3 DAYS.. SUMMIT ATTEMPT UP AND DOWN SIRIMON.

Day 1: Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Mountain Rock Lodge for lunch. Then drive to the Park gate. From here, hike through montane forest, bamboo and rosewood up to the OldMoses Hut, gaining an elevation range of 700m in 3-4 hours. Dinner and Overnight at OldMoses Hut (3300m)

Day 2: A long and rather tiring day leading to the base of the high peaks. Today's trek is largely through the moorlands and the Mackinder Valley, with good views of the main peaks and a brief stopover for picnic lunch. Total walking time is approx. 7 hours gaining 900m in altitude. Dinner and Overnight at Shipton's Hut (4200m)

Day 3: Pre-dawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs, taking 3-4 hours to reach Pt. Lenana 4985m (the hikers summit) in time to watch the sunrise. On a clear day you can see the snow capped summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro miles away to the south. Descend back to shipton's camp for breakfast then walk further down to the Sirimon park gate to catch our vehicle for transfer back to the base lodge for a hot shower and lunch. Then back to Nairobi arriving there by 1700 hrs.

US $ 320 per person for group of 9-12

US $ 345 per person for group of 5-8

US $ 360 per person for group of 3-4

US $ 405 per person for group 2

US $ 635 for single person departure

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4 DAYS SIRIMON - NARO MORU CROSSOVER.

This is the most common traverse on Mt. Kenya. Unless preferred, camping is not necessary as accommodation is available in a lodge and mountain huts throughout the trip. Although the trip offers reasonably good chances of reaching the summit, those who may not manage the challenge can cross over via the easier summit circuit trail and join up with other hikers at the Mackinder's Camp or consider adding on a day at Shipton's 4200m to acclimatize better ahead of the summit.

Day 1: Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Mountain Rock Lodge for lunch. Then drive to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). On completion of park entry formalities, have picnic lunch then begin a 3-4 hour hike through forest. Ascend 700m bypassing the bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp. The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m)

Day 2: A long day leading to the base of the high peaks. Today's trek is largely through the moorlands and the Mackinder Valley, with good views of the main peaks and a brief stopover for picnic lunch. Total walking time is approx. 7 hours gaining 900m in altitude. Dinner and Overnight at Shipton's Hut (4200m)

Day 3: Pre-dawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about 3 hours up steep scree slopes and across rugged rocks up to Pt. Lenana (4985m), the hikers' summit. Then down through Lewis Glacier up to the Austrian hut to join to the Naromoru track and descend for 2 hours to Mackinder's camp for breakfast then have the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Mackinder's Camp (4300m)

Day 4: Leaving early, you gradually descend for 4-5 hours through the moorlands and the lower vertical bog up to the Met Station, from where you walk down on a wide dirt road leading to the Naromoru Park gate (2600m) where you meet our vehicle. You are then transferred back to Mountain Rock Lodge for a hot shower and lunch then back to Nairobi

Cost

US $ 415 per person for group of 9-12

US $ 440 per person for group of 5-8

US $ 460 per person for group of 3-4

US $ 515 per person for group 2

US $ 790 for single person departure

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5 DAYS UP & DOWN SIRIMON ROUTE.

A more gradual trek to the summit, traversing areas of rich forest cover before emerging into the sprawling moorlands. This hike is usually rated as the easiest among the short trips and is quite popular with persons attempting to reach an altitude exceeding 4000m for the first time. It is a good choice for large trekking groups as it follows the same trail up and down, making it convenient for those who are unable to reach the summit to stay behind at lower camps to wait for the rest of the group to complete the trip then descend together. Unless preferred, camping is not necessary as accommodation is available in a lodge and mountain huts throughout the trip.

Day 1: Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Mountain Rock Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon is a nature walk (3-4 hours) through the forest to the MauMau caves, the former hideouts for Kenya's pre-independence guerrilla fighters who fought against the British colonial masters. The escort naturalist guide for the trek talks about their history and the flora and fauna of the forest. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge.

Day 2: Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Sirimon Park gate. From here, hike through montane forest, bamboo and rosewood up to the OldMoses Hut, gaining an elevation range of 700m in 3-4 hours. Dinner and Overnight at OldMoses Hut (3300m)

Day 3: Leaving early, we traverse the expansive moorlands carpeted with tussock grasses and dotted with the unique Giant lobelia and Senecio plants, crossing streams and valleys. Today' trek is largely through the Mackinder Valley, with good views of the main peaks and a brief stopover for picnic lunch. Total walking time is approx. 7 hours gaining 900m in altitude. Dinner and Overnight at Shipton's Hut (4200m)

Day 4: Pre-dawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs, taking 3-4 hours to reach Pt. Lenana 4985m (the hikers summit) in time to watch the sunrise. On a clear day you can see the snow capped summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro miles away to the south. Descend back to Shipton's camp for breakfast. The a further descent to Sirimon Park gate, pick up and transfer back to Mountain Rock Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Morning at leisure. Chance for horse riding, nature walks, sport fishing, boating etc. Lunch then return to Nairobi.

Cost
US $ 440 per person for group of 9-12

US $ 470 per person for group of 5-8

US $ 495 per person for group of 3-4

US $ 550 per person for group 2

US $ 820 for single person departure

MAKE RESERVATIONS

6 DAYS SIRIMON-NAROMORU CROSSOVER

This is the most common traverse on Mt. Kenya. Unless preferred, camping is not necessary as accommodation is available in a lodge and mountain huts throughout the trip. Although the trip offers reasonably good chances of reaching the summit, those who may not manage the challenge can cross over via the easier summit circuit trail and join up with other hikers at the Mackinder's Camp or consider adding on a day at Shipton's 4200m to acclimatize better ahead of the summit.

Day 1: Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Mountain Rock Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon is a nature walk (3-4 hours) through the forest to the MauMau caves, the former hideouts for Kenya's pre-independence guerrilla fighters who fought against the British colonial masters. The escort naturalist guide for the trek talks about their history and the flora and fauna of the forest. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge

Day 2: Leave the lodge by 1000hrs together with your guide and porters and drive for less than two hours to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). On completion of park entry formalities, have picnic lunch then begin a 3-4 hour hike through forest. Ascend 700m bypassing the bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp. The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m)

Day 3: A long day leading to the base of the high peaks. Today's trek is largely through the moorlands and the Mackinder Valley, with good views of the main peaks and a brief stopover for picnic lunch. Total walking time is approx. 7 hours gaining 900m in altitude. Dinner and Overnight at Shipton's Hut (4200m)

Day 4: Pre-dawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about 3 hours up steep scree slopes and across rugged rocks up to Pt. Lenana (4985m), the hikers' summit. Then down through Lewis Glacier up to the Austrian hut to join to the Naromoru track and descend for 2 hours to Mackinder's camp for breakfast then have the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Mackinder's Camp (4300m)

Day 5: Leaving early, you gradually descend for 4-5 hours through the moorlands and the lower vertical bog up to the Met Station, from where you walk down on a wide dirt road leading to the Naromoru Park gate (2600m) where you meet our vehicle. You are then transferred back to Mountain Rock Lodge for a hot shower and lunch. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 6: Morning at leisure. Chance for horse riding, nature walks, sport fishing, boating etc. Lunch then return to Nairobi.

Cost
US $ 495 per person for group of 9-12

US $ 525 per person for group of 5-8

US $ 550 per person for group of 3-4

US $ 600 per person for group 2

US $ 870 for single person departure

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6 DAYS CHOGORIA - SIRIMON TRAVERSE.

Expect a challenging start. The ascend to the base of the high peaks is steady and longer hence a real test on individual fitness. Descent through Sirimon is more or less gradual and at a comfortable pace.

Day 1: Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria. Leave the tarmac and attempt the drive on the dirt road through Chogoria forest up to the Chogoria Park gate. The whole journey takes 5-10 hours depending on the prevailing weather conditions in Chogoria. Dinner and overnight Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (3000m)

Day 2: Leaving early, you trek on a wide track through the forest, with occasional sightings of elephant, bushbuck, buffalo and impala. Divert from the main track and trek to the base of the relatively Mugi hill (3500m). For better acclimatization, climb the hill then descend and walk to our camp beside the Nithi River for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Cross the Nithi River to reach the moorlands from where you can enjoy good views of the picturesque Gorges Valley, the Temple, lakes, mushroom rocks, billiards table and the high peaks. Hike for 4-5 hours to Mintos campsite, picnic, dinner and overnight at Minto's (4300m)

Day 4: Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hikers summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton's camp for breakfast and a whole day's rest. Dinner and overnight at Shipton's camp (4200m)

Day 5: After breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour descent to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands and forests.Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge (1950m)

Day 6: Have breakfast then return to Nairobi.

Cost
US $ 590 per person for group of 9-12

US $ 625 per person for group of 5-8

US $ 660 per person for group of 3-4

US $ 750 per person for group 2

US $ 1,145 for single person departure

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7 DAYS SIRIMON PEAK

Highly recommended for both experienced and inexperienced high altitude trekkers as it offers maximum chances of acclimatisation, virtually guaranteeing successful ascent to the summit. From Shipton's, you skirt the high peaks to the east, bypassing Kami and Two-tarn huts as you marvel at the splendid view of the rocky towers, tarns and suspended glaciers of the west face of Batian peak to attempt the summit from Mackinders camp in the Teleki valley and eventually descending through the Sirimon.

Day 1: Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Mountain Rock Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon is a nature walk (3-4 hours) through the forest to the MauMau caves, the former hideouts for Kenya's pre-independence guerrilla fighters who fought against the British colonial masters. The escort naturalist guide for the trek talks about their history and the flora and fauna of the forest. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge.

Day 2: Leave the lodge by 1000hrs together with your guide and porters and drive for less than two hours to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). On completion of park entry formalities, have picnic lunch then begin a 3-4 hour hike through forest. Ascend 700m bypassing the bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp. The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m)

Day 3: After an early breakfast commence a 6-7 hour trek to Shipton's camp. The hike is awesome but a good test on individual endurance on the mountain as you cover a 900m. ascent in 6-7 hours. The moorland walk takes you across hills and valleys in the sprawling moorlands where you see several unique and interesting plants and animals including the Giant groundsels and lobelias and the mountain hyrax.Dinner and overnight at Shiptons Camp (4200m)

Day 4: Departing at 0800hrs ascend the Hausberg col (4700m) then descend steeply to Hausberg valley and Oblong tarns before making a further steep ascent, crossing huge boulders via Two Tarn on the way to Mackinder's camp (4,300m) which is located along the Naromoru route within the Teleki Valley. Dinner and overnight at Mackinder's Camp (4300m)

Day 5: Leaving the camp at 0300hrs you hike up the steep scree slopes and glacier to Point Lenana (4985m), the hikers summit. It is planned that you arrive in time to witness the African Sun rising over the equator,reflect its golden glow on the Majestic peaks of Batian and Nelion. Later descend to Shipton's camp (4200m) for breakfast then relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp (4200m)

Day 6: Have early breakfast before your descend to Sirimon roadhead (2600m) in 4-5 hours, from where you connect the vehicle for transfer back to Mountain Rock Lodge for a hot shower and lunch and relax for the rest of the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 7: Morning at leisure. Chance for horse riding, nature walks, sport fishing, boating etc. Lunch then return to Nairobi.

Cost
US $ 580 per person for group of 9-12

US $ 610 per person for group of 5-8

US $ 630 per person for group of 3-4

US $ 700 per person for group 2

US $ 1,015 for single person departure

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7 DAYS SLOW PACED ASCENT VIA LIKII NORTH.

An easy pace hike ideal for hikers who wish to take their time on the ascent, gaining altitude gradually while avoiding long hours of walking each day. To achieve this it is mandatory that you camp at Likii North.

Day 1: Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Mountain Rock Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon is a nature walk (3-4 hours) through the forest to the MauMau caves, the former hideouts for Kenya's pre-independence guerrilla fighters who fought against the British colonial masters. The escort naturalist guide for the trek talks about their history and the flora and fauna of the forest. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge

Day 2: Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Sirimon Park gate. From here, hike through montane forest, bamboo and rosewood up to the OldMoses Hut, gaining an elevation range of 700m in 3-4 hours. Dinner and Overnight at OldMoses Hut (3300m)

Day 3: Gradual hike through the desolate savannah, avoiding the normal direct trail leading to Shipton's and following the one that goes up to Likii North (3990m), where you spend the night in a tent. Hiking time is about 4 hours, gaining 700m in altitude. There will be ample time this afternoon to recuperate or walk around the Likii valley for more acclimatization. Dinner and Overnight at Likii North (3990m)

Day 4: Emerging from Likii valley, climb and pass over a ridge to enter on a steep descent into the picturesque Mackinder Valley where you join to the normal route from the Old Moses camp. You arrive at Shiptons camp for hot lunch after a 4 hour trek. Dinner and Overnight at Shipton's Camp (4200m)

Day 5: Leave the camp at 0300hrs and hike up the steep scree slopes and across rocks up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hikersí summit, gaining 785m in altitude in 3-4 hours. Later descend back to Shipton's camp for breakfast then relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp (4200m).

Day 6: Have early breakfast before your descend to Sirimon roadhead (2600m) in 4-5 hours, from where you connect the vehicle for transfer back to Mountain Rock Lodge for a hot shower and lunch then relax for the rest of the afternoon.

Day 7: Morning at leisure. Chance to do horse riding, nature walks, sport fishing, boating etc. Lunch then return to Nairobi.

Cost
US $ 565 per person for group of 9-12

US $ 600 per person for group of 5-8

US $ 625 per person for group of 3-4

US $ 690 per person for group 2

US $ 1,000 for single person departure

MAKE RESERVATIONS

7 DAYS SIRIMON-CHOGORIA CROSSOVER.

This trek uses the gentlest ascent trail on the mountain, our own huts and an additional acclimatization day at Shiptons Camp (4,200m). It allows you to explore the contrasting, picturesque and spectacular scenery of Mt. Kenya. From the lower forest zone we cross through the bamboo and heather zones to reach the moorlands, walk through the Mackinder Valley enjoying its beautiful scenery and vegetation of giant groundsel and lobelias until we arrive at the Shipton's camp. On this trek you combine use of huts with camping. It also includes one night at our Base Lodge ahead of the trek during which you participate in exhilarating fitness activities that help you acclimatize better.

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to the slopes of Mount Kenya for lunch. In the afternoon is a 3-4 hours nature walk through the forest reserve to Mau Mau caves, the former base for Kenya's freedom fighters. As you hike you learn about plants, birds and animals found in the forest from your escort naturalist guide. A traditional dance performance can also be arranged at the lodge after dinner to liven up the evening. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge

Day 2: Vehicle transfer to the mountain soon after breakfast together with the guide and porters. The drive to Sirimon Park gate (2600m) takes less than 2 hours. En route to the mountain you could have a brief stopover at the equator crossing. After completion of park entry formalities and lunch, you begin a 3-4 hour hike through montane forest, bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp (3300m). The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m)

Day 3: After an early breakfast at 0700hrs, commence a 6-7 hours trek through the sprawling moorlands d up to the Shipton's hut (4200m). The hike provides opportunities for fascinating views of unique moorland plants and scenery but is also a test on your individual endurance. You gain good acclimatization as you cover an altitude range of 900m. Lunch stop is at a vantage point on the Mackinder valley. Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp (4200m)

Day 4: Acclimatizing day at Shipton's. Take a walk to the peak area and return to the Shipton's hut for hot lunch. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 5: Start predawn summit attempt at 0300 hrs, hiking for three hours up to Pt. Lenana (4,985m), the hikers summit, arriving there in time to see the African sunrise. From Pt. Lenana you have good views of Pt. Nelion (5188m), Pt. Batian (5199m) and other surrounding peaks, and on a clear day the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen protruding from the sky over 340km to the south. >From the summit descend to Mintos/Hall tarn campsite (4,300m) for breakfast then relax for the rest of the day. Interested persons can explore the Gorge's valley. Dinner and overnight at Mintos campsite

Day 6: After breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour descent to Meru Mount Kenya cabins situated at the Chogoria Park gate (3,000m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy the gorgeous landmarks on the lower gorges valley including Vivienne falls, Nithi falls, mushroom rocks and an array of interesting mountain plants. Today you have a chance to clean up and relax at the Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 7: After breakfast gradually descend through the Chogoria Forest to meet up with our vehicle for the return journey to Nairobi arriving by1700hrs. Picnic lunch is served en route.

Cost
US $ 680 per person for group of 9-12

US $ 725 per person for group of 5-8

US $ 765 per person for group of 3-4

US $ 870 per person for group 2

US $ 1,320 for single person departure

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Prices quoted include:
* All transport
* Accommodation as detailed - roomy tents when camping
* Camping equipment, mattresses and stools (not sleeping bags)
* Services of various local guides
* All National Park entrance and camp site fees
* All food - breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals

Prices quoted exclude:
* Travel and personal accident insurance
* Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines
* Tips
* Expenditure on alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, personal items
* Optional excursions/activities not detailed in itinerary
* Any additional services requested