Scale Mt Kenya's Point Lenana Summit on this 6 Day Trekking tour
Highlights
Mount Kenya, Nairobi, Nanyuki
mountaineering, nature, trekking
Private Tour
6 Days
Challenging
English
Description
Mt Kenya is the highest peak in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa. Out of the three main routes, follow the Sirimon route, the most-used by Mount Kenya climbers. Pass through the impressive Yellow Wood Forests in the lower reaches, and be in the midst of abundant wildlife and beautiful alpine vistas as you go higher up. We shall reach the Austrian Hut and Point Lenana from Mackinder's Valley's head, via Simba Col.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi - Chogoria
Transfer from Nairobi to Chogoria to our base hotel.
Rest and acclimatize for the remainder of the day.
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Day 2: Reach Mount Kenya
Transfer to park gate.
Dinner and overnight at the gate.
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Day 3: Hike to Minto's Hut
Ascend to Minto's hut at 4300m, situated on a plateau overlooking Lake Michaelson 300m below. There are spectacular views of the summits from here.
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Day 4: Hike to Austrian Hut
The trail continues to Austrian hut via Tooth Col, which is situated between several rock towers.
Overnight stay at Austrian hut.
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Day 5: Hike to the Summit
An early morning attempt to climb the summit of Point Lenana, which is only about one hour from Austrian hut.
We will descend to Chogoria park gate for the night.
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Day 6: Walk to Chogoria Exit
An early morning, 15 km walk through the rain forests and bamboo zones to our vehicle for transfer to Nairobi.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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