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Whether you just want to get out of Nairobi for a couple of days hiking and climbing or whether you
plan a longer trek to explore Kenya’s peaks which are further a field, here are some handy tips to
help ensure that your trip goes smoothly.
1.Destination
Prepare a brief description of The Trip: the Destination, Route, Severity and Duration.
If you are not sure where to go or how long it might take to get there? The Club has a list and
description of previous MCK trips. These can be found in the filling cabinet.
2. Timing
If you have planned the trip in advance you can advertise the trip in the newsletter and put it on the
club calendar. Alternatively, if you have a last minute urge to go somewhere that same week, simply
mention it at the MCK club house on the Tuesday night and see who is interested to join you.
3. Briefing
The group briefing should take place the Tuesday night before the trip.
- Destination, Route, Severity and Duration
- Accommodation, food and water requirements
- Transport: Agree on the maximum and minimum number of cars or people for the trip and
- allocate lifts. Agree meeting point, and time.
If the trip is to a restricted area or requires guides or guards, the appropriate authorities should be
contacted before leaving Nairobi.
4. On the Trip
During the trip the group organiser is responsible for:
- keeping the group informed; departure times, route, rest stops, destination etc.
- meeting the appropriate local authorities to agree the rates for camping and organising
- guides or guards.
- collecting daily fees for non-members
- arranging a short write up for the news letter on the success of the trip and the memorable moments
Remember, organisers can share these responsibilities with other group members on the trip !
If you have never lead a meet before, and would like a hand getting organised please do not
hesitate to contact meets@mck.or.ke , or any of the Committee members.
Climbing Mount Meru is a 4 day trek, and it is proposed that the trek would take place between Saturday 18th June – Tuesday 21st June 2011 – enabling people to drive to Mount Meru (c4-5 hours from Nairobi) on the Friday 17th afternoon, and to drive back to Nairobi on the Tuesday afternoon.
Proposed Itinerary
Day 1 (Saturday) trekking from Momella Gate (1,500m) to Miriakamba (2,500m) – via the Southern route – about a 5 hour trek through forest.
Day 2 (Sunday) trekking from Miriakamba (2,500m) to the Saddle (3,750m) – about 4 hours – with the possibility of additional side treks once we have arrived at the Saddle.
Day 3 (Monday) summiting in the early morning (4,566m) before descending again to Mirikamba (2,500m) – between 5-8 hours.
Day 4 (Tuesday) is a short day descending from Miriakamba to Momella Gate via the Northern route – about 3-4 hours, which with an early rise should mean we are back at Momella Gate for an early lunch. There is then the option to look around the reserve for a couple of hours (as park fees would already have been paid – although transport around the park would incur additional slight cost) before heading back to Nairobi in the afternoon.
Costs
Per discussion with the rangers, the following is an estimated total cost per person of the trip – from Nairobi, inclusive of transport, 1 nights stay just outside the park, food, park, ranger, cook and porter fees and accommodation within the park. Full cost for the 4 days is $264 for East African Citizens or $476 for all others. There is likely to be a small amount payable for transport between the starting point within the park and the lodge where we will stay on the Friday night (and where we will leave cars).
Kindly let Christopher know before 10th May if you are interested in climbing.
Itenerary and Costs. Contact Christopher Kelly, chriskellyhome@googlemail.com
