5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Chogoria – Naro-Moru Route
Loita Hills border the Great Rift Valley, and its inhabitants are the Maasai. The area’s wild scenery and variety of habitats offer a true African experience to the visitor. As well as Elephants and buffalo for which Loiter hills is famous, for you may also encounter less well-known species such as colobus monkeys, impalas, and rarely seen dik dik. These wild animals are not accustomed to vehicles, and walking offers a unique opportunity to see the smaller but equally fascinating life of the bush. During our walk in these areas, you will see a wealth of bird life and a concentration of game.
Itinerary
DAY 1:
Leave Nairobi in the morning to Maasai town-narok for a short break before you proceed to Maji Moto /Dalala campsite. Afternoon hike in the surrounding hills and bath in the natural hot stream, which gives the name of this area. Dinner and overnight in a campsite.
DAY 2:
After breakfast, trek through the Masai plains where thorn trees and shrubs give shelter to zebras, gazelles, wildbeasts, and other animals, as well as bird species can be encountered, to Letikunyi campsite. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
DAY 3:
Start your hike via Narosura village in the morning to Ol-Morijo by using the southern trail overlooking Lenkutoto plateau for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4:
Break camp in the morning and walk through the lost child forest where the elephants, colobus monkey, and antelopes can be seen to Entosopia/ Ngutoto for dinner and overnight in the camp.
DAY 5:
After breakfast, walk along the trail which lies at the bottom of two ridges before turning to the left ridge overlooking the Great Rift Valley. Descend the Ngurumani escarpment to the village at the bottom of the valley for an overnight stay in a budget hotel or in a campsite. This area might be very hot because of its location at a low altitude.
DAY 6:
Early in the morning, connect a transfer bus to Nairobi via the series of lakes at Magadi where soda ash is extracted to arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon.
Important Information
Safari Inclusions:
- All transfers to/from Nairobi
- Professional local guides, Maasai trackers & porters
- Full board meals on the trek
- Park fees, permits & conservation fees
- All camping equipment (tents, mattresses, cooking gear)
- Budget hotel accommodation at Nguruman
- Support vehicle for transfers and logistics
What to Bring:
- Lightweight trekking boots
- Sun hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- Lightweight, breathable hiking clothing
- Warm layers for cool evenings
- Sleeping bag
- Camera & binoculars
- Personal medications & first aid kit
- Refillable water bottles or a hydration pack
