5-Day Mount Kenya Trek Via Sirimon-Chogoria Route
Description
Climb up Kenya's highest mountain for amazing landscape views of snow, ice and glacier right at the Equator. Get amazed by the magnificent display of geographical features consisting of local vegetation and diverse flora, and click candid pictures of sunrise views at Point Lenana (4,985 m)!
Highlights
- Hike through a tropical forest to reach Old Moses Camp
- 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
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Day 1: Nairobi to Nanyuki to Old Moses Camp (Judimier) expand_more
Pick up from your hotel/residence at 7:00 am.
Drive to Nanyuki will take about four and a half (4 ½) hours.
Meet the crew for the hike. We will also replenish our supplies before driving to Sirimon park gate with an altitude of 2,650 m. Picnic lunch will be served while payments and formalities are finalised.
Hike for 9 km till Old Moses camp (3,300 m altitude).
Dinner and overnight stay will be here. Accommodation will be bunkhouses in the form of dormitories.
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Day 2: Old Moses Camp to Shipton's Camp via Mackinder's Valley expand_more
After early breakfast, hike to Shipton`s camp through Mackinder's valley with your Kenyan mountain guide.
Lunch will be served en-route or else with picnic packed lunch box.
Elevation attained will be 1000 m to 4,200 m altitude.
Dinner and overnight stay in the bunkhouse.
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Day 3: Shipton's Camp - Acclimatisation expand_more
- Today will be an acclimatisation day in preparation for the summit ascent.
- We will explore the adjacent cols & ridges neighbouring the camp. The drill is as always to climb high and sleep low.
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Day 4: Shipton's Camp to Point Lenana to Mount Kenya Bandas expand_more
- After a light pre-breakfast at 02:00 am, ascend to our main trekker`s Point Lenana for sunrise view at 06:30 hrs. A short celebration and photo session will mark the climax of the hike.
- Descend to Halls tarn (Mintos Hut) for a glimpse of the Temple with your Kenyan mountain guide. Hot brunch will be served at this camp.
- Proceed to the trail and enjoy panoramic views on the road ahead, reaching an altitude of 3,300 m altitude. The final stretch of the day will be at the Bandas, where a hot shower awaits you.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
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Day 5: Mount Kenya Bandas to Nairobi expand_more
After breakfast, board the transfer vehicle from the doorstep of your cabin.
Drive to Chogoria town, where we will bid farewell to the mountain crew.
Proceed to Nairobi and expect to arrive by 5:00 pm.
What's Included
All Park related fees
Transport to and from the mountain
Accommodation up the mountain in bunkhouses
Three {3} meals a day whilst on tour
Service crew (English-speaking Kenyan mountain guides, chefs & porters)
What's Excluded
Accommodation before and after the climb
Gratitude & Tips
Personal bites/energy bars taken while hiking
Personal travel/medical insurance
Hot hotel lunch on our way back to Nairobi
Alcoholic drinks
Any other item or service not mentioned above
What to bring
- Mount Kenya has its own climate on account of its height. Rain clouds can appear without warning and be gone hours later. An early morning frost is possible at any time of the year, and guests should bring a fleece and light rain jacket, although, during the day, shorts and T-shirts should suffice in the heat.
- Sleeping bag; one rated four (4) season is fine. The sleeping bag should be a snug fit since if it is too large, there will be more cool air for the body to warm.
- Clothing:
- Rain Trouser
- Rain Jacket (Poncho)
- Balaclava (Woollen Hat)
- Warm Clothes down jacket
- Thermal underwear
- Fleece Jacket
- Hiking Boots
- Gloves
- Walking Sticks
- Head Torch
- Sunglasses
- Ruck Suck 65 L (Carried by porters)
- Day Pack 35 (For your personal effects)
- Optional comfort accessories:
- Walking poles, hot water bottle
- Wet wipes; ideal for those who want to stay fresh but are unable to bear dips in the freezing mountain weather
- Passport/Identification Card (ID)
- Personal travel/ medical insurance
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 6 | USD 940 Per Person |
This is a group tour |