Author: monika

For those mountaineers whi have an adventurous spirit and want to climb Mt. Kenya (Pt. Lenana, 16.355 ft) in a leisurly fashion from a non Tourist route. This climb  is also recommended because the climber has a better chance of acclimatizing and getting fit for the climb on Pt. Lenana.

1st Day

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the mountain trek. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon drive to the roadhead of the Naro Moro track to the Met. Station where we spend the night in very comfortable log cabins. A good day for acclimatization, for we will be sleeping at an altidude of 10,000 ft. A light hike is taken in the afternoon to help acclimatization.

2nd Day

Hike up to the Teleki Valley to our MacKinders Camp where is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking timne approximately 4-6 hours. Overnight Teleki Valley (14.000 ft)

3rd Day

After an early breakfast, begin the circumnavigation of the main peaks by heading north. One traverse takes us below the south and west faces on our approach to Two Tarn Hut, then across Western Terninal and into Hausberg Valley and finally ofer Hausberg Col and into Mackinder Valley. Walking time approximatly five hours. The highest point  reached during this day is 15,000 ft. Our Camp in MacKinder Valley is at an altidude of 14.200 ft. Night will be spent in high altitude tents.

4th Day

An alpine ascent of the third highest peak, Pt. Lenana up the north face which is little used by tourists, The top should be reached after about four hours of stiff wanking. Altitude of Pt. Lenana is 16.355 ft. We then descend into Taleki Valley and spend the night at our orginal camp, completing a scenic traverse of the mountain.

5th Day

Descend the mountain and return to the Naro Moro River Lodge.

This itinery is simelar to the ‘Three – day foot safari to Mt. Kenya”, but it has thre distinct advantages:

1. An extra day could be spent acclimatizing in Teleki Valley, walking through some of the beautiful country in the area. You would then climb Pt. Lenana on the 4th day and then descend to the lodge.

2. You can climb Pt. Lenana and return to MacKinders Camp on day three and then make a leisurly descent to the lodge on day four.

3. For the climber who is feeling well and if the weather is good, after reching Pt. Lenana. It is possible to circumnavigate the main peaks. This is a full day and the walking is a bit strenuous, but very well worth it.

This safari is definitly for thowse who ‘want to keep their options open”.

Below the three day Itinery:

Desingend for those who have a minimum amount of time and who want to reach the third highest peak of Mt. Kenya, Pt. Lenana. This challenging, non-technical ascent can be made by any normal , healthy person.

1st Day

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the Mountain trek. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon drive to the roadheas of the Naro Moru track, to the Met. Station (Meteorological Station),where we spent the night in comfortable log cabins. A giid day for acclimazation, for we will be sleeping at an altitude of 10.000 ft. A short hike is taken in the afternoon to help acclimatization.

2nd Day

Hike up into the Teleki Valley to our MacKinders Camp where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking time aproximatly 4-6 hours. Overnight Teleki Valley (14.000 ft)

3rd Day

A pre-dawn start is made to ensure a successful summit bid and in time to clear view of the majestic cummit scenery. After climbing Pt. Lenana we return to our base camp and then proceed down the mountaun to the lodge.

Desingend for those who have a minimum amount of time and who want to reach the third highest peak of Mt. Kenya, Pt. Lenana. This challenging, non-technical ascent can be made by any normal , healthy person.

1st Day

Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the Mountain trek. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon drive to the roadheas of the Naro Moru track, to the Met. Station (Meteorological Station),where we spent the night in comfortable log cabins. A giid day for acclimazation, for we will be sleeping at an altitude of 10.000 ft. A short hike is taken in the afternoon to help acclimatization.

2nd Day

Hike up into the Teleki Valley to our MacKinders Camp where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking time aproximatly 4-6 hours. Overnight Teleki Valley (14.000 ft)

3rd Day

A pre-dawn start is made to ensure a successful summit bid and in time to clear view of the majestic cummit scenery. After climbing Pt. Lenana we return to our base camp and then proceed down the mountaun to the lodge.

Ol Donyo El Satima in Masai, means ”The mountains of the Satima Tribe”. The Satima morans frequented this area for ceremonial purporses. Ol Donyo El Satima’ is the highest point on the Aberdares and is situated at the northern most end of this folded and uplifted range.

The Aberdares lie along the edge of the Rift Valley and on clear days magnificent views of the great Rift Valley are to be seen to the west and views of Mt. Kenya to the east.

Start from the lodge at 08.00 am and drive to the Aberdares passing through intersting savannah country, farmland on the lower slopes, and finaly into the lush Aberdare National Park.

At about 09.30 am we will arrive at roadhead (11,000 ft) where our trek begins. See afro-alpine moorland and fantastic vegetation. Picnic on the top or El Satima after about three to four hour walk. Return to the vehicles and drive back to the lodge.

The Aberdare range is a high rainfall area, subject to sudden storms and the roads are foten closed at short notice.

East Africa has the highest mountains of East Africa, there is the highest the Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and in Kenya the Mount Kenya.

Mzima Springs in Tsavo West is like a dream. In the midst of the barren lava and dusty bush, a dense forest of Doum and Raffia palms suddenly emerges. Screeching Diadem Monkeys and Green Monkeys frolic in the branches. Amidst the vegetation lies a crystal-clear, cool freshwater lake. This green island (oasis) is fed by a spring that releases around 300,000 liters of drinking water per minute, filling several pools. This water is pumped via pipeline to Mombasa for drinking water supply. The water is usually crystal clear. This is particularly evident when you go into the underwater chamber with glass windows, where you can see barbs and other fish swimming by.

The hippos and crocodiles, on the other hand, prefer to move to the other side of the springs.

The path is about 1 km long, and you walk it with a KWS guide. The guide explains the plants and wildlife of Mzima Springs and, with his trained eye, spots the crocodiles much earlier. With great patience, he then explains where the animals are hiding.

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Ngulia Safari Lodge offers a great chance to see a rare leopard up close in the evening at a tree adorned with food and lights. The lodge has 52 rooms with balconies, showers, and baths, and it is uniquely located on a hill with a view of the rhino sanctuary. The area around Ngulia Safari Lodge is regularly visited by millions of songbirds migrating from Northern Europe and Siberia to Southern Africa annually. These bird migrations occur in November and early December, making Ngulia a monitoring center for bird ringing in Africa.

• 52 rooms with balconies, baths, and showers
• Waterhole
• Swimming pool
• Main restaurant
• Two bars
• Conference room
• Viewing point with telescope
• Gift boutique