28 March, 2011

5-Day Mount Kenya Trek - In Pictures

We promised pictures of the trek. Here they are. They are chosen form the different people who took part in the expedition. Hope you enjoy them.
Carla enjoys her ipod in the mountain
Aberdare Ranges, top of the picture. Nyeri is on the farthest left and Nanyuki farthest right. Naru Moru, the group's starting point is in the middle of the picture on the floor of the Rift Valley.
The group poses in the historic Mau Mau caves high up in the mountain. This is where Kenya's freedom fighters would hide during the liberation struggle in the early 1950s.
Teleki Valley
Having lunch mid-way up the Teleki Valley
Teleki Valley
Eric poses infront of Lake Mintos high up the mountain.
Stunning! Gabriel Gonzalez, Chairman of Kobos Safaris at Mackinder's camp
Trekking through the moorrland
Within touching distance -well, almost.
Meet the natives; rock hyrax
Sunrise just below Point Lenana
Beautiful morning
Peter Wandiriani, psyching for the last bit.
Peter Wandiriani hoists the Heritage Hotels flag. Well done mate!
On top of the world
We've conquered! Gabriel Gonzalez, Chairman of Kobo Safaris sits atop Point Lenana. Well done - you are now a Certified Explorer! Kudos from all of us at Heritage Hotels for leading the team in and out safely.
Kenya, our 'Heritage'. Peter Wandiriani and Steve Mwasio of Kobo Safaris hoist the Heritage Flag.
Point Batian from Point Lenana
At the Chogoria Gate..the tired team is happy to finish the trek.

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