5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Through Sirimoni Chogoria Route

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This creative climb joins two of the most scenic routes up Mount Kenya, Sirimon and Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek. Sirimon coming off the west of Mount Kenya passes through the dry side of the mountain with its giant trees and rocky terrain, and the descent onto the Chogoria path is exactly different with its lush bamboo and highland forests.

The final night time ascent of Point Lenana can be as difficult as any ascent in East Africa, but the rest of the trek is generally considered easier than either Kilimanjaro or the Rwenzoris, and this is the most likely climb for actually seeing big game.

Accommodation on this hike is in mountain huts. Nonetheless, if you prefer to camp you can do so on all nights on the mountain.

What's Included

Professional guide
National Park fees
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
International flights
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Visas to Kenya
Items of personal nature

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up all travellers within Nairobi

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Nairobi to Judmier Camp

    1 stop
  • 1

    Leave Nairobi at 7.30am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmaier Camp,

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Judmier camp to shipton camp

    1 stop
  • 2

    After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Full day at Shimpton Camp

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mount Kenya National Park

    Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn).

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Shipton Camp to Lenana

    1 stop
  • 4

    Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6km), 2hrs, for breakfast and 20km, 4-5hrs further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Chogoria to Nairobi

    1 stop
  • 5
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4×4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi

    8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Shagami Kenya Tours and Safaris

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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