Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This is by far the most scenic and interesting route. It takes in both tropical forests and moor land.
What's included
Treated water on the trek.
Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
1 night full board hotel accommodation at Chogoria Transit Hotel
Breakfast
Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
On completion, successful climb Certificate
Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
Tips, laundry, sleeping bags and drinks
Accommodation before/after the trek
International flights
climbing gears
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
What to expect
Day 1: Nairobi/Chogoria
Nairobi
5h
Pick up from your Nairobi Hotel at 8am and drive north to Chogoria town for lunch and afternoon leisure walk in the town to acclimatize. Dinner and overnight at Chogoria Transit Motel, 2000m
After breakfast, take a 4x4WD vehicle to the forest clearance, 16km from where the walk starts. You will walk for 16km through the forest along the dirt and sometimes very muddy road for 4hrs to reach Mount Meru Bandas at 2950m for lunch and afternoon walks. Dinner and overnight at Mt. Meru Bandas
Day 3: Mount Meru Bandas - Road Head Camp, 3hrs, 9km, 350m ascent
Chogoria
3h
After breakfast follow the track through giant heather and forest up to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the east of the gorges valley to reach Road Head Camp taking approximately 3-4hrs. Overnight at Road Head Camp at 3300m
Day 4: Road Head/Mintos Hut - 4 hrs, 12km
Chogoria
4h
After breakfast follow the track through giant heather and forest up to Chogoria road head from where the path drops to cross a stream then follows the broad ridge to the east of the gorges valley to reach Mintos Hut, 4200m. Dinner and overnight at Mintos Hut
Day 5: Mintos/Point Lenana/Met Station - 11-12 hrs, 29km, 785m ascent/1985m descent
Chogoria
12h
Leave shortly after midnight at 2am towards the main peaks and divide after an hour, above a flat green area at the head of the valley known as temple fields, arriving at point Lenana at 6:30am. After taking photographs, descend to Mackinders for breakfast and continue down to Met Station at 3000m for dinner and overnight rest
Day 6: Met Station/Naromoru/Nairobi - 3hrs, 9km, 400m descent
Chogoria
3h
After breakfast, descend through the rainforest which is 9km to Naromoru Park Gate at 2,600m where you will connect with your transport back to Nairobi, arriving at approximately 3pm
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our driver guide will come to pick you up at your hotel lobby within Nairobi
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
