5-Day Effortless Mt Kenya Ascent |Chogoria to Sirimon

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

Nairobi to Chogoria, onward to chogoria bandas (3600 m asl)

Our driver will meet you at the airport and welcome you to the start of the most scenic ascent in Kenya. From Nairobi, enjoy a picturesque drive through the lush Central Highlands, skirting the eastern flanks of Mount Kenya. After approximately four hours, arrive in Chogoria, a small village at the foot of the mountain. Here, you’ll meet your mountain crew and organise equipment for your climb.

Next, continue to the forest clearance barrier, where you’ll begin a 60–90 minute walk to the Chogoria Bandas. Upon arrival, your cook will have prepared a late afternoon lunch. Relax and rest in preparation for the trek the following morning. Dinner and overnight in the same camp.

Main Destination:

Chogoria Gate (Mt Kenya)

Accommodation:

Chogoria Bandas

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

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

Trek from chogoria bandas to Lake Ellis

After breakfast around 9:30 am, check in at Chogoria Gate and begin trekking uphill toward Lake Ellis. The trail is relatively easy, well-marked, and occasionally dotted with wildlife tracks. Highlights include the Giant Billards and Mugi Hills; you may veer slightly off the main path for a unique photo opportunity.

Arrive at Lake Ellis Camp around 2:00 pm. Enjoy lunch, then explore nearby alpine features with your guide. Dinner and overnight at Lake Ellis Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Ellis to Mintos Huts

Day three begins with a hearty breakfast before an exciting trek to rejoin the main Chogoria route at roughly 4,100 m. The three-hour hike follows a scenic mountain ridge, offering sweeping views of northern Moorland’s dramatic gorges and valleys.

Stop for lunch at a charming stream, surrounded by stunning scenery. Afterward, continue for about an hour to reach the cozy Mintos Huts at approximately 4,200 m. Spend the evening resting in preparation for a pre-dawn summit.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

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

Summit to Point Lenana, descend to Shipton, then Old Moses

Wake up at 2:00 am for your final ascent. After a quick breakfast, trek to Point Lenana, aiming to summit point Lenana at sunrise. From the summit, enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, and the peaks of Mt. Kenya.

After taking in the breathtaking scenery, descend to Shipton Camp for a hearty breakfast. Continue your descent through the stunning Mackinders Valley, arriving at Old Moses around 4:00 pm for a well-earned dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Judmaier Campsite

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Old Moses to Nairobi

After breakfast, descend along a broad track through lush bamboo forests and pristine rainforest. Meet your transfer vehicle for the ride back to Nanyuki town and onward to Nairobi, arriving around 3:00 pm.

You have flexible descent options: you may walk the entire route, be picked up directly from the camp, or opt for a halfway transfer all at no extra cost.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.