Mt. Kenya: Great Value for a Once-in-A-Lifetime Experience
In July, four of us (Americans in our late 20s) completed the 4 day Mt. Kenya Sirimon- Chogoria trek with a team of 7. We found Equitorial Star to be the most economical option and were thrilled by the level of service we still received. The porters were friendly and professional. The food was good. Our guide, Patrick, took excellent care of us and was very knowledgeable of surrounding plant and animal life, as well as safety on the mountain. He even lent one of us his dry shoes when ours got too wet! Of note, and of no fault of the company's, the third day of the trek is very long and rigorous. If you choose to complete this trek in 4 days, be prepared for Day 3 to be one of the longest and most challenging hiking days. Despite our sometimes waning spirits on that day, Patrick and his team took great care of us. Mt. Kenya was unforgettable!