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This 6-day Mount Kenya trek via the Chogoria Route climbs through dense forest, bamboo groves, heath forest and afro-alpine moorlands, gradually rising toward high-altitude camps.
Scenic highlights include forest walks to glacial lakes, waterfalls, cliff-edged valleys and the dramatic Gorges Valley an ever-changing landscape offering rich flora, sweeping views and natural beauty. Expect camp nights at peaceful lakesides or alpine huts under clear, high-mountain skies.
Summit day leads you before dawn up to Point Lenana (~4,985 m), with panoramic sunrise views over peaks, ridges, and Mount Kenya’s glaciers followed by descent through forested valleys and final transfer to base, rounding off a complete highland journey.
Price Per Person – 1,000US$
Ascend through lush rainforest, bamboo groves and montane woodland perfect for spotting monkeys, buffalo, birds and enjoying changing vegetation zones.
Trek moorland and alpine moor zones, passing glacial lakes, waterfalls, ridges and dramatic Gorges Valley scenery nature lovers’ paradise.
Reach Point Lenana at sunrise to savor unforgettable panoramic views over mountain peaks, glaciers, valleys and distant landscapes.
Descend through forested trails and peaceful valleys to conclude the 6-day traverse, a complete blend of adventure, nature and reward.
Pick up from your Nairobi Hotel at 8am and drive north to Chogoria town for lunch and afternoon leisure walk in the town to acclimatize. Dinner and overnight at Chogoria Transit Motel, 2000m, L,D.
After breakfast, take a 4x4WD vehicle to the forest clearance, 16km from where the walk starts. You will walk for 16km through the forest along the dirt and sometimes very muddy road for 4hrs to reach Mount Meru Bandas at 2950m for lunch and afternoon walks. Dinner and overnight at Mt. Meru Bandas, B,L,D.
After breakfast follow the track through giant heather and forest up to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the east of the gorges valley to reach Road Head Camp taking approximately 3-4hrs. Overnight at Road Head Camp at 3300m.
After breakfast follow the track through giant heather and forest up to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the east of the gorges valley to reach Mintos Hut, 4200m. Dinner and overnight at Mintos Hut, B, L, D.
Leave shortly after midnight at 2am towards the main peaks and divide after an hour, above a flat green area at the head of the valley known as temple fields, arriving at point Lenana at 6:30am. After taking photographs, descend to Mackinders for breakfast and continue down to Met Station at 3000m for dinner and overnight rest, B,L,D.
After breakfast, descend through the rainforest which is 9km to Naromoru Park Gate at 2,600m where you will connect with your transport back to Nairobi, arriving at approximately 3pm, B,L.
Return transport from Nairobi to the Mountain.
Use of our professional Mountain Guide/potters.
Accommodation in Mountain Huts/tents where applicable.
Three meals a day while on the mountain.
All park entrance fees and Taxes.
All your climbing gears.
Personal insurance.
Personal spending money.
Tips for guide, potter and cook.
Conquer Mount Kenya’s rugged peaks with scenic trails, alpine forests, and breathtaking views—an unforgettable adventure for trekkers and nature lovers.
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