4-Day Mount Kenya Climbing- Sirimon Chogoria Route

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

Nairobi to Sirimon Gate (2650m) to Judimere Campsite (3300m)

You will be picked from your hotel or airport in Nairobi or within that radius.

Start your journey after breakfast at 8:00 am onboard a private vehicle from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate Mt Kenya (2650m). Here, you will begin your hike to Judimere Campsite. The trek will take you through beautiful montane forests, bamboo, and giant heather zones before reaching the high-altitude moorland. You will arrive at Judimere Camp (3300m) for dinner and an overnight stay.

This is a gentle trek that takes about 3-4 hours and gains 680 meters in elevation.

Hotel: Camping
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Judimere to Shipton's Camp (4200m)

After breakfast, you will be led on the trail uphill and take the right fork at the junction.

After a brief water break, continue along the trail, crossing Ontulili River. Then, turn right, contouring through the moorland, crossing Liki North River, and continuing uphill to Mackinders Valley.

Enjoy panoramic views up the valley as you approach Shipton Camp.

Shipton Camp is set in a unique landscape beneath towering peaks and glaciers, home to rock hyraxes and sunbirds other animal species.

Hotel: Camping
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shipton's Camp to Point Lenana (4985m) to Chogoria Bandas (2900m)

Begin your ultimate climb at 3:00 am to reach Point Lenana in time for the stunning African sunrise.

The climb starts on frozen scree and progresses along a rocky path with some minor scrambling. The climb takes about 3-4 hours. On clear days, you can see Mt. Kilimanjaro on the horizon.

Descend to Minto’s Camp for a hearty breakfast. After a short rest, continue descending to the roadhead for lunch. Here, you will have the opportunity to visit Nithi Waterfalls before heading down to Bandas Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Hotel: Camping
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bandas (2900m) to Chogoria Town - Nairobi

After breakfast, you can choose to either walk a short distance or be picked up from the camp for a drive to the gate.

From there, you will be picked in a private vehicle back to Nairobi or your next destination, concluding your Mount Kenya safari.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

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.