5-Day Mount Kenya Climb on Sirimon and Chogoria Routes

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Drive from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate and Trek to Old Moses Camp

You'll have the morning link up with our representative at your Nairobi hotel who'll brief you about your upcoming trip.

Thereafter, depart for the 4 hour drive to Nanyuki Town and onto the Sirimon Gate (2660 metres) of Mount Kenya National Park.

From the Gate, trek through magnificent montane forest, bamboo forest, giant heather zone to the high altitude moorland. Arrive at Old Moses Camp ( 3300 metres). This gentle trek takes 4 hours and enables you to gain an elevation of 680 metres. Your overnight stay will be at Old Moses Camp on half-board basis.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Judmaier Campsite

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek from Old Moses to Shiptons Camp

Have breakfast at the Old Moses Camp. Follow the trek uphill, forking right at the junction.

You'll cross Ontulili River and turn right contouring through moorland and cross Likii North River. Continue uphill to Mackinder's Valley from where you'll enjoy panoramic views up the valley towards Shipton's Camp. Trek on to Shipton's Camp (4,200 metres).

The Shiptons Camp is surreal, set below the main peaks and glacier. Todays trek takes 7 hours with 900 metres of ascent. Your overnight stay will be at Shiptons Camp on full board basis.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Spent the Day Around Shiptons Camp Acclimatizing

Take this day for acclimatization arond the Shiptons Camp. You can have short walks and hikes to Oblong and Hauseberg Trans, gaining an elevation of of 370 metres before returning to the camp for lunch. Spend the afternoon on leisure.

Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization. Your overnight stay will be at Shiptons Camp on full board basis.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek from Shiptons Camp to Point Lenana and to The Meru Bandas

Leave the Shiptons Camp at 3:00 am and go up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible parts towards Lower Hall Tarns.

Today's trek takes 12 hours. You arrive at Point Lenana ( 4985 metres) around 6:30 am. This is the 3rd highest peak on Mount Kenya and you'll gain 780 metres elevation.

After the sun-rise, descend to Mintos Hut for breakfast. Later, continue the descent to the Meru Bandas (2950 metres) where you'll have dinner and your overnight stay on full board basis.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Chogoria Bandas

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek from Meru Bandas to Chogoria Gate and Drive to Nairobi

Have breakfast at the Meru Bandas. Then descend for 2 hours to a forest clearance to catch a 4 X 4 vehicle transfer to Chogoria village and onto your transfer vehicle for Nairobi. Here you'll be dropped off.
Breakfast and lunch are provided.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.