Mount Kenya climbing through Timau route: is the on the northern side of the mountain. It is lies in a major rain shadow. Because of this there is a short belt of rain forest on this side of the mountain. However, the low rainfall received on this side of mountain makes it a generally a drier trail. It gives a more pleasant trek.
Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki Town.
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive north, passing some rich agricultural kikuyu land to Nanyuki town. Stop at the Equator line and then proceed to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon spent cross checking the necessary trekking gears.
Day 2: Nanyuki Town – Marania camp (3700m) 4-6hrs
After breakfast, transfer to the Timau road head. Hike across the beautiful northern moorland of Mount Kenya, with its unique flora and possibly seeing some of the wildlife which wander up those northern slopes. We camp near the Western Marania River for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Marania Camp – Majors Camp (4000). 6-8hrs
We continue our trek over rolling topography and moorland country to camp at the headwaters of the Kathita East drainage. Lunch will be served en-route. We get our dinner and overnight stay in the camp.
Day 4: Majors Camp – Upper Simba Tarn (4500m). 5-6hrs.
After breakfast, we hike through the moorland habited by tussock grass and giant lobellias. Lunch served en route. Arrive at the camp for a 4 o’clock tea. We take our early dinner and overnight in the camp.
Day 5: Simba Tarn – Pt. Lenana (4985m) – Anabas Lodge (Meru Mt Kenya Bandas) (2950m).
Summit the trekkers peak, at 4:30am for the African sunrise. Return back to the camp for breakfast. Descend all the way down to Anabas Lodge (Meru Mt Kenya) for a much awaited hot shower. Lunch served en route. Stay in the lodge with dinner provided.
Day 6: Anabas Lodge (Meru Mt Kenya Bandas)– Nairobi.
After breakfast, we start the scenic descend on the dirty road to 10km mark where we meet our driver. We drive to Nairobi where the trip ends.
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