5-Day Sirimon down Chogoria Scenic Route

• 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 - Old Moses camp

You will leave Nairobi at 7.30 am to Nanyuki via a shared shuttle town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. You will proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hour 2440m. From the gate, follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest which becomes heathland after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Old Moses Camp 3300m for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Old Moses Camp - Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 17km, 900m Ascent

After breakfast, you will follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River. You will go right contouring through the Moorland crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinder's Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Shipton Camp 4200m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shiptons Camp Acclimatization

You will have breakfast then head out and spend the day acclimatizing. You will walk to Kami Hut and down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). You will walk back to Shipton as you enjoy the breathtaking views of Point Lenana in time for a hot lunch. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Shiptons Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shiptons - Point Lenana - Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 11-12hrs, 32km, 785m ascent

You will leave at 3 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving at Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30 am, taking about 3hrs. After sunrise, descend to Mintos hut (6km), 2 hours for breakfast, and 20km 4-5 hours further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, 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 - Chogoria - Nairobi

You will have breakfast then descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4×4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village, where you will connect with your shared taxi back to Nairobi. You will have lunch en route. You will be dropped off at the hotel/pick-up location.

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.