5-Day Mt Kenya Trek via Sirimon–Chogoria Route
Highlights
Nairobi, Mount Kenya
mountaineering, nature, trekking
Group Tour
5 Days
Hard
English
Description
The scenic routes of Mount Kenya, Sirimon and Chogoria, offer remarkably spectacular treks. Sirimon passes through the dry side of the mountain and is surrounded by giant trees and rocky terrain. Chogoria path is completely different; it is full of lush bamboo and highland forests. Climb up the peaks of glory in just 5 days!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Nanyuki
Depart Nairobi mid-morning for Nanyuki, arriving in time for lunch.
Spend the afternoon in this area for acclimatisation.
Dinner and overnight in a budget hotel.
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Day 2: Nayuki to Old Moses
After breakfast, drive to Sirimon Park Gate.
After check-in, start hiking through the Rain Forest for 9 km to Old Moses Camp (3300m).
Dinner and overnight.
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Day 3: Old Moses to Shipton
Depart from Old Moses Camp at 7:30 am via Mackinders Valley to Shipton Camp (4200m). The distance takes 6 to 7 hrs.
Dinner and overnight.
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Day 4: Shipton to Point Lenana to Chogoria
Early morning departure (3:00 am) to the summit, a walk that takes 3 hrs to point Lenana (4985m), arriving at 6:30 in the morning.
After sunrise, descend to Mintos Hut for full breakfast and later proceed down through the Gorges valley to Chogoria Bandas and campsite.
Dinner and overnight.
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Day 5: Chogoria to Nairobi
After breakfast, set on a morning journey to Chogoria (32km). 4WD vehicles are provided at an extra cost. Climbers may have to walk some distance as vehicles may not reach the Bandas.
Take the 4x4 from Chogoria at an extra cost.
Arrive late in the afternoon and transfer back to Nairobi.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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