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6 DAYS FOR SLOW PACE CLIMBERS OR ELDERLY -Senior Citizens
An easy pace hike ideal for hikers who wish to take their time on the ascent,
gaining altitude gradually while avoiding long hours of walking each day.
Day 1:Nairobi - Narumoro
Leave from Nairobi leave by 9.00am or earlier. Transfer to Narumoru River lodge at
the base of Mt Kenya for acclimatization. Day hike in the afternoon in the nearby
forest. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Narumoru - Old Moses camp-3300m
Leave Narumoru River lodge at 9:30 am to Mt Kenya National Park Sirimon gate, which
normally takes 1 1/2 hrs drive, arriving at 11.00, where picnic lunch will be
provided. After lunch, follow the track uphill for 10 kms forking right at the
junction to reach Old Moses camp which is situated at 3,300m. The ascent from
Sirimon gate to Old Moses is 690m. Dinner/overnight.
Day 3: Shipton-Likii North
Gradual hike through the desolate savannah, avoiding the normal direct trail leading
to Shiptons and following the one that goes up to Likii North (3990m), where you
spend the night in a tent. Hiking time is about 4 hours, gaining 700m in altitude.
There will be ample time this afternoon to recuperate or walk around the Likii
valley for more acclimatization.
Dinner and Overnight Likii North (3990m)
Day 4:Likii-Shipton
Emerging from Likii valley, climb and pass over a ridge to enter on a steep descent
into the picturesque Mackinder Valley where you join to the normal route from the
Old Moses camp. You arrive at Shiptons camp for hot lunch after a 4 hour trek.Dinner
and Overnight Shiptons Camp (4200m)
Day 5: Shiptons camp 4,200m - Point Lenana 4,985- Shiptons camp
Leave the camp at 0300hrs and hike up the steep scree slopes and across rocks up to
Point Lenana (4985m), the hikers' summit, gaining 785m in altitude in 3-4 hours.
Later descend back to Shipton's camp for breakfast then relax for the rest of the
day.Dinner and overnight Shipton's Camp (4200m)
Day 6:Narumoru
Descend to Sirimon Park gate to connect with a transfer vehicle for the base hotel
for a hot shower. The rest of the afternoon at leisure.Dinner and Overnight Naromuru
Lodge
Price includes:
- Transportation from and back to Nairobi
- I night fullboard accommodation in Nanyuki
- Services of a trained guide and porters
- Three meals per day
Not included:
- climbing equipments
- Sleeping bags
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc
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