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Chogoria route provides access to the peaks, from the eastern side of the mountain. The route begins from chogoria town; about 96km from Embu and 64km from Meru. It is regarded as being the most beautiful route to the mountain. Ernest Carr, who made a vehicle track to the moorland, opened it in 1920s. It is however, a much longer route, compared to the others.
Pick up from your Nairobi Hotel at 8am and drive north to Chogoria town for lunch and afternoon leisure walk in the town to acclimatize. Dinner and overnight at Chogoria Transit Motel, 2000m, L,D.
After breakfast, take a 4x4WD vehicle to the forest clearance, 16km from where the walk starts. You will walk for 16km through the forest along the dirt and sometimes very muddy road for 4hrs to reach Mount Meru Bandas at 2950m for lunch and afternoon walks. Dinner and overnight at Mt. Meru Bandas, B,L,D
After breakfast follow the track through giant heather and forest up to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the east of the gorges valley to reach Road Head Camp taking approximately 3-4hrs. Overnight at Road Head Camp at 3300m.
After breakfast follow the track through giant heather and forest up to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the east of the gorges valley to reach Mintos Hut, 4200m. Dinner and overnight at Mintos Hut, B, L, D
Leave shortly after midnight at 2am towards the main peaks and divide after an hour, above a flat green area at the head of the valley known as temple fields, arriving at point Lenana at 6:30am. After taking photographs, descend to Mackinders for breakfast and continue down to Met Station at 3000m for dinner and overnight rest, B,L,D
After breakfast, descend through the rainforest which is 9km to Naromoru Park Gate at 2,600m where you will connect with your transport back to Nairobi, arriving at approximately 3pm, B,L
• The following are the major and frequently used routes:-
The safest time to climb Mt. Kenya is during the dry seasons: January – February and Mid June to September. The main routes are likely to be more crowded at this time of the year. If you favor complete solitude over the sunny skies, try going slightly off the peak season.Can you climb Mount Kenya? Most visitors to Mt. Kenya usually make it to Point Lenana, a much easier satellite peak. The “real” Mount Kenya is a long and serious climb, involving many pitches of fifth class rock climbing
The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian 5,199 metres (17,057 ft), followed by Nelion 5,188 metres (17,021 ft) and finally Point Lenana 4,985 metres (16,355 ft).
Whist in Kenya one can have a lot of things to do and places to visit. From the national parks, the museums, animal orphanages, boat riding in the lakes, sun bathing in the coastal beaches. You can also climb Mt. Kenya and hiking in Longonot , Among others.
Tsavo is made up of two separate parks, Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park. Located in Coast Province of Kenya in between Nairobi City and Mombasa. Tsavo is nearly 22,000km2, being the largest national park in Kenya and one of the largest in the world.
The most popular animals in area the “Big Five” namely:- • Lion- regarded as the largest of Africa’s big cats • African Elephant, the world’s largest land mammal. • Buffalo – famed for its boiling temper, the buffalo is one of the most feared animals. • Rhinoceros. • Leopard.
It can be issued in as little as 2-3 business days (Monday – Friday) and is a cost-effective option. A Traditional Visa is valid for multiple entries into Kenya, good for 6 months from the date of issue for a stay up to 90 days, and extendable for up to an additional 90 days while in country.
Malaria risk is high throughout the year in the whole country, but low in Nairobi, the immediate surrounding areas, and the highlands (above 2500m) of Central, Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley and Western Provinces. Malaria precautions are essential.
The best wildlife viewing months in Kenya are during the Dry season from late June to October. The wildebeest usually reaches the Masai Mara in July and remains until October when they move back to the Serengeti in Tanzania.
Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya Loitoktok District. It’s known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Additionally, varied wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and hundreds of bird species.
You can visit the Nairobi safari walk, the animal orphanage, David Shedrick elephant orphanage, game drives in the, visit the Bomas of Kenya and Karen Blixen museums.
The park has a large and diverse wildlife population. Species found in the park include Cape buffaloes, baboons, eastern black rhinos, gazelles, zebras, Tanzanian cheetahs, Coke’s hartebeest, hippopotami, leopards, East African lions, elands, impala, Masai giraffes, ostriches, vultures and waterbucks.
Tempted by greener pastures, the wildebeest migrate northwards from the Serengeti and arrive at the Mara River around July/August. They then cross over into the Masai Mara plains. Typically the wildebeest remain in the Masai Mara until October. Afterwards, they head south and return to Tanzania.
The Mara Conservancy properties are secure and well-guarded – usually by the Masai who benefit from the conservancy. On walking safaris you will be accompanied by experienced and highly qualified guides, occasionally armed.
