Kenya · Trekking

4-Day Mount Kenya Hike from Nairobi via Sirimon and Chogoria

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike through indigenous forest and heathland on the scenic Sirimon route
02 Trek to Point Lenana, the third-highest peak on Mt Kenya reachable on foot
03 Enjoy sunrise summit views that can stretch to Mt Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean
04 Descend via the Chogoria route for spectacular canyon scenery

Come for this thrilling mountain climb through the scenic Sirimon and Chogoria routes for some of the best mountain views, indigenous forest trees, and rocky terrain on Mt Kenya. Trek to Old Moses Camp and Shipton's Camp before summiting Point Lenana, the only trekking peak among Mt Kenya's highest summits. On a clear day, enjoy views toward Mt Kilimanjaro and even the Indian Ocean as the sun rises. Climb these peaks of glory in just 4 days.

On a clear day, you can see Mt Kilimanjaro to the south and the Indian Ocean shining as the sun rises.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nanyuki, Meru, Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Chogoria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Nanyuki and Trek to Old Moses Camp

At 7:00 am, leave Nairobi by shared shuttle van for a 4-hour drive to Nanyuki to pick up your mountain crew at Sirimon Gate.
Start your hike to Mt Kenya after lunch.
Trek from Sirimon Gate to Old Moses Camp, a distance of 9 km that takes about 3-4 hours. Along the way, pass through indigenous forest with trees such as podo, Douglas fir, cedar, pine, and bamboo before reaching the heath zone.

Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp.

Day 02

Old Moses Camp to Shipton's Camp

Wake up at 6:00 am, pack your belongings, and have breakfast at 6:30 am.
Leave Old Moses Camp with a picnic lunch at 7:00 am and head to Shipton's Camp, a 14 km journey that takes about 6-7 hours. Shipton's Camp is located at the base of the highest peaks on Mt Kenya.

Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp.

Day 03

Summit Point Lenana and Descend to Meru Mt Kenya Bandas

Wake up very early, at 2:00 am, to prepare yourself, then take a pre-breakfast at 2:30 am.
Leave Shipton's Camp at 3:00 am to attempt the summit, a journey that takes about 3 1/2 hours. Point Lenana is the third-highest peak on Mt Kenya and the only one that can be reached by trekking. On a clear day, you can see Mt Kilimanjaro to the south and the Indian Ocean shining as the sun rises.
After enjoying the summit, descend to Mintos Hut for a full breakfast.
Here, the Mount Kenya guide will give you 45 minutes to 1 hour to relax before proceeding further to Chogoria Gate via Road Head (3300 m), where you will have lunch.

Overnight stay at Meru Mt Kenya Bandas.

Day 04

Descend to Chogoria and Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, descend for 32 km and walk toward Chogoria shopping centre, where you will meet your transfer vehicle for the journey back to Nairobi.

You may choose a vehicle at an extra cost from Bandas to Chogoria shopping centre, where you will meet your shared shuttle van back to Nairobi. This is an optional arrangement in case you are too exhausted.