96 hours (approx.)
Meetup Time: 00500hrs hrs
Date: March 20, 2025
Overview
Mt. Kenya offers breathtaking views, epic memories, and just enough challenge to make you question your life choices—before the summit sunrise makes it all worthwhile. It’s nature’s way of saying, ‘Bet you can’t top this!’ Spoiler: Yes -You can."
Itinerary
DAY 1:
Nairobi to chogoria road trip
- 0500 hrs – Meet up
- 0600 hrs – Leave Nairobi 1795m asl
- 0800 hrs – Stop over at nice in Mwea (1 hr stop over)
- 1300 hrs – Arrive at UPPER Chogoria Gate 2950m asl for registration and lunch
Meet & Greet the mountain support crew
- 1400 hrs – Hike 9 KMS through the rain forest, moorland to Nithi falls , Mau mau caves and Lake Ellis 3455m asl
- 1800 hrs – Supper and rest for the next day.
DAY 2:
Lake Ellis (3455m asl) to Mintos Hut (4230m asl)
- Distance: 11kms
- Hiking Time: 7 hours
- 0600 hrs – Wake up, freshen and pack
- 0645 hrs – Breakfast
- 0745 hrs – Start hike
- 1300 hrs – Lunch point at the Lake Michelson Viewpoint
- 1400 hrs – Arrive at Mintos Hut & Rest
- 1600 hrs – Tour the 7 tarns
- 1700h – Supper, prep for the summit bid, and rest.
DAY 3:
Mintos Hut 4230m asl – Simba – summit Point Lenana (4985m asl) to shiptons
- Distance: 14km
- Elevation Gain: 700m
- Hiking Time: 8 hours
- 0100 hrs – Wake up & Prep
- 0200 hrs – Leave for the summit
- 0630 hrs – Summit Point Lenana
- 0900 hrs – Descend & Breakfast at Shipton’s camp
- 1600 hrs – Descend & Camp at Likki north Junction
- 1900 hrs – Celebrate a successful expedition
DAY 4
Likki North Junction – Old Moses
- Distance: 6km
- Hiking Time: 2 hours
- 0700 hrs – Wake up & Prep
- 0900 hrs – Descend to old Moses
- 1100 hrs – Certification & Awards
- 1200 hrs – Lunch
- 1400 hrs – Depart for Nairobi
Attractions
- Mugi Hill
- Nithi falls
- Mau mau caves
- Lake Ellis 3455m asl
- Lake Michaelson
- 7 tarns at Mintos camp
- Giant billiard table Mountain
- The mountain weather & vegetation
- Panoramic views of point John, Nelion & Batian peaks
Offering
- Park Access fee
- Return Transport
- Framed summit pic
- Mountain support Staff
- A Pair of warmers/ night
- Accommodation & meals
- Achievement Badge & Certificate
- Progressive training during preparation Hikes
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- Warm Sleeping bag
- Personal Hiking gear
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Gear check list
- Waterproof hiking boots*
- Trail runners &Â sandals -for use at camp.
- Woolen hiking socks (7 pairs)*
- Leg gaiters
- Â Rain pants (1 pair water proof/resistant)*
- Thermal tights(4 pairs)*
- Hiking pants (4 pairs, medium or heavy-duty breathable pants)*
- Woolen or polyester underwear (briefs)*
- Thermal t-shirt (4, long sleeve)*
- Â Polyester t-shirts (4 )*
- Fleece jacket*(2 pairs)
- Down jacket* (2 pairs)
- Waterproof jacket/shell jacket
- poncho*
- Fleece hat
- Â wide-brimmed hat/cap
- Tubular bandana/Balaclava*
- Gloves (Waterproof summit gloves and fleece gloves)*
Accessories
- Thermal flask
- Hot water bottle*
- Hydration bladder*
- 1 ltr carry on reusable plastic bottle
- Trekking pole(s)
- *Headlamp and extra batteries
- Sunglasses + sunscreen
- *Hiking backpack (25 – 30ltr day pack, AND a 60+L duffel pack for your porter)
- *Warm Sleeping bag (four seasons / -5 degrees recommended)
- Toiletries (wet wipes, dry wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, petroleum jelly)*
- Personal items (phone,power bank, national ID, pocket money, hand sanitizer, pocket knife,camera whistle, basic first aid kit)*
CAVEAT:
- ALWAYS Carry any personal medication in your day pack during the expedition.
- It’s recommended you seek your doctors advice if you have any underlying health condition before you attempt the summit bid.
- Use of metabolism enhancing drugs(Diamox/oxygen drops) is NOT recommended, ONLY to be prescribed by a doctor, preferably before the start and advice on duration of use during the expedition.
TIPS
- The items marked with an asterisk (*) in the list above are absolutely necessary for a safe expedition in the mountains. The items without the asterisk are necessary but greatly increase your comfort on the mountain. If you can access them, we highly recommend you bring them in the porters bag
- Pick brightly colored clothes for the trip. The high visibility comes in handy not only in bad weather and in case you stray from the path, but also for good photos.
- Listen to the directives of the guide, and ask questions as they arise. The biggest asset that you can get from guides is knowledge.
- Be aware of the changes in your body. In case you have extreme symptoms of altitude sickness, let the guide know. And remember, there is no shame in turning back!
- It’s best to bring a notebook. Journal your experiences, thoughts and re-evaluate your plans.
- We’ll be taking 45 mins treks coupled with 15 mins break To snack,rest & Hydrate.
