5-Day Sirimon-Chogoria Trek To Mount Kenya
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
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |