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Per PersonMt. Kenya Chogoria–Sirimon Traverse (5 Days) – A Journey Across Kenya’s Crown Jewel
Experience the ultimate adventure on Mt. Kenya with this unique 5-day trek that takes you through the scenic Chogoria route and descends via the Sirimon trail. From lush bamboo forests and alpine lakes to the exhilarating sunrise summit at Point Lenana, this trek is packed with unforgettable views, rich biodiversity, and rewarding physical challenge. Ideal for adventurers seeking a full-circle mountain experience.
Included and Excluded
- Park fees
- Guide, chef & porters’ fees
- Portage
- Return transport in a shared taxi
- Pick up and drop off
- Meals
- Camping fees
- Government taxes
- • Hiking gear
- • Rescue fees
- • Personal items
- • Drinking water
- • Tips
- • Any other activities
- • Transfer from Chogoria gate to Chogoria town 50USD
Highlights of the Tour
- Stunning traverse from Chogoria Gate to Sirimon Trail
- Bamboo forest hike to Mt. Kenya Bandas and Lake Ellis
- Camp at scenic alpine sites including Mintos with views of Gorges Valley
- Sunrise summit of Point Lenana (4,985m)
- Visit the Temple cliff and explore remote, less-traveled trails
- Diverse landscapes: forest, moorland, alpine desert
- Gentle descent through Mackinder’s Valley to Old Moses Camp
- Fully supported trek with experienced guides, porters, and chefs
Itinerary
- Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we take 4×4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10 km to the Mt Kenya Bandas.
- 3hrs / 10km walk / 650m ascent
- After breakfast and sorting of porter loads, we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace. A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the banks of a stream, then it’s time to cut up the left-hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more “touristic” areas.
- 3hrs / 9km / 700m ascent.
- Similar early start. Again, well off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breathtaking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night’s rest. Afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10-minute walk to the “Temple” is well worth the effort. This is a 150 meters vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge – they look as if they are praying. An early night is recommended as you are attempting the summit next day.
- 4 hrs / 12km / 600m ascent
- Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 03:00 am. We hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker’s summit, arriving there on time to watch the African sunrise. Descend to Shiptons camp for breakfast. After breakfast, begin a 5-hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp.
- 1-12 hrs / 785 ascent – 1,685 descent / 24km
- After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park gate to get a vehicle and travel to Nairobi. Drop off in your hotel.
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