Our day trip is designed for the visitor who has limited time and who is not interested in reaching any of the summits. This safari is tailored to those who are interested in seeing the fascinating vegetation zones of an equatorial mountain and the associated rich animal and bird life.
Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya, second highest mountain in the African continent. Mount Kenya has three peaks, Batian (5,199m – 17,058ft), Nelion (5,188m – 17,022ft) and point Lenana (4,985m – 16,355ft) and is one of the most popular climb after Kilimanjaro. I located in the Mount Kenya National Park established in 1949 to preserve the ecosystem This is one of the most clean,most beautiful mountain in Africa with Lakes,valleys,wildlife fauna and great sceneries.
You reach point Lenana via the Sirimon Route, a non-technical trail that allows all trekkers to enjoy a magnificent view of East Africa without any climbing skills.
This route has the most gradual ascent to Point Lenana, Minimum 5 days trekking.This is one of the best routes
Why this route: Ascend through Sirimon is easy and descend through chogoria offers you easy and relaxed views
| DEPARTURE LOCATION | JKIA Airport/Your Hotel | ||||
| RETURN LOCATION | Nairobi | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Pick up by 8 AM | ||||
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WHAT TO TAKE
Please remember to take a water bottle, rain coat, light wool sweater and a day pack for your camera and any other items you think you might want to take.
There are different options of climbing Mt. Kenya ranging from a quick one day stroll, to an intensive 5 or 6 day climb. Whether you’re a nature admirer just wanting a leisurely day exploring the lower forest of the Mt.Kenya slopes or a more ambitious adventurer, who wishes to summit Pt. Lenana it really is up to you. Because the mountain is so large, and offers such a diversity of trekking and climbing routes, there may be a need for a special itinerary that you require, which most travel agents will be happy to help you with.
Day 1
You’ll depart from your lodge at 8am and drive the Naro Moru Track (altitude 3,000m.) From here your trek begins with your experienced guide setting a leisurely and relaxing pace trekking up the mountain. At about 3,600m you’ll stop for a picnic lunch and then continue your stroll to the crest of the ridge at 4,000m. Here you’ll have a great view of the main peaks as well as the Teleki Valley. Afterwards, you’ll be encouraged to make a fairly brisk descent to the met. Station and then back to the Lodge in time for dinner (you should be back at the lodge at around 5pm).
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