Day 1: Naro Moru Gate (2,450m) to Mackinder’s Camp (4,300m)

• Morning:
  • Arrival at Naro Moru Gate (2,450m): Start early and complete registration with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
  • Transfer to Met Station (3,050m): Drive (about 7km).
• Afternoon:
  • Begin your hike to Mackinder’s Camp (10km). Pass through the vertical bog, a challenging section characterized by muddy and uneven terrain.
  • Enjoy stunning views of the Teleki Valley and Mount Kenya peaks as you ascend.
• Evening:
  • Arrive at Mackinder’s Camp (4,300m) after 6-8 hours of hiking from Met Station.
  • Rest, acclimatize, have dinner, and sleep early in preparation for the summit attempt.

Day 2: Mackinder’s Camp – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Met Station

• Early Morning (2:00 AM – 3:00 AM):
  • Start summit attempt under the starry sky. The hike to Point Lenana takes 3-4 hours.
  • Reach Point Lenana (4,985m) by sunrise to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and landscapes.
• Morning:
  • Descend back to Mackinder’s Camp for breakfast and rest.
  • Continue descending to Met Station
• Afternoon:
  • Arrive at Met Station and transfer back to your departure point.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Round transport, Self-drive is an option too.
• 3 meals per day at the Mountain.
• Accommodation in tents and at the mountain huts.
• Park fees.
• Experienced Guides.
• Porters
• Experienced Mountain chef.
• Snacks
• Camping fee
• All beverages
• Camping fees
• Basic Camping Gear, ie, Mess Tents, Camping Tables, Camping Chairs, etc

PACKAGE EXCLUDES

• Tips for cooks & porters
• Soft Drinks (water is available for refills you may consider these)
• Alcoholic drinks
• Travel Insurance

THE MOUNTAIN MENU
All our food are fresh, and the meals are tasty, well-prepared, and served by our staff. Three-course meals with vegetables, fruit, salads, desserts, soups, popcorn, biscuits, and a complete range of beverages. We want you to enjoy your holiday on Mount Kenya, which means good food! Our cooks are all well experienced in Western tastes so expect as an example a soup starter with bread, tomato, and avocado side salad followed by chicken casserole with boiled potatoes and julienne carrots with a fresh fruit medley to finish with, and coffee and chocolate for supper.

Mt. Kenya Climbing Gear

1. Backpack/rucksack for porters
2. Day pack Bag properly padded
3. Sleeping bag (-0 to -20 degrees)
4. Waterproof Hiking Boots
5. Marvin/Balaclava /Warm Hat
6. Sunglasses
7. lim hot water flask
8. T-Shirts – Polyester quick dry.
9. Warm Jacket
10. Long Raincoat or Poncho
11. Walking pants
12. Summit Ski Trouser
13. Waterproof windbreaker pants / Rain Trousers
14. Heavy woolen socks
15. Gloves (Warm Ski gloves)
16. Light woolen gloves
17. Fleece
18. Hiking pole
19. Thermal underwear (Top & Bottom)
20. Camelbak Hydration pack /Water bottles 2-3 liters total
21. Bathroom Kit (Recommended Wet Wipes, SunScreen, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, etc) But warm water will be provided
22. Headlamp with Extra Batteries
23. Personal First aid items/medicine if any
24. Wide Brimmed sun hat/Baseball cap
25. Snacks (Personal Discretion)
26. Passport/National ID/Alien ID

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