North Face Standard route, Climbing on Mt. Kenya via the Chogoria approach
(A typical itinerary)

Season is from Early July through to the end of October. (Poor weather possible at start and end of seasons).
Day 1
Pick up from your hotel at about 0800 hours. and transfer to Chogoria Town (3 - 4 hours) from Nairobi where we collect the porters and guides (as required). Overnight at Transit or Joywood Hotel.

Day 2
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we transfer with a 4 x4 to Meru Mount Kenya Bandas for dinner and overnight.
Day 3
After breakfast, set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace . A slightly longer walk to Road Head Camp Site, upstream for about 9 km, Lunch dinner and ovenight at the camp site.

Day 4 Depart Road Head Camp Site andclimb up to Mintos Hut with lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at Mintos Hut or Camp Site.

Day 5
After breakfast ascend up via Simbacore Tarn to Kami Camp Site. Dinner and overnight at the camp

Day 6:
Leave the campsite at about 0300 hours to the base of North Face Standard route to start your climb to Batian. Dinner and overnight at Kami Camp Site.

Day 7: After breakfast descend through Mackinders and Teleki Valleys with lunch enroute to Old Moses (Judmeier) for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: After breakfast descend to Sirimon Park Gate to catch your transport to your next destination.

Costs Include:
· Transport from Nairobi, to as high as possible on the mountain and return to Nairobi.
· Quality fresh food but with some prepared (client to advise any particular likes / dislikes or dietary considerations).
· Porters for all food and tentage, plus up to 15 kgs. of the clients personal equipment.
· All tents, sleeping mats, eating and cooking utensils etc.
· Services Techinical guide
· Park entrance and camping fees.

Not Included:
All gear and equipment, i.e. Helmet and harness, 2 x 9mm ropes, we use double rope system , Slings, karabinas and other protection devices.
· First and last night accomodation
· Tips to porters / guides.
· Foot wear and sleeping bag

Budget hotels in Nairobi
Comfort inn -Single-42 USD B/B Double is 64 USD B/B
Parkside hotel: Single-28 USD B/B Double is 35 USD B/B
Standard hotels Nairobi-
Boulevard Hotel:Single-70USD B/B Double is 90 USD B/B
silversprings Hotel:Single-70 USD B/B Double is 90 USD B/B
Both have swimming pools

Airport transfers 20 USD 1-3 pax in a sloon car
Group and private prices available trasnport is (with 25-Seater buses and 9 ser tour Vans)

You can extend the climb with a safari either camping or lodge or beach holiday


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