Kenya · Trekking

5-Day Mount Kenya Trek via Chogoria-Sirimon with Point Lenana

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek Mount Kenya via the scenic Chogoria-Sirimon Route
02 Summit Point Lenana in time for the African sunrise
03 Enjoy stunning views of the Gorges Valley, Lake Michaelson, and Lake Ellis
04 Hike through dense bamboo forest and beautiful mountain trails
05 Spot wildlife and a variety of birds on the Sirimon descent

Set off on a 5-day trek of Mount Kenya, an extinct volcano and the second-highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro. Follow the Chogoria-Sirimon Route, the most scenic and spectacular route to the summit area, and ascend to Point Lenana for magnificent views over the surrounding country and the high peaks. Hike through beautiful forest trails and across the dry side of the mountain, completing a full traverse with stunning views of the Gorges Valley, Lake Michaelson, and Lake Ellis.

Hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana, the hiker's summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Chogoria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Mount Kenya Bandas via Chogoria

Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and travel to Chogoria.
Stop for lunch on the way and drive to the edge of the bamboo forest in Chogoria, the starting point of the trek.
Hike through the dense bamboo forest up to Mount Kenya Bandas.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mount Kenya Bandas.

Day 02

Mount Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite

Rise early in the morning, have breakfast, and start the trek to Lake Ellis Campsite.
Enjoy the scenic views of Mugi Hill and Ithanguni on the way, along with plenty of vegetation and wildlife.
Stop for lunch and rest for some time.
Continue the trek and arrive at Lake Ellis Campsite.

Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Ellis Campsite.

Day 03

Lake Ellis Campsite to Mintos Campsite

Rise early in the morning, have breakfast, and start the trek to Mintos Campsite.
Enjoy the scenic views of the Gorges Valley on the way, along with the Mugi Hills and the Giant's Billiard Table.
Visit a temple with spectacular views of Lake Michaelson beneath it.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mintos Campsite.

Day 04

Point Lenana Sunrise and Trek to Old Moses Camp

Rise early in the morning, have breakfast, and start the trek to Old Moses Mountain Camp.
Hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana, the hiker's summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise.
Descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast.
Continue to Old Moses Mountain Camp via Mackinder's Valley.

Dinner and overnight stay at Old Moses Mountain Camp.

Day 05

Old Moses Mountain Camp to Nairobi

Rise early in the morning, have breakfast, and descend to the Mount Kenya Sirimon Forest.
Spot different wildlife species along with a variety of birds.
Depart for Nairobi in the late afternoon.

End of the tour.

The route