5-Day Mount Kenya Climb – Sirimon–Chogoria Route

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

Nairobi – Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Camp (Judmaier Camp)

Departure: Pick up from Nairobi and drive to Nanyuki town (approx. 4 hrs, 200 km).

Lunch: In Nanyuki, brief rest, and proceed to Sirimon Park Gate (2,600m).

Registration: Meet your mountain crew and start the hike.

Hike: 9 km / 3–4 hrs through montane forest and bamboo to Old Moses Camp (3,300m).

Meals & Overnight: Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shpiton Hut

• Budget banda

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shipton camp

Old Moses Camp – Shipton’s Camp (4,200m)

After breakfast, trek out of the forest and into open moorland.

Follow the trail up the Mackinder’s Valley, crossing several streams and enjoying views of giant lobelia and groundsels.

Pass near Liki North Valley and continue up the wide valley towards the high peaks.

Arrive at Shipton’s Camp (4,200m), set below the main peaks Batian, Nelion and Lenana.

Hiking time: Approx. 6–7 hours
Meals & overnight: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Shipton’s Camp (4,200m).

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Full board accommodtion at shiptos camp

Shipton’s Camp – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Mintos Camp (Chogoria Side)

Very early morning start (around 02:30–03:00 AM) for the summit attempt.

Steep hike up via Hauseberg and Simba Col to reach Point Lenana (4,985m) at sunrise.

Enjoy panoramic views over the Mt Kenya peaks and, on a clear day, the Aberdares and beyond.

After photos and a short rest, descend on the Chogoria side, passing near Austrian Hut / Simba Tarn, and continue down to Mintos Camp on the edge of the spectacular Gorges Valley.

Afternoon rest and short walk to viewpoints over Lake Michaelson.

Hiking time: Approx. 8–10 hours (summit and descent)
Meals & overnight: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Mintos Camp (approx. 4,300m).

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Shipton Campsite

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mintos Camp

Mintos Camp – Lake Ellis (3,400m)

After breakfast, trek down along the ridge with fantastic views into Gorges Valley.

Optional viewpoint stop overlooking Lake Michaelson for photos.

Continue descending through moorland and heather zone to arrive at Lake Ellis (3,400m).

Afternoon at leisure by the lake – a quiet and scenic campsite, ideal for relaxation and photography.

Hiking time: Approx. 5–6 hours
Meals & overnight: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Lake Ellis Camp (3,400m).

Main Destination:

Point Lenana (Mt Kenya)

Accommodation:

Mitos Camp

• Budget mountain hut

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chogoria Gate – Nairobi

Lake Ellis – Chogoria Gate – Nairobi

After breakfast, begin the final descent along a gentle track through moorland and forest towards Chogoria Gate.

Meet the 4x4 vehicle (depending on road conditions, pick-up may be slightly before or at the gate).

Drive out through Chogoria Forest to Chogoria Town, then continue by road back to Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hours).

Drop-off at your preferred location in Nairobi.

End of tour.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.