4 Days Mtkenya cimbing via Chogoria route
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4 Days Mtkenya cimbing via Chogoria route

Most Picturesque and Breathtaking way to Ascend Mount Kenya.

4 Days / 2 Nights
Mount Kenya
1-12 People
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Overview

The Chogoria Route is widely regarded as the most picturesque and breathtaking way to ascend Mount Kenya. This less-traveled path offers lush montane forests, rolling moorlands, crystal-clear lakes, dramatic cliffs, and cascading waterfalls. Unlike other routes, Chogoria is less crowded, allowing climbers to experience the tranquility and raw beauty of the mountain.

Highlights

Most scenic route
Mountain lakes
Gorges Valley
nithi waterfalls
Point Lenana summit

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Driving time: 4–5 hours (Nairobi to Chogoria) Hiking distance: 8km Elevation gain: 800m Hiking time: 3–4 hours Morning drive from Nairobi through agricultural country up to Mount Kenya Bandas camp for lunch. After lunch, we walk towards roadhead camp having scenic views of Mugi Hill, Ithanguni, and the Giant’s Billiards Table; all spectacular land formations found only in Africa,late afternoon visit the longest high altitude waterfall in mtkenya whilst we follow the river for 1 km downstream the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Hike up Dinner and overnight at Road head campsite.

Activities

Scenic drive from Nairobi to Chogoria (4 hrs) transfer to park gate Forest hike (4 hrs) to camp Camp setup and orientation
Road Head Camp
Lunch, Dinner

Hiking distance: 12km Elevation gain: 800m Hiking time: 5–6 hours After breakfast, you’ll start your ascent towards Mintos Hut (4,200m). The landscape transforms as you pass rocky outcrops, vast moorlands, and high-altitude vegetation such as giant lobelias and senecios. One of the highlights of the day is the breathtaking view of the Gorges Valley, a dramatic landscape filled with towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls.

Activities

6Hrs trekk gorges valley
Mintos Camp
Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker's summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise.After enjoying the summit, you’ll begin your descent to Shipton camp for breakfast and after descent for 5 hours to oldmoses camp after enjoying fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands

Activities

pre dawn attempt Summit trekk descent to Oldmoses
Oldmoses camp
Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

After a relaxed breakfast, you will take a gentle trek through the bamboo and montane forests, descending towards Chogoria Gate. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to spot wildlife such as buffaloes, elephants, and antelopes,

Activities

Descent down 9km walk
Nairobi (own arrangement - transfer included)
Breakfast

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • Guide and porters
  • Meals
  • Camping equipment
  • Transfers

What's Not Included

  • Personal gear
  • Tips
  • Insurance

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per person

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