Mt Kenya Rock Climbing via Chogoria Route is an 8-day climb on Mt. Kenya, the highest mountain in Kenya. It follows the Chogoria route, a less crowded route with rock climbing and different landscapes. The trip includes summiting the three main peaks: Lenana Point (4,985m), Nelion Point (5,188m), and Batian Point (5,199m). The trek starts from Nairobi to Chogoria Gate and continues through forest to Lake Ellis, Roadhead Camp, and Minto’s Camp. Climbers reach Lenana Point, then continue technical climbing to Nelion and Batian peaks. The trip ends with descent via Austrian Hut and Old Moses Camp to Sirimon gate and return to Nairobi.
Day 1: Set off from Nairobi to Chogoria Gate to Meru Bandas
Day 2: Meru Bandas to Lake Ellis to Roadhead Camp
Day 3: Roadhead to Mintos Camp
Day 4: Mintos to Lenana Point (4,985m) to Austrian Hut
Day 5: Austrian Hut to Nelion Point (5,188m)
Day 6: Nelion Point to Batian Point (5,199m)
Day 7: Nelion Point to Austrian Hut to Old Moses Camp
Day 8: Old Moses Camp to Nairobi City
Rock climbing on Mt Kenya via Chogoria route, a less crowded route with different landscapes
Climb the three main peaks: Lenana Point (4,985m), Nelion Point (5,188m), and Batian Point (5,199m)
Drive from Nairobi to Chogoria Gate and hike through forest to Meru Bandas
Trek to Lake Ellis and Roadhead Camp with views of rivers, waterfalls, and valleys
Hike to Minto’s Camp with views of Gorges Valley and nearby cliffs
Summit Lenana Point and continue to Austrian Hut
Technical rock climbing to Nelion and Batian peaks
Descend via Austrian Hut and Old Moses Camp
Exit through Sirimon gate and return to Nairobi
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