mount kenya trek safari
5 DAYS MOUNT KENYA TREK SIRIMON DOWN CHOGORIA
$750-800 USD
pp
Safari summary
Day 1: Nairobi to Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Camp
Arrive at Sirimon Gate, start the trek through forest and moorland.
Hike to Old Moses Camp (3,300m), overnight stay.
Day 2: Old Moses Camp to Shipton's Camp
Hike through alpine meadows to Shipton's Camp (4,200m), passing dramatic landscapes.
Overnight stay at Shipton's Camp.
Day 3: Shipton's Camp to Point Lenana
Early morning summit attempt to Point Lenana (4,985m), enjoy panoramic views.
Descend to Shipton's Camp for lunch, then head to Old Moses Camp.
Overnight stay at Old Moses Camp.
Day 4: Old Moses Camp to Chogoria Gate
Descend to the Chogoria Gate through dense forest.
Arrive at the gate and transfer to Chogoria Town for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Return to Nairobi
Drive back to Nairobi, concluding the trek.
This trek offers stunning views, a challenging climb, and the chance to experience Mount Kenya's diverse ecosystems.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | None | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Visas
Itinerary
Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Old
Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon gate- Old Moses camp. (3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 680 ascents. After breakfast, drive to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate (2660m). From the gate, we trek up through the magnificent montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather zone before reaching the high-altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and overnight. This gentle trek takes 3 – 4 hrs, gaining an elevation of 680m.
Old Moses – Shipton camp
Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton camp (4200m). 7 hrs, 14km, 900m ascent After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North River, and continuing uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton Camp. This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers.
Shipton Camp – Acclimatisation
Day 3: Shipton Camp – Acclimatisation Day For better acclimatization, you can take a rest day at the Shipton camp. Short walks/day hikes are possible on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg tarns gaining an elevation of 370m before returning to the camp for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure. N.B: Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization – but you can do that almost as well toughing in the sun watching the eagles!
Shipton – Point Lenana(
Day 4: Shipton – Point Lenana(4,985m)- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 11-12 hrs, 785 ascent, 2,085 descent. Kick-off at 3. to reach point Lenana in time for the African Sunrise. The climb starts on frozen scree and continues on a rocky track with some very minor scrambling. The climb takes 3-4 hours and to add to the exhilaration, Mt Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to Minto`s hut for a full breakfast. Dinner and overnight at Mt Kenya here you can enjoy log fires,
Meru Bandas- Chogori-Nairobi
Day 5: Meru Bandas- Chogoria town. 2 hrs, 10km – Nairobi After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet the vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and to Nairobi arriving by 17:00hrs. (Halfway walk and Halfway you can Opt to use a 4×4 the other Half and this will be at an extra cost.
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