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This
trek offers some
of the best views
of the main peaks
with a gradual ascent
which can be done
leisurely, we traverse
the mountain by
ascending the Sirimon
track, join the
best of Timau, then
join the best of
Chogoria and Descend
the Naro Moru track.
Day
1
Morning
spent sorting and
organizing equipment
for the mountain
trek. Lunch at the
Lodge (this is an
extra charge). In
the afternoon we
are driven to the
Sirimon gate and
then the to the
road head at 3,300m.
An easy walk in
the afternoon to
help acclimatization,
overnight Judmaier's
Camp (3,300m) in
the high altitude
mountain tents.
Day
2
After
breakfast trek up
the moorland and
break away from
Sirimon track at
altitude of 3,940m,
contouring into
the Sirimon Valley.
This is a seldom
visited area with
a tremendous amount
of wildlife. Overnight
in Sirimon Valley,
altitude 3,940m.
Day
3
An
early start out
of the Sirimon Valley
and into the head
of the Hinde Valley.
We then cross the
Nithi and Gorges
Valleys. This is
undoubtedly one
of the most scenic
areas of the mountain
with its 1,000 –
vertical cliffs,
its virgin valleys
and cascading water-fall,
is one of the most
spectacular trekked
areas in Kenya.
Night camped at
Hall Tarns(4,300m).
Day
4
Descend
to Lake Michaelson,
in the depth of
the Gorges Valley.
See the incredible
cave formation known
as the Temple. Walk
down the valley
to Vivienne falls
(named after the
famous author of
Speak to the Earth).
Return to camp in
the afternoon. Overnight
at Hall Tarns
(4,300m.).
Day
5
Alpine
ascent on the third
highest peak Pt.Lenana
(4,985m). En route
up north face little
used by tourists.
04 hours of stiff
walking to the summit.
Descend to Teleki
Valley and spend
the night at our
Mackinders Camp
(4,150m).
Day
6
Descend
the mountain via
the Naro Moru route
completing a fine
circuit of Mt. Kenya,
to the Naro Moru
River Lodge for
a well-earned rest.
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