1 Day Mount Kenya Trek To Lake Ellis-Chogoria Route

1 day Mount Kenya Lake Ellis Tour From Nairobi offers a day trek to Lake Ellis of Mount Kenya, to witness its crystal clear blue waters. This 1 day Mount Kenya Lake Ellis trek takes you through the spectacular Chogoria route from the foothills to Lake Ellis for a scenic bush walk, with fine bird encounters and breathtaking flora & fauna of Mount Kenya National Park.

Mount Kenya (at 17000ft) is Africa’s 2nd snow capped mountain, after the famed Mount Kilimanjaro. The Mountain is nestled in Mount Kenya National Park, which is located 30km away from Nanyuki town, just North of the equator in Meru county.  Mount Kenya  encompasses diverse flora and fauna, as well as a proud home for 3 principle peaks of Batian, Nelion and Lenana.

Besides the 3 main peaks, Mount Kenya is also a home to exotic animals, plants and birds, not forgetting the 4 lakes: Lake Alice, Lake Rutundu, Lake Ellis & Lake Michaelson, all of which have earned it a world’s heritage site by UNESCO.

However, on this 1 day Mount Kenya trek to Lake Ellis, you will be accompanied by a professional mountaineering guide, and ground transportation will be provided.

A day Trek To Lake Ellis-Trip Highlights

Hiking

Exploring Lake Ellis

Game viewing

Bird watching

Explore the Mau Mau caves

Nature walks

Detailed 1 Day Mount Kenya Tour To Lake Ellis

Leave Nairobi behind very early in the Morning, for an exhilarating scenic road drive to Chogoria town, through which you will enjoy beautiful sights of the snow capped  peak. Upon arrival, you will be briefed by the professional & experienced mountaineering guide, who will brief you about the History, facts, activities, attractions as well as the day activity, that you are about to take on.

Thereafter, set off with an appropriate gear, at a pace that’s comfortable enough to accomplish 4 hors to Lake Elis, and another 4 back to the foothills of Mount Kenya National park. The trek to Lake Ellis  is accompanied by beautiful encounters of various bird species, because there are more than 300 bird species recorded

You will also visit the old Mau Mau caves, as well as learn the beautiful history of their existence and how the freedom fighters used them. You will also walk around them taking pictures, and hike to the magnificent beautiful lake Ellis, a popular attraction on Mt Kenya with crystal clear blue water. Navigating around Lake Ellis gives beautiful views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, a 700 meter climb composed of beautiful flora and fauna scenery. From here, you will trek down back to the base of Mount Kenya to return back to Nairobi.

Included in the 1 day Lake Elis Tour

  • Transport to and from the base of the mountain
  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes
  • Services of a professional tour driver
  • Professional guide who speaks fluent English
  • Snacks and water
  • Activities and attraction viewing fee

Excluded in the 1 Day Lake Ellis Tour

  • Commercial or private flights (unless requested)
  • Visa or passport costs
  • Items of personal nature
  • Drinks and meals other than water and snacks provided during expedition
  • Accommodation before or after trek( Unless you request and our reservation teams will help)
  • Gratuities recommended 10 to 15% of climb costs
  • Climbing, hiking and outdoor gear (we will provide a suggested list of items to purchase)
  • Health, accident or travel insurance
  • Other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
  • Accommodation before or after the excursion is not included (unless you request and our reservation teams will help)

What is required

  • ID/Passport.
  • Sweaters, jumpers, or raincoat, and windproof pants (the weather is usually unpredictable)
  • Comfortable hiking shoes.
  • Refillable water bottle.
  • Camera with spare film, SD card, waterproof carry case and batteries to capture the moment and experiences during the hike.

What to bring

  • Energy drinks.
  • Extra snacks or packed lunch (there is an option of ordering lunch after the trek in the near by town center restaurant) It could be late lunch though.
  • ID/Passport.
  • Sweaters, jumpers, or raincoat, and windproof pants (the weather is usually unpredictable)
  • Comfortable hiking shoes.
  • Refillable water bottle.
  • Camera with spare film, SD card, waterproof carry case and batteries to capture the moment and experiences during the hike.