5-Day Mt Kenya Hiking Ascent Sirimon Descent Chogoria

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

Nairobi - Old Moses

You'll have a pick up from your hotel at 07:00 am and leave Nairobi in a shared Shuttle Van with your guide. You'll arrive in Nanyuki in time for lunch. After lunch, you will transfer to Sirimon Gate. After registration at Sirimon Gate (2,650m), begin the gentle ascent through dense montane forest where sightings of colobus monkeys and various bird species are common. The trail gradually opens into moorland as you trek to Old Moses Camp (Judmier Camp). The trek from Sirimon gate to Old Moses Campsite is a 9km walk, which will take 3-4 hours
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay: Old Moses Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Old Moses Camp - Shipton's Camp (4200m above sea level)

After breakfast, you will continue the ascent through the spectacular Mackinder Valley. The landscape changes dramatically to giant lobelias, senecios, and rocky terrain typical of Mount Kenya’s alpine zone. You will enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding peaks, including Batian and Nelion. You'll arrive at Shipton’s Camp, located beneath the towering peaks and serving as the base for summit attempts.
Hiking time: 6–7 hours
Distance: 14 Kilometres /8.7 Miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinking water is offered
Overnight stay: Shipton’s Camp.

Main Destination:

Point Lenana (Mt Kenya)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shipton's Camp - Summit Lenana 4985m - Mintos Camp 4200m

You will start the summit push before dawn, trekking across rocky slopes to reach Point Lenana (4,985m) in time for sunrise. Witness breathtaking views across Kenya’s highlands and, on clear days, even as far as Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. After celebrating at the summit, you will descend via the spectacular Chogoria route to Mintos Camp, passing dramatic ridges and alpine valleys.
Hiking time: 9–10 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay: Mintos Camp.

Main Destination:

Point Lenana (Mt Kenya)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mintos - Meru Bandas

After breakfast, you will descend to Meru Bandas campsite. The trek will take an estimated 22 kilometres (approximately 13.6 Miles). You will have a stop for hot lunch at the road head camp and enjoy the views of Lake Ellis.
You will arrive at Meru Bandas in time for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Meru Bandas - Nairobi

After breakfast, you will be picked up by a Land Rover to Chogoria town through Chogoria Gate, and the hiking team will see you off. Board your shared shuttle with the guide back to Nairobi. The travel will take roughly 4 hours, depending on traffic. Drop off will be at your hotel or airport. This will mark the end of your memorable adventure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.