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5-Day Mount Kenya Hike Through Chogoria Route

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Climbing, Camping

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a journey that takes you through the spectacular Chogoria Route to Mount Kenya. Enjoy the incredible view of bamboo and hardwood forests on the lower slopes, and marvel at the huge rock formations, temples as well as lakes on the higher slopes. Climb up the peaks of glory in just 5 days!

Highlights
  • Hike through a rainforest to reach Old Moses Camp
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at Mackinder Valley
  • Climb up the steep ridge of Lenana, the 3rd highest peak of Mt. Kenya
  • Take in the spectacular view of the Canyon through the Chogoria route 
  • Day 1: Nairobi - Old Moses Camp expand_more
    • Arrival at Nairobi, Kenya. 
    • Start the tour with a briefing at the hotel.
    • Take an hour drive that follows to the Sirimon with a short rough road drive in the semi-forested part of the montane region.
    • Continue 1hr to Sirimon Gate 2650m.
    • Hike 9km through the rainforest to Old Moses Camp 3300m.

    Stay for the night.

  • Day 2: Old Moses - Shipton Camp expand_more
    • Start the hike at 7 am, after breakfast.
    • Taking 6 hours, traverse the Moorland to join Mackinder Valley for a picnic lunch.
    • Arrive at Shipton early evening.

    Spend the night in the camp.

  • Day 3: Shipton Camp - Hausberg Col expand_more
    • Gear up for a day filled with intense acclimatization.
    • Walk up the ridge till you reach the top of Hausberg Valley, at 4550m.
    • Descend back to Shipton for hot lunch.

    Stay overnight in the hut.

  • Day 4: Shipton Camp - Point Lenana - Meru Mt Kenya Lodge expand_more
    • Leave early morning at 03:00 am after coffee and cookies.
    • Attempt the steep ridge leading to the 3rd highest peak on Mt. Kenya; this takes 3 hours for timely arrival at the summit Point Lenana 4985 m.
    • Embark on a rapid descent to the east along the Chogoria route.
    • Stop for breakfast at the halls tarns. The route is the most scenic with the table hills and the spectacular Canyon.
    • Continue downward for a picnic lunch, on the road ahead.
    • Proceed for a 2-hour walk to arrive at the Meru Mt. Kenya lodge, known as the Bandas, for an overnight stay.
  • Day 5: Meru Mt Kenya Lodge to Chogoria Town, Nairobi expand_more
    • Walk 10km through the bamboo and rain forest to connect a jeep to Chogoria village, post breakfast at 07:00 am.
    • Drive on for 3 hrs to Nairobi, where the expedition ends, after lunch.
What's Included
  • Kenya English-speaking tour guide
  • Transport cost on Land by Tax
  • Park fees
  • Hut fees
  • Porters
  • All meals during the expedition
What's Excluded
  • Personal equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, etc
  • Tips and Insurance cover


What to bring

  • Sleeping Bags

  • Warm clothes

  • Thermal wears

  • Hiking boots

  • Rain Gears

  • Sun cream

  • Sunglasses

  • Gloves

  • Water bottle

  • Headlight

  • Drinks

Know before you go
  • This tour is offered throughout the year. The tour starts at 06:05 am.  
Meeting Point

Nairobi, Kenya

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 950 Per Person

This is a private tour
Starting From

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USD 950 / person