OVERNIGHT SAFARI TO MOUNT KENYA
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Country: Kenya
Country: Kenya
Duration: 2 days
Description
Mount Kenya is its own National Park with a stunning landscape of interesting endemic flora and flora as well as jagged summit peaks and glaciers.
DAY 1:NAIROBI- MT KENYA
Drive to the North East of the equator which is 150km from Nairobi. Mount Kenya closest towns are Nanyuki and Karatina where the neighboring community grows tea and coffee. After arriving at the Sirimon gate, check in and begin the hike for 3 hours and 9km slowly as you view the beautiful Mount Kenya Sirimon forest with bamboo, heather zones and rock wood. The wildlife found in Mount Kenya Sirimon route are elephant, buffalos, birds, water bucks and giraffes. In about 3 hours you will be able to arrive at the 1st camp of Mt Kenya (Old Moses) Sirimon route 3320m. You may decide to walk around in the evening and see the surrounding peaks or relax in the camp. Dinner at the camp.
DAY 2 : MT KENYA- NAIROBI
Old Moses camp 3320m to 3700m (Mackinders valley rock junction) early in the morning after breakfast tests your individual fitness by hiking an average altitude of over 400. The vegetation cover in this altitude is giant groundsel and giant lobelia which forms part of equatorial forest mountain. Return back to the base of the mountain and drive back to Nairobi arriving in late afternoon.
DAY 1:NAIROBI- MT KENYA
Drive to the North East of the equator which is 150km from Nairobi. Mount Kenya closest towns are Nanyuki and Karatina where the neighboring community grows tea and coffee. After arriving at the Sirimon gate, check in and begin the hike for 3 hours and 9km slowly as you view the beautiful Mount Kenya Sirimon forest with bamboo, heather zones and rock wood. The wildlife found in Mount Kenya Sirimon route are elephant, buffalos, birds, water bucks and giraffes. In about 3 hours you will be able to arrive at the 1st camp of Mt Kenya (Old Moses) Sirimon route 3320m. You may decide to walk around in the evening and see the surrounding peaks or relax in the camp. Dinner at the camp.
DAY 2 : MT KENYA- NAIROBI
Old Moses camp 3320m to 3700m (Mackinders valley rock junction) early in the morning after breakfast tests your individual fitness by hiking an average altitude of over 400. The vegetation cover in this altitude is giant groundsel and giant lobelia which forms part of equatorial forest mountain. Return back to the base of the mountain and drive back to Nairobi arriving in late afternoon.
Highlights
- Explore numerous high tarns and traditional higher peaks!
- Experience an epic journey that you have never heard of.
- Mount Kenya is the only mountain that seat exactly at the equator.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
THIS IS A PRIVATE ACTIVITY
We pick up from apartments hotels and private homes within Nairobi.
We pick up from apartments hotels and private homes within Nairobi.
INCLUDED
- Meals as per itinerary
- Transport
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Pickup and drop off from your hotel or the airport.
- Private Chef.
- Tents and camping gears
- Accommodation in Bandas
- Professional guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips ( Optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.