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North
Face Standard route, Climbing on Mt. Kenya via
the Chogoria approach
(A typical itinerary)
Season is from Early July through to the end of October.
(Poor weather possible at start and end of seasons).
Day 1
Pick up from your hotel at about 0800 hours. and transfer
to Chogoria Town (3 - 4 hours) from Nairobi where we collect
the porters and guides (as required). Overnight at Transit
or Joywood Hotel.
Day
2
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we transfer
with a 4 x4 to Meru Mount Kenya Bandas for dinner and
overnight.
Day 3
After breakfast, set off up the mountain at a nice and
easy pace . A slightly longer walk to Road Head Camp Site,
upstream for about 9 km, Lunch dinner and ovenight at
the camp site.
Day 4 Depart Road Head Camp Site andclimb up to
Mintos Hut with lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at
Mintos Hut or Camp Site.
Day 5
After breakfast ascend up via Simbacore Tarn to Kami Camp
Site. Dinner and overnight at the camp
Day 6:
Leave the campsite at about 0300 hours to the base
of
North Face Standard route
to start your climb to Batian. Dinner and overnight at
Kami Camp Site.
Day
7: After breakfast descend through Mackinders and
Teleki Valleys with lunch enroute to Old Moses (Judmeier)
for dinner and overnight.
Day
8: After breakfast descend to Sirimon Park Gate to
catch your transport to your next destination.
Costs
Include:
· Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible
on the mountain and return to Nairobi.
· Quality fresh food but with some prepared (client
to advise any particular likes / dislikes or dietary considerations).
· Porters for all food and tentage, plus up to
15 kgs. of the clients personal equipment.
· All tents, sleeping mats, eating and cooking
utensils etc.
· Services Techinical guide
· Park entrance and camping fees.
Not Included:
All gear and equipment, i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm
ropes, we use double rope system , Slings, karabinas and
other protection devices.
· First and last night accomodation
· Tips to porters / guides.
· Foot wear and sleeping bag
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