Day 1 Nairobi – Chogoria Bandas
Depart from Nairobi at 0600hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for 3hrs
30min After we proceed with a drive up to Chogoria bandas through bamboo forest where we shall
have lunch, start our trekking for a distance of 10km with a beautiful view of ithanguni and mugi hill
to
L. Ellis. Dinner and overnight at a private campsite
Day 2 Lake Ellis to Lake Michaelson
Walking hours 7hrs 30min
This day is a beautiful walk which takes you up along the ridge overlooking the Gorges valley and
later on in the day Lake Michelson comes in to view. We will break for lunch over looking the Lake
with a spectacular view, and then continue on a gentle traverse and descend to Lake Michaelson
camp site. You can rest in the afternoon or go for a wonder around the Lake.
Day 3 Lake Michaelson to Simba Tarn
Walking hours 5hrs
You will depart at around 9 am for a beautiful day’s walk around the peaks. There are many little
tarns that you will encounter on your traverse. You will arrive at the Simba tarn where you will have
lunch. In the afternoon you can wonder around along with a beautiful views of the valleys and peaks
Day 4 Simba Tarn to Point Lenana
An early departure at 4:30am for a sunrise summit is the best way to experience this climb and enjoy
the expansive views of the mountainside, valleys and country beyond – even the summit, sun rise,
The climb takes 1hr 30min and to add to the exhilaration, Mt. Kilimanjaro is also visible from the
horizon. Descend to Mackinders camp for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Met
Station via the Moorland and the vertical bogs arriving in afternoon, lunch enroute or late lunch at
the camp,(dinner and overnight in bandas )
Day 5: Met Station
After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours through the rain forest to the Naru moru Park
gate to catch a vehicle for the return journey to Nairobi arriving early afternoon.