Early morning between 0700hrs and0730hrs you will depart from Nairobi in a shared transportation to go to Mount Kenya area. Arriving in the afternoon in Nanyuki and acclimatize. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Reisroute
Ervaar de sensatie van een vijfdaagse trekking over Mount Kenya via de schilderachtige Sirimon Route. Doorkruis diverse landschappen, van weelderige bossen tot alpine heidevelden, terwijl je geniet van adembenemende uitzichten en de uitdaging van de op één na hoogste top van Afrika.
Tijdens deze safari verblijf je 1 nacht in een hotel, 2 nachten in Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) en 1 nacht in Shipton Camp.
Reisprogramma
Nairobi - Nanyuki
Startpunt
Nairobi, Kenya
07:00 - 07:30
Nanyuki - Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
After having breakfast, you will proceed to Sirimon Gate. The trekking will take about 1 hour. From the gate, you will follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest (which becomes a heathland) after about 3 hours. About 3.5 hours from the gate, you will continue the trekking until Judmier Camp and stay overnight there.
Trekking time: 3 - 4 hours
Distance: 9 kilometers
Elevation: 860-meter ascent
Judmier Camp - Shipton Camp
After having breakfast, you will follow the track uphill and fork left at the junction. About one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track will cross Ontulili River. You will go right contouring through the moorland, cross Liki North, and continue uphill to Mackinder Valley from where panoramic views towards the main peaks can be seen. You will enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Shipton Camp
Trekking time: 6 - 7 hours
Distance: 14 kilometers
Elevation: 900-meter ascent
Shipton Camp - Point Lenana - Old Moses Camp
On the fourth day, you will leave at 03:00 to climb up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns. You will arrive in Point Lenana at 06:30 as the trekking will take about 3 hours. After sunrise, you will descend down to Shipton Camp to have breakfast. Then, you will continue the journey to Judmier Camp to have dinner and stay overnight.
Trekking time: 6 hours
Distance: 14 kilometers
Elevation: 785-meter ascent
Old Moses Camp - Nanyuki - Nairobi
After descending the mountain for 2 hours, you will go to the park's gate to be transferred to Nanyuki. You will continue the journey to Nairobi in a shared transportation.Arrival in the evening drop off at the Airport/hotel
Eindpunt
Nairobi, Kenya
17:00 - 17:30
Annuleringsbeleid
RESERVATION
A 30 percent deposit is required on booking and the balance at least 30 days before tour commencement.
RATES
Include all expenses in respect of vehicle and driver as per itinerary, meals on safari, entrance fees to national parks and game reserves. The rates are subject to change without notice.
CANCELLATION AND NO-SHOW FEES
Any monies paid will be refunded less the cost of cancellation fees levied by hotels or lodges or other relevant expenses for all confirmed bookings. For cancellations made between 60 and 30 days before the tour commences - 50% of total package price and 100 % below 30 days to the tour date - NO SHOW .
ACCOMMODATION
Based on two persons sharing a twin room. Rooms with private bath are provided where possible. Singe rooms are available at additional cost but cannot be guaranteed. Hotels /lodges are named as an indication of category and rooms may be reserved at other similar hotels / lodges.
TRANSPORTATION
Cars, Minibuses, 4WD vehicles, buses or coaches will be provided according to the route and number of participants. The right is reserved to employ the services of sub-contractors for all or part of the services. English speaking driver / guides are provided.
ALTERATION TO TOURS
Pam Tours and Travel ltd company reserves the right to alter arrangements of the route or cancel the operation of a scheduled tour should conditions so necessitate. The company also reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour at any time in which event an equitable amount will be refunded.
LIABILITY
The company and its agent’s act only as agents of the passengers in all matters relating to tours. The company’s liability to passengers is dictated by the appropriate law of the country in which the tour takes place. However, the company accepts no responsibility for any personal illness, injury, delays, loss or damage from any cause whatsoever. Every effort will be made to adhere to the itinerary but no rebate will be considered should we fail to do so. You are advised to take out appropriate insurance cover.
Reisinformatie
Accommodatie
Full Board Accommodation
Vervoer
min-van
Verzekering
Vluchten
Book your own flight tickets
Extra diensten
- Transfer from and to the base of Mount Kenya
- Treated water during trekking
- All park entrance fees
- Climbing certificate upon completion
- Daily meals
- Guided trekking
Extra diensten
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages / drinks, and climbing gears
- Tips for your guide, porters, and cook
Maaltijden
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Gids
Proffessional English speaking guides
Goed om te weten
Valuta
Kenyan Shilling
Kenia
Stekkers en adapters