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Kenya · Trekking
The journey
Follow the Sirimon trail and descend via the Chogoria route through some of the most scenic landscapes of Mt Kenya. Enjoy incredible views of bamboo and hardwood forests on the lower slopes, and marvel at huge rock formations, temples, and lakes on the higher slopes. This 7-day trek leads you to Point Lenana and across dramatic mountain terrain before descending through the spectacular Chogoria route.
On a clear day, you will be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro to the south, Mt. Elgon to the west, and the Indian Ocean to the east.
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On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, meet the representative and later get transferred to a budget hotel to relax.
The hotel will be booked on a bed and breakfast basis, but you can upgrade the hotel status at an extra cost.
Overnight at the hotel.
After pick-up from Nairobi, drive north towards Mt. Kenya to Sirimon Park Gate, where the hike starts.
Hike 10 km to Old Moses Camp, a walk of about 4 hours.
Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Hut (3,300 m).
After an early breakfast, ascend to Shipton Camp via Mackinders Valley with a picnic lunch en route.
Arrive at Shipton Camp in the late afternoon after a 16 km hike lasting about 7-8 hours.
Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp (4,200 m).
After breakfast, hike around the peak through Hausberg Valley to Two Turns Huts via the western terminal and continue to Austrian Hut.
Have lunch en route in Tereki Valley.
Arrive early in the evening for dinner and overnight at Austrian Hut (4,750 m).
Wake up early in the morning to climb to Point Lenana (4,985 m). On a clear day, you will be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro to the south, Mt. Elgon to the west, and the Indian Ocean to the east.
Descend to Hall Turns for a full breakfast and, after a rest, explore the Gorges Valley.
Dinner and overnight at the camp (4,300 m).
Soon after breakfast, descend further to Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas via Vivian Fall and Nithi Fall, with lunch en route at Road Head.
Dinner and overnight at Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas (2,800 m).
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and later hike down through Chogoria Fall, from where you will be picked up and transferred to Chogoria for lunch.
After lunch, drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
Where this trip takes you
Point Lenana summit, Mackinders Valley, Chogoria Fall
The route
The fine print
Guaranteed price and guaranteed trek on confirmation
Transfers to and from the base of the mountain
Full-board accommodation while on the trek
Meal plan as detailed
Accommodation in camps and huts as per the itinerary
All park entrance fees, including government taxes
Services of an English-speaking professional guide, porters, and a skilled cook
Start and finish in Nairobi
Treated water on the trek
Successful climb certificate on completion
Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages and drinks, accommodation before the trek, and climbing gear
International flights
Visas to Kenya
Items of a personal nature
Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.
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