MT Kenya Hike

5 days / 4 nights

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MT Kenya Hike
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Find yourself whisked away from the hustle and bustle of busy city and modern day  life and entranced in the calm beauty of the Mt Kenya National Park. Sit and ponder the stillness of a sunrise at the summit of an African mountain on this magical safari journey. Experience virgin forests, view a surreal scene of towering peaks and glaciers and record amazing photographic images on your once-in-a-lifetime Hiking adventure.

About
  • Guarantee trek and price quote on confirmation
  • Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
  • Experienced porter support for the climb
  • Full board accommodation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Experienced mountain chef
  • Accommodations in camps and huts as per the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes
  • Professional guide who speaks fluent English
  • Service of  professional porters and skilled cooks
  • Drinking Water along the trek

  • Commercial or private flights (unless requested)
  • Visa or passport costs
  • Items of personal nature
  • Laundry, sleeping bags, drinks other than water provided during expedition
  • Accommodation before or after trek( Unless you request and our reservation teams will help)
  • Beverages other than drinks we provide on-mountain
  • Gratuities recommended 10 to 15% of climb costs
  • Climbing, hiking and outdoor gear (we will provide a suggested list of items to purchase)
  • Health, accident or travel insurance
  • Other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

  • Our drivers pick you early from Nairobi and drive you through to and from Chogoria.

  • Food will be prepared by our specialist Mountain cook and served on a full board basis for the duration of stipulated on the itinerary.
  • Waterproof rucksack with day pack
  • Three season sleeping bag 
  • Roll mats and insulation pads
  • Comfortable hiking boots, light walking trainers thongs, flip - flops
  • Gaiters (useful when encountering snow),Wooden walking stick / ski pole, sunglasses or snow – goggles, sun hat, balaclava or woolen hat, warm scarf, gloves, mittens and thermal underwear
  • Sweaters, jumpers, anorak or raincoat, water and windproof pants, jackets, t-shirt, several pairs of socks
  • Long sleeved shirt with collar, small towel, toiletries and toilet paper
  • Sunscreen and lip salve
  • Flash light (head mounted preferable) and spare batteries
  • Water bottle
  • Camera with spare film, SD card, waterproof carry case and batteries

  • Waterproof rucksack with day pack
  • Three season sleeping bag 
  • Roll mats and insulation pads
  • Comfortable hiking boots, light walking trainers thongs, flip - flops
  • Gaiters (useful when encountering snow),Wooden walking stick / ski pole, sunglasses or snow – goggles, sun hat, balaclava or woolen hat, warm scarf, gloves, mittens and thermal underwear
  • Sweaters, jumpers, anorak or raincoat, water and windproof pants, jackets, t-shirt, several pairs of socks
  • Long sleeved shirt with collar, small towel, toiletries and toilet paper
  • Sunscreen and lip salve
  • Flash light (head mounted preferable) and spare batteries
  • Water bottle
  • Camera with spare film, SD card, waterproof carry case and batteries

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About The Host

We are a local tour company offering immersive and insightful travel experiences. We understand our country well and want to share our rich biodiversity, culture and traditions with you and the experiences that tags along. We hope that at the end of the trip you leave inspired and empowered to be part of the global efforts to make our planet a better place and that the result of your trip helps in the protection of these critical habitat as tourism is such a crucial tool for the survival of the same when sustainably carried.

We are looking forward to travelling with you.

Itinerary
DAY 1: NANYUKI - MT KENYA BANDAS

Transfer from Nairobi with a relaxing drive a bit over three-hours to arrive at Chogoria town around lunch time.  After lunch, we hop in a 4x4 and drive to the Chogoria gate station for a one hour trip to The Bandas. We will provide orientation and time for relaxing evening strolls around the Bandas to enjoy and become immersed in the natural abundance of Kenyan wildlife.

  • Trek gain 10km with an 650m ascent
  • Three hour trek
  • Elevation 2,900m

Camping, meals and overnight at the gate.

DAY 2: TREK FROM BANDAS - LAKE ELLIS CAMPSITE

After breakfast and sorting out baggage with the porter and guide we trek up the mountain at a comfortable pace . A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table,  a 700m ascent Surpassing beautiful flora and fauna scenery. Lunch on the way up or on the banks of a stream, arrive at the campsite in the afternoon hours at about an elevation of about 3,600m. 

  • Trek gain 10km with an 650m ascent
  • Three hour trek
  • Elevation 2,900m

Meals and Overnight at the Caves.

DAY 3: LAKE ELLIS - MINTO'S CAMP ( 4,200m) 4 hrs

An early start again.  Trek on the track till we rejoin the Chogoria route for around 2.5 to 3 hours, gaining an altitude of about 4,100m. Glorious sightings of  the Gorges Valley and on your shoulders  Northern Moorlands overlooking the Ithanguni. Take lunch at a small stream crossing, before trekking  further up the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night's rest. Spending the afternoon at the camp  or grabbing a quick 20 min stride to the "Temple" .  This is a 150 meters vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge - they look as if they are praying. An early night is recommended as you are attempting the summit next day.

  • Trek gain 10km with an 650m ascent
  • Three hour trek
  • Elevation 2,900m

Meals and Overnight at Mintos campsite.

DAY 4: MINTO'S - PT LENANA ( 4,985m)- The caves

A very early start in an attempt to catch the sunrise at the summit. Day  starts with a light breakfast at 2;00 a.m and the hike begins  for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker's summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. After the summit descent to the camp,Take breakfast .Thereafter descend to the caves a distance of around 8 Km arriving in the afternoon hours.Take a walk by Nithi falls. 

Dinner and Overnight at The caves.

  • Trek gain 10km with an 650m ascent
  • Three hour trek
  • Elevation 2,900m

Meals and Overnight at Meru Mount Kenya Bandas.

DAY 5: THE CAVES - GATE

After morning breakfast Descend towards the gate for about 7.5 Km ,Upon arrival take lunch drive for 2 hours just in time for pick up and transfer back to Nairobi.

  • Trek gain 10km with an 650m ascent
  • Three hour trek
  • Elevation 2,900m

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Things to keep in mind
  • Up to 60 days before departure       -          25% (Booking Fee) is forfeited 
  • 59 – 35 days before departure         -         50% of safari cost is forfeited
  • 34 – 15 days before departure         -         75% of safari cost is forfeited
  • 14 days or less before departure      -        100% of safari cost is forfeited

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd does not provide travel insurance therefore the client must obtain travel insurance from their home country with the minimum recommended medical, evacuation, and repatriation coverage covering all applicable dates of any travel with Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd and this insurance must cover personal injury and emergency medical expenses. It is strongly recommended that clients also extend their coverage to include cancellation and all other expenses that might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the client. The cost of the tour does not include any insurance coverage for the client, and that the client is required to obtain separate coverage at an additional cost to the tour price. When obtaining travel insurance the client must ensure the insurer is aware of the type of travel to be undertaken so that the insurer may properly cover travel on the applicable tour.

PASSPORT AND VISAS

The onus is on the client to ensure that passport and visas are valid for the countries listed.  The company, its staff, and its agents cannot be held liable for any visas etc. not held by the clients.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

All clients are obligated to truthfully provide requested relevant medical information to Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd upon booking their tour. Clients are responsible for assessing their own suitability and capability to participate in a tour with us. All clients should consult their physician regarding their fitness for taking part in the booked tour. Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd recommends all clients to seek their physician’s advice regarding necessary or advisable vaccinations, medical precautions, or other medical concerns regarding the entirety of the client’s travel with Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd. 

Jemu Mwenda Expeditions  Ltd does not provide medical advice.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In case of any dietary requirements Please alert us in advance, Jemu Mwenda Expeditions  Ltd will strive to accommodate the special requests of clients, including (without limitation) dietary and accommodation requests, but such requests do not form part of these Terms and Conditions or the contract between the client and Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd and Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd is not liable for any failure to accommodate or fulfill such requests.

RESPONSILIBILITY

Travel carries some measure of inherent risk including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in underdeveloped areas where road conditions and other facilities may be poor or lacking; the forces of nature; and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation. Expedition  tours and Safaris provided by Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd involve visiting remote or less developed regions of Kenya, where medical facilities may not meet the standards of those found in a client’s home country. The condition of medical facilities in these areas varies and Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd makes no representations and gives no warranties in relation to the standard of such facilities or medical treatment in those regions.

 Bookings are accepted on the specific condition that Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd and its teams acts as agents of the passenger hereby also identified as ‘’Client” in all matters relating to hotels, sightseeing tours, restaurants, all forms of transportation and other services which may be included in these tours. Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd may purchase these services from suppliers and other independent contractors, without warranties and representations from them and thus such services are not subject to its control.

GOVERNING LAW

All terms and conditions of this agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance to the laws of Kenya, and any litigation necessary to resolve disputes between the parties shall be held in the courts located in Kenya where such a dispute can be solved through arbitration.

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