Mountain Climbing Mt. Kenya 6 Days

Package Overview

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights trekking (with optional Nairobi hotel night before/after)

Route: Chogoria Gate → Lake Ellis → Minto’s Camp → Point Lenana summit → descend to Meru Bandas/Chogoria

Group Size: Flexible, solo to small groups (prices per person, discounts for groups)

Difficulty: Moderate–challenging (suitable for fit beginners with acclimatization)

Guiding: Certified English-speaking mountain guide, porters, and cook

Core Inclusions:

Private airport pickup & Nairobi hotel transfer (optional extra)

4x4 transport from Nairobi to Chogoria Town and park gate

All park, camping, and rescue fees paid

All meals on the mountain (full-board: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, hot drinks)

Drinking water provided (purification tablets)

High-quality camping gear (tents, utensils, tables/chairs)

Professional guides, cooks, and porter support

Emergency evacuation support (mountain rescue)

Trekking permits and summit certificate

Daily guided activities (see day-by-day below)

4x4 land cruiser/jeep support for rough transfers

Sample Activities Per Day:

Day 1: Scenic drive to Chogoria, forest walk, wildlife spotting, campfire

Day 2: Trek lakeside, waterfall visit, photography, ridge hikes

Day 3: Moorland trek, Gorges Valley exploration, camping above 4,000m

Day 4: Pre-dawn summit trek, sunrise at Point Lenana (4,985m), celebration, forest/nature walk

Day 5: Leisure descent, post-trek lunch, transfer back to Nairobi

Custom Options (by request):

Private tent/hut upgrades, extra acclimatization/rest day

Specialist guides (birding/photography)

Nairobi hotel upgrades, airport return

Safari or beach extension

Typical Price Range: $1,200–$1,500 per person (varies by season, group size, inclusions, extra nights)

Exclusions:

International flights, Kenya visa

Tips, insurance, personal mountaineering gear

Post-trek Nairobi hotel (unless arranged)

This package is fully supported—from airport arrival through summit and descent—with all logistics managed for a comfortable, safe, and rewarding climb. Customizations, extensions, and group pricing available upon request.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Nairobi,Kenya.

  Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
  
  Transfer from airport to your hotel in Nairobi.
  
  Overnight in Nairobi hotel (best for acclimatization and ensuring early start next day).

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Art Galleries, Concerts, Entertaining Live Shows
• Day 2 : Nairobi → Chogoria Town → Mount Kenya Bandas

  Morning: Pickup from hotel after breakfast, drive north to Chogoria Town (approx. 3–4 hours).
  
  Lunch: Enjoy in Chogoria Town.
  
  Afternoon: Transfer to Chogoria Park Gate by 4x4 vehicle, enter the park.
  
  Activity: Start trekking (10 km, 650m ascent) through scenic bamboo forest; spot wildlife and birdlife.
  
  Evening: Arrive at Mount Kenya Bandas (2,950m), dinner, and overnight in bandas/campsite.

  • Themes Adventure, Road Trip
• Day 3 : Mount Kenya Bandas → Lake Ellis Campsite

  Morning: Trek to Lake Ellis (9 km, 700m ascent), crossing moorlands and passing Nithi Falls.
  
  Activity: Explore Lake Ellis, fishing, photography, and relax by the lakeside.
  
  Afternoon: Optional hike to Mugi Hill for panoramic views.
  
  Evening: Dinner and camping at Lake Ellis (3,600m).

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering
• Day 4 : Lake Ellis → Minto’s Camp

  Trekking: Hike towards Minto’s Camp (3-4 hrs, 12km).
  
  Activities: Pass beautiful landscapes: open ridges, the Gorges Valley, visit Lake Michaelson.
  
  Enjoy stunning views of the cliffs, valleys, and unique high-altitude vegetation.
  
  Evening: Dinner and overnight at Minto’s Hut (4,200m) near the summit.

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Sightseeing
• Day 5 : Summit Point Lenana → Descend to Meru Bandas

  Very Early: Depart pre-dawn (2–3am) for summit attempt of Point Lenana (4,985m).
  
  Summit: Reach the peak at sunrise for incredible 360° views.
  
  Descend: After summit celebration and photos, trek down via Gorges Valley to Meru Bandas.
  
  Relax: Lunch at camp, celebrate with your trekking crew, and evening nature walk.
  
  Overnight: Stay in mountain bandas/camps.

  • Themes Hiking, Ski Mountaineering, Sightseeing
• Day 6 : Meru Bandas → Chogoria Town → Nairobi

  Morning: Trek back down through forest or take 4x4 jeep ride to Chogoria Park Gate.
  
  Transfer: Drive to Nairobi (lunch en route).
  
  Arrive: Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or airport for departure/flight.

  • Themes Road Trip

Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Hotel
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Cab
• Private Guide
• Entry Tickets/Passes
• Welcome Drink
• Accommodation
• Mineral Water
• Veg & Non Veg Meals
• Private airport pickup and transfers (hotel, Chogoria, mountain gates)
• One-night Nairobi hotel on arrival (can be upgraded)
• All park entry, camping, and rescue fees
• Professional English-speaking certified guides
• Trained cooks and porters to carry gear
• All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner; hot drinks)
• Purified drinking water on trek
• High-quality group camping equipment (tents, first aid kit, utensils, tables/chairs)
• Summit certificate issued after successful climb
• 4x4 transport to and from Chogoria gate and Meru Bandas
• Kit transfer between climb start and exit gates in case you leave your item
• Common Customizable Add-ons:
• Upgraded Nairobi and Chogoria hotel stays (before/after trek)
• Private tent/room for single occupancy on the mountain
• Accommodation upgrades to mountain huts where available
• Additional acclimatization days or scenic rest days on trek
• Extra excursions (e.g., Lake Ellis fishing, nature walk, cultural experiences with local communities)
• Specialist guides (photography, birding, ecology)
• Celebration dinner or cake after the summit
• Safari extension (Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu) or beach extension (Mombasa, Diani)
• Packing list support, rental gear (sleeping bags, jackets, etc.)
• Medical insurance coverage facilitation
• Scheduled group or fully private treks

Exclusions

• International flights
• Kenyan visa processing assistance
• Mountain staff tips (guides/porters; paid locally)
• Travel insurance arrangement

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Nairobi, Kenya, Africa

Booking Cut-off time

• 6 Days

Min & Max. PAX

• Min : 3, Max : 15

Terms & Conditions

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