5-Day Mount Kenya Trekking Tour Via Chogoria-Sirimon Route
Highlights
Nairobi, Mount Kenya
nature, trekking, camping
Private Tour
5 Days
Hard
English
Description
Set off on a 5-day trek of Mount Kenya, an extinct volcano and the second-highest mountain in Africa, after Kilimanjaro. Follow the Chogoria-Sirimon Route, the most scenic and spectacular route to the summit area and ascend to one of the peaks of the mountain, Point Lenana, which offers magnificent views over the surrounding country and other high points around the main peaks. Hike up through the dry side of the mountain and beautiful forest trails, completing the entire traverse of the mountain with stunning views of the Gorges Valley, Lake Michaelson and Lake Ellis.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi–Mt Kenya Bandas
- Pick up from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and travel to Chogoria.
- Stop for lunch on the way and drive to the edge of the bamboo forest in Chogoria, the starting point of the trek.
- Hike through the dense bamboo forest up to Mount Kenya Bandas.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mount Kenya Bandas.
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Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas–Lake Ellis Campsite
- Rise early in the morning, have breakfast and start the trek to Lake Ellis Campsite.
- Enjoy the scenic views of Mugi hill and Ithanguni on the way, along with plenty of vegetation and wildlife.
- Stop for lunch and rest for some time.
- Continue the trek and arrive at Lake Ellis Campsite.
Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Ellis Campsite.
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Day 3: Lake Ellis Campsite–Mintos Campsite
- Rise early in the morning, have breakfast and start the trek to Mintos Campsite.
- Enjoy the scenic views of the Gorges Valley on the way along with the Mugi hills and the Giants Billiards Table.
- Visit a temple with spectacular views of Lake Michaelson beneath it.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mintos Campsite.
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Day 4: Mintos Campsite–Old Moses Mountain Camp
- Rise early in the morning, have breakfast and start the trek to Old Moses Mountain Camp.
- Hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana, the hiker’s summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise.
- Descend to Shipton camp for breakfast.
- Continue to Old Moses Mountain Camp via Mackinder`s Valley.
Dinner and overnight stay at Old Moses Mountain Camp.
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Day 5: Old Moses Mountain Camp–Nairobi
- Rise early in the morning, have breakfast and descend to the Mount Kenya Sirimon Forest.
- Spot different wildlife species along with a variety of birds.
- Depart for Nairobi in the late afternoon.
End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
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 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 2 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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