This itinerary takes you strolling in the scenic eastern foothills of the mountain. There are some lovely trails through forested parkland to waterfalls and lakes and you can easily spend four days walking in this area enjoying the unique flora and fauna.

This is an ideal option if you want to experience some high altitude walking without the pressure of a summit trek. Several options on the route are available: you can base yourself at the Chogoria Bandas and walk every day, returning to your cottage each evening. You can spend the first night at the Bandas and then camp the next two at Lake Ellis. You can also have first night at the Bandas, second at Lake Ellis and the last at Bandas (this option is very suitable for clients who would like to catch the flight back to Nairobi from Nanyuki).

The best months for this trip are January to March, June, August and September avoiding the expected periods of heavy rain when access to the Chogoria Gate may not be possible.

Itinerary

4 Nights / 5 Days: Walking in the Foothills of Mount Kenya

DAY 1

Fly from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Nanyuki. On arrival you’ll be met and transferred to Soames Hotel. You have the afternoon to relax and acclimatize. Overnight at Soames on Bed & Breakfast basis. (Lunch & Dinner are not included)

DAY 2

You are collected from Soames Hotel at 9.00 a.m for the drive to Chogoria via Meru, which takes about two and a half hours. Then you continue to the Chogoria Park Gate (2,950 m) and the Chogoria Bandas (just near the Gate) where you stay overnight. This transfer takes about 1.5 hours and covers 32 km, including 22 km up a steep track through the forest.

On arrival, you have a late lunch followed by a gentle stroll in the surrounding parkland. You have your own room with private bathroom, and hot showers are available in the early evenings. Supper is served in front of a log fire in your sitting room. Wifi is now available in the bar/restaurant area.

DAY 3

After breakfast, you set off along the Chogoria route towards the conical Mugi Hill. Then you turn off the main route and walk to Lake Ellis at 3,405 m, where you fly camp overnight. This walk takes 3 hours and covers 8 km, including a detour to the Nithi waterfalls for a picnic lunch.

DAY 4

An early start at 5.30 a.m. to walk to the summit of Mugi Hill (3,480 m). This is a gentle ascent taking about an hour with a welcome cup of tea at the top. As the sun rises, the dark silhouettes of Batian, Nelion and Lenana transform into warm terracotta-coloured peaks. You return to camp for breakfast and then walk back to the Bandas via the Nithi Falls if you didn’t visit them on the previous day.

You stay overnight at the Chogoria Bandas.

DAY 5

After an early breakfast, you drive to Chogoria town to meet your onward road transfer (approx 4 hours) to Nairobi.

Alternatively, transfer to Nanyuki area (approx 3 hours) and extend your trip with a few days on safari at Porini Rhino Camp before heading back to Nairobi.

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4 NIGHT WALKING IN THE FOOTHILLS OF MOUNT KENYA: PRICES ARE PER PERSON (minimum 2 people)

Prices include: Flight from Nairobi Wilson airport to Nanyuki, transfer to Kongoni Camp for 1 night (Full Board), transfer to park gate, 3 nights at the Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Chogoria Bandas), all meals and drinks (except beer and sodas payable at camp), last day transfer from park gate to Chogoria town (change vehicle) and transfer to Nairobi in Minibus vehicle. Also included are Mount Kenya Park fees, services of a guide, assistant guide, cook and porters (incl porters’ tips), all government accommodation taxes and AMREF flying doctors cover.

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PER PERSON SHARING\| BASED ON GROUP SIZE:
DATES FROM	DATES TO	2 Pax	4 Pax	6 Pax
01-Jan-24	31-Dec-24	3124 USD	3012 USD	2974 USD

Prices are subject to currency fluctuations and may change.

Quoted on a trip-by-trip basis as each trip can have slightly differing requirements, but the above prices are a good indicator of the costs involved.

All prices exclude:

Comprehensive travel insurance, including cover for trekking at 3,000 metres and above
Personal equipment hire (e.g. sleeping bag, waterproof clothing)
Tips for Head Guide, Assistant Guide, Cook and Server

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