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$1,100/
Per PersonEmbark on the Ultimate Mt. Kenya Traverse – Timau to Chogoria Route (6 Days)
Take on one of Mt. Kenya’s most scenic and less-traveled trekking routes — a thrilling 6-day journey that begins at Timau Gate and ends at the beautiful Chogoria route. Traverse through wild highlands, moorlands, alpine passes, and crystal-clear mountain lakes as you summit Point Lenana and descend through one of Africa’s most breathtaking wilderness corridors. A perfect blend of challenge, beauty, and adventure for passionate hikers.
Included and Excluded
- Park fees
- Guide, chef & porters’ fees
- Portage
- Return transport in a shared taxi
- Pick up and drop off
- Meals
- Camping fees
- Government taxes
- Hiking gear
- Rescue fees
- Personal items
- Drinking water
- Tips
- Any other activities
- Transfer from Chogoria gate to Chogoria town 50USD
Highlights of the Tour
- Scenic start from Timau Gate through untouched heath and moorlands
- Camp under the stars at Marania, Majors, Shipton, and alpine lakes
- Summit Point Lenana (4,985m) at sunrise with panoramic views
- Cross high passes near the rugged Sedeyo peaks
- Visit stunning alpine lakes: Lake Michaelson & Lake Ellis
- Diverse landscapes from alpine to rainforest
- Fully supported trek with professional guides, porters, and camp chefs
- Exit via the iconic Chogoria route — the most beautiful descent from Mt. Kenya
Itinerary
- You leave Nairobi at 8.30 am, transfer to Timau Gate the base of your Mt. Kenya hike. At Timau Gate, you will meet with your guides, porters and chefs. Start from Nanyuki, travel to Embori farm,then up to the forest. Start at 2600m and walk through heath vegetation.31/2hrs walk to Marania camp(3150 m), spend the overnight in camping tents.
- Start from Marania after breakfast walking through the heath and moorland,stop over for lunch on the way then proceed to Majors camp(3950 m).
- Spend overnight in the camping tents.
- After breakfast start the hike on a steep gradient to a pass at the Sedeyo peaks(4600m), Have lunch on the way then drop to Shipton camp(4200m) for the overnight.
- Early start: At 03:30hrs for the summit, navigate the stony terrain while ascending to approach Point Lenana 4985m, proceed on a 3hours trek and arrive in time for the sunrise. This day will allow you to take photographs of the sunrise as you enjoy the breathtaking views of Mt.Kenya. Have tea break then start a descend trek to Lake Michaelson (3950m) where you will have dinner and spend the night.
- Have breakfast then Start the trek from Lake Michaelson to Lake Ellis (3400m), Have lunch and snck stop-overs along the way. Dinner and overnight sleep will be in your tents at Lake Ellis.
- After breakfast,walk from Lake Ellis to Chogoria gate (2 and a half hours,where a vehicle will be waiting to take you back as you end the lovely Mt.Kenya hike and treking experience. Have lunch in Chogoria.
- Drop off at your hotel.
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