8-Day Technical Climbing Of Mount Kenya's North Face
Highlights
Mount Kenya, Nairobi
mountaineering, nature, camping
Group Tour
8 Days
Challenging
English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili
Description
Get to the second-highest African peak with ease through the scenic trekking and climbing trails of North Face. It is a technical climber option for those with a bit more experience beyond just trekking and those who would like to try a more challenging adventure beyond the common point of Lenana that's easily reached by most trekkers.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Old Moses Camp 3300 m
Depart Nairobi for Nanyuki, and proceed to Mt Kenya National Park Sirimon Gate.
Follow the track uphill for 10 km to Old Moses.
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Day 2: Liki North 3993 m
Follow the trail around the head of a large valley, crossing several small streams to reach the crest of the ridge between the Otulili and Liki North Valleys.
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Day 3: Shipton’s Camp 4250 m
Ascend the west side of the valley, over a ridge, then down into the Mackinder Valley to meet the direct route.
Follow from here to Mackinder Valley.
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Day 4: Kami Hut 4600 m
Ascend to Kami Hut, normally taking 2 hrs. This is the base camp for climbers who are doing the North Face.
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Day 5: Firmin Tower
Embark the ascent of Batian by the North Face Standard Route. Starting in the early morning dark, usually between 4 and 5 am, we may climb the first couple of pitches by headlamp. This section is rocky and frozen scree.
Start climbing 10 ropes, spending the night at Firmin Tower.
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Day 6: Summit Batian 5199 m to Shipton’s Camp 4250 m
Continue rock climbing from Firmin Tower until you reach Batian Peak at 5,199m, at around midday
Abseil down to the bottom and walk to Shipton’s Camp for dinner and overnight.
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Day 7: Meru Bandas 3000m
Ascend Simba col, then down to Meru Mount Kenya Bandas above Chogoria, following the Gorges Valley. It will take 7 hours to reach the bandas.
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Day 8: Chogoria Gate to Nairobi
Continue walking down through the bamboo and indigenous forest to Bairunyi to meet up with your transport back to Nairobi.
What's Included
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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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