25 Jun 2021
We did a 3-day trek to Mt Kenya with Equatorial Star. When preparing the trip, we knew 3 days would be pushing it, but unfortunately we did not have more days off from work. The team of Equatorial star was very helpful in preparing this trip and responded to our endless stream of questions. They recommended the Chogoria route, NO REGRETS HERE (what an amazing views on the gorge)!, and we managed to get to the Lenana peak on day 3. However, it would have been nice to have a 4-5 day itinerary, as it would have given us the chance to explore the beautiful surroundings a bit. As for the company, they were very professional, they came prepared, and the materials we rented from them were of good quality and fairly priced. Their professionalism really showed when one member of our group got a bit sick from the altitude. They did not doubt and helped her to get down safely and quickly, something we really appreciated as safety comes first at all times. The other guide and porters stayed with the remaining members and supported us to reach the top the next morning! We were also pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food we got on top of a mountain. Popcorns and tea after a long day of walking are amazing! Asante Sana Equatorial star for the great experience! Would highly recommend them as they are company that is managed by the guides, cooks and porters themselves, the profits will not go to some business owners, but really support the people who helped you on your trip! Additionally, they had strict policies on the amount a porter can carry, which cannot be said for all other companies we saw along the way, where we saw porters being exploited with 30kg backpacks. In short, you will not regret a trip with Equatorial Star!