4-Day Mount Kenya Chogoria to Sirimon Hiking Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Mount kenya

Start with an early morning pick up at your hotel. In just four hours, you'll arrive at this vibrant town where you'll meet your climbing crew, the porters, and continue your expedition.

Prepare yourself for an awe-inspiring drive through dense rainforests that will take approximately one hour. As you reach the park at an elevation of 2800m, complete the necessary check-in formalities. Take a moment to savor a delicious lunch before starting your trek.

Embark on a thrilling hike through lush forests, passing by the breathtaking Nithi waterfalls, and making your way towards the enchanting Lake Ellis. As the day comes to a close, indulge in a scrumptious dinner and spend the night at your campsite, surrounded by the tranquility of Lake Ellis.

Get ready for an exciting day ahead as you prepare to cover a hiking distance of 8km in just two hours. With an elevation of 3450m, this journey promises stunning views and unforgettable experiences.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Ellis - Mintos Hut campsite

After having breakfast, leave the camp trekking along a single trail through alpine and moorland vegetation. The trek between the two camps there is no water fetching point. Ensure you have enough water about 3 liters from Nithi river. Lunch will have been packed for you.
While at Mintos camp, you will explore around the camp to the temple and magnificent gorges valley views and of of lake Michaelson. Dinner and overnight at your campsite.

Hiking Distance: 16km
Duration: 7hrs
Elevation: 4200m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mintos Hut campsite – Point Lenana – Old Moses

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about three hours up to point Lenana (4,985m), the hiker’s summit, arriving there for the African sunrise. Descend Shipton`s 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.

Hiking Distance: 12km
Duration: 5hrs.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Old Moses – Sirimon Gate – Nairobi

As the sun rises on this last day, embark on a thrilling journey through the dense forest, trekking down a well paved road. Keep your eyes peeled for magnificent wildlife along the way, as you make your way to the Sirimon park gate in just two short hours.
Once there, take a moment to explore the park before hopping aboard your awaiting vehicle, ready to whisk you away to Kisima Farm or any other destination of your choice.

Hiking Distance: 8kms
Hiking Duration: 2hrs.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.