The twin peaks of Batian and Nelion can only be climbed by serious trained climbers - a 700m rock face and the cold and altitude make this a hard task. The next peak - Point Lenana - is accessible to hikers.
The route below has been designed for optimum time on the mountain to acclimatise, as well as getting away from the bulk of hikers. It is run as a camping trip - with all equipment supplied. Top quality mountain tents, thick mattresses, campstools, rain awning, good food, a cook, and qualified guides are supplied, as well as a porter for your pack. Groups are limited to 8 persons per guide.
Day 1 – LD
From Nairobi to Naro Moru River Lodge. Drive to Sirimon gate, commence hike overnight in the forest below Judmaier camp. Camping 3050m.
Day 2 – FB
Ascend the Sirimon track to Liki North Valley and camp overnight in below the subsidiary peaks of Tereri and Sendeyo. Camping 3960m.
Day 3 – FB
Climb out of the North Valley and into the Mackinder Valley. Camp at the head of the Mackinder Valley, just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion. Camping 4267m.
Day 4 – FB
Alpine ascent of the third highest peak, Pt. Lenana. On route up the North face. Descend from Lenana down the Chogoria Route, to overnight near Mintos Hut or Lake Michaelson. Camping 4985m.
Day 5 – FB
Descend from Mintos / Michaelson to Meru Mt Kenya Bandas. Overnight here - cold beers, hot showers and fireplaces in the rooms!! Camping 3000m.
Day 6 – B
After breakfast depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.
Additional accommodation, transfers, shuttle service, and extensions to this itinerary may be organised on request.
Prices on application, please email us on info@helloafricatravel.com and tell us how many of you are planning the climb and when, and we will get back to you with a quote.
Includes
Transfers from Nairobi to park gate/return, accommodation on mountain in two-man tents, mattresses and all camping equipment, porters & guides, all food on mountain, park fees & camping fees and mountain rescue fees.
Excludes
Flights, travel insurance, tips, drinks and items of a personal nature, personal equipment.
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