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6 Days Chogoria Naro Moru Route – Mount Kenya Climb

The Chogoria trail follows the east slope of Mount Kenya and offers a spectacular view of the surrounding highlands, including Lake Michaelson high on the mountain, animals, the gorges valley, vegetation and fauna.

Start/End

Nairobi

Transportation

4x4 Landcruiser Jeep

Departure Time

Early Morning

Accommodation

Lodge

From:

Nairobi is 210 kilometers away. Chogoria Mount Kenya National Park is the starting point.

-At the Naro Moru Mount Kenya National Park entrance, endpoint Naro Moru.

Terrain: Tarmac to Chogoria town, then dirt road to the National Park Gate.

-A scenic route through the alpine zone to the Mintos cabin.

-Rocky ascent with xxx chippings and gravel to point Lenana’s peak.

Difficulty: – Moderate – A reasonably fit individual may do it.

 

Included

 

 

Not Included

Checklist
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash.
  • Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins.
  • Deodorant.
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF.
  • Night time Moisturizer/Lotion.
  • If under any medication, enough stock
Day 1
Nairobi to Chogoria

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel and travel to Chogoria town, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will meet your porters and guide for a briefing on the trek's real activities for the next day. You will have the opportunity to interact with the porters and the guide to get a sense of what to anticipate and some professionals to advise on the journey. At Chogoria, spend the day relaxing and acclimating.

Day 2
Chogoria to Meru Bandas

After breakfast, drive to the edge of the bamboo forest in an all-terrain 4x4 vehicle. Begin your journey into the forest on the dirt route from here. If it has been raining, the ground may be muddy. Mount Meru Bandas may be reached after around 4.5 hours of walking. The total distance traveled is 16 kilometers. 2950 meters above sea level

Day 3
Meru to Nithi River camp

After breakfast, we'll continue our journey. You must climb 7 kilometers to reach the Nithi River Camp. During your trip, you will be able to see a variety of local species. From here, you can see the beautiful Nithi Falls and Lake Elles, which is one of Kenya's best trout fishing spots. Nithi River Camp provides lunch, supper, and overnight accommodations. 7 kilometers are covered in 2 hours. The elevation is 3300 meters.

Day 4
Nithi river camp

You shall have breakfast before hiking along the gorges valley. The path passes through thick heather and forest cover. You shall cross valley reaching Mintos hut in the afternoon. Lunch, dinner, and overnight at Mintos Hut. Distance covered 12 kilometers in 5-6 hours. Elevation 4200 meters.

Day 5
Mintos Hut to summit

Rise early at 2.00 AM and hike up through steep but loose gravel to Simba Tarn. Follow the incline to square Tern. Hike up to point Lenana arriving at 6.30 am for the glorious sunrise. You have made it! You shall take some photos before descending to Top Hut for lunch. Descend to Met station for dinner and overnight. Distance covered 30kilometers in 11 hours. Ascent 795 meters, Descent 1985 meters.

Day 6
Met station

Have breakfast at Met Station. Descend to Naro Moru Park gate where you meet your vehicle to Naro Moru town. Have lunch then drive back to Nairobi where your climbing safari ends.









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