Mount Kenya Ascent
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking
- duration 7 days
- tour type Group
- tour_type Group tour
- age requirement 18+ years old
- age_requirement 18+ years old
- guiding method Live Guide/Instructor
- Starts Nairobi, Kenya
- Ends Nairobi, Kenya +4
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Climb Point Lenana (4985m), the highest trekking peak on Mt Kenya
- Traverse Mount Kenya from East to West via the Chogoria and Sirimon routes
- Ascend via the quieter and more dramatic Chogoria route
- Delight in the beautiful alpine scenery and views
The Mount Kenya Ascent tour starts from and ends in Nairobi. The Mount Kenya Ascent tour is a trekking trip that takes 7 days taking you through Nairobi, Mount Kenya National Park, Mt. Kenya, Nairobi and 3 other destinations in Tanzania and Kenya. This is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
A challenging ascent of Kenya's highest peak. Mt Kenya is regarded as the most visually stunning of the ice-capped African peaks and is home to a great diversity of wildlife, including leopard, elephant and buffalo. The ascent is an exhilarating and diverse trek, arguably the finest trek in Kenya, with relatively few hikers compared to Kilimanjaro. Many would argue that Mount Kenya, whilst not being as high as Kili, is certainly the more enjoyable, interesting and dramatic of the two mountains. The Chogoria/Sirimon Route offers the best combination of alpine scenery and acclimatisation as we ascend via spectacular Lake Michaelson and Lake Ellis to the trekking peak of Kenya, at Point Lenana (4985m). Our traverse continues to the north where we descend the stunning Sirimon trail with dramatic views.
A challenging ascent of Kenya's highest peak. Mt Kenya is regarded as the most visually stunning of the ice-capped African peaks and is home to a great diversity of wildlife, including leopard, elephant and buffalo. The ascent is an exhilarating and diverse trek, arguably the finest trek in Kenya, with relatively few hikers compared to Kilimanjaro. Many would argue that Mount Kenya, whilst not being as high as Kili, is certainly the more enjoyable, interesting and dramatic of the two mountains. The Chogoria/Sirimon Route offers the best combination of alpine scenery and acclimatisation as we ascend via spectacular Lake Michaelson and Lake Ellis to the trekking peak of Kenya, at Point Lenana (4985m). Our traverse continues to the north where we descend the stunning Sirimon trail with dramatic views.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS ABOUT WORLD EXPEDITIONS
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“The trek briefing by our Trek Leader (Rinzin Sherpa) was conducted in a fun filled environment. Lots of important trek information was discussed clearly and all questions were thoroughly answered. The City tour was conducted well and gave us an insight in Kathmandu traditions and customs. The short flight to Lukla was smooth and exhilarating. Our trek Guides (Maila, Puban, Boban) were extremely supportive and never left your side. If you slowed down on the trail then someone would be right behind you to watch over you. The food at all campsites was absolutely delicious. The cook was amazing. We all ate freshly cooked meals three times a day and all of it was sustaining and healthy. We got ample supply of fresh drinking water throughout the day too. I want to reiterate how fortunate we all were to have Rinzin Sherpa as our trek Leader. Rinzin co-ordinated so many tasks between other staff to ensure everything ran smoothly throughout each day. Rinzin is very friendly and showed a lot of care and attention to our health and safety. Rinzin really looked after us like a doctor to ensure we all had the best chance to complete the trek. Honestly we all wouldn't have achieved success without him. Our entire group made it to Everest Base Camp with amazing memories for life,”
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“This trip was the best thing I have ever done, had a bit of everything from great scenery to adventure. The people of Nepal and their culture are marvelous, along with the porters and support crew. A great adventure in a great place with a well organised company and great staff. Loved every minute of it.”
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Excellent
“I didn't quite know what to expect from the trek. I didn't want to research it too much so is get a true impact, and that I certainly did. I was blown away by the the spectacular beauty. Every day was fun, even when you're struggling to breath as you knew something amazing was all around. Early season felt like we had the Himalayas all to ourselves. Being outdoors makes people happy and such awe-inspiring beauty is truly humbling. The people of Nepal are so warm and welcoming that it makes you think about how different home is. The whole trip ha's opened my eyes and changed me for the better. Everest High Passes is a must if you want an incredible adventure. Now I'm back I'm London I just want to be there again.”
ITINERARY
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Day 1 : Join Nairobi
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Day 2 : Drive to Mt Kenya National Park
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Day 3 : Ascend Mt Kenya via Lake Ellis (3500m)
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Day 4 : Trek to Lake Michaelson (4000m)
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Day 5 : Trek to Simba Tarn (4560m)
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Day 6 : Ascend Point Lenana (4985m), descend via Mackinders Valley to Old Moses Camp (3400m)
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Day 7 : Descend Sirimon Valley to gate and transfer to Nairobi
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 1 night in 3 star hotel on a twinshare basis
Meals
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners
Transport
- Private return transfers from Nairobi to Mt Kenya
Guide
- Experienced local guides, cook and camp crew
Others
- 5 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
- Group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included)
- Porters to carry personal and group equipment
- Park entrance fees valued at US$300
- International flights
- arrival and departure transfers
- Sleeping bags & sleeping mats
- Restaurant meals in Nairobi and meals not mentioned in the itinerary as included.
- Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
- Airport and departure taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Additional transport or accommodation required due to any emergency situation. (This would be covered by an adequate insurance)
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Mount Kenya Ascent tour. You can cancel the tour up to 70 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 69 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 26 March 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 26 March 2021, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 69 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceMount Kenya Ascent tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.
VisaFor this Mount Kenya Ascent tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are travelling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will furthermore be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- A multitude of COVID-19 distancing measures have been implemented on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- This tour has obtained a COVID-19 CLEAN accreditation from Quality Tourism Australia.
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