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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike through tropical forest to reach Old Moses Camp
• 02 Summit Point Lenana before sunrise on Mount Kenya
• 03 Acclimatize with a hike to Arthur's Peak at 4,600 meters
• 04 Take in spectacular canyon views on the Chogoria route

Embark on an adventurous trek to summit Point Lenana, the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya, via the scenic and gentle Sirimon-Chogoria route. Enjoy hiking through tropical forest and high-altitude landscapes, with stunning views of picturesque valleys, glaciers, and, weather permitting, Mount Kilimanjaro to the west. This 5-day trek includes acclimatization at Arthur's Peak and an early-morning summit push to reach the top before sunrise.

Embark on an adventurous trek to summit Point Lenana, the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya, via the scenic and gentle Sirimon-Chogoria route.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nanyuki, Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Chogoria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nanyuki to Sirimon Gate and Old Moses Camp

• Pick up from the hotel and drive to Nanyuki, a town on the slopes. Have lunch and continue to Sirimon Gate. Get introduced to the team, including the guide, cook, and porters, and change into hiking gear if you have not already done so.
• Start the 9 km walk, which takes about 3 hours, to reach the first camp, namely Old Moses, at an altitude of 3,300 m.

2

Day 02

Old Moses Camp to Shipton Camp

• After breakfast, we will start the hike at 7:00 am. This is the longest day of ascent, as it takes 6-7 hours of walking. The hike is done "pole pole" - a word that means 'slowly'.
• We will have a packed lunch. The walk is about 14 kilometres, and we will arrive at Shipton, which is at 4,250 meters.

3

Day 03

Acclimatization Hike to Arthur's Peak

• This is an acclimatization day. After breakfast, we will take a walk to a high point called Arthur's Peak at 4,600 meters.
• Spend some time there, then get back down to Shipton. This strategy helps the body adapt to high altitude.

4

Day 04

Summit Point Lenana and Descend to Bandas

• This is the golden day when we hike to the highest point reachable by trekking. We will wake up at 2:00 am to gear up, have tea and some snacks, and make sure everything is spot on when we depart at 3:00 am.
• The walk takes 3 hours, and the aim is to get to the top a few minutes before sunrise so as to enjoy the view after sunrise and take photos. We will head down to Mintos Camp, where we will have breakfast and rest for a while.
• Afterwards, continue descending to the Bandas, the last camp of the hike.

5

Day 05

Descend to Chogoria and Return to Nairobi

• As this is the last day, we will only walk for 2 hours to get to the 4x4 rover, which drives us to Chogoria, where we will bid the team of guides, cooks, and porters farewell. The tourist gives them tips and then gets into a different vehicle to drive back to their hotel in Nairobi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees
• Accommodation on the hike
• Food and water
• Guide, cook, and porters' salaries
• Transportation to and from

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Beverages
• Snacks
• Souvenirs
• Personal shopping

What to bring

• Sleeping bag
• Down jackets
• Rain gear
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Hiking boots
• Hats/caps
• Socks
• Pain killers
• Water bottles
• Backpack and a day pack

Know before you go

• The hike is at a high altitude, so low oxygen levels are experienced. If you have breathing issues, bring an inhaler, since at high altitude there is not much else to watch out for.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Nanyuki, Chogoria

Tour start

Nanyuki, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.