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Ascending the Mountain Kenya |
To climb to the highest peaks-Batian
and Nelion, one requires ropes, ice-axes and other specialized climbing gear.
The two peaks can be attempted by experienced climbers. Non-experienced climbers
have managed to reach point Lenana 4,970 meters (16,300ft) commonly called the
"Tourist Peak".
Naro Moru Route
This is the most popular route although not the most scenic.
It is also the fastest route to point Lenana. It is the easiest
route to the top with bunkhouses and good access.
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DAY1: |
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Naro Moru Park Gate - Met Station. 10 km, 3-4
hours, 1000m ascent. The trail ascends from Naro Moru gate to Met
Station at 3,050m, possible sidetracks through the Teleki valley. |
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Met Station - Mackinders Camp. 10 km 5-6 hours, 1150 m
ascent. Continue to climb past the vertical bog up to Mackinders
Camp at 4,210m. |
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Mackinder's Camp - Point Lenana (4985m), then
descent to Met Station 4 km, 3.5 hours, 785 m ascent. 14 km, 5-6
hours, 1935 m descent. At about 3.00am star the final push to the
summit. This early start will allow you to enjoy the sunrise over
the mountains at Point Lenana. Descend to Met Station for overnight. |
Chogoria Route
This is by far the most scenic and interesting route. It
takes in both tropical forests and moorland.
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DAY1: |
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Ascend to Minto’s Hut
at 4,300m which is situated on a plateau overlooking Lake Michaelson
300m below. There are spectacular views of the summits from here. |
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The trail continues to Austrian
Hut via Tooth Col which is situated between several rock towers. Overnight
at Austrian Hut |
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early morning start to attempt the summit of Point Lenana, which is
only about one hour from Austria Hut. Descend to Chogoria Park Gate
for the night. |
Chogoria -
Naro Moru with Summit Peak Circuit
Combine the
very scenic Chogoria route with the popular Naru Moru together with
the Circuit of the Peaks.
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Transfer to Naro Moru resting
here overnight for acclimatization. |
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Ascend to Met Station at 3,0550m. |
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The trail leads on the Mackinders Camp overnight here. |
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Now on the summit circuit route we pass Two Tarn Hut, Oblong
and Hausberg Tarns before reaching Shipton’s Camp at 4,210m.
Overnight at the camp. |
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Day 5 An early start (2.00am) to attempt the
final push to the summit at Point Lenana and views of the sunrise.
Descend via Square Tarn to Minto’s Hut for breakfast before
overnighting at Chogoria Park Gate. |
Timau Route
Little used route on northern side of Mount Kenya. It follows
a good dirt road on the lower slopes then degenerates into a path
half way up the mountain and even this disappears higher up leaving
you to walk over open country. There are no facilities, though there
are several good places to camp. This route would suit experienced,
self-sufficient trekkers who can read a compass.
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