Nickname B-P
Place of birth Paddington (London), England
Place of death Nyeri, Kenya
Allegiance British Army
Years of service 1876 – 1910
Rank Lieutenant-General
Unit 13th Hussars in India (1876);
Assignments and commands in Southern Africa and as an Intelligence Officer, British Secret Service, based in Malta (1880s to 1897);
Inspector General of Cavalry, England (1903)
Commands Chief of Staff, Second Matabele War (1896-97); 5th Dragoon Guards in India (1897)
Battles/wars Anglo-Ashanti Wars; Second Matabele War; Siege of Mafeking; Second Boer War
Awards Ashanti Star, 1895:Matabele Campaign, British South Africa Company Medal, 1896; Queen's South Africa Medal, 1899; King's South Africa Medal, 1902; Boy Scouts Silver Buffalo Award, 1926; World Scout Committee Bronze Wolf, 1935; Order of Merit, 1937; Order of St Michael and St George; Royal Victorian Order; Order of the Bath
Mt Kenya can and is climbed at all times of the year. If possible however, it is best to avoid the two rainy seasons that may start in mid March and last through till mid June, the long rains, and from the late October through till end of November, the short rains. The driest times on the mountain are usually January till mid March and again July through mid October.
This is a complete hiking and trekking adventure for Girl Guides and Boys Scouts that combines a visit to the Burden Powell Memorial Site in Kenya. For hiking we will chose the Chogoria Route. The Chogoria Route is the most picturesque trail and is a tent route.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi. Meet upon arrival and transfer to a city hotel for overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2: Depart Nairobi and head to Chogoria town arriving in time for lunch at the Transit hotel. The journey takes 3 to 3.5 hours. Afternoon will be spent walking around the town for acclimatization. Dinner and overnight at the Transit Hotel.
Day 3:Chogoria - Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas)
After breakfast we take Tour Van vehicle and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for distance of 10 km up to the Bandas for lunch. Afternoon will be spent walking around the lodge with a view of beautiful sceneries. Dinner and overnight at the Bandas. Accommodation at Bandas is of single beds. Hot shower and bon fire self catering bandas.
Day 4: Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas) to Mintos Hut. After breakfast leave the lodge for Mintos Hut for a distance of 15 km. uphill having our lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at Mintos Campsite.
Day 5: Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas) to Mintos Hut. After breakfast leave the lodge for Mintos Hut for a distance of 15 km. uphill having our lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at Mintos Campsite.
Day 6: Mintos to Summit - Mackinders. After pre dawn breakfast we leave the campsite at 2.00 am. For the summit arriving at 6.30 am for sunrise, Kilimanjaro and the coastline Views. After 10 to 15 minutes of photography we descend via Austrian Hut to Mackinders camp for breakfast hence spend the whole day enjoying beautiful views. Dinner and overnight at Mackinders Camp.
Day 7: Mackinders Camp to Met Station. After breakfast leaves the camp and descends to Met Station via the Moor land and the vertical borges arriving in time for lunch. Dinner and overnight at the Met Station Lodge.
Day 8: Met Station - Gate - Nyeri. After breakfast leave Met Station and descend to the Naro Moru Park Gate a distance of 10 km to connect your transport to Nyeri with a drop at your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9: Nyeri (Burden Powell). Depart after breakfast to visit the Burden Powell Memorial with pick nic lunches. There after depart for Nairobi arriving late afternoon with a drop off at your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10: Departure. Transfer to the airport to catch your home bound flight.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transport From and back to Nairobi
- Services of an experienced English speaking mountain guide, cook and porters
- All hut fees/ Game park entrance fees
- Any emergency evacuation from the mountain to the base
- Three meals a day whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian prepared by our safari cook whilst on the trek
- Complimentary return airport transfer
- Overnight accommodation in Nairobi before and after the trek on Bed and Breakfast basis.
Price Excludes.
- All personal travel insurance
- Flying Doctors' service for emergency air evacuation (available in our office at US$ 25 PP for one month)
- Sleeping bags
- All personal expenses and toiletries; e.g. mineral water, toilet tissue, laundry, telephones, beverages, tips, portage, etc.
- Any other extras not stated as included above.
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Kenya
Outdoor: Land Rambler
Hiking & Trekking
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