8-Day Mount Kenya Ascent: Chogoria Route Challenge

Itinerary

• Day 1: Travel to Mount Kenya National Park, start trek, overnight at Chogoria Gate.
• Day 2: Trek to Lake Ellis, overnight camping.
• Day 3: Trek to Mintos Hut, overnight stay.
• Day 4: Acclimatization day, explore surroundings, overnight at Mintos Hut.
• Day 5: Summit attempt, descend to Mintos Hut.
• Day 6: Trek to Meru Bandas, overnight camping.
• Day 7: Trek through Chogoria Forest, overnight camping.
• Day 8: Final descent, return to Nairobi.

Places to Visit

• Mount Kenya National Park
• Lake Ellis
• Mintos Hut
• Meru Bandas

Why These Places

The Chogoria Route is known for its breathtaking scenery, including picturesque lakes and dramatic landscapes, offering a memorable and challenging climbing experience.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Included:

• Transportation
• Entry fees to Mount Kenya National Park
• Accommodation (camping)
• Meals (lunch and dinner on Day 1, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Days 2-7, breakfast and lunch on Day 8)
• Guide services
• Porters

Excluded:

• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities