for breakfast and rest.
• Main Destination: Mackinder Camp
• Accommodation: Mackinder Camp
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 5: Mackinder Camp – Old Moses Camp

• Hike to Old Moses Camp via Hausberg Col.
• Enjoy the scenery and descend to Old Moses Camp.
• Main Destination: Old Moses Camp
• Accommodation: Old Moses Camp
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 6: Old Moses Camp – Nairobi

• Hike to Sirimon Gate and transfer to Nanyuki Town.
• Have lunch and say goodbye to your guide, porters.
• Transfer to Nairobi for your departure.
• Main Destination: Nairobi
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Inclusions:

• Transport from Nairobi and back
• Park fees
• All meals while trekking
• Guides
• Cooks
• Porters
• Accommodation in bandas
• Drinking water

Exclusions:

• International flights
• Visa
• Travel insurance
• Personal items
• Government-imposed increases in park fees
• Drinks

Equipment:

• Waterproof rucksack with day pack
• Sleeping bag
• Roll mats and insulation pads
• Comfortable hiking boots
• Gaiters
• Wooden walking stick/ski pole
• Sunglasses/snow goggles, sun hat, balaclava
• Warm scarf, gloves, mittens, and thermal underwear
• Sweaters/jumpers, anorak/raincoat, water and windproof pants, jackets, t-shirt, socks 
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• Long sleeved shirt with collar, small towel, toiletries, and toilet paper
• Sunscreen and lip salve
• First aid kit and insect repellent
• Flashlight (head-mounted preferable) and spare batteries
   
• Water bottle
• Whistle, plastic bags