4 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Sirimon down Chogoria

Experience the stunning Sirimon – Chogoria route on an unforgettable Mt. Kenya trekking adventure. Departing from Nairobi, your journey takes you through vibrant forests, sweeping moorlands, and striking alpine terrain as you ascend toward the iconic Point Lenana summit. Enjoy breathtaking views, rich wildlife encounters, and dramatic landscapes throughout the climb. Connect with our tour specialists today to start planning your perfect Mt. Kenya hiking experience.

ACCOMMODATIONS
PRICE
$770 per person sharing
INCLUDES
    • Park fees
    • Guide, chef & porters’ fees
    • Portage
    • Return transport in a shared shuttle ( Matatu)
    • Pick up and drop off
    • Meals
    • Camping fees
    • Government taxes
    • Sleeping mat
    • Tent
EXCLUDES
  • Hiking gear
  • Rescue fees
  • Personal items
  • Drinking water
  • Tips
  • Any other activities
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Day 1: Nairobi - Old Moses

Pick up from your hotel at 0700. Later leave Nairobi. Have lunch and, transfer to Sirimon Park Gate (2,660m) the base of your Mt. Kenya trail. Here you meet with guides/porters and start your climb. After a 3-hour walk with lunch on the way, you will head to Old Moses Camp (3,300m) on the edge of the mountainous forest where you will spend the night.


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Day 2: Shiptons Camp

You leave the camp at 8.30 am and continue your hike through the moorland characterized by many varieties of senecia and lobelia to Shiptons Camp (4,200m). Lunch will be taken on the way. The 14kmhike takes about 6 hours. Overnight will be at Shiptons Camp just below the 3 majestic peaks – Batian, Nelion and Lenana.


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Day 3: Peak Lenana

After an early morning breakfast at 4.00 am, the trek leads via a steep scree to Simba Cole and on through rocky terrain to Point Lenana. After summit photos you will descend again to Simba Cole and continue to Mintos Hut (4,200m). Here you have a lunch break, before passing along a ridge overlooking Gorge Valley and Lake Michaelson. In the late afternoon you will reach your destination for the day – a fly camp at the road head at 3,300m.


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Day 4: Descent

You descend to Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas at 3,000m. On your short 2-hour hike you may encounter buffalo, klipspringer, zebra and sometimes elephant. At the bandas 4×4 vehicles will be waiting to drive you through a dense bamboo forest on slippery roads to Chogoria. Here you will meet your driver, have lunch before biding the crew farewell and proceeding to Nairobi, Drop off at your hotel.


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Things To Carry:

· Hiking boots (Waterproof with a good grip)
· Warm socks (4 pairs)
· Light socks
· Tights
· Tops (Light &Warm)
· Warm jacket
· Warm trouser
· Warm hat/balaclava
· Normal hat (For sunny days)
· Sunscreen
· Sunglasses
· Torch
· Water bottle
· Hot water bottle/flask
· Gloves (Warm)
· Day pack
· Porter’s bag
· High energy snacks
· Walking sticks
· Crocs/light shoes to wear in the evening
· Water proof jacket and trousers
· Sleeping bag


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