ABSMTK5: 5 Days Mount Kenya Climb - Chogoria Route
This is by far the most spectacular and beautiful route on Mt. Kenya, in which you ascend from Chogoria Route and descend through Naro Moru Route. This is only possible during dry weather
Day 1 Explore Kenya
Leave Naro Moru River Lodge in the morning after preparing the equipment. You are driven through Nanyuki, Timau and Meru before arriving at Chogoria Town and then through the rain forest gate to the road-head, (3200m). Overnight at the gate cliffs in tents.
Day 2 Hike to Mintos Hut 4300m
After breakfast, trek to Mintos Hut 4.300m, for overnight. Lunch is served on the way. Trekking time 4-5hours.
Day 3 Hike to Lake Michaelson - Full Day Hiking
Trek along gorges Valley descending to Lake Michaelson, then Lunch at Vivienne. Trek through the magnificent castle rocks to Mintos Hut and overnight - "whole day hiking"
Day 4: Hike Up Square Tarn
Hike up through Square Tarn to climax at Pt. Lenana, 4985m which is the third highest peak on Mt. Kenya. Descend via Austrian Hut then down to Mackinder's camp for overnight in our Teleki Lodge at 4150m, walking time 5-6 hours.
Day 5 Descend Naro Moru Route
Descend via Naro Moru Route vertical bog arriving at Met Station before 12.00noon, where our vehicles will be waiting to bring you down to Naro Moru River Lodge.
NB. Lunch at the Lodge is extra unless where booked on full board.
