Long
MT. KENYA CLIMBING
Kenya
16th Nov
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20th Nov
$2,000 / Person
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Overview
Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa after Kilimanjaro. The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian (5,199 m), Nelion (5,188m) & Point Lenana (4,985m). Most trekkers only climb to Point Lenana due to the technical climbing approach required for Nelion & Batian. The mountain was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and receives over 15,000 visitors annually.
Tour Overview
Itenary
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8:00am
Nairobi- Sirimon Park gate (2,660m/8,727ft) to Judmaier Camp/Old Moses Camp(3300m/10,827ft):3-4hrs, 9km Depart from Nairobi by luxury shuttle and arrive at Nanyuki town in time for an early lunch and a pre-climb briefing. On arrival at the Sirimon gate, you begin your climb uphill through the dense forest which transforms into heath land after a 3 hour hike. The heather and proteas are quite beautiful, particularly when some of the other flowers are in bloom - gladiolus, kniphofra and senecio. About 3-4 hours into the climb, the route turns off right towards Judimier Camp, 3300m for dinner and over-night stay.
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8:00am
Judmaier Camp(3300m/10,827ft)to Shipton Camp(4,200m13,780ft):6-8hrs, 14km After breakfast, an hour’s trek will bring you the to the Ontulli river crossing. Climb on contouring through the Moorland as you cross Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinder’s Valley. From here, the panoramic views of the main peaks are sure to take your breath away. After a good 6-7 hour hike having covered 14km you will reach Shipton’s Camp which is tucked underneath the towering snow-capped peaks for dinner and overnight stay.
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8:00am
Shipton Camp to Point Lenana(4,985m.16,355ft) to Judmaier Camp/Old Moses :9-10hrs, 21 km Today is the summit day! We will leave at 3 a.m. up a steep stony scree through a cliff clearing towards lower Hall Tarns arriving at Point Lenana around 6.30 a.m., just in time for a spectacular sun-rise. After the sunrise, you will start your descent to Shipton Camp (2 hours) for breakfast and a further 5-6 hours down to Old Moses camp for dinner & over-night stay.
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8:00am
Judmaier Camp3300m/10,827ft) to Sirimon Park gate-Nairobi After breakfast, we will walk down through the rainforest to reach the park gate in 2-3 hours. Here you will be received by your vehicle for a transfer to Nairobi via Nanyuki.
