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This climbing route gives you ample time to trek the trails of Mt Kenya through a scenic route. It also allows your body enough time to acclimatize and hence great chance to summit to the Lenana Peak. After the descent to the last bandas on the trail i.e Met Station your body is treated to a restful night at the bandas with a hot shower from the traditionally boiler water. When you return to Nairobi, your body will have rested well and adjusted to your new found and unlocked potential.

Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria Gate (2950m asl) – Lake Ellis 3300m asl)

Our representative will pick you from your residence in Nairobi preferably at central point for all the participants and transfer you to Chogoria Gate (2950m asl) for game formalities. The ride is approximately a 5hrs drive through the central highlands of Kenyan farms. We will have Lunch before we begin our 2hrs acclimatization hike up to the beautiful Lake Ellis Camp at an elevation of 3,300m asl

Dinner and overnight at Lake Ellis Camp

Lake Ellis Camp Site

Day 2: Lake Ellis (3300m asl) – Lake Michaelson (3850m asl)

Hiking time: 4 - 5hrs | Distance: Approximately 12km | Habitat: Giant heather and lobelia |

After breakfast, start the hike up navigating along deep chasm of the Gorges and Valley enjoy the stunning superb geological features to Lake Michaelson (3850m above the sea level). Picnic lunch enroute, dinner and overnight at the camp set up by our support team.

Ascent from Lake Michaelson

Day 3: Lake Michaelson (3850m asl) – Mintos Camp (4200m asl)

Mintos Camp is situated above Lake Michaelson and should take us a steep ascent of approximately 2 hrs and very ideal for acclimatizing before we summit to Lenana Peak. We arrive early enough to allow us time to rest / try catching a siesta. All meals including lunch, 4 O'clock snack and dinner at the camp

Mintos Camp on a misty afternoon

Day 4: Mintos Camp – Point Lenana Summit – 4985m asl – Mackinders Camp (4000m asl)

Pre-dawn start from 0200hrs Mackinder's to summit point Lenana Alt 4985m for sunrise and thereafter descend down to Austrian hut for full breakfast before descending further to Mackinder's camp where we rest off for the night. Lunch, Dinner and overnight stay at Mackinders or what is now known as Teleki Bandas.

Descending from Point Lenana Peak

Day 5: Mackinder's Camp (4000m asl) - Met Station (3040m asl) - Nairobi

After breakfast and feeling like achievers and we surely are, it is easy going down enjoying the cool mountain weather. Occasionally meandering and navigating through boggy paths, capturing a couple of giant lobelias, mushy moorland and eventually into the hargania forest before sighting the final met station base camp.

Mackinders Valley towards Teleki Valley

Day 6: 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.

The team after descent. You are all such a happy family

Charges per person:

Any extra day will cost KES 5,000 & USD 150 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: 1 month before departure date

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 https://www.afrikahubvacations.com/booking-terms-and-conditions/

Package inclusive of:

• Return transfer to Chogoria gate
• Meals and picnic lunch while on the trek and as reflected in the itinerary
• Park entry fees
• Accommodation in shared Tents (Tent and a mattress will be provided)
• Advanced Mountain first Aid Kit
• Professional services of our English speaking crew 

• Hiking equipment and climbing gear (a list will be provided upon confirmation)
• 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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