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5
DAYS 4 OVERNIGHTS IN SIRIMON OUT CHOGORIA
KENYA LOCAL RESIDENT RATES AND PRICES
The Sirimon Track is one of the finest
approaches to the peak area. It offers
some of the best views of the main peaks,
with a gradual climb, which can be done
leisurely. We traverse the mountain by
ascending the Sirimon Track.
Day 1
We leave Nairobi at 6am (latest)
We arrive at Nanyuki at 10 am where we
have lunch. At 11.30 am we shall depart
for the Sirimon Park gate. Our Mountain
trek starts from this point after a few
formalities at the Gate, an easy trek
in the afternoon to help acclimatization.
Overnight will be at Old mosses (3300m)
in the high altitude mountain cabins.
By the end of the day we will have done
5 hours of walking.
Day 2
The day starts at 00800 Hrs
By the end of this day we shall have done
about 8 hrs of walking (Leisurely). This
will be a true taste of patience, endurance
& determination.
Ascend
the Sirimon Track to Likii North Valley,
in this beautiful little valley below
the subsidiary peaks of Teleki and Sendeyo,
two ancient parasitic vents of the main
peaks. (3990m).Climb out of the North
Valley and into the Mackinders Valley,
one of the broadest valleys on the mountain,
with many giant groundsels. Camp at
Shiptons Cabins the of the Mackinder's
Valley, just below the main peaks of
Batian and Nelion (4,300m).
Day 3
We shall spend this day acclimatizing
at the base of the peaks, where we shall
climb to the view Point of Oblong &
Nanyuki tarn. Time Permitting, we shall
descend a little bit further to have
a glimpse of the other side of the mountain(
but from this angle, we shall have an
excellent view of Batian , Nelion &
Point John not for getting the Diamond
collier as well as the "Am phi
theatre"
Day 4
The day starts at 00200 Hrs
We start early so that we can reach
the Peak at Sunrise
Alpine ascent to the highest peak, Pt.
Lenana (4985m). En route up the north
face little used by tourists. Four hours
of stiff walking to the summit. This
will be the most challenging bit of
the Mt Trek and will require a strong
mind to reach the summit. At about 0730
Hrs we shall start the descend back
to Mintos Hut where we shall
have break fast. Latter on we shall
then descend to the Mt Kenya Meru Banda's.
Day 5
The day starts at 00800 Hrs
We shall leave Mt Kenya Meru Banda's
and start our 4 Hrs walk out of the
Park via Chogoria(Kindly note that we
shall trek the first 10 Km to be picked
by Land rovers for the final 12 Kms
out of the park)
Included within your safari:
Accommodation whilst on safari (no need
of tents, just your sleeping bags)
All transfers and as mentioned above
Park entry fees at the park (Mt Kenya)
All park entry and conservation fees
Lunch at Nanyuki & The Chogoria
Exit.
All the meals whilst Mountaineering.
Services of a professional guide
We shall all have a porter each (thus
guests will only be carrying their day
packs)
Excluded from your safari:
Beverages and other extras in Nanyuki
All activities not mentioned above
Items of a personal nature
Personal insurance covers (including
emergency evacuation cover
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