3-4 hrs 10km 400m ascent transfer to Narumoru park Gate for registration and Where the hike starts, 2600m from the gate; keep to the park track, which follows the crest of a board ridge between the northern and the southern Naromoru valleys The going is easy and it’s a pleasant walking through the forest. About two thirds of the way after the bridge there are good views to the left north down into the northern Naromoru valley. The trek ends at Met station 3,000m,dinner and overnight.
6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Naro Moru / Chogoria Route
Mt Kenya is the ultimate hiking and climbing destination in Kenya. It is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa at 5199m above sea level (asl), and features ice-capped peaks, outlandish glacial valleys, an array of crystal-clear glacial lakes (Tarns), and a myriad of other attractions.
6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Naro Moru – Chogoria Route
6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Naro Moru – Chogoria Route
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Naromoru Combined Chogoria Route – Mount Kenya Trek, Chogoria Route, Hiking Naro Moru Route
Mt Kenya is the ultimate hiking and climbing destination in Kenya. It is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa at 5199m above sea level (asl), and features ice-capped peaks, outlandish glacial valleys, an array of crystal-clear glacial lakes (Tarns), and a myriad of other attractions.
Summary
The Gorges Valley is a major feature on the Chogoria Route. This route leads from Chogoria town up to the peaks circuit. The 32 km (20 miles) from the forest gate to the park gate are often done by vehicle, but it is also possible to walk. There is much wildlife in the forest, with safari ant columns crossing the track, monkeys in the trees, and the potential for seeing elephant, buffalo and leopard.
This route is taken by many of the trekkers who try to reach Point Lenana. It can be ascended in only 3 days and has bunkhouses at each camp so a tent is not necessary. The terrain is usually good, although one section is called the Vertical Bog.
The track starts in Naro Moru town and heads past the Park Headquarters up the ridge between the Northern and Southern Naro Moru Rivers.
Safari Highlights:
- Catch sight of the stunning African sunrise from Point Lenana.
- Climb up Mount Kenya via the Naro Moru Route Down Chogoria Route.
- Enjoy the beautiful Mt kenya gorges valley on chogoria route
- Enjoy a thrilling mountaineering adventure in Kenya.
Itinerary Details
5-6 HRS, 10FM, 1200M ascent Head uphill on. The track to pass the radio must on your right after about half an hour. The trek runs into a path and after another 30 minutes, you will reach the end of the forest belt and enter the moorland. This is the vertical bog conditions range from damp to glutinous depending on when it last rained .Continue through until the going improves and you reach a fork overlooking Teleki valley and finally Mackinder s camp,4,200m.Dinner and overnight at Mackinders camp.
After breakfast depart from Mackinders camp to Austrian hut alt 4700m. Dinner and overnight at the hut
After breakfast hike up point Lenana alt 4985m,then have a peak circuit. Lunch dinner and overnight at Austrian camp.
Attempt Batian {5199m} back to Nelion and abseil down to the base and Austrian hut for lunch proceed down to Meru mt Kenya Bandas. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Descend 2hrs,15km to forest clearance to catch 4×4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria village where You will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.
Included in the Safari Cost
- Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients.
- Transportation as per itinerary.
- Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients.
- Mount Kenya National Park rescue fees
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
- Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
- Water for washing up daily
- National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary.
- Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request
- Mount Kenya National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
- A comprehensive Climbing Mount Kenya travel info pack
- Flying Doctor Evacuation Service
Excluded in the Safari Cost
- Visas and related costs.
- Personal Taxes.
- Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature.
- International flights.
