6-Day Mt Kenya Sirimon down Chogoria Trek

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

Nairobi- Nanyuki – Old Moses camp 3300m 3-4 hrs 9km 680m ascent

After the pick up from the airport or a Nairobi hotel at a small cost, you will begin your trip to Nanyuki town either in a private car at an extra cost or in a shared mini bus. You will arrive in Nanyuki in time for lunch. On the way you will cross the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate(2660m). From the gate, we trek up the magnificent rain forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high-altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 – 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp.

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)

Old Moses – Shipton camp 4236m 14km, 900m ascent

After breakfast, head up the spectacular Mackinder Valley past strange giant groundsel and lobelia plants to emerge onto what looks like a set from Star Trek – Shipton’s Camp at 4,236m. This is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers, with its resident populations of bizarre rock hyrax and beautiful sunbirds. Dinner and overnight at Shiptons camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Acclimatization

For better acclimatization you can take a rest day at the Shipton camp. Short walks / day hikes are possible on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg tarns gaining an elevation of 370m before returning to the camp for lunch. Afternoon is at leisure. N.B: Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization – but you can do that almost as well toughing in the sun watching the eagles. Dinner and overnight at Shiptons camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Shipton Camp – Mackinders Camp 4300m, 7km, 300m ascent

From Shipton’s camp the trail leads to Kami camp below the north face of Batian. Continuing west – southwest the trails climbs up switchbacks in the fine snow before reaching Hausberg Col at 4590m. We will descend into the upper Hausberg valley and rest at the oblong and Hausberg tarns. Ascending to the crest of a ridge known as Arthur’s seat we see the trail winding along a beautiful series of rock ledges. We will descend to Mackinder’s camp for the night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Mackinders Campsite

• Budget tented camp located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mackinders Camp – Point Lenana 4985m – Bandas 11-12 hrs, 685m ascent 2080m descent

An early 2.30 am start for an attempt to reach point Lenana in time for sunrise. The climb takes 4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to mintos hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya bandas through the gorges valley for dinner & overnight. You can enjoy log fires, hot showers and bed at Meru Bandas.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Chogoria Bandas

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Meru Bandas – Chogoria town – Nairobi 2 hrs, 10km walk

After enjoying your last breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to catch your vehicle for the return to Nairobi arriving mid to late afternoon.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• 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.