Climbing Mount Kenya 5 Days Via Chogoria Route

5.0
(48 reviews)
Nairobi, Kenya

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Chogoria route is most scenic ;it is like having a safari-hiking experience on your way to Point Lenana.Our certified guides are not only friendly but qualified enough to take care of you in case of altitude sickness

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast
All meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km

    1 stop
  • 1
    Kenya Wildlife Service

    A drive from Nairobi to Chogoria town for lunch after which we take a 4*4 vehicle to drive up where we start our hike via the bamboo forest. We walk for 3 hours to the Mt Kenya Bandas for dinner and an overnight gaining a 680m ascent.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m), 9km, 700m ascent

    1 stop
  • 2

    The journey up the mountain begins after breakfast. We have an option of using the route via Lake Ellis though we walk a little longer, the sight of the Mugi hill, Ithanguni and they are worth every extra mile. On the other hand we follow the path near the river, all is not lost there is plenty of vegetation and wildlife to enjoy. We stop for lunch and rest then continue to left of the hill where we have dinner and pitch tent for the night.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Lake Ellis – Minto’s Camp. (4,200m) 12km, 600m ascent.

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mount Kenya National Park

    After breakfast we continue our journey up joining the normal Chogoria route.it is about a 4 hour hike to our next camp. The Gorges Valley offers the best views of the peaks and when you turn behind the Mugi hills and the Giants Billiards Table are amazing. Close by the Minto’s camp is the temple with a spectacular view of Lake Michaelson beneath it. Dinner and overnight

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Minto’s – Pt. Lenana (4,985m) – Old Moses camp. 785 ascent, 1,685 descent, 24km

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mount Kenya National Park

    This busy day starts at 3.00 am in order to enjoy sunrise at the peak of point Lenana .after that rewarding experience, we descend to the Shimpton’s camp for breakfast and continue further to old Moses where we spend the night. Descending via Sirimon route is gradual and exciting as you enjoy the Flora and Fauna through the Mackinder’s valley.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Old Moses camp – Nairobi- 2 hrs

    1 stop
  • 5
    Kenya Wildlife Service

    After the much needed rest and breakfast in the morning, descend to the Sirimon Park gate for about 2-3 hours to catch a vehicle for a drive back to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Equitorial Star Adventure & Safaris

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