Mount Kenya Ascent

The ascent of Mount Kenya by the Chogoria Route is arguably the most magnificent route to the summit area where there will be an opportunity to scramble to the summit of Point Lenana (grade C) and complete the "Round the Peaks" trekt.
Accommodation on the mountain is in roomy, two man double skin tents. You will require a sleeping bag and mat. Warm water for washing is provided at all campsites, a cook will prepare all meals, these always include fresh vegetables and fruits.
This is an energetic walking trip but within the limits of a fit individual used to walking in mountain areas.
On the return from Mount Kenya we visit "Savage Camp" base of whitewater rafting on the river Tana. This is an excellent place to relax with a half day rafting. The last days of the trip offer a unique opportunity to visit St Jerome’s Homework Club and /or a similar project in the Kibera slum area of Nairobi. This trip is in line with our aims to help charities and organisations working to improve conditions in overseas areas we are associated with by direct help. (See our Responsible Travel Policy). If you wish to be directly involved with the fund-raising aspects of the trip you may consider signing up for it via their website: schoolchildrenforchildren.org. Contributions locally made are also greatly appreciated.

Special Programme Outline 13-22 February 2010
Day 1 Overnight flight to Nairobi – see flights information below
Day 2The mountain team will meet you on arrival into Nairobi and transfer to Chogoria for lunch. Enjoy a scenic 3hr drive.Change vehicle to drive up a forest reserve track to the Mt Meru Bandas; (altitude 3000m, 4 man huts with fresh linen and hot showers).
Day 3 After breakfast walk to the Nithi Gates 3200m, 3 hrs, Camp near a stream in the moorland zone with pretty waterfalls.
Day 4 Walk up the ridge overlooking the Gorges Valley to the campsite by Lake Michaelson, 4000m. A spectacular area.
Day 5 An early start to ascend Pt Lenana; then descend to American Camp.
Day 6 Descend to the park gates with lunch on the way and then to meet the vehicle. Drive to Savage Wilderness Safari Camp on the Tana River Overnight at the camp.
Day 7 Rafting and / or relaxation at the camp. After lunch drive to Nairobi in time for dinner. Overnight in the Country Lodge.
Day 8 In Nairobi with the project sponsors to view one or two of the projects that Schoolchildren for Children funds. Overnight in Country Lodge or return to London ( LHR ) on an overnight flight .
Day 9 On this day the group can enjoy free time or visit another project / or have a game drive in Nairobi National park. This day's activities is not included in the trip cost. Return overnight flight.
Day 10 Return home.

This trip is costed for a group size of four.

Included in the costs:
- All land transport and transfers as per the programme above.
- Park fees & permits.
- Services of guiding staff, porters and cook.
- Full board on trek and at the Savage camp.
- Tents are provided for the trek and at the Savage Camp.
- Showers are available at the Bandas and Savage Camp; on the mountain campsites warm water is provided for washing.
- B&B only in Country Lodge.
- Transfer back to the airport for return flight.

Not included in the costs:
- Flights.
- Personal insurance
- Personal spending and trek equipment
- Visa costs
- Tips (as detailed below)
- Transport and transfers to the projects or extra activities in Nairobi on Day 9.

Tips:
Recommended for excellent service; per group per day:
$15 Guide;
$7-10 Cook
$7 Porter (allow 2 porters per person)

International Flights:
Kenyan Airways provide a good service LHR to Nairobi; please note that the cost varies on the date of travel and date booked. We suggest outbound KQ101 dep LHR 1900 arr NBO 0630; Return KQ102 dep NBO 23.59hrs arr LHR 0625. Current cost for these for EWP to obtain – partly changeable with a change fee £570.00. For EWP to book these flights we ask for full payment at the times of obtaining the flights. Other carriers such as Virgin also provide competitive flights.

See also: hotel details and facilities, safari extensions, coast extensions, weather.

Mt Kenya Ascent & Rafting

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