Mt.Kenya
technical climbing standard North face
to Batian via Chogoria route
Highly recommended for both experienced
and inexperienced high altitude trekkers
as it offers maximum chances of acclimatisation,
virtually guaranteeing successful ascent
to the summit. From Shipton's, you skirt
the high peaks to the east, bypassing
Kami and Two-tarn huts as you marvel at
the splendid view of the rocky towers,
tarns and suspended glaciers of the west
face of Batian peak to attempt the summit
from Mackinders camp in the Teleki valley
and eventually descending through the
Sirimon.
Day 1
Morning transfer from Nairobi, arriving
at Lodge for
lunch. In the afternoon is a nature walk
(3-4 hours) through the forest to the
MauMau caves, the former hideouts for
Kenya's pre-independence guerrilla fighters
who fought against the British colonial
masters. The escort naturalist guide for
the trek talks about their history and
the flora and fauna of the forest. Dinner
and overnight at Lodge.
Day 2
Leave the lodge by 1000hrs together with
your guide and porters and drive for less
than two hours to Sirimon Park gate (2600m).
On completion of park entry formalities,
have picnic lunch then begin a 3-4 hour
hike through forest. Ascend 700m bypassing
the bamboo, rosewood and heather zones
to Old Moses camp. The forest and bamboo
are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants,
bushbucks and a plethora of bird species.
Dinner and overnight at
Old Moses Camp (3300m)
Day 3
After an early breakfast commence a 6-7
hour trek to
Shipton's camp.The hike is awesome but
a good test on individual
endurance on the mountain as you cover
a 900m. ascent in 6-7 hours.
The moorland walk takes you across hills
and valleys in the sprawling moorlands
where you see several unique and interesting
plants and
animals including the Giant groundsels
and lobelias and the mountain hyrax.Dinner
and overnight at Shiptons Camp (4200m)
Day 4
Departing at 0800hrs ascend the Hausberg
col (4700m) then descend steeply to Hausberg
valley and Oblong tarns before making
a further steep ascent, crossing huge
boulders via Two Tarn on the way to Mackinder's
camp (4,300m) which is located along the
Naromoru route within the Teleki Valley.
Dinner and overnight at Mackinder's Camp
(4300m)
Day 5
Leaving the camp at 0300hrs you hike
up the steep scree slopes and glacier
to Point Lenana (4985m), the hikers summit.
It is planned that you arrive in time
to witness the African Sun rising over
the equator,reflect its golden glow on
the Majestic peaks of Batian and Nelion.
Later descend to Shipton's camp (4200m)
for breakfast then relax for the rest
of the day.
Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp
(4200m)
Day 6
Have early breakfast before your descend
to Sirimon roadhead (2600m) in 4-5 hours,
from where you connect the vehicle for
transfer back to Mountain Rock Lodge for
a hot shower and lunch and relax for the
rest of the afternoon. Dinner and overnight
at the lodge.
Day 7
Morning at leisure. Chance for horse
riding, nature walks, sport
fishing, boating etc. Lunch then return
to Nairobi.
