Mount Kenya Beginners Fitness training program
Our program has well-organized treks arranged for you. The goal is to help you improve your agility, endurance, and Altitude gain capacity before the climb. The program includes Fourteen (14) hiking preparation hikes. The hiking preparation trips for mount Kenya start from easy, intermediate to difficult. Hiking preparation trips start with three beginner trips. Four (4) Intermediate hiking preparation trips follow. The last section of hiking preparation trips includes challenging trips. These trips are excellent for building endurance and acclimatization connections.
Prep-Hikes Prior Experience and Fitness before the major climb is Key. The course requires a moderate fitness level. This training seeks to achieve endurance and acclimatization connection. The training starts with small treks and advances from moderate to challenging. The preparation hikes will enhance your training experience as you enjoy the bliss of mother nature. If you have any health conditions talk to us before commencing the course.
The following are the Hiking preparation trips under the Mt Kenya beginners Fitness training program
- Tigoni Twin Waterfalls Chase
- KEREITA FOREST Waterfalls Chase
- Ragia Forest & Waterfalls Chase
- Kimakia Forest Bathing Trek
- Gatangu Waterfalls Chase Trek
- Kihuri Riverline Trek & Jungle Swim
- Njigari Waterfalls Chase
- Mount Kipipiri 3,349 m, 10,987.5 ft
- Elephant Hills 3,657.6 meters 12,000Ft
- Table Mountain Aberdares 3,781m, 12,405 ft
- Seven Ponds, Aberdares Kenya 3,840 m 12,598 ft
- Rurimeria Hill, 3,860m, 12,664 ft
- Mount Satima Moorland Trek
There are different trekking routes up and down Mount Kenya. For this fitness program, we’ve chosen the most scenic and spectacular of them all – the Chogoria route. This route will take you through Lake Ellis, Lake Michaelson, Nithi Waterfalls, Mugi Hills, Giants Billiards Table Mountain, the Gate, Gorge Valley, The Temple, Hall Tarns, Point Lenana, and other features of Mt Kenya. We will climb for 4 Days and 3 Nights to allow the bodies to acclimatize and disharmonize properly.
Day 1: NAIROBI- CHOGORIA –LAKE ELLIS 9.8Km approx 4 hrs-6Hrs
Pick up in Nairobi Early Morning to depart to Chogoria Gate Mount Kenya. Trek starts at Chogoria gate 2950M ASL following the track through giant heather and forest through Chogoria Road Head where the path drops to cross a stream to Nithi falls. Here you will enjoy the magical roar of these Nithi falls, each drop gushing over the rocks. The views are amazing; the fall has a beautiful serenity pool at the bottom, veneer clear plunging down the mountain. Visit the Caves and The Gate Gorges as we exit the waterfall, to the lunch point
Proceed right, to Mugi Hills with magical views of Table Mountain, descend down to Lake Ellis which will be our home for the Night. Nothing beats the feeling of spending a night just next to a lake and a night full of stars. This is already a special experience since not many get to spend a night on this lake. Lake Ellis lies at 3470m ASL. The visit to the aforementioned features helps the body to acclimatize gradually thus climbing with ease.
Briefing and debriefing
Meal Plan; Lunch & Dinner
Highlights of Day 1 Trek
- 8 Km Trek from Chogoria Gate, Meru Bandas to Lake Ellis
- 600 M ASL Altitude Gain from Chogoria Gate to Mugi Hill
- 520 M ASL Altitude Gain from Chogoria Gate via Mugi Hill to Lake Ellis
- Lunch to be served at Road Head Picnic area
- Dinner and overnight at Lake Ellis
DAY 2: LAKE ELLIS TO MINTOS CAMP (4,200m, 12km) App 4 hrs-6Hrs
Early start after breakfast to again follow well off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breathe taking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch will be served here, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night’s rest.
The Afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10-minute walk to visit Hall Tarns & the “Temple” is well worth the effort. This is a 150 meters vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge – they look as if they are praying. After the walk, we will go back to the camp to relax ready for an early night to attempt the summit the next day.
Briefing and Debriefing
Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Highlights of Day 2 Trek
- 12 Km Trek from Lake Ellis to Camp Mintos
- 600 M ASL Altitude Gain from Lake Ellis to Camp Mintos
- Lunch to be served at Lake Michaelson Viewpoint Picnic area
- Dinner and overnight at Camp Mintos
DAY 3: LAKE ELLIS TO POINT LENANA TO LAKE MICHAELSON
Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs hiking for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m). If we are lucky to arrive at point Lenana on time and the weather is great we will enjoy magical sunset sunrise. Here magical views wait. Take a moment to enjoy the views, beyond the horizon and have a moment for yourself to reflect on how the journey has been before starting the journey to descend.
Breakfast to be served at Lake Michaelson, after breakfast a Trek round Lake Michaelson and later visit the Temple's cave, you will be thrilled by how the formation of rocks is. There is the possibility of fishing at Lake Michaelson later in the afternoon if you have obtained the fishing license. How cool is that!
Dinner and overnight at Lake Michaelson
Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Highlights of Day 3 Trek
- 8 Km Trek from Mintos Camp to Point Lenana
- 800 M ASL Altitude Gain from Mintos Camp to Point Lenana
- 8 Km descent Trek from Point Lenana to Lake Michaelson
- Lunch to be served at the eastern edge of Lake Michaelson
- Dinner and overnight at Lake Michaelson
DAY 4: LAKE MICHAELSON – CHOGORIA GATE – NAIROBI
Breakfast, and start the journey to descend down. Lunch to be served on the way and then proceed down to Chogoria gate, connect with transport back to Nairobi
Meal Plan; Breakfast & Lunch
Highlights of Day 4 Trek
- 14 Km Trek from Lake Michaelson to Point Meru Bandas
- Lunch to be served on the way
Included in the Package
- Transport to Mt Kenya & Back to NAIROBI
- 6 Pre hikes are included in the total cost
- Guides & Porters Services of Skilled Cook
- Accommodation (Tent & Camping Mattress)
Excluded in the price
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions above
Offers & Complimentary
- FREE Professional HD pictures during the climb
- FREE HD Video of all the participants
- FREE consultations on gears & Equipment
- Subsidized hikes to enable you to train accordingly
Payments to be made with 4 Installment
Kshs 5000 deposit before the program commences confirming a slot.
1. Pay Kshs 9375 – First installment
2. Pay Kshs 9375 – Second installment
3. Pay Kshs 9375 – Third installment
4. Pay Kshs 9375 – Last installment
Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor to ensure that you are in proper health. Physical training contains inherent risks including, but not limited to, muscle strains, tears, and physical and bodily injury up to and including death. This training program is not meant to provide medical advice; you should obtain medical advice from your private health care practitioner.
If you are unable to assume these risks then you should not engage in this training program. No liability is assumed by Wild Springs Adventures, its owners, or employees and you train at your own risk. Wild Springs Adventures makes no warranty, express or implied, of any kind in connection with this training program.
