Mount Kenya Standard IV | South West Ridge, Standard v (Rock routes)

December-March: Mt Kenya Technical climb Normal Routes, Standard IV: South West Ridge, Standard v (Rock routes)

Day 01: After breakfast transfer to Nanyuki. On arrival at Nanyuki have your lunch and rest for about 2 hours, then in the early evening take a short walk to the equator and back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Simbas lodge.

Day 02: After a late breakfast, drive to the Sirimon park gate (45 minutes) where the trekking starts. Walk for 9 kms to the Old Moses camp (3300 m). Dinner and overnight at the huts.

Day 03: After breakfast, walk via Mackinders Valley to Shiptons camp (4200m). Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 04: Shiptons camp to Austrian camp 4780m for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: Cross Lewis glacier to the base of t of Nelion & Batian peaks for ascend of Nelion and Batian peaks then back to Mackinders for overnight.

Day 06: From Mackinders descend to Met Station for overnight

Day 07: Descend from Met Station to Naro Moru park gate from where you are transferred to board your vehicle for transfer 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.