4 DAYS MOUNT KENYA – LAKE RUTUNDU

Distance: 40 km | Difficulty: Demanding | Start / Finish: Nairobi

Summary

Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa.
It has three main peaks; Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m) and Point Lenana (4,985m).

MOUNTAIN GEAR CHECKLIST SUMMARY
• Headlamp
• Walking pole(s)/
• Sleeping Bag,
• Gaiters: To keep mud, rocks, and snow out of your boots.
• Water purification: This is essential as water for drinking is taken directly from mountain streams.
• Hiking Boots: This is the most important item on the list. You’ll need a comfortable/waterproof pair of hiking boots which offer plenty of support. Make sure they are broken in before you get to Kilimanjaro/Mt. Kenya!
Other Check list (limit yourself)
• 1 set of thermal underwear (top & bottom)
• 1 sleeping bag (rating 0 C or four seasons)
• 1 warm jersey/sweater (wool)
• 1 sleeping pad/mat
• 1 pair of track suit top & bottom
• 1 light towel
• 1 polar fleece/down vest
• 1 pair of light loose fitting cotton trousers
• 1 waterproof jacket (with a hood) & pants
• 1 to 2 long sleeves shirts (cotton/wool)
• 4 pairs of thermal hiking socks
• 2 to 3 T-shirts/shirts
• 2 pairs of thermal socks liner
• 2 to 3 pairs of shorts (with pockets)
• 1 pair of hiking boots
• 1 wide brimmed hat / baseball cap
• 1 pair of sneakers/trainers/takkies
• 1 pair of warm heavy weight gloves/mittens
• 1 pair of gaiters
• 1 pair of light weight gloves (inner gloves)
• 1 bandana
• 1 pair of sunglasses/mountaineering glasses
• 1 balaclava
• 1 wool hat
• 1 warm scarf

NB: Make sure that your boots are waterproof

• 2 x 2 litres water bottles (camel bags preferably)
• 1 head lamp (plus spare batteries & bulb)
• 1 pair of walking/ski poles
• 1 pocket swiss army knife
• 2 – 3 packets of moist towelettes.
• 1 travel pillow (optional)
Personal Items & Toiletries:
US $ Travellers cheques, toothpaste & tooth brush, body lotion, toilet paper and other personal hygiene items. (Ladies, please carry some sanitary toiletries as being at high altitude may alter your cycle).
Photographic (optional):
• 1 camera (plus spare batteries),film & tripod stand, different lenses,
• 1 pair of binoculars, video camera, video tapes, battery packs.

Day 1

DAY 1 NAIROBI -NANYUKI-LAKE RUTUNDU.

Take 4 hours drive to the rich greens and slopes of mtkenya and after lunch further Drive to crater lake rutundu using a 4 wheel drive car as the road is bumpy and rocky,the driving distance is 74km from nanyuki town ,Lake Rutundu is among the scenic lake in mountkenya at the altitude of 3100m and with many history regarding mountkenya,where british prince william proposed kate middleton in 2010 while on their holiday,there is more of activities in this lake among them,hiking and trout fishing.overnight at the camps.
Day 2

WALK TO L. ALICE, PASSING VIA RUTUNDU BANDAS AND L. RUTUNDU. 3 HOURS HIKE.

after breakfast leave rutundu camp and walk to lake alice which is the largest crater lake in mountkenya with an altitude of 3550m and which was discovered by raymond hook and prince Alice in 1935,while they were on their way attempting to climb moutkenya,the hikes is uphill,and with flowers like giant heathers,tussock grass and protea.The views of the mountkenya peaks can be seen from far.lake alice is sorounded by a cliff of 3850 m,where visitors will sleep beside the cliff with their tents camping. Dinner and overnight at L. Alice.
Day 3

WALK FROM L. ALICE TO L. ELLIS VIA ITHANGUNI HILL, GIANT BILLIARDS TABLE AND MUGI HILL.

Lake Ellis is the 3nd highest lake in mount Kenya, but the 2nd largest ,after lake Alice at the altitude of 3650m,and Erick Dutton a British tourist was the 1st to visit in 1927.it is on the chogoria route side of mount Kenya and is popular for fishing and the first day break when attempting to hike mount Kenya on the chogoria route side. The terrain is rocky and alpine scrub land, covered with tussock grass and un designed trails. Giant billiards and mugi hills are seen once you folk up the hills. Dinner and overnight at the lake Ellis camp.
Day 4

DESCEND DOWN TO CHOGORIA GATE AND CONNECT TRANSPORT BACK TO NAIROBI.

Early morning after break fast start the journey to the Nithi river that forms the Nithi water fall, passing via the road head camp, where by after the photo session descend down to chogoria gate, with an adventure of the experience and of its kind, having seen 3 of the most famous Lakes up mt Kenya.

Included in the Safari Cost

  • Transport from Nairobi to the mountain base.
  • Camping accommodation
  • Food BLD as per the itinerary
  • Porters, guides and cook
  • Park entry fees

Excluded in the Safari Cost

Tips
Beverages
Hiking gears
Insurances

For more information:

Please contact us on email info@tropicalwildexpeditions.com or phone (+254) 721 411 044

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