Explore the Northern and Eastern Mt Kenya

Are you an adventure enthusiast, fly fisher, jungle camper, or bushwhacker? This is for you. 

 Away from the traditional routes and hikes, we venture to the little-explored lakes and hills.

Day 1. Nairobi – Rutundu

Having packed our Jeep with camping gear and food, we leave Nairobi at 7:00 am heading to Mt. Kenya national park Sirimon gate. Registration and payment are done at this point. We drive further to Kisima turn off and drive into a dirt road heading to Rutundu Fishing lodge also known as {Rutundu Log Cabin}. We camp at the road head next to Kazita river. Dine and overnight in tents.

Elevation = 3,100m asl, Driving distance =290 km in 7hrs

Day 2. Fishing at Lake Rutundu.

After breakfast, we hike to the nearby Lake Rutundu taking scenic photos. The lake is 4^th in size covering about 25acres. It is at this lake where UK’s Prince William spent a day and proposed to Kate Middleton back in 2010. Overnight in tents the road head.

Day 3. L. Rutundu – L. Alice

After breakfast, we hike past Lake Rutundu taking scenic photos. We bushwhack and scramble through the alpine terrain to Lake Alice where we make our makeshift camp. This is the largest lake in the park covering an area of about 48 acres{The blue-coloured lake was named after the Duchess of Gloucester, who visited Kenya just after the lake was discovered} Arrival tea will be served as the camp takes shape. Fly-fishing can be done in the evening at leisure.

Elevation = 3,550m asl, Hiking distance =5 km in 2hrs

Day 4. Lake Alice – Lake Ellis.

After early breakfast, we bushwhack through the Hinde valley to Lake Ellis 3,500m asl. Covering an area of about 28acres. {Named after Thomas Evelyn Scott-Ellis, who was the first European to reach the lake in 1927} We have our packed lunch en-route at Ithangune with a view of The Giant Billiard Table Mountain, arriving late afternoon. We camp by the lake with optional fly-fishing. Dine and overnight in the camp.  

Elevation = 3,500m asl, Hiking distance =14 km in 7hrs

Day 5. Lake Ellis – Mt. Kenya Chogoria Bandas

After late breakfast, we roll our tents and descend to Mt. Kenya Chogoria Bandas lodge. We are back to civilization, where a hot shower awaits you. Dinner is served beside the log fireplace in the comfort of your room. Tonight we sleep on a spread-bed. 

Elevation = 2,950m asl,  Hiking distance = 9½km in 2hrs

Day 6. Mt. Kenya Chogoria Bandas – Nairobi

Late breakfast is served as we pack to drive back to Nairobi. We are expected to arrive in the afternoon.

What to bring:

Mountains have their own climate on account of their height. Rain clouds can appear without warning and be gone hours later. An early morning frost is possible at any time of the year and guests should bring a fleece and light rain jacket, although during the heat of the day shorts and T-shirts should suffice.

Sleeping bag; one rated four (4) season is fine. The bag should be a snug fit since if it is too large there will be more cool air for the body to warm

• • • Rain Trouser
    • Rain Jacket [Poncho]
    • Balaclava [Hat Woollen]
    • Warm Clothes down jacket
    • Thermal underwear
    • Fleece Jacket
    • Hiking Boots
    • Gloves
    • Walking Sticks
    • Head Torch
    • Sunglasses
    • First Aid box
    • Ruck Suck 65L (duffel bags are unacceptable) to be carried by porters
    • Day Pack 35 [For your personal effects]

1. 1. 3. Optional comfort accessories;

Walking poles, hot water bottle, Bivy bag

Wet wipes; ideal for those who want to stay fresh but are unable to bear dips in the freezing mountain weather

4: Passport/Identification Card {ID}

5: Personal travel/ medical insurance

Options are of course many and varied and in many cases, we can be flexible about the itinerary for accommodation facilities and the extension of the safari destinations.