Mt.Kenya Sirimon via Chogoria

4 days—Mt. Kenya, Africa's second-highest peak, offers enjoyable climbing with stunning views & varied flora. The Sirimon-Chogoria route is the most popular

$700-850 USD

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Safari summary

This hike is a challenging but rewarding four-day traverse of Mount Kenya, starting with a pickup in Nairobi and a drive to the Sirimon Gate. The first two days are a gradual ascent, trekking through diverse landscapes from montane forests to moorlands. You'll spend the first night at Old Moses Camp (also known as Judmaier Camp) and the second at Shipton's Camp, which offers stunning views of the main peaks. The third day is the most demanding, as it involves a pre-dawn ascent to the summit, Point Lenana, to witness the sunrise. Afterward, you will descend via the scenic Chogoria Route, passing unique features like the Gorges Valley, before reaching Chogoria bandas for the final overnight. On the fourth and last day, you'll be picked up at Chogoria and driven back to Nairobi or the airport, completing the traverse of the mountain.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Mount Kenya

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
International flights
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi-Sirimon Gate-Old Moses

Mount Kenya

You will be picked up in Nairobi and drive to Nanyuki town for lunch, crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate (2650m). From the gate, you will trek up through the magnificent montane forest, bamboo, and giant heather zone before reaching the high-altitude moorland and your first hut (Old Moses camp 3,300m) for dinner and an overnight stay. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 - 4 hours gaining an elevation of 680m.

Old Moses hut

Old moses to Shipton (4200M)

Mount Kenya

After breakfast, you'll follow the track uphill, forking right at the junction. After a water break, you will continue on the track crossing Ontulili River before turning right contouring through the Moorland crossing Liki North River. You'll continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the Shipton Camp (4200M). This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers. The resident population is of rock hyrax and sunbirds.

Shipton campsite

Shipton-Pt Lenana-Mt Kenya Banda

Mount Kenya

At 3:00 am, begin a 3-4 hour ascent to Pt Lenana (4985m) for a stunning sunrise. The climb offers incredible star views, with Mt. Kilimanjaro visible on a clear day. Descend to Minto's Hut (4270m) for breakfast, then continue down the scenic Gorges Valley to Mount Kenya Bandas (2800m). You'll see landmarks like Lake Michaelson on the way. Your evening will be spent at the bandas, enjoying dinner, hot showers, and a comfortable bed.

Chogoria Bandas

Bandas - Chogoria Town - Nairobi

After breakfast, depending on how you will be feeling there are 2 options. Either the vehicle can pick you up from Chogoria bandas. Or, you can descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rainforest for 10 km to meet the vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi arriving by 5:00 pm.

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