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5-Day Sirimon-Chogoria Trek To Mount Kenya
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Climbing, Camping

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Opt for this beginner to moderate climbing trek, one of the easiest routes around Mount Kenya, with quite a scenery to behold. Take a sedentary trek up the crags of this beautiful mountain, as it bestows a treasure trove of panoramic views on you. Climb up the peaks of glory in just 5 days!

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
  • Day 1: Nairobi to Old Moses Camp expand_more
    • Meet your tour guide in Nairobi in the morning and drive for 3 hrs to Naromoru.

    • Stop in our office briefly to meet with the guide as well as sort out all the equipment required for the trek. 

    • Proceed onto the Sirimon Track as far as the Mount Kenya National Park Gate. 

    • Hike 9 km up to the Old Moses Camp (3,300 m) for overnight. This two to three hours hike is essential for acclimatization and is also very interesting as you hike through four of the mountain vegetation belts - the tropical rainforest, bamboo jungle, rosewood, and heather zones. These are also the areas where you are most likely to see animals.

  • Day 2: Climb to Shiptons Camp expand_more
    • Start your hike around 07:00 am, going via the new Sirimon route through the beautiful and unique Alpine Moorland Zone. Walking time today is 5-7 hours depending on individual fitness and stopping halfway for a picnic lunch.

    • Arrive at Shiptons Camp (4,200 m) late afternoon and have dinner and overnight.

  • Day 3: Acclimatisation Trek expand_more
    • Utilize this day in acclimatising yourself as you hike up Hausberg col (4,600 m).

    • Enjoy the nice sceneries of the west ridges and then return to Shiptons for overnight.

  • Day 4: Ascent to Pt. Lenana expand_more
    • Undertake the 2 hrs pre-dawn summit attempt of point Lenana (4,985 m). Start the day at 0430 hrs for the summit attempt, an ascent of 685 m; the highlight being the watching of African sunrise and, if it’s clear enough, having a view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. 

    • Descend to Mintos hall area 4,300 m for breakfast and short rest. 

    • Then, descend to Mt. Kenya Bandas (1,300 m) for dinner and overnight.

  • Day 5: Descend to Chogoria expand_more
    • After breakfast, descend the mountain through Chogoria forest to meet with the vehicle for transfer back to Nairobi.

What's Included
  • All Transport from Nairobi to park gates and back to Nairobi

  • All park entrance fees

  • Services of an English-speaking Mount Kenya hiking tourist guide, a cook and porters to carry your bags

  • All meals while on the mountain

  • Accommodation on the mountain in the huts or in comfortable tents

  • Rescue from the mountain in case of an illness (by road only)

What's Excluded
  • Personal hiking gears like a sleeping bag, warm clothes, etc

  • Personal insurance

  • Hotel accommodation before and after the trek

  • Drinks like sodas, beer but boiled drinking water will be provided on the mountain

  • Costs incurred to changes made on the agreed itinerary

  • Tips

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 1100 Per Person
2 To 2 USD 950 Per Person
3 To 3 USD 900 Per Person
4 To 4 USD 870 Per Person
5 To 5 USD 850 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 1100 / person