Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience beautiful landscapes and spectacular mountain views on this 4-day Mt Kenya climb along the Chogoria Route. From gentle hikes to steep ascents, this route will lead you through fairy forests and moorlands, passing high waterfalls and gurgling streams. Make sure to look for elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes in the lower mountain region. You spend one night at beautiful Lake Ellis and have view of Lake Michaelson from Mintos Camp. Your return leads through the wide Mackinder’s Valley along the Sirimon Route. Our experienced crew will lead the way and ensure you not only get to the top, but safely back down again.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Your personal hiking gears
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
DAY 1- Nairobi- Lake Ellis 9 Km Pickup from Nairobi and drive to Chogoria gate.
1 Stop
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Mount Kenya National Park
Heavy snacks prepared by the chef is served shortly after arrival followed by Lunch
After lunch we will start our hike to Lake Ellis (camp)through Hargenia forest and tussock grass. We cross a stream before passing a fisheries station on the right but still under the beautiful Hargenia trees. After an hour moderate walk we exit the forest and into the moorland, the Road End camp is an hour or so. Along the trails, we enjoy views of Mugi Hill and the Giant Billiard Table. Visit River Nithi and Nithi falls enroute to lake Ellis.
Take a short walk to familiarize ourselves with the surroundings.
Return to campsite.
Bonfire moment.
Supper is served.
Retire for sleep at own convenient time
DAY 2 Lake Ellis-/Mintos/ 14 Km
Experience beautiful landscapes and spectacular mountain views on this 4-day Mt Kenya climb along the Chogoria Route. From gentle hikes to steep ascents, this route will lead you through fairy forests and moorlands, passing high waterfalls and gurgling streams. Make sure to look for elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes in the lower mountain region. You spend one night at beautiful Lake Ellis and have view of Lake Michaelson from Mintos Camp. Your return leads through the wide Mackinder’s Valley along the Sirimon Route. Our experienced crew will lead the way and ensure you not only get to the top, but safely back down again.
