MOUNT KENYA

Day Trip on Mount Kenya .

Price range; $ 179 per person (based on group of 6) ; $ 189 per person (based on group of 4) ; $ 242 per person (based on group of 2) Duration : 1day
Description :A day trekking on Mount Kenya .
Excursion
This excursion is for those who wish to explore the lower slopes of Mount Kenya without reaching any of the summits. You depart from Naro Moru River Lodge at 8.00 a.m. for the drive to the roadhead on the Naro Moru Track (altitude 10,000 ft). Your guide sets a leisurely pace for a relaxing walk up the mountain. You stop at about 12,000 ft for your picnic lunch and then continue your stroll to the crest of the ridge at 13,500 ft from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the main peaks and the Teleki Valley . A quick descent to the Met. Station and you then travel back to arrive at the Lodge early evening

Mount Kenya 3 day Foot Safari

Price range; $ 326 per person (based on group of 6) ; $ 341 per person (based on group of 4) ; $ 357 per person (based on group of 2)
Duration : 2 nights 3 days
Locations Visited : Mount Kenya National Park
Description :This safari is designed for the visitor with a limited amount of time who would like to reach the third highest peak, Lenana. This challenging, non technical ascent can be done by any health person.
Day 1
You depart from Naro Moru River Lodge after lunch and sorting gear, drive to the roadhead at the Met Station. Afternoon hike to acclimatise. Over night at the Met. station. (3,050 m.)
Day 2
Hike up the Teleki valley where there is spectacular views of the peaks. Overnight at Mackinder's Camp (4,100m)
Day 3
Pre dawn start for the summit of Lenana, in time for a clear view. Decend to base camp and then down the mountian to the lodge.

Mount Kenya Technical climb- Standard route to Nelian

Price range; $ 792 per person (based on group of 5) ; $ 815 per person (based on group of 4) ; $ 840 per person (based on group of 2)
Duration : 7 nights 8 days
Description :The NORMAL standard route starts from Austrian hut This is the most used route on the Southern /Eastern side of the mountain. It's the only one where we have abseil rings fixed. Climbers start from the Austrian hut very early in the morning around 0400hrs. They hike across the Lewis glacier and up to the base. This takes about 2 hours. From the base, the climb is easy with the first 3 pitches scrambled using a running belay. Then come to Mackinders Chimney. It's a bit tricky so you have the rabbit hole as the alternative. Both pitches are grade IV. From there you come to the 1.00 o’clock gully.  Then to another easy 4 pitches which bring you to the Bailles Bivy. After the hut you come to the Mackinders Gendarme. This pitch will lead you to the De Graph Variation. This is the most difficult part of the climb, it is IV +. A bit difficult without good holds and steps but the rock is quite rough which helps you move easily. After this you do another easy part of Grade III to lead you to another tricky traverse, which is short, about 20 metres. After that you have two easy pitches to Nelion and infact the last one is donkey walking. If you are crossing to Batian you scramble for 50 meters to an anchor where you fix a rope to cross the Gate of Mist, then do two short pitches of 25 meters to Batian. You require ice climbing equipment i.e. crampons, ice axe. The whole climb is made up of 18 pitches. It's the easiest climb to Nelion and Batian.The best months to climb the standard route are, December, January and February.
Day 1
Leave Nairobi at 8.00 am for Nanyuki, which normally takes 4hrs drive, arriving at 12.00, then proceed to Mt Kenya National Park Sirimon gate, picnic lunch will be provided. After lunch, follow the track uphill for 10 kms, forking left at the junction to reach Old Moses camp which is situated at 3,300m. The ascent from Sirimon gate to Old Moses is 690m. Dinner/overnight.
Day 2
After breakfast, leave at 8.00 am, follow the directions for the direct route, until you reach the fork after one hour. The track becomes a path, and swings right and south round the head of a large valley, crossing several small streams to reach the crest of the ridge between the Otulili and Liki North Valleys. A walk of 3 to 4 hours to Liki North hut at 3,993m.  Dinner/overnight.   
Day 3
After breakfast, ascend the west side of the Valley, over a ridge, then down into the Mackinders Valley to meet the direct route, taking one to two hours. From here, follow the Mackinders Valley to reach Shiptons camp, a total of 4 hours from Liki to Shiptons camp at 4,250m. Dinner/overnight.
Day 4
Wake up at 2.00 a.m., have tea and biscuits, then leave at 3.00 a.m. for the Lenana summit. This section is a long, hard slog, and the path is indistinct in places. Continue walking across a tough scree, until you come across Harris Tarn. From Harris Tarn, continue up the north face of Point Lenana reaching the summit after approx., 45 minutes at 4,985m, for the sunrise at 6.30 a.m. After enjoying the views and taking your pictures, descend down to Austrian hut 4700 m (This will be your base camp before climbing Nelion) Dinner and overnight.  
Day 5
Wake up 3.30 am and have tea and biscuits. Leave at 4.00 am, cross the Lewis glacier and up to the base of Nelion, which normally takes 2 hours. Start your climb at 7.00 am until you get to the top at 1.00 clock. Traverse the gate of mist to Batian and then return to Nelion. Dinner and overnight at Ian Howell hut at 5100m.  
Day 6
Abseil down to the bottom about 9 ropes, 50 metres, and then walk to Austrian Hut for breakfast. After morning breakfast, continue walking down to Mintos hut at 4200m for dinner and overnight.
Day 7
After breakfast, descend down to Meru Mount Kenya Bandas above Chogoria, following the Gorges Valley . It will take 5 hours to reach the bandas. Dinner/ overnight.
Day 8
After morning breakfast, continue walking down through the bamboo and indigenous forest to reach Bairunyi to meet up with your transport back to  Nairobi .

Sirimon Bandas

Price range $ : 50 Location : Mount Kenya National Park
Meal Plan : Type : Cottages - self catering
Description :
The Sirimon Bandas are situated on the edge of the Mount Kenya National Park , up on the Sirimon track. The bandas are neat, cosy and comfortable. The main house has a fully equipped kitchen, lounge, dining room and a spacious veranda.,There is a dedicated caretaker who cleans and provides firewood. Game drives and mountain walks can be arranged.,
Facilities :
Bird watching,Fishing-trout,Game viewing,Mountain Climb

Mountain Lodge

Price range $ : 101-150 Location : Mount Kenya National Park
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Tree Hotel
Description :
Standing at 2,195m (7,200 ft) on the slopes of snowcapped Mount Kenya., ringed by a dense rain forest that comes alive at dusk with the myriad sounds of creatures all sizes. This is the adventure offered at Mountain Lodge, regarded by many as having the most consistently high record of animal "visits" and sightings in the area.
Facilities :
Conference facilities,Game viewing,Organised walks,Photographic hide,Game san

MOUNT KILIMANJARO

Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Marangu route

Price range; $ 864 per person (based on group of 5) ; $ 876 per person (based on group of 4) ; $ 894 per person (based on group of 3) ; $ 930 per person (based on group of 2) ; $ 1094 per person (based on group of 1)
Duration : 6 nights 7 days
Locations Visited : National Park,Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Description :Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro Africa's highest mountain at 19340ft /6896m, via the Marangu route. Five days trekking with a night inan Arusha hotel at either end. Transport from Nairobi is included.The Marangu Route is probably followed by ninety percent of all climbers. It has a well defined path, which has been well set out and where most obstacles have been modified to make them 'climber friendly'. Accommodation on this route is in purpose built mountain huts providing adequate shelter and even bottled water, beer and soft drinks ( at high altitude prices!). Despite the human traffic (it can be fun to mingle with climbers from all over the world), this is a very scenic route with good views of Mawenzi and excellent prospects for viewing wildlife.
Day 1
Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu for the first section of the climb through the montane forest to Mandara Hut at 9000ft/ 2750m. taking 3 to 4 hours. Overnight Mandara hut
Day 3
Leaving the forest, you trek along a good path through open grassy moorland to reach Horombo Hut at 12000ft/3700m. taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Horombo hut  
Day 4
Continue ascending past ‘the last water point' traversing the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi to Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m. taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Kibo hut
Day 5
An early start for the summit on steep and heavy scree up to Gilman's Point at 18640ft / 5681m. on the crater rim to arrive in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19340ft / 5896m. Descend to Horombo Hut for overnight taking 7 to 8 hours ascent and 4 to 7 hours descent. Overnight Horombo hut
Day 6
Descend the mountain to the Park Gate taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7
Breakfast at Mountain Inn - End of tour

Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Machame route

Price range; $ 1092 per person (based on group of 5) ; $ 1122 per person (based on group of 4) ; $ 1140 per person (based on group of 3) ; $ 1176 per person (based on group of 2) ; $ 1370 per person (based on group of 1)
Duration : 7 nights 8 days
Locations Visited : National Park,Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Description :Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route, from Moshi. 6 days trekking.One day longer on trek, climbing a natural, rather than manmade path, the Machame Route is a more demanding but much quieter and scenic route up the mountain. Overnights are spent camping in tents which are carried and pitched by the accompanying porters. Highlights of this route are the Shira Plateau, Barranco wall and the Karanga Valley reaching the summit via Stella Point. Because this route is more taxing than the Marangu routeit is recommended that trekkers should be physically fit and with the additional day on trek to assist with acclimatisation there is a good chance of reaching the summit.
Day 1
Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame for the first section of the climb through the montane forest to Machame Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Machame camp
Day 3
Following the steep ridge and across heath and moorland to ‘picnic rock' and the Shira plateau, to Shira Campsite at 12500ft/3800m for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Shira camp
Day 4
Heading towards Kibo, crossing a broad valley and climbing to a ridge crest, crossing scree slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco Campsite 13000ft/3900m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Barranco camp
Day 5
Cross the floor of the Great Barranco Valley , up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga river - the last water point on this route. A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite at 15500ft/ 4600m. for overnight camp taking 8 to 9 hours. Overnight Barafu camp
Day 6
5{rt for the summit - Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19340ft/5896m taking 6 to 7 hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. for overnight camp.- taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Mweka Camp
Day 7
Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College taking 3 to 4 hours to met and transfered to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8
Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.