Mt.Kenya 7 Days via Liki North(Lodge/Camp)
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Mt. Kenya is a broad, largely symmetrical volcanic cone with a diameter of about 120km. and was formed between 2.6 and 3.1 million. It was possible that the original volcano was over 7000m in height, more than 2000 meters higher than today. Of the main peaks to the mountain, Batian 5,199m and Nelion 5,188m are only accessible to technical mountaineers, whilst Lenana, 4,985m, is accessible to trekkers.
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The itinerary described below is that which many of our clients use, however weather conditions, client fitness, and other factors, may require that we alter timings and route, indeed many clients request slightly different routings etc or to stay longer in particular area.
An easy pace hike ideal for hikers who wish to take their time on the
ascent, gaining altitude gradually while avoiding long hours of walking
each day. To achieve this it is mandatory that you camp at Likii North.
Day 1
Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving at Lodge for
lunch. In the afternoon is a nature walk (3-4 hours) through the forest to
the MauMau caves, the former hideouts for Kenya's pre-independence guerrilla
fighters who fought against the British colonial masters. The escort
naturalist guide for the trek talks about their history and the flora and
fauna of the forest. Dinner and overnight at Lodge
Day 2: Depart at 1000hrs to be transferred to Sirimon Park gate. From here,
hike through montane forest, bamboo and rosewood up to the OldMoses Hut,
gaining an elevation range of 700m in 3-4 hours. Dinner and Overnight at
OldMoses Hut (3300m)
Day 3
Gradual hike through the desolate savannah, avoiding the normal
direct trail leading to Shipton's and following the one that goes up to
Likii North (3990m), where you spend the night in a tent. Hiking time is
about 4 hours, gaining 700m in altitude. There will be ample time this
afternoon to recuperate or walk around the Likii valley for more
acclimatization. Dinner and Overnight at Likii North (3990m)
Day 4Emerging from Likii valley, climb and pass over a ridge to enter
on a steep descent into the picturesque Mackinder Valley where
you join to the normal route from the Old Moses camp. You arrive
at Shiptons camp for hot lunch after a 4 hour trek. Dinner and
Overnight at Shipton's Camp (4200m)
Day 5
Leave the camp at 0300hrs and hike up the steep scree slopes and
across rocks up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hikersí summit, gaining 785m in
altitude in 3-4 hours. Later descend back to Shipton's camp for breakfast
then relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp
(4200m).
Day 6
Have early breakfast before your descend to Sirimon roadhead (2600m)
in 4-5 hours, from where you connect the vehicle for transfer back to
Lodge for a hot shower and lunch then relax for the rest of
the afternoon.
Day 7
Morning at leisure. Chance to do horse riding, nature walks, sport
fishing, boating etc. Lunch then return to Nairobi.
All prices in Sterling Pounds (£)/person and subject to change.
| Number of clients in the group | 1 | 2 | 3-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | |
| Mt. Kenya 7 days | 767 | 560 | 517 | 500 | 477 | |
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