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back from family trek on mt kenya, africa

Date:
03.01.2014
Characteristic:
Hillwalk
Distance:
28.0km

First of all l would like to thank Duncan, for being our guide, as he did everything he said he would! That meant a lot to me as l had my two children's safety to think about. Day one started at 1:30pm via the Sirimon Gate. After a nice lunch we walked 7km up to Old Moses Camp. (Faster than we should have done) Day two was tough, 14Kms, climbing from 11,000 feet to Shipton camp site at 15,000 feet. Half way to Shipton camp we came over a ridge and got the most beautiful view of the peaks! We made our way through a valley along side a crystal clear stream and had a picnic lunch a few hours before reaching Shipton Camp site. We got to bed early after a lovely chicken and potato meal, as we prepared ourselves to set off for the peak at 2:40 am using head torches, there was a completely clear >>>

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hike up mount kenya

Date:
03.01.2014
Characteristic:
Hike
Duration:
96:00h
Distance:
28.0km

5 Days: Nairobi-sirimon down narumoru Day 1: Leave Nairobi to the park gate(2660m) for check-in and quick lunch, Start our climb through magnificent mountain forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude Moorland and our first hut(old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3-4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m. Day 2: Old Moses- Shipton camp (4200m) Trek up hill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North River and continue uphill to Mackinder’s valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton camp. This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier. >>>

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