Mount Kenya Trekking

5 days—Climbing Mount Kenya; Chogoria down Sirimon Route

$1080-2000 USD

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Safari summary

This 5-day trek takes you on a scenic journey across Mount Kenya, starting on the lush, forested slopes of the Chogoria route and descending via the drier, moorland landscapes of the Sirimon route. Along the way, you will experience stunning alpine scenery, crystal-clear glacial tarns, dramatic cliffs, and diverse wildlife, all while trekking through iconic landmarks such as Lake Michaelson, The Hall Tarns, and the towering peaks of Batian and Nelion.

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

Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking
Cycling | mountain biking—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi - Mt Kenya Bandas (2900m)

Mount Kenya

You will be picked from your hotel after breakfast and depart from Nairobi at 0700hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10km to the Mt Kenya Bandas. Dinner and overnight at the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas hot shower and warm night.

Meru Mount Kenya Bandas

Mount Kenya - Lake Ellis Campsite

Mount Kenya

After breakfast and sorting of porter loads, we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni, and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near the road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the banks of a stream, then it's time to cut up the left-hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more "touristy" areas.

Lake Ellis Campsite

Lake Ellis - Mintos camp (4200m)

Mount Kenya

With an early start, follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breathtaking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and your night's rest.

Mintos camp

Mintos camp - Point Lenana (4985m)

Mount Kenya

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs, and you hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker's summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shipton camp for breakfast. After breakfast, begin a 5-hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Old Moses camp for lunch and dinner overnight.

Old Moses camp

Old Moses Camp to Nairobi

Mount Kenya

After breakfast trek 9km and connect transfer back to Nanyuki and drive further to Nairobi where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Let’s Venture Africa Tour Manager will be at hand to assist in case you need anything else.

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