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Mackinders valley trail in Mount Kenya |
Day 1: Nairobi - Naromoru - Met Station
Hiking time: 4hrs
Distance: Approximately 9kms
Habitat: Montane forest
Transfer from Nairobi to Naromoru Park gate (alt.2650m). After enjoying our picnic lunch, we begin an acclimatization hike in the tropical forests of Mt. Kenya to arrive at Met Station camp (alt.3080m) in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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Hikers along the bog of mackinders valley Mount Kenya |
Day 2: Met Station - Mackinders
Hiking time: 7hrs
Distance: Approximately 14kms
Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, start the hike up the moorland vegetation, enjoying the amazing scenery of the Naromoru and Mackinders valleys. Picnic lunches will be served on the way arriving at Mackinders camp (alt.4300m) in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 3: Mackinders - Summit (Point Lenana) - Met Station
Pre-dawn start the attempt at 0200hrs of the screech scree to the summit - point Lenana (alt.4985m) which is the highlight of our trip! After taking photos with the sunrise, descend down to Mackinders camp for full breakfast. Lunch enroute and further descend down to Met Station for dinner and overnight at the camp. (6 - 7 hrs)
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Descending from point Lenana - Mount Kenya |
Day 4: Met Station - Nairobi
After breakfast and feeling like achievers and we surely are, it is easy going down enjoying the cool mountain weather. We depart the camp to connect with the transfer vehicle to our onward destination.
Charges per person:
No of Pax |
East Africa Citizens |
Kenyan Residents (Expatriates) |
Non Residents |
1 |
KES 59,500 |
KES 64,500 |
USD 900 |
2 - 4
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KES 49,500 |
KES 53,500 |
USD 850 |
5 - 7 |
KES 47,000 |
KES 52,000 |
USD 800 |
8 - 9
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KES 44,500 |
KES 48,600 |
USD 750 |
10 & above |
KES 42,000
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KES 46,500 |
USD 700 |
Extra day will cost KES 7,000 & USD 180 per person for citizen / resident and non-resident respectively
Children & Students Rate Policy:
- Children between 13 – 17 years, 90% of adult rate
- Children aged 18 years and above, adult rate applies
Deadline for payment: 15th April 2023
Mode of payment: Cash, M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Cheque, Direct Bank Deposit, Debit / Credit card or Secure Online payment
Cheques in favor of: Afrika Hub Vacations Ltd (Cheque payments should reach us on or before the deadline date)
Kindly note, we accept payment in installments at your convenience so long as the above payment deadline clause is adhered to.
* Booking terms and conditions apply* Please refer to our comprehensive copy of the terms on our website http://africahubvacations.com/bookingtermsandconditions
Package inclusive of:
- Return transfer to Naromoru
- Meals and picnic lunch while on the trek and as reflected in the itinerary
- Park entry fees
- Accommodation in mountain bunk hostels, bed and a mattress will be provided
- Uhf Radio communication / advanced Mountain first Aid Kit
- Professional services of our English speaking crew
Package exclusive of:
- Hiking equipment and climbing gear
- Bottled water
- Hire of sleeping bag (charges from KES 600 per bag per night)
- Any item of personal nature
- Medical, travel & personal insurance cover
- Tips and gratuities for the team
- Any other item not mentioned in the inclusive list
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