SRTS 037 | North Face Standard route | Mount Kenya via Chogoria approach

Season is from early July through to the end of October. (Poor weather possible at start and end of seasons).

Day 01: Pick up from your hotel at about 08:00ams and transfer to Chogoria Town (3 - 4 hours) from Nairobi where we collect the porters and guides (as required). Overnight at Transit Hotel in Chogoria town.

Day 02: After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we transfer by a 4 x4 Land Rovers to Meru Mount Kenya Bandas for dinner and overnight.

Day 03: 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 overnight at the camp site.

Day 04: Depart Road Head camp site and climb up to Mintos Hut with lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at Mintos Hut or Camp Site.

Day 05: After breakfast ascend up via Simba core Tarn to Kami Camp Site. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 06: Leave the campsite at about 03:00am to the base of North Face Standard route to start your climb to Batian. Dinner and overnight at Kami Camp Site.

Day 07: After breakfast descend through Mackinders and Teleki Valleys with lunch enroute to Old Moses (Judmaier) for dinner and overnight.

Day 08: After breakfast descend to Sirimon park Gate to catch your transport back to Nairobi or safari to Samburu game reserve.

INCLUSIVES:

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 of the Technical guide

• Park entrance and camping fees.

EXCLUSIVES:  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 accommodation in Nairobi,  Tips to porters and guide,  Foot wear and sleeping bag.