A hiking circuit of the Rwenzori’s including two to three peaks. As with the last trip, we will organize in groups of 5. Groups may have different objectives. We are considering the Portal Peaks and Savoia Peak on Mt. Stanley for those who have already done Margerita on Mt. Stanley and Mt. Speke. Contact Jeff Mariner info@mck.or.ke
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The Lukenya climbing weekend is coming up on June 9-10. We want to encourage climbers of all levels to come down. There will be top ropes set up for beginners (no previous experience needed) and we will also go over repelling technique for those with those who have done a bit of climbing already. This will include putting up the anchors. Those interested in leading can team up with more experienced climbers and share their skills in lead climbing.
This is a two day event that will begin on Saturday at 10 AM. In the evening, we will go up to the top and camp with more climbing on Sunday.
For those coming for the day, they should bring a hat, sun screen, lunch and a couple liters of water. The club can provide all climbing gear. For those camping, you will need to bring the full range of camping gear or arrange to share with others.
Those interested who can provide rides, please send an E-mail to info@mck.or.ke saying when you plan to drive down and return. Those needing a ride should contact those offering rides. If you don’t find a ride by Thursday, the 7th, send me a message and I will try to sort it out.
Directions:
Lukenya is located along the Mombasa Rd on the left as you head towards Mombasa. It is between the turn to Athi River and the turn to Machakos. It is a hill with a number of rock faces just to the side of the road. It is 36.6 from the Nyayo roundabout to the left hand turn to Lukenya Academy. Note the school is called ACADEMY and this turn is after the Lukenya craig clearly visible from the road on the left. This turn is also just after the new cement factory on the right. Do not turn at any schools, (Lukenya) or otherwise, that don’t call them selves an academy.
I have attached a map of the Lukenya area. Use the access road labeled ‘new access track’ on the map. This means you must pass through the Lukenya Academy gate. There should be an askari and people around to direct you to the MCK climbing area.
We will meet at the South picnic tree.
Fees:
There is a 300 Ksh fee for gear, if you use the clubs personal gear (shoes, harness and helmet). It doesn’t matter how much gear you use or if it is for one or two days, its just 300 Ksh. These is no charge if you have your personal gear for using the shared gear like ropes or the anchor building. There is a 400 Ksh fee for each non-member per day for non-members. Alternately, you can join the club. There is an option for temporary three month memberships for those around for only a couple months. For campers, we will need to share the cost of the askari between us.
If you have any questions, let me know at info@mck.or.ke
Jeff
There is a hike up Mt. Kenya being organized for this coming weekend, May 4th-6th. We will be taking the Naro Moru route. We can carpool and will leave on Friday afternoon at 2pm from the Shell Petrol station in front of the Sankara hotel just up from the Westlands roundabout. We will drive up to Naro Moru and pick up Hiram (the guide) and then drive to Met Station where we will stay on Friday night. Hiram is saying that any vehicles that are planning to drive need to be 4-wheel drive. We will hike from Met Station to Makinder’s on Saturday and then summit on Sunday morning and return all the way to Nairobi by Sunday evening (approx. 8pm). According to the price quote by Hiram the trip will cost approximately 15,000ksh per person (if 5 hikers go, and reducing slightly if more people go), which includes accommodation, food, guide and porters, and park entry fee (residents). Each person will need to bring their own hiking gear, rain gear, and sleeping gear. If anyone is interested in joining please contact Cody Lidster
Saturday 26th May
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Meet @ Nguruman campsite by 5pm to set up camp
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Anyone interested in leading a day visit group through the hot springs and/or Olorgessailleplz get touch.
Sunday 27th May
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Leave camp @ 6am to avoid hiking up in the heat.
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Drive to base of the hike
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Hike to top and rest in the waterfall (bring swimsuits)
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Hike back down to the cars
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Drive to camp and then on to Nairobi
Rates:
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Camp fees: 500/= per person
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Guide fees: 1,500/= fee per guide (will be divided among participants…max 8/guide)
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Conservancy fees for hike to Nguruman: 400/- residents, 700/- non-residents
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(Optional) Game drive: 1,500/= per person to be organized directly with camp
**Please note that non-members pay a fee of 400/=per day**
Contact person: Jill Craig, info@meets.or.ke
Deadline for booking: Saturday, May 12 – limited availability, so book quickly
Jill will be at the March Supper Night (March 27) to field questions about this trip.