After breakfast, we’ll follow the track uphill to cross Ontulili River. Heading right, traversing the moorland, we’ll cross Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where we’ll see panoramic views. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, (4200m).

Day 4: Shipton Camp –Acclimatization day

We’ll spend the day acclimatizing. We’ll walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn) and head back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Shipton camp to Point Lenana to Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 11-12hrs, 32km, 785m ascent

Starting early at 3 am we’ll begin on the steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff to reach Lenana point (6km from Shipton Camp) by 6:30 am. Here, we’ll see an incredible sunrise. Thereafter, we’ll descend to Mintos hut (6km) for breakfast and walk for another 4-5 hours further down to get to Mount Meru Bandas (2950m) for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Chogoria Bandas to Chogoria to Nairobi

Descending for about 2hours through the forest, we’ll reach Chogoria Village from where your transfer vehicle will take you back to Nairobi.

Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at La Maison Royale Hotel for overnight. Includes: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, we’ll drop you off to Jomo Kenyatta Airport.

Price Include:

Transport:

• Pick-up and Drop-off at Jomo Kenyata International Airport
• Group transfer to the trailhead
• Pick-up at the exit from the trailhead and transfer to the hotel.

Hiking and safety equipment

• Oxygen Meters
• First Aid Kits
• Bottled Oxygen for emergency use only
• Four Season 3- person Tents
• Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Cutlery
• Heater for Dining Tent
• Portable Toilet
• 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
• GPS-tracking service

Climbing crew:

• Professional guides, licensed by Mt.Kenya National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications.
• Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).

Entry fees:

• Mt. Kenya  National Park permits, crew fees, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT) and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority.

Meals:

• All meals on the hike.  Prepared by our professional  cooks. (vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost )
• Celebration dinner after climb
• All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, juice, hot chocolate and water).

Accommodation:

• 2 Nights at a 3 - star hotel with breakfast included ( before and after the climb )

Please note:

All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer), however a if you prefer a single hotel room or single tent that can be provided at an extra cost.  We also offer other amenities for an extra cost such as a heater for your personal tent.

Price Does Not Include:

• Airfare
• Visas
• Lunch & Dinner at Hotel
• Personal Gear & Equipment
• Tips for the crew ( we recommend $200-$250 per hiker )