5-Day Mt Kenya Trek | Sirimon Ascent, Chogoria Descent

• A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Sirimon Gate - Old Moses Campsite (Judmier)

After breakfast at 8:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel and depart Nairobi by shared shuttle for a scenic drive to Sirimon Gate (2,650 m), the starting point of your adventure. After registration and a briefing, you’ll begin your nine km trek (3–4 hours) through indigenous forest, which is home to a variety of wildlife (such as colobus monkeys) and birdlife. As you gain altitude, the landscape opens into moorland with views of the surrounding peaks. Arrive at Judmaier (Old Moses) Camp (3,300 m) in time to relax, acclimatize, and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Dinner and your overnight stay will be in tents at the campsite.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Old Moses Campsite (Judmier) - Shipton's Campsite

Wake up at 6:00 am, pack your gear, and enjoy an early breakfast at 6:30 am. You’ll depart Old Moses Camp at 7:00 am with a picnic lunch in hand and begin your trek to Shipton’s Camp (4,200 m), covering approximately 14 km in 6–7 hours.

The trail ascends steadily through the moorland into the dramatic Mackinder’s Valley, offering views of unique alpine vegetation such as giant lobelias and groundsels. As you gain altitude, the scenery becomes more rugged and expansive, with clear views of the main peaks ahead.

Later you will arrive at Shipton’s Camp, set below the peaks of Batian and Nelion. Spend the afternoon resting and acclimatizing in preparation for the summit attempt. Dinner and your overnight stay will be in tents at the campsite.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Acclimatization Day - Shipton's Campsite

Spend the day at Shipton’s Camp (4,200 m) acclimatizing to the altitude in preparation for the summit attempt. After breakfast, take short, gentle hikes around the camp, such as a trek to Hausberg Col, which rises slightly above the camp and offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, valleys, and glaciers. These walks help your body adjust to the thinner air while allowing you to explore the alpine landscape, observe flora such as giant lobelias and groundsels, and spot wildlife like rock hyraxes and birds. Later you will return to camp to rest, hydrate, and enjoy lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing, reviewing the summit plan, and preparing for the early morning ascent.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shiptons - Lenana Summit - Chogoria Gate

Wake up at 3:00 am for a pre-dawn ascent to Point Lenana, aiming to reach the summit for the sunrise. The climb begins on frozen scree and continues along a rocky track with some scrambling. On a bright moonlit night, headlamps are barely needed; without the moon, the clear sky offers excellent stargazing.

The summit trek takes 3–4 hours. From the top, you will enjoy panoramic views of Mount Kenya’s peaks, valleys, and glaciers. On a clear day, Mount Kilimanjaro may be visible on the horizon.

After reaching the summit, you’ll descend to Minto's Camp for breakfast and a short rest before continuing along the Chogoria Route, passing through the Gorges Valley with views of The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom Rocks, and the Giant Billiards Table.

You will complete the trek at Chogoria Gate in the late afternoon, at which point you will be transferred to your accommodations for dinner and your overnight stay, reflecting on the experience.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chogoria Gate - Nairobi

After breakfast, you will begin the descent along a broad trail winding through bamboo thickets and pristine rainforest. Eventually you will reach your transfer vehicle at the trailhead and continue to Chogoria Town, then onward to Nairobi, arriving around 12:00 pm. Your Mount Kenya safari will conclude upon drop off at your hotel.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.