Mount Kenya Climb One Day Trek/Climb

Mount Kenya National Park - Kenya

(Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, after Kilimanjaro. Mount Kenya straddles the equator about 193 kilometers North-East of Nairobi and can be reached by road on Nanyuki-Isiolo road via Sirimon Track or Nyeri-Nanyuki road near Naro Moru. Mount Kenya can also be accessed by air through Nanyuki- the closest commercial airstrip. The drive from Nairobi to Mt. Kenya is approximately 3½ hours)

Mount Kenya Climb Day Hiking Trip

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Mount Kenya Climb One Day Trek is designed for guests who have limited time and who are not interested in reaching any of the summits. This safari is tailored to those who are interested in seeing the fascinating vegetation zones of an equatorial mountain and the associated rich animal and bird life.

There are three main routes for approaching Mount Kenya: the Naro Moru Route, the Sirimon Route and the Chogoria Route. Mount Kenya one-day trips are for visitors who would be spending a night in lodges, hotels and hostels in the Mount Kenya region and the trip offers a drive to the park entrance and several walks to Met Station at 3000 meters.

The hike starts from the Park entrance gate through the Gallery forest up to Old Moses Camp at an altitude of 3000 meters. This is a favorite spot for ornithologists and offers an opportunity to see the Grevy Zebras in the forest. These walks offer good opportunities for bird watching and for enjoying the different plant life.

Alternatively there is the Moorland one day-trip which also offers a drive up to Old Moses Camp from which one can hike to the Moorland. Here magnificent alpine plants can be enjoyed.

Drive to Old Moses Camp where the hike starts through the barrow towards Liki North Valley. Here the Moorland offers a gentle climb through fascinating vegetation with a chance of seeing the peaks.

Mount Kenya One-Day Trips

Depart from your lodge (Mount Kenya day tour starts from Sweetwaters, Treetops or Serena Mountain Lodge or from Nairobi hotel) at 0700 Hours and drive the Naro Moru Track (altitude 3,000m.) From here your trek begins with your experienced guide setting a leisurely and relaxing pace trekking up the mountain.

At about 3,600m you’ll stop for a picnic lunch and then continue your stroll to the crest of the ridge at 4,000m. Here you’ll have a great view of the main peaks as well as the Teleki Valley.

Afterwards, you’ll be encouraged to make a fairly brisk descent to the met. Station and then back to the Lodge in time for dinner (you should be back at the lodge at around 5pm).

Please be advised that the following items could be useful to you: water bottle, rain park, light wool sweater and a pack for the camera and other gear.

What to take on the Mount Kenya Climb One Day Trek
Please remember to take a water bottle, rain coat, light wool sweater and a day pack for your camera and any other items you think you might want to take.

There are different options of climbing Mt. Kenya ranging from a quick one day stroll, to an intensive 5 or 6 day climb.

Mount Kenya Climb One Day Trek Non-Residents Prices/Rates

Notes

Mount Kenya Climb One Day Trek Prices Include:

* This includes guiding and Lunch

* Transportation from Mount Kenya Lodges/Camps. Extra charge from Nairobi Hotels

* It does not include the park mountaineering Park fee which is currently 55 US Dollars per person for Non - Residents adults and 750 Kenya shillings for Resident Adults

Mount Kenya Climb One Day Trek Residents Prices/Rates

Notes

* The price includes, food on the mountain, all National Park fees, Guide and porters fees, transport to and from the mountain and mountain huts and accommodation costs (if applicable)

* Transfer rates from Nairobi to Naru Moru and back to Nairobi is 8,550 Kenya shillings per person (Minimum 2 Guests)

Notes

Mount Kenya Climbing Rates/Prices above Include:

* All National Park Fees

* Guide and Porters Fees

* Food while in the mountain

* Transport to and from the mountain

* All Mountain huts accommodation costs

Booking & Reservations for Mount Kenya Climb One Day Trek, Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

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