5 Days Hiking Mount Kenya Via Chogoria Route From Nairobi

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy the ultimate 5-day adventure in Kenya by going on a hiking trip up Mount Kenya. You won’t have to worry about getting lost as an experienced guide will lead the way. You’ll go hiking via the Chogoria Route, stopping off at picturesque viewpoints and sites of interest along the way, such as Lake Ellis. Conveniently tent rental and all meals are included, so you can pack light. The trip will showcase views of Kilimanjaro, rainforests, bamboo forests, and many impressive landscapes along the way.

What's Included

Transfers to Mt Kenya from Nairobi/return.
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Entry/Admission - Mount Kenya National Park
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Park fees and permits
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Our driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby within Nairobi

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Nairobi to Chogoria Park Gate (2950 meters)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Chogoria Gate

    Pick up from hotel after breakfast and drive to Chogoria Park Gate. The drive takes about 4 hours from Nairobi to Chogoria town where we meet your porters and guides. From here we drive to the Mt. Kenya forest to Chogoria Park Gate located 22 kilometers. This journey is 29 kilometers long and goes over a motor-able dirt road that passes through fertile farmlands before getting into a tropical forest, followed by a bamboo zone. We spend the first night at the Kenya Wildlife Service campsite at the Park Gate, or at Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge 7 kilometers from the Park Gate.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Chogoria Park Gate to Camp (3,600 meters)

    1 stop
  • 2
    Kenya Wildlife Service

    After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. Camping next to the Nithi River at this place helps with acclimatization. Since it only takes 2 Hours to get here, that leaves you with plenty of time to explore the surroundings. One of the attractions here is the Nithi waterfalls, approximately 100 feet high, accessible by crossing the river and following the trail to the left for about 300 Meters. Other attractions are Lake Ellis at 3500 meters and about 3 kilometers to the right of the road head, and Mugi Hill next to the Lake. If you climb to the top of Mugi Hill, you’ll get a bird’s eye view of the neighboring flat-topped Giant’s Billiard table. Lunch by the stream banks then it's time to cut up the left hand hillside to the camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more "touristy" areas.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Campsite to Minto’s hut (4297 Meters)

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mintos Hut

    The third day is spent hiking for about 4 to 6 Hours to Mintos Hut. Along the way, you get magnificent views of Lake Ellis to the right, the Gorges Valley to the left, and the 1500 feet (457meters) Vivienne waterfalls. Vivienne waterfalls appear at position 117 on the list of the World’s tallest Waterfalls. Even more striking is the view of Lake Michaelson at the top of this waterfall, and the view of the peaks on a clear day. Once you get to Minto’s hut, you have the option of using the hut or camping on the shores of the adjacent Hall Tarns. A short 5 minute walk to the side of these Tarns is a sheer cliff drop called the Temple, with a stunning view of Lake Michaelson directly below.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Mintos Hut to Summit to Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas)

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mt Kenya Lodge

    After pre dawn breakfast leave Mintos Hut for the summit passing near the Simba Tarn and Harris Tan to Point Lenana which is approximately 4 to 5 hours. The forth day is when most people summit. The day starts at 0330 Hours with the aim of getting to Pt Lenana at Sunrise. The terrain is a bit wet in the first 2 kilometers, followed by a series of steep gravelly climbs. The first slope levels off at Simba Tarn, to be followed by another steep incline that meets the trail from Shiptons near Square Tarn. The trail then weaves its way above this Tarn till Point Lenana, taking 3 Hours or more from Mintos Hut. After the sunrise at 0630 Hours and nice views of Kilimanjaro and the Coastline, we descend back to Mintos for full breakfast and thereafter descend to Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas) having our lunch at the Road head. Dinner and overnight at the Bandas.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Meru Mount Kenya Lodge (Bandas) to Nairobi

    1 stop
  • 5
    Nairobi

    After breakfast you’ll retrace your steps for 15 kilometers downhill through the dense rain and bamboo forests to connect the 4WD jeep to Chogoria Town. Then after lunch at chogoria drive back to Nairobi for your next destination

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Sabilom Kenya Tours & Safaris

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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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