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7 Days Mt Kenya Climbing Via Chogoria Point Lenana Hike

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From Mount Kenya National Park to Nairobi
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Nairobi to Mt Kenya Bandas

    Nairobi to Mt Kenya Bandas
    Start point
    Nairobi, Kenya (You'll be picked up at your Hotel in Nairobi, 09:00 - 09:30)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch stop in Chogoria), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hut (MOUNT KENYA BANDAS)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking through Bamboo Forest (approximately 11 km to Mt Kenya Bandas)
    Landmarks
    Mt Kenya
  3. Day 2

    Mt Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite

    Mt Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break by a crossing stream with views of moorland and peaks), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hut (MOUNT KENYA BANDAS)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Mt Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite
    Landmarks
    Mt Kenya
  4. Day 3

    Lake Ellis Campsite to Minto's Camp

    Lake Ellis Campsite to Minto's Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break at small crossing stream with panoramic views of gorges and valleys), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hut (MOUNT KENYA BANDAS)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking through mountain ridge to connect to Chogoria Route (approximately 3 hours)
    • Hike to Minto's Huts area (approximately 1 hour)
    Landmarks
    Mt Kenya
  5. Day 4

    Minto's Camp to Austrian Hut

    Minto's Camp to Austrian Hut
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hut (MOUNT KENYA BANDAS)

    Included Activities

    • Rock climbing trek from Minto's Camp to Tooth Col (approximately 2 hours, 500m elevation gain)
    • Traverse to Austrian Hut
    Landmarks
    Mt Kenya
  6. Day 5

    Austrian Hut to Mackinder's Camp via Point Lenana

    Austrian Hut to Mackinder's Camp via Point Lenana
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Austrian Hut)
    Accommodation
    Hut (MOUNT KENYA BANDAS)

    Included Activities

    • Summit attempt to Point Lenana (approximately 1 hour from Austrian Hut before dawn)
    • Sunrise viewing at Point Lenana (4985m)
    • Trek from Austrian Hut to Mackinder's Camp
    Landmarks
    Point Lenana
    Mt Kenya
  7. Day 6

    Mackinder's Camp to Shipton's Camp

    Mackinder's Camp to Shipton's Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hut (MOUNT KENYA BANDAS)

    Included Activities

    • Descent trek from Liki North to Old Moses Camp (approximately 3 hours)
    Landmarks
    Mt Kenya
  8. Day 7

    Shipton's Camp to Nairobi

    Shipton's Camp to Nairobi
    End point
    Nairobi, Kenya (You'll be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi, 03:00 - 05:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the camp before departure)

    Included Activities

    • Descent trek from Shipton's Camp to Old Moses Camp through Mackinder's Valley (approximately 5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Mt Kenya

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