Mount Kenya Lake Ellis/Nithi Falls/Mugi Trek(2 days)
Overview
Mt Kenya is the ultimate hiking and climbing destination in Kenya. Of the three main hiking routes, Chogoria route is arguably the most scenic and spectacular ascent route to Mt Kenya. This four day adventure will take you through the most scenic attractions including the magnificent Lake Ellis, Nithi river, gorges valley, Nithi falls & Mugi hill. For those who do not plan to summit the high peaks, this is your chance to tour and explore this magnificent spectacle
INTENSITY- Moderate
Included/Exclude
- Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation.
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
- Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
- Accommodations in campS
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Services of a professional guide and skilled cook
- Treated water on the trek.
- Start and finish Nairobi
- Training cost and purchase of mountain gear.
- Emergency evacuation cover USD. 25.00 from Amref
- Meals outside the mountain
- Other Items not mentioned above
- Accommodation before/after the trek
- Trekking gears
- Tips
- Items of personal nature
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Pickup from Nairobi and drive to Chogoria gate.
Heavy snacks prepared by the chef is served shortly after arrival.
After lunch we will start our hike to Lake Ellis (camp)through Hargenia forest and tussock grass. We cross a stream before passing a fisheries station on the right but still under the beautiful Hargenia trees. After an hour moderate walk we exit the forest and into the moorland, the Road End camp is an hour or so. Along the trails, we enjoy views of Mugi Hill and the Giant Billiard Table. Visit River Nithi and Nithi falls enroute to lake Ellis.
Take a short walk to familiarize ourselves with the surroundings.
Return to campsite.
Supper is served.
Retire for sleep at own convenient time.
its a beautiful morning by the lake, be sure to wake up early to catch the sunrise, as the first light hits the undisturbed waters except for trouts in their wake to feed. After breakfast, we will hike to mugi hill and later trek back to the main gate and drive back to Nairobi.
-Breakfast
-Lunch
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