5 Days Climbing Mount Kenya via the Chogoria Sirimon Route
Why we love it?
The 5 Days Climbing Mount Kenya via the Chogoria Sirimon Route offers an immersive trekking experience for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. This journey is designed for those seeking to explore the diverse ecosystems and stunning landscapes of Mount Kenya, with a focus on acclimatization to the altitude. Participants will spend time at Judmier Camp, enjoying meals provided throughout the trek, and will benefit from organized transfers to and from the mountain's base. The Chogoria Sirimon Route is distinctive for its scenic views, rich wildlife, and the opportunity to experience the unique flora of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Guarantee trek on confirmation
- Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
- Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
- Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
Exclusions
- Laundry, tips and sleeping bags
- Items of personal nature
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
- Tips
Itinerary
Day 1 Judmier Camp
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Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
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Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
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3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D
Day 2 After breakfast
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Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
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follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
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Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
Day 3 Spend the day acclimatizing
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Shipton Camp
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Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.
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Shipton camp for dinner and overnight
Day 4 Day 4
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Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6 hrs, 14km, 785m ascent
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Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight, B, L, D
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Dinner and overnight at Mount Meru Bandas
Day 5 Descend 2hr
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Chogoria Bandas/ Chogoria/ Nairobi
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15km to forest clearance to catch a 4×4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We also accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free
- We also pick from Private Apartments and Airbnb
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
