Overview

Our 6 Days Sirimon out Chogoria route features the most gradual ascent profile and best acclimatization options.. This peak circuiting program offers some of the finest mountain trekking experience in East Africa!.. Accommodation on this hike is in mountain huts. Nonetheless, if you prefer to camp you can do so on all nights on the mountain.

Day 1 :

Climbing Mount Kenya Nairobi – Nanyuki

Depart Nairobi in the morning accompanied by your mountain guide driving through the beautiful Kikuyu land in central Kenya and arriving Nanyuki in time for lunch. Afternoon walk to the equator for acclimatization. Dinner and overnight in a budget hotel.

Day 2 :

Mount Kenya Climb Nanyuki – Old Moses Camp

After breakfast drive to Sirimon gate (2550 meters) and after a quick check- in, start the hike through the rain forest for nine (9 kms. ) to Old Moses camp (3300m ) for dinner and overnight. Approximate walking time 4hrs.

Day 3 :

Mount Kenia Trek Old Moses – Shipton Camp

After breakfast hike through the moorland heading to Liiki Valley then down to Mackinders Valley with picnic lunch en-route arriving Shipton camp (4500m ) in the late afternoon . Dinner and overnight at the camp. Approx walking time 6/7 hrs for 14kms.

Day 4 :

Mt Kenya Climbing Shipton Camp – Acclimatization

Your day of acclimatization. Hike around Shipton peaks (4500m) near the Batian base returning in good time for lunch. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 5 :

Mt Kenia Climb Point Lenana – Chogoria

Early morning departure (0300hrs) for a 3hrs walk to the summit (Point Lenana at 4985m) arriving approx 0630hrs. Enjoy the scenery with the sun rise and after taking your photos descend to Mintos Hut for full breakfast. Then further descent through the beautiful gorges and Lake Elies at a far distance. Proceed to Chogoria Banda (Mt. Kenya Lodge 2900m) for dinner and overnight. Approx walking time 12hrs.

Day 6 :

Monte Kenya Climb Chogoria – Back to Nairobi

After breakfast set on a morning walk for 15 kilometers to meet the 4wd vehicle which will take you to Chogoria where you will have your lunch, then you will get transport back to Nairobi.