11 Days 10 Nights Tour Combined Trekking & Wildlife Adventures Naivasha, Hell’s Gate National Park and Hiking Mount Longonot, Menengai Crater Hike/ Ol Pajeta/ Mau Mau Caves Hike & Climb Mt Kenya Sirimon-Chogoria Route.
Trip Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: NAIROBI – LAKE NAIVASHA.
Main Destination:HELL’S GATE NATIONAL PARK.
Hell’s Gate National park is situated in the Lake Naivasha area. The park is characterized by diverse topography and amazing geological scenery. The sceneries include teh Fischer’s tower and the central tower columns and the hells gate gorge. Despite its alarming name, Hell’s gate happens to be one of Kenya’s most panoramic parks. It’s also one of the only two parks that one can walk, cycles, rock climb, and camp within the park.
Enjoy a 4 hours game drive, Nature walk, or bicycle cycling to cover the 11 Kilometers of the Hells gate. If time permits experience the gorge-guided nature walk. Then later return to the main gate, and exit for a hot lunch at a restaurant.
Hell's Gate National Park: Time spent - 4 hours
Main Destination:CRESCENT ISLAND.
Afternoon drive to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride to Crescent Island. Enjoy a guided nature walk in search of teh abundant birds that inhabit this crescent island. The ird species include the Pelicans, Cormorants, Fish eagle among other birds. You will also enjoy the wild animals that such as wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebras, Gazelles… Later board the boat and cross back to the lakeshore. Meet your safari guide for a drive to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Naipanoi Resort Naivasha/ Simba Lodge Naivasha / Sentrim Lodge
Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Crescent Island Game Park: Time spent - 3- 4 hours
Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner
Day 02: MOUNT LONGONOT – MENENGAI CRATER NAKURU .
Main Destination: Mount Longonot/Nakuru
Leave the camp / Lodge or Hotel proceeding to Mount Longonot gate. Registration and get the guide who will take you up, around and down the crater. Mount Longonot is just less than 9100 feet above sea level with tree-filled interior. The lonesome steam vent to the northeast. A climb up Mount Longonot is an ideal half day trip. Best time to visit or travel is the months of January to April and September to December.
HIKING
The mountain can be navigated in two ways. A straight ascend to the top and back down or reaching the top and circumnavigating the crater rim. The crater has a circumference of 7.2Km the walking trail runs from the park entrance up to the crater rim. Then continues in a loop encircling the crater. The hiking is about 8–9 km long but very steep, which takes around 3 to 4 hrs. Later leave Mount Longonot and drive to Nakuru where 2 days Naivasha gateway will end Arrive at
Ol Muteita Lodge Nakuru – Nairobi Road/ Sentrim Lodge Elementaita.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 03: Exploring Menegai Crater In Nakuru
Main Destination: Menegai Crater
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Nakuru today. Start your morning with a visit to Menengai Crater, one of the largest volcanic calderas in the world. Embark on a hike to the rim of the crater and marvel at the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Afterwards, head to Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site, an archaeological site that offers a glimpse into the region's history. Explore the museum and learn about the early inhabitants of the area. In the afternoon.
Ol Muteita Lodge Nakuru – Nairobi Road/ Sentrim Lodge Elementaita.
Menengai Crater: Time spent - 3 hours
Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site: Time spent - 2 hours
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 04: Nakuru - Nanyuki-Ol Pejeta Conservancy Excursion.
Main Destination: Nanyuki Ol Pajeta
Ol Pejeta is a private wildlife conservancy situated on the equator and stretches across a 90,000-acre land in Laikipia County between the foothills of the Aberdares and the majestic snow-capped Mt. Kenya. The conservancy boasts of an astounding variety of animals, including: the Big Five (teh endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah, chimpanzee and many more.
Depart Nakuru early morning by 07:00am and drive North towards Nyahururu on to Nanyuki to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Once at the conservancy, we have a game drive enroute to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary that is home to chimpanzees orphaned and abused chimpanzees from rescued from traumatic situations.
From the chimpanzee sanctuary we will then proceed on to the Hippo Hide, probably catch a glimpse of a few birdlife and hippos,theirafter we’ll proceed onto the information Centre and get to hear more about Baraka’s and Morani’s Stories.
The combination of amazing wildlife, over 300 birds species and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable experience.
We drop you back to your hotel for overnight.
lions Court lodge Nanyuki / Simba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 05: Explore Adventure Mau Mau Caves, Mt Kenya Hike.
Main Destination: Mau Mau Caves Mount Kenya Park
The Mau Mau Caves offer a beautiful park setting for a day's picnic, providing an adventurous journey to the caves where visitors can immerse themselves in the historical culture and feel the struggles of Kenyans under British tyranny.
Mau Mau Caves, which served as hideouts for Kenya’s independence fighters during the struggle for independence in the 1950s. These natural caves, located on teh slopes of Mount Kenya, offer insights into Kenya’s colonial history and the bravery of the Mau Mau freedom fighters.Mau-Mau stands for “Mzungu Arudi Ulaya, Mwafirika Apate Uhuru” in Swahili, in English it says more or less ”Let the white man go back to Europe and the Africans regain Independence!”
The caves became a holy sacred place. The caves are located deep down in this oasis of trees surrounded by rocks.
lions Court lodge Nanyuki/ Simba Lodge
Duration: 4hours
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 06: Nanyuki - Old Moses camp ( 3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 680m ascent.
Main Destination:Old Moses Camp
After breakfast pick up fro your hotel head to the Sirimon Park gate(2660m). From the gate, we trek up through the magnificent montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 - 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 07: Old Moses - Shipton camp (4,236m). 7 hrs, 14km,900m ascent
Main Destination: Shipton Camp
Up the spectacular Mackinder Valley past strange giant groundsel and lobelia plants to emerge onto what looks like a set from Star Trek - Shipton’s Camp at 4,236m. This is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers, with its resident populations of bizarre rock hyrax and beautiful sunbirds.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 08: Full Day acclimatization.
Main Destination: Shipton Summit
For better acclimatization, you can take a rest day at the Shipton camp. Short walks/day hikes are possible on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg tarns gaining an elevation of 370m before returning to the camp for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure.
N.B: Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization - but you can do that almost as well toughing in the sun watching the eagles!
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 09: Shipton Camp - Mackinders Camp (4,300m) 4 hrs, 7km, 300m ascent
Main Destination:Mackinders Camp
From Shipton's camp, the trail leads to Kami camp below the north face of Batian. Continuing west – southwest the trails climbs up switchbacks in teh fine snow before reaching Hausberg Col at 4590m. We will descend into teh upper Hausberg valley and rest at teh oblong and Hausberg tarns. Ascending to the crest of a ridge non as Arthur's seat we see the trail winding along with a beautiful series of rock ledges. We will descend to Mackinder's camp for the night.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 10: Mackinders Camp - Point Lenana (4,985m) - Bandas. 11-12 hrs, 685m ascent, 2,080m descent.
Main Destination:Point Lenana
An early 2.30 is starting for an attempt to reach point Lenana in time for sunrise.
The climb takes 4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to Mintos hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya bandas through the gorges valley for dinner & overnight.
You can enjoy log fires, hot showers, and bed at teh Bandas!
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 11: Meru Bandas - Chogoria town - Nairobi. 2 hrs, 10km walk.
Main Destination:Chogoria/Nairobi
After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet the vehicle for the return to Nairobi - usually arriving mid to late afternoon.
Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch }
Price inclusive of:
* All guiding services
* Transportation-Return transfer Nairobi -Naivasha-Nakuru-Nanyuki- Chogoria Back to Nairobi
*3 All food while on the Mountain/ Safari
* 6Days Mt. Kenya trekking
*5 Accommodation in Hotels/Lodges /mountain huts & camping where applicable.
*All Park fees & government taxes/ Naivasha/Longonot/Cresent/boats & Menengai Crater
*English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
*Mt Kenya Certificate
*Two Man tent.
Exclusions on Tour Price.
* Price is exclusive of first and last Night accommodation in Nairobi.
*Medical, travel & personal insurance cover
*Extra meals, drinks, telephone calls, emails, fax etc.
*Tips and gratitude to guides
Things to Carry
A. Hiking gear:
1. Sleeping bags
2. Hiking boots
3. Waterproof jackets and pants (trousers)
4. Hand gloves
5. Warm clothing
6. At least 5 t –shirts
7. Extra Sports shoes or sandals
8. Warm fleece
9. Hat
10. Thermal suit
11. Getter
12. Hiking stick
13. Insurance
Please note; Number 1 & 2 can be hired at Ksh 400 per day
Number 3 Ksh 300
Number 4 Ksh 100
Number 5 can be hired at Ksh 200 per day
Number 5 to 9 – you can carry them with you
B. Personal effects
c. Lunch on last day
WHAT TO PACK
*Camera & Lenses
*Binoculars
*Sun glasses
*Passport/ Insuarance & Drivers Licence
*power adaptor 3 pin for electrical items
*Toiletries- Personal care cosmetics
*Sunscreen
*Maralia Pills and other medications
*Insect repellent
*flash light
*Extra pair of socks, shoes and sandles
*pen knife
*Credit cards and small amount of cash
* power backup
*Extra batteries/SD Cards for your camera
Call us now or Enquire by Email: mgichohi@aol.com or yhakenyatravel@aol.com
WhatsApp / Call Us +254722655321 +254713713831
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Trip Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: NAIROBI – LAKE NAIVASHA.
Main Destination:HELL’S GATE NATIONAL PARK.
Hell’s Gate National park is situated in the Lake Naivasha area. The park is characterized by diverse topography and amazing geological scenery. The sceneries include teh Fischer’s tower and the central tower columns and the hells gate gorge. Despite its alarming name, Hell’s gate happens to be one of Kenya’s most panoramic parks. It’s also one of the only two parks that one can walk, cycles, rock climb, and camp within the park.
Enjoy a 4 hours game drive, Nature walk, or bicycle cycling to cover the 11 Kilometers of the Hells gate. If time permits experience the gorge-guided nature walk. Then later return to the main gate, and exit for a hot lunch at a restaurant.
Hell's Gate National Park: Time spent - 4 hours
Main Destination:CRESCENT ISLAND.
Afternoon drive to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride to Crescent Island. Enjoy a guided nature walk in search of teh abundant birds that inhabit this crescent island. The ird species include the Pelicans, Cormorants, Fish eagle among other birds. You will also enjoy the wild animals that such as wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebras, Gazelles… Later board the boat and cross back to the lakeshore. Meet your safari guide for a drive to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Naipanoi Resort Naivasha/ Simba Lodge Naivasha / Sentrim Lodge
Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Crescent Island Game Park: Time spent - 3- 4 hours
Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner
Day 02: MOUNT LONGONOT – MENENGAI CRATER NAKURU .
Main Destination: Mount Longonot/Nakuru
Leave the camp / Lodge or Hotel proceeding to Mount Longonot gate. Registration and get the guide who will take you up, around and down the crater. Mount Longonot is just less than 9100 feet above sea level with tree-filled interior. The lonesome steam vent to the northeast. A climb up Mount Longonot is an ideal half day trip. Best time to visit or travel is the months of January to April and September to December.
HIKING
The mountain can be navigated in two ways. A straight ascend to the top and back down or reaching the top and circumnavigating the crater rim. The crater has a circumference of 7.2Km the walking trail runs from the park entrance up to the crater rim. Then continues in a loop encircling the crater. The hiking is about 8–9 km long but very steep, which takes around 3 to 4 hrs. Later leave Mount Longonot and drive to Nakuru where 2 days Naivasha gateway will end Arrive at
Ol Muteita Lodge Nakuru – Nairobi Road/ Sentrim Lodge Elementaita.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 03: Exploring Menegai Crater In Nakuru
Main Destination: Menegai Crater
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Nakuru today. Start your morning with a visit to Menengai Crater, one of the largest volcanic calderas in the world. Embark on a hike to the rim of the crater and marvel at the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Afterwards, head to Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site, an archaeological site that offers a glimpse into the region's history. Explore the museum and learn about the early inhabitants of the area. In the afternoon.
Ol Muteita Lodge Nakuru – Nairobi Road/ Sentrim Lodge Elementaita.
Menengai Crater: Time spent - 3 hours
Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site: Time spent - 2 hours
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 04: Nakuru - Nanyuki-Ol Pejeta Conservancy Excursion.
Main Destination: Nanyuki Ol Pajeta
Ol Pejeta is a private wildlife conservancy situated on the equator and stretches across a 90,000-acre land in Laikipia County between the foothills of the Aberdares and the majestic snow-capped Mt. Kenya. The conservancy boasts of an astounding variety of animals, including: the Big Five (teh endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah, chimpanzee and many more.
Depart Nakuru early morning by 07:00am and drive North towards Nyahururu on to Nanyuki to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Once at the conservancy, we have a game drive enroute to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary that is home to chimpanzees orphaned and abused chimpanzees from rescued from traumatic situations.
From the chimpanzee sanctuary we will then proceed on to the Hippo Hide, probably catch a glimpse of a few birdlife and hippos,theirafter we’ll proceed onto the information Centre and get to hear more about Baraka’s and Morani’s Stories.
The combination of amazing wildlife, over 300 birds species and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable experience.
We drop you back to your hotel for overnight.
lions Court lodge Nanyuki / Simba Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 05: Explore Adventure Mau Mau Caves, Mt Kenya Hike.
Main Destination: Mau Mau Caves Mount Kenya Park
The Mau Mau Caves offer a beautiful park setting for a day's picnic, providing an adventurous journey to the caves where visitors can immerse themselves in the historical culture and feel the struggles of Kenyans under British tyranny.
Mau Mau Caves, which served as hideouts for Kenya’s independence fighters during the struggle for independence in the 1950s. These natural caves, located on teh slopes of Mount Kenya, offer insights into Kenya’s colonial history and the bravery of the Mau Mau freedom fighters.Mau-Mau stands for “Mzungu Arudi Ulaya, Mwafirika Apate Uhuru” in Swahili, in English it says more or less ”Let the white man go back to Europe and the Africans regain Independence!”
The caves became a holy sacred place. The caves are located deep down in this oasis of trees surrounded by rocks.
lions Court lodge Nanyuki/ Simba Lodge
Duration: 4hours
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 06: Nanyuki - Old Moses camp ( 3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 680m ascent.
Main Destination:Old Moses Camp
After breakfast pick up fro your hotel head to the Sirimon Park gate(2660m). From the gate, we trek up through the magnificent montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 - 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 07: Old Moses - Shipton camp (4,236m). 7 hrs, 14km,900m ascent
Main Destination: Shipton Camp
Up the spectacular Mackinder Valley past strange giant groundsel and lobelia plants to emerge onto what looks like a set from Star Trek - Shipton’s Camp at 4,236m. This is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers, with its resident populations of bizarre rock hyrax and beautiful sunbirds.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 08: Full Day acclimatization.
Main Destination: Shipton Summit
For better acclimatization, you can take a rest day at the Shipton camp. Short walks/day hikes are possible on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg tarns gaining an elevation of 370m before returning to the camp for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure.
N.B: Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization - but you can do that almost as well toughing in the sun watching the eagles!
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 09: Shipton Camp - Mackinders Camp (4,300m) 4 hrs, 7km, 300m ascent
Main Destination:Mackinders Camp
From Shipton's camp, the trail leads to Kami camp below the north face of Batian. Continuing west – southwest the trails climbs up switchbacks in teh fine snow before reaching Hausberg Col at 4590m. We will descend into teh upper Hausberg valley and rest at teh oblong and Hausberg tarns. Ascending to the crest of a ridge non as Arthur's seat we see the trail winding along with a beautiful series of rock ledges. We will descend to Mackinder's camp for the night.
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 10: Mackinders Camp - Point Lenana (4,985m) - Bandas. 11-12 hrs, 685m ascent, 2,080m descent.
Main Destination:Point Lenana
An early 2.30 is starting for an attempt to reach point Lenana in time for sunrise.
The climb takes 4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to Mintos hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya bandas through the gorges valley for dinner & overnight.
You can enjoy log fires, hot showers, and bed at teh Bandas!
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 11: Meru Bandas - Chogoria town - Nairobi. 2 hrs, 10km walk.
Main Destination:Chogoria/Nairobi
After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet the vehicle for the return to Nairobi - usually arriving mid to late afternoon.
Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch }
Price inclusive of:
* All guiding services
* Transportation-Return transfer Nairobi -Naivasha-Nakuru-Nanyuki- Chogoria Back to Nairobi
*3 All food while on the Mountain/ Safari
* 6Days Mt. Kenya trekking
*5 Accommodation in Hotels/Lodges /mountain huts & camping where applicable.
*All Park fees & government taxes/ Naivasha/Longonot/Cresent/boats & Menengai Crater
*English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
*Mt Kenya Certificate
*Two Man tent.
Exclusions on Tour Price.
* Price is exclusive of first and last Night accommodation in Nairobi.
*Medical, travel & personal insurance cover
*Extra meals, drinks, telephone calls, emails, fax etc.
*Tips and gratitude to guides
Things to Carry
A. Hiking gear:
1. Sleeping bags
2. Hiking boots
3. Waterproof jackets and pants (trousers)
4. Hand gloves
5. Warm clothing
6. At least 5 t –shirts
7. Extra Sports shoes or sandals
8. Warm fleece
9. Hat
10. Thermal suit
11. Getter
12. Hiking stick
13. Insurance
Please note; Number 1 & 2 can be hired at Ksh 400 per day
Number 3 Ksh 300
Number 4 Ksh 100
Number 5 can be hired at Ksh 200 per day
Number 5 to 9 – you can carry them with you
B. Personal effects
c. Lunch on last day
WHAT TO PACK
*Camera & Lenses
*Binoculars
*Sun glasses
*Passport/ Insuarance & Drivers Licence
*power adaptor 3 pin for electrical items
*Toiletries- Personal care cosmetics
*Sunscreen
*Maralia Pills and other medications
*Insect repellent
*flash light
*Extra pair of socks, shoes and sandles
*pen knife
*Credit cards and small amount of cash
* power backup
*Extra batteries/SD Cards for your camera
Call us now or Enquire by Email: mgichohi@aol.com or yhakenyatravel@aol.com
WhatsApp / Call Us +254722655321 +254713713831
Facebook Like: https://web.facebook.com/yhakenyatravel/
Website: http://www.yhakenyatravel.com/
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