Conquer Mt. Kenya in 5 Days: Chogoria Route

Day 1: Chogoria Roadhead

• Morning: Depart Naro Moru River Lodge after preparing equipment and receiving a briefing from your guide.
• Afternoon: Drive through Nanyuki, Timau, and Meru to Chogoria Town. Continue to the Chogoria Roadhead (3,200 meters) and camp overnight.

Day 2: Lake Ellis

• Morning: Trek through giant heather and forest to Chogoria Roadhead.
• Afternoon: Descend to Lake Ellis (3,650 meters) via a scenic path crossing streams and waterfalls.

Day 3: Mintos Hut

• Morning: Trek along gorges and valleys to Lake Michaelson.
• Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at Vivienne. Continue trekking through the magnificent Castle Rocks to Mintos Hut and camp overnight.

Day 4: Point Lenana

• Morning: Hike up through Square Tarn to summit Point Lenana (4,985 meters), the third-highest peak on Mt. Kenya.
• Afternoon: Descend via Austrian Hut to Mackinders Camp for an overnight stay in Teleki Lodge cabins (4,150 meters).

Day 5: Naro Moru River Lodge

• Morning: Descend via Naro Moru Route to Met Station.
• Afternoon: Transfer back to Nairobi.

Essential Trekking Gear

• Waterproof rucksack with day pack
• Sleeping bag (rated for at least 3 seasons)
• Roll mats and insulation pads
• Comfortable hiking boots, light walking shoes, and sandals
• Gaiters (useful in snowy conditions)
• Wooden walking stick or ski pole
• Sunglasses or snow goggles, sun hat, balaclava or woolen hat
• Warm scarf, gloves, mittens, and thermal underwear
• Sweaters, anorak or raincoat, waterproof pants, jackets, t-shirts, and multiple pairs of 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) with spare batteries 
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• Water bottle
• Whistle and plastic bags

Price Includes

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