KENYA - Mount Kenya Ascent
A trekking traverse of Africa’s most exciting mountain ~ Chogoria and Sirimon routes ~ Stunning lakeside camps ~ Sunrise at Point Lenana
2 nights hotels and lodges, 4 nights camping, 5 days DEMANDING trekking, max. altitude - 4985m. / 16,355ft.
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North of Nairobi and almost straddling the equator, the triple-summited Mount Kenya provides the setting for one of the best treks in Africa. Within just a week, this great trip completes a spectacular traverse of the mountain by way of the ‘trekkers summit’ at Point Lenana (4985m), where the views include distant Kilimanjaro and the nearby rocky pinnacle of Batian (5199m), Mount Kenya’s true summit. Ascending by way of the Chogoria Route, we pass through a forest area that is home to elephant and buffalo, en route to the idyllic camps at Lake Ellis and at Lake Michaelson. Then, from our highest camp at Simba Tarn, we make the final ascent, often on a snow-covered trail. After enjoying the stunning Point Lenana sunrise, our 2-day descent via the Sirimon Route provides a suitably scenic conclusion to what is unquestionably one of the world’s great adventures.
Trip Guide
This is quite a tough trek, simply in terms of the altitude gain which is involved in climbing Mount Kenya. However, the climbing involves mostly short days and generally, there are excellent trails to follow. This trip has been given the DEMANDING grade to reflect the considerable height gain and the physical challenge of the summit day.
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