This Chogoria-Sirimon Mt kenya Trek up Mt. Kenya combines 2 of the most scenic Mt. Kenya trekking routes, Chogori route and Sirimon route approaching the mountain from the South East and North West respectively. You will ascend the mountain via the Chogoria route and descend via the Sirimon route.
CHOGORIA-SIRIMON MT KENYA TREK HIGHLIGHTS
- Day 1: Nairobi to Mt. Kenya Bandas (2,900m)
- Day 2: Mt. Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m)
- Day 3: Lake Ellis campsite to Minto’s Camp (4,200m)
- Day 4: Mintos camp to Lenana Point (4,985m) to Old Moses Camp
- Day 5: Old Moses camp to Nairobi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Mt. Kenya Bandas (2,900m)
Hiking time: 3 hours
Early morning departure from Nairobi and drive to Chogoria town arriving in the afternoon in time for lunch. Thereafter, drive to the bamboo forest and start your hike through the forest heading to the Mt. Kenya bandas for the night.
Day 2: Mt. Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m)
Hiking time: 3 hours
Early breakfast and then you continue your climb up Mt. Kenya through the highland forest. Today is going to be a very beautiful scenic hike up the mountain, enjoy the views till you reach Lake Ellis campsite and call it a day.
Day 3: Lake Ellis campsite to Minto’s Camp (4,200m)
Hiking time: 4 hours
Today we follow a ridge off the beaten track up the mountain into the moorland zone. Enjoy the change in vegetation as it comes with change in scenery like great views over the Gorges valley. Stop for a picnic lunch and later continue your ascent to Mintos camp for the night.
Day 4: Mintos camp to Lenana Point (4,985m) to Old Moses Camp
Summit day
You will start your final ascent at around 03:00hrs after a warm cup of tea and a snack. In about 3 hours’ time, you will be at the 3rd highest point on Mt. Kenya, Lenana point. Savor the moment and then descend to Shipton camp for breakfast and continue down the mountain to Old Moses camp via Mackinder’s valley. Enjoy a restful sleep on your last night on Mt. Kenya.
Day 5: Old Moses camp to Nairobi
After breakfast, take time to appreciate your hiking support crew and then continue downhill to the park gate at Sirimon where your tour driver will be waiting to drive you back to Nairobi.
