Overview
Embarking on the 5-day Mount Kenya Chogoria Route up and down Sirimon Route promises an unforgettable adventure through diverse landscapes and challenging terrains. Beginning at the Sirimon Gate, trekkers ascend through lush montane forests, encountering an array of wildlife and endemic flora along the way. As the route progresses, the landscape transitions into moorlands, with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding peaks. Crossing the scenic Gorges Valley, adventurers eventually reach the high altitude desert before ascending to the Lenana Peak, the third-highest point on Mount Kenya. Descending via the Chogoria Route, the journey offers a contrasting perspective of the mountain, with its rugged cliffs and alpine vegetation, before concluding back at the Chogoria Gate. This expedition offers not only physical challenges but also a profound connection with the natural beauty and ecological diversity of Mount Kenya.
Day 1: Nairobi - Mount Kenya National Park
You willbe pikced fromyour hotel by your guide after safari briefing and have a scenic drive Chogoria town. You will arrive in goodtime for an early lunch before proceeding to drive up where you will start your Mount Kenya hike via the bamboo forest which will be around 10kmtoyour camp. You will walk for 3 hours to the Meru Mt Kenya Bandas for dinner and an
overnight stay gaining a 680m ascent.
Overnight at Meru Mount Kenya Bandas
Day 2: Mount Kenya Bandas - Lake Ellis Campsite
The journey up the mountain begins after breakfast. You will have an option of using the route via Lake Ellis though you will walk a little longer, the sight of the Mugi hill, Ithanguni and they are worth every extra mile. Also, you can choose to climb Mount Kenya by following the path near the river, all is not lost there is plenty of vegetation and wildlife to enjoy. Then you will pause your Mount Kenya hike for lunch and rest then continue left of the hill where you will have dinner and pitch a tent for the night.
Overnight at Lake Ellis Campsite.
Day 3: Lake Ellis - Minto’s Camp
After breakfast, you will continue your journey up the highest mountain in Kenya re-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. You will have dinner and a good nights rest after a full day of climbing Mount Kenya.
Overnight at Minto’s Camp
Day 4:Minto’s Camp - Summit - Old Moses
This is a busy day. You will start hiking Mount Kenya at 3:00 a.m. in order to enjoy sunrise at the peak of Point Lenana. After that rewarding Mount Kenya hiking experience, you will descend to the Shimpton’s camp for breakfast and continue further to old Moses where you will spend the night. The Mount Kenya descent via the Sirimon route is gradual and exciting as you enjoy the flora and fauna through Mackinder’s valley. You will spend 11-12 hours walking down the highest mountain in Kenya.
Overnight at Old Moses Camp
Day 5: Old Moses Camp – Nairobi
You will have a much-needed rest and breakfast in the morning. Then, you will descend to the foot of Mount Kenya at Sirimon Park gate for about 2-3 hours to catch a vehicle for a drive back to Nairobi. You will arrive late afternoon where you will be dropped at your pickup hotel or the airport for your onward flight back home
Included
- Full board accommodation while on safari in cabins and or tents
- All park entrance fees and concession fee.
- Mountain Guide and porters.
- Mountain Cook.
- Exclusive transport to the mountain and back to Nairobi.
- Services of an English speaking driver guide.
- 1 liter of mineral water per day.
Excluded
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Laundry, sleeping bags, climbing gears
- Tips and gratuities for guides and porters
- Beverages while not on the mountain.
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