5-Day Mount Kenya Trek via Chogoria and Sirimon Routes
Highlights
Nairobi, Mount Kenya
trekking, photography, Wildlife
Group Tour
5 Days
Challenging
English
Description
Experience an exhilarating 5-day Mount Kenya trek starting on the lush Chogoria route and descending via the scenic Sirimon trail. Explore dense forests, dramatic gorges, alpine tarns, and moorland landscapes while enjoying panoramic views of Batian and Nelion. Summit Point Lenana at sunrise, encounter wildlife, and witness diverse high-altitude flora. Trek across equatorial and alpine zones in one journey, experiencing breathtaking scenery and unforgettable mountain terrain before returning to Nairobi after a rewarding high-altitude adventure.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Mount Kenya Bandas
- Depart Nairobi at 07:00 hours and drive through agricultural landscapes to Chogoria town for lunch.
- Continue to the edge of the bamboo forest and begin trekking 10 kilometres through dense forest.
- Arrive at Mount Kenya Bandas for dinner and overnight in a warm and comfortable setting.
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Day 2: Mount Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite
- Begin trekking after breakfast at a steady and relaxed pace.
- Enjoy views of Mugi, Ithanguni, and the Giants Billiards Table while walking toward Lake Ellis.
- Stop for lunch beside a stream before ascending the left-hand hillside to the campsite at 3600 metres.
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Day 3: Lake Ellis to Mintos Camp
Start the day with a gradual ascent following a ridge for three hours before joining the main Chogoria route.
Admire breathtaking views of the Gorges Valley, Ithanguni, and the Northern Moorlands.
Continue to Mintos Camp for lunch and an afternoon of rest.
Take a short walk to the Temple cliff for dramatic views and return for an early night.
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Day 4: Mintos Camp to Point Lenana to Old Moses Camp
- Begin a predawn summit attempt at 03:00 hours to reach Point Lenana in time for sunrise.
- Descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast.
- Trek for five hours down Mackinders Valley to Old Moses Camp for lunch, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Day 5: Old Moses Camp to Nairobi
- Trek 9 kilometres to meet your transfer vehicle in Nanyuki.
- Drive onward to Nairobi and arrive at your hotel, where you are dropped off.
- Receive assistance from the tour manager if needed.
What's Included
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What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 1 | /person |
| 2 to 7 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 7 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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