Mt Kenya: Half-day hiking and wildlife viewing
ID: GYG1162307-1780358
Categoria:
Paese: Kenya
Durata:
08:00 ore
Descrizione
dramatic transition through diverse ecosystems, endemic flora, multiple summit options for various skill levels and stunning landscapes featuring alpine lakes, U-shaped valleys, and glaciers,
You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel/ residence and drive to Nanyuki town the capital of Laikipia County. Presently Nanyuki is a base for the Kenya Air Force and a training area for the British Army.
Nanyuki continues to be an important town for Mount Kenya climbers, supply centre for farms and is close to ranches, game parks conservancies in the region.
From Nanyuki Town (1980 meters) we drive toward the Mount Kenya to the Sirimon gate at 2650 meters. The distance between Nanyuki and Sirimon Gate is 23 km’s.
10:30 am :On completion of park entry formalities at the Sirimon Gate, you begin a 3½ hour (9 km’s) hike through forest, bamboo, rosewood and heather zones to Old Moses camp (also called Judmeier Camp) at 3300 meters.
We gain 740 meters on the ascent and begin to truly acclimatize. The forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species
13:30pm: We hike a little higher about 1 km from Old Moses camp to 3600 meters to see 2 Mount Kenya peaks – Nelion and Batian next to each other. These peaks are climbed only by professional alpinists.
14:00pm: After taking pictures we descend down from 3600 meters to Old Moses camp at 3300 meters for our picnic lunch.
15:00 pm: After lunch we descend down for 9 km’s (1.5 hours) to Sirimon gate where you get your driver guide and transfer back to Nairobi.
19:00pm: We arrive back to Nairobi, transfer you to your hotel/ residence.
Punti salienti
- bamboo zones, heather-covered slopes, alpine meadows, and rocky terrain
- unique plants like giant groundsels (Senecios) and lobelias
- more intimate wilderness experience
Lingue guida
INCLUSO
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional driver/guide
- Entrance fee
- Transport in a comfortable vehicle
- Bottled Water
- Our assistance at any point during the hike
NON INCLUSO
- Tips / Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Quando dovrei prenotare?
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Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
