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South-East
Face Route. Technical Climbing on Mt. Kenya via the Chogoria approach
6 Days
(A Typical itinerary)
 Day
1
Pick up from hotel at about 0800. It's then about 3 1/2 hours from Nairobi
to where we collect the porters and guides (as required). Into the Mt.
Kenya forest for the 22 km drive to the Park Gate at 2,850m. Dependent
on road conditions, these 22 km have been known to take all afternoon
to do and in really wet conditions it is possible that the top four or
five km may be impassable. Night, dependent on clients wishes, at the
Meru Mt. Kenya Banda's or at roadhead a further 7 km from the Park Gate.
Day 2
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain
at a nice and easy pace . A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives
scenic views of Mugi, Ithunguni and the Giants BilliardsTable, whilst
if we follow the river near roadhead, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground
scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch by the stream banks
then it's time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m,
well away from any of the more "touristy" areas.
Day 3
From our campsite, we continue to move up through the moorland zone. As
this area of the mountain is still off the beaten track, there are no
paths to follow, and on each trip we vary the area we walk across. After
about an hour, traverse left and join a ridge (slight path to follow)
and join the normal Chogoria route to Minto's Hut after about 4 hour walking.
Lunch at a small stream crossing then 45 min on to a camp near Minto's
Hut and next to one of the tarns. Very short afternoon walk over to superb
views across to "The Temple" and down to Lake Michaelson.
Day 4
An early morning departure for the 2½ hour walk to Austrian Hut.
Starts gently up the valley for about 2 km. It's then hard left and steeple
up for about 45 min (on scree slopes) to Upper Simba Tarn. Another short
scree slope leads to the to ridge, right of "The Tooth" before
dropping down the other side for about 50m and then contouring across
to the Austrian Hut. Leave the hut before noon and cross the Lewis Glacier
to the large boulder and scree slope leading to the start of the climb.
Arrive Howell Hut on the summit of Nelion before 1700hrs.
Day 5
Up early again, then (weather permitting), across Batian and back to Nelion
before heading off down the climb to arrive at Austrian Hut by 1300, Minto's
by 1500, and roadhead before 1800. Night at roadhead / Meru Mt. Kenya
Bandas.
Day 6
Return to Nairobi at and be dropped at your hotel.
Costs Include:
· Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain
and return to Nairobi.
· Quality fresh food but with some prepared (client to advise any
particular likes / dislikes or dietary considerations).
· Porters for all food and tentage, plus up to 15 kgs. of the clients
personal equipment.
· All tents, sleeping mats, eating and cooking utensils etc.
· Services Techinical guide
· Park entrance and camping fees.
Not Included:
All gear and equipment, i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use
double rope system , Slings, karabinas and other protection devices.
· First and last night accomodation
· Tips to porters / guides.
· Foot wear and sleeping bag
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Budget
hotels in Nairobi
Comfort inn -Single-25 USD B/B Double is 40 USD B/B
Parkside hotel: Single-20 USD B/B Double is 30 USD B/B
Standard hotels Nairobi-
Boulevard Hotel:Single-54USD B/B Double is 83 USD B/B
silversprings Hotel:Single-60 USD B/B Double is 9 0 USD B/B
Both have swimming pools
Airport transfers 20 USD 1-3 pax in a saloon car
Group and private prices
available transport is (with 25-Seater buses and 9 ser tour Vans)
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You
can extend the climb with a safari either camping or lodge or beach holiday
Option 1.3
days Masai Mara
Option
2.4
Days Masai Mara /Lake Nakuru
Option
3
:Beach
Holiday at coast
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