MT KENYA ROCK CLIMBING VIA CHOGORIA ROUTE: An 8-day thrilling and adventurous climb of Mt. Kenya (highest mountain in Kenya) via the beautiful Chogoria route. It offers challenging rock-climbing opportunities and diverse landscapes, also the most less crowded route on the mountain. Summit all the 3 main peaks of Mt. Kenya on this rock climbing adventure.
MT KENYA ROCK CLIMBING VIA CHOGORIA ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
- Day 1: Set off from Nairobi to Chogoria Gate to Meru Bandas
- Day 2: Meru Bandas to Lake Ellis to Roadhead Camp
- Day 3: Roadhead to Mintos Camp
- Day 4: Mintos to Lenana Point (4,985m) to Austrian Hut
- Day 5: Austrian Hut to Nelion Point (5,188m)
- Day 6: Nelion Point to Batian Point (5,199m)
- Day 7: Nelion Point to Austrian Hut to Old Moses Camp
- Day 8: Old Moses Camp to Nairobi City
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Set off from Nairobi to Chogoria Gate to Meru Bandas
Early morning set off from your hotel in Nairobi driving Noh towards Chogoria town arriving in the afternoon. Have lunch and continue your road trip through the lush forest leading you to Meru bandas where you will spend the night, plus have dinner. A good day to acclimate.
Day 2: Meru Bandas to Lake Ellis to Roadhead Camp
A fulfilling day on the mountain with spectacular views of Ithanguni, Mugi and THE GIANT Billiards tables. Hike through the forest and giant heather to Lake Ellis from where you will continue till you reach the Roadhead camp. Enjoy your surroundings which include the Nith River and the Nithi Waterfalls and a visit to the Mau Mau caves.
Day 3: Roadhead to Mintos Camp
On day 3, as you continue with your mountain adventure, enjoy spectacular views of the Gorges valley as you hike towards your next camp for tonight, Mintos camp. Take a break and have lunch by the stream. Once at the camp, relax for sometime before embarking on a walk to the 150m vertical cliff, known as the “temple.”
Day 4: Mintos to Lenana Point (4,985m) to Austrian Hut
Along the roof of massive rock walls, we summit the 3rd highest point on Mt. Kenya, Lenana Peak. Commonly known as the hikers’ summit as it is the most summited peak. Enjoy amazing views of the snow capped Batian peak, the highest point in Kenya. Overnight will be at Austrians hut.
Day 5: Austrian Hut to Nelion Point (5,188m)
Post breakfast, you set off on a technical rock-climbing trek to Nelion Peak, the 2nd highest point on Mount Kenya. You reach the summit in about 6 hours. Amazing features to look out for on this route, the Amphitheater, De Graf’s variation and 1 o’clock gully. Overnight at Howell hut.
Day 6: Nelion Point to Batian Point (5,199m)
Today you summit Batian peak, the highest point on Mount Kenya and the 2nd highest point in Africa after Uhuru peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro located in Tanzania. The route to the summit depends of the levels of ice within the “Gates of Mist” and will take up to 5 hours. Enjoy the amazing views from the Batian summit. Over night at the Nelion summit in Howell hut.
Day 7: Nelion Point to Austrian Hut to Old Moses Camp
You start your descent from Mt. Kenya today with first stop at Austrian hut for some rest and lunch, after some relaxing time you continue down to Old Moses camp for dinner and an overnight. Get a good nights’ rest to recuperate.
Day 8: Old Moses Camp to Nairobi City
Wake up to a beautiful morning on your last day on Mt. Kenya. Have your breakfast as you have flashbacks from your recent accomplishment of reaching all the 3 highest points on Mt. Kenya. After a brief celebration and moment of gratitude towards your rock climbing support team, continue down the mountain through the lush forests to Sirimon gate for a warm lunch after drive back to Nairobi city. End of your adventure.
