5 Days Chogoria Route climb up the dramatic ridges and lakes
you climb through dense bamboo forests, up the dramatic ridge of the Gorges Valley, and past iconic landmarks like Lake Ellis and Lake Michaelson
Overview
A 5-day"out-and-back" trip on Chogoria gives you a second chance to admire its unmatched scenery from a completely different perspective."Up and Down" Chogoria route trek on Mount Kenya is widely considered the most scenic itinerary on Africa's second-highest mountain. Climbing up and down the same eastern side allows you to maximize your time around spectacular features with dramatic plunge waterfalls, deep glacial gorges,Lake Ellis, Lake Michaelson, and the Temple cliff, which are often rushed during a standard point-to-point traverse.
Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Morning drive from Nairobi and drive through the agricultural central highlands to Chogoria town,where you will have lunch.and after proceed driving through the rough forest track to the park gate. You will trek through the dense bamboo and montane forest zones, ending the day at the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas camp for dinner and overnight rest
Activities
Leaving the forest zone for the open moorland. You will take a scenic, off-the-beaten-path trail toward the tranquil waters of Lake Ellis.Stay: Wilderness camping by the lakeshore
Activities
Trekking along the edge of the breathtaking Gorges Valley, offering panoramic views of the sheer rock feature known as "The Temple".Stay: High-altitude camping at Mintos Camp, right next to the Hall Tarns
Activities
Trekking for 12 hours, ~21km, 785m ascent / 2,035m descent. Summit Push: Alpine wake-up call at 2:30 AM. You will push hard up on a loose rock screes beside the ridge for 3 hours to arrive at Point Lenana just as the African sun rises over the horizon Then Descent turn back down the Chogoria route to the Vivian falls route.You will trail back down past Mintos Camp for breakfast, take a lunch break at the scenic Road Head river, and complete the long march back down to the comfort of the Bandas camp
Activities
you can Trek a little for 2km or /Drive through the forest Board your transfer vehicle at Chogoria Village for the return trip to Nairobi or your next destination , arriving by late afternoon
Activities
What's Included
- Park fees and camping fees
- Professional guide cook and porters
- All meals during the trek
- Camping equipment
- Camping fees
What's Not Included
- Personal climbing gear
- Tips for guides and porters
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Items of personal nature
$850
per person
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