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  • 5 days (approx.)

  • Pickup offered

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  • Offered in: English

5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Through Sirimoni-Chogoria Route

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

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Lunch (5)
  • Dinner (4)
  • Breakfast (4)
  • 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 Point

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Pickup details

Pick up available from airbnb and private apartments

Start time:

7:30 AM

What To Expect

    Day 1: Nairobi to Judmaier Camp

  • 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,

    Duration: 10 hours

    Admission Included: YES

    • Day 2: Judmier Camp to Shipton Camp

  • 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.

    Duration: 10 hours

    Admission Included: YES

    • Day 3: Full day at Shipton Camp

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

    Duration: 10 hours

    Admission Included: YES

    • Day 4: Shipton to Lenana

  • 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.

    Duration: 10 hours

    Admission Included: YES

    • Day 5: Chogoria to Nairobi

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 Hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 Hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Starting from

$1,575.00

Price varies by group size

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