5-Day Mount Kenya Trek from Nairobi via Sirimon and Chogoria

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike through tropical forest landscapes on Mount Kenya
• 02 Climb to Point Lenana, the third-highest trekking peak on Mount Kenya
• 03 Take in spectacular canyon views along the Chogoria route
• 04 Enjoy views of valleys, glaciers, and, weather permitting, Mount Kilimanjaro

Embark on an adventurous trek to summit the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya, following the scenic and gentle route via Sirimon and Chogoria. Enjoy the hike through tropical forests, with stunning views of picturesque valleys, glaciers, and, weather permitting, Mount Kilimanjaro to the west.

Point Lenana is the highest point reached by trekking at 4985 meters, and it takes about 3 hours to get there before sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Chogoria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Chogoria and Forest Camp Trek

• Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive by road to the mountain route, a journey of about 3-4 hours.
• Arrive in town for lunch, meet the guide's team, including the cook and porters, then change to a 4x4 vehicle for about a 1-hour drive to a point in the forest. From there, walk for 2-3 hours to reach the camp.

2

Day 02

Bandas to Roadhead Camp

• Start a 4-5 hour walk at around 7:00 am, have lunch, and then relax.
• In the afternoon, go for a 1-hour walk before returning to Roadhead Camp at 3300 meters.

3

Day 03

Roadhead to Mintos Camp

• Start today's 6-7 hour walk at 7:00 am, the longest day of the hike.
• Arrive at camp and rest. In the afternoon, go for an acclimatisation walk and then head back to Mintos Camp, which is at 4200 meters altitude.

4

Day 04

Summit Point Lenana and Descend to Old Moses

• Wake up at 2:00 am, have some tea and snacks, and leave for the summit. Point Lenana is the highest point reached by trekking at 4985 meters, and it takes about 3 hours to get there before sunrise.
• Descend after sunrise, have a full breakfast, and then walk to the next camp. Old Moses is the last camp and is at 3300 meters altitude.

5

Day 05

Old Moses to Sirimon Gate and Nairobi

• Descend to Sirimon Gate, bid farewell to the team, give them their tips, then get in the car and drive back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation to and from the hotel
• Food and accommodation on the trip
• Park fees
• Guide, cook, and porter payments

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Hotel accommodation fees
• Snacks
• Personal shopping (gifts, postcards, souvenirs)
• Equipment

What to bring

• Day pack to carry your personal stuff
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Snacks
• Sunglasses
• A little cash in your wallet
• Down jacket
• Rain gear (if it's the rainy season)
• Passport
• Backpack

Know before you go

• Nothing major, but of course when we are organizing a trip, depending on the destination, I will give the necessary guidance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.