On this 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Adventure, you will use the Chogoria route which is drier than Naromoru route. This route gives spectacular views of the vast gorges and valleys. The route starts from Northwest of Mount. Kenya near Nanyuki town and it encompasses a vast range of wildlife, birds and flora. Chogoria route is less used by travelers but it rewards with the best acclimatization options.
Mount Kenya Climbing Adventure Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Mount. Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10 km walk.
- Day 2: Transfer from Mt. Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m) 3hrs, 9km
- Day 3: Transfer from Lake Ellis to Minto’s Camp (4,200m) 4hrs, 12km
- Day 4: Transfer from Minto’s Camp to Point Lenana (4,985m) and Liki North Camp 8-9 hours, 19km
- Day 5: Transfer from Liki North Camp back to Nairobi
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Mount. Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10 km walk.
Our driver guide will meet you at your hotel in Nairobi, brief you about the entire trekking safari and by 8:00am, begin the journey northwards. Proceed to Chogoria town where you will have lunch, continue later to the edge of the forest where hiking starts from.
Trek through a thick bamboo forest traveling about 10 km to Mt. Kenya Bandas where you will have dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Transfer from Mt. Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m) 3hrs, 9km
After breakfast by 7:30 am, give luggage to the porters and set off. Begin taking in some of the most beautiful scenic views of the lake, Mugi, Ithanguni and Giant Billiards Table. You will have lunch and continue to Ellis Campsite for dinner and night stay.
Day 3: Transfer from Lake Ellis to Minto’s Camp (4,200m) 4hrs, 12km
Enjoy an early breakfast, and later take on an off – the – beaten trail to follow a ridge up for 3 hours to join the tourist track of Chogoria route which is 4,100meters high but has breathtaking views of gorges and valleys below. Have lunch enroute and continue to Minto’s Hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Transfer from Minto’s Camp to Point Lenana (4,985m) and Liki North Camp 8-9 hours, 19km
Wake up and start the trek by 3:00am. Trek for about 3 hours up to point Lenana which is 4,985m. Reach this point to catch up with an early African Sunrise, you will descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast. After breakfast descend further to Mackinder’s valley to Liki North Camp.
Descending will be gentle with beautiful views of moorlands, you will reach at the Liki North Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Transfer from Liki North Camp back to Nairobi
After delicious breakfast, you will descend to Old Moses Camp which takes approximately 2-3 hours where you will find your vehicle and driver guide awaiting you. Be transferred to Nairobi, have lunch en-route and either be dropped at the Airport or hotel depending on the time of your flight.
End of the 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Adventure
