6-Day Mount Kenya Climb Chogoria-Sirimon Adventures

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

Chogoria-Chogoria bandas

Pick up from Chogoria town on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. Then up the mountain through dense Mount Kenya forest up to the bamboo forest zone. Begin trekking up the mountain. We will hike a distance of about 10 km, taking us 3 hours to reach Chogoria Park gate. During the hike we may see animals like Colobus monkeys, Vervet monkeys, bushbucks, dikdiks etc.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Chogoria Bandas

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Nithi River

Depart after breakfast and hike further up the mountain. The bamboo vegetation gradually thins out, giving way to the Hagenia trees that are home to several species of birds and insects. Long Spanish mosses hang loosely on the trees indicating that the air is very fresh. The hagenia vegetation gives way to the giant heather zone and we take a detour to the scenic Lake Ellis for a picnic lunch. After a 4-5 hour hike we reach our campsite on the banks of the Nithi River.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mintos Campsite

A long and gradual climb along the Gorges valley escarpment. This is the day you come face to face with the beautiful scenery for which the Chogoria trail is known. This includes the Temple, lakes, Vivienne falls, mushroom rocks and unique plants. The moorlands are characterized by tussock grasses and strange looking Giant lobelia and Senecio plants. Total hiking time is 6-7 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Point Lenana-Shiptons

Start predawn summit attempt at 0300 hrs, hiking for three hours up to Pt. Lenana (4,985m), the hikers’ summit, arriving there in time to see the African sunrise. From Pt. Lenana you have good views of Pt. Nelion (5188m), Pt. Batian (5199m) and other surrounding peaks, and on a clear day the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen protruding into the sky over 340km to the south. From the summit we go down the scree to Shiptons Camp. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Judmaier Camp

Gradually descend through Mackinder and Likii valleys for 4-5 hour to Judmeir Camp. Today's trek is much more leisurely and easy on the legs. There will be a few climbs up the valley walls but it's a downhill hike most of the way. You will arrive at the camp for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Judmaier Campsite

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Nanyuki

We will start with breakfast to boost our energy levels and then begin our hike down the mountain to Sirimon Park Gate (2600 meters). This final trek will take 2 hours, and from there we will connect you with our vehicle for your transfer to Nanyuki.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not 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.