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A 5 Days /4 nights Mount Kenya trek
roure which is more scenic than using the Naro Moru route
and it is on the dry side of mountain which offers some of the
finest walking.
Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit
area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain
near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities
are the best on this side of the mountain
Leave Nairobi and drive to Nanyuki town for lunch, then
proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the
track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath
land after about 3 hrs. About 3˝ hours from the gate the track
veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight,
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the
junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses
Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and
crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley
from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the
main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m.
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to
Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to
Shipton for dinner and overnight.
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a
cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving
point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise,
descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs
down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight.
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer
vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your
transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, |
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hotel’ on the
slopes of
Kenya’s
legendary Mount
Kenya, Serena
Mountain Lodge
offers game
viewing
opportunities
while combining
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panorama of
mountain vistas
with the
primordial
splendors of an
ancient
rainforest.
With
magnificent views of Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount
Kenya Safari Club is set in over 100 acres of landscaped
gardens, offering a unique blend of comfort, relaxation
and adventure.
in
thick woodland at the heart of Aberdare National reserve. The lodge is also known as
the Tree hotel, is uniquely shaped to resemble Noah's
Ark, with deck from which numerous balconies and lounges
provide superb vantage viewing points.
The
Great Rift Valley Lodge offers heavenly levels of
accommodation to suit its position high above Africa’s
clouds. The 30 rooms feature cozy living areas, classic
four-poster beds, and all the amenities like fresh-cut
roses and gourmet coffee facilities to en suite
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