4-Day Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure (Sirimon to Chogoria Route)

Your mountain trekking adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel by the Topma Tours team. You will board transfer transport for a scenic 4-hour drive past central highland farms to Nanyuki Town. Here, you will meet your mountain support crew and proceed to the Sirimon Gate (2,660m) to register and begin your hike. Enjoy a 3 to 4-hour walk through lush montane forests of indigenous Podo trees, Douglas fir, bamboo, and giant heather before entering the high-altitude moorland zone. You will arrive at Judmaier Camp (3,300m) in the late afternoon for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Judmaier Camp (Old Moses)

After an early breakfast, set out across the open alpine moorland on a 6 to 7-hour trek. Your cook will prepare packed lunches for you to enjoy along the trail as you cross the Ontulili and Liki North Rivers. Follow the trail with your professional mountain guide as you contour upward into the sprawling Mackinder’s Valley, which offers breathtaking views of the main volcanic peaks of Batian, Nelion, and Point Lenana. Arrive at Shipton’s Camp (4,200m)—nestled directly beneath the towering peaks and glaciers—in the evening for hot drinks, a hearty dinner, and rest before your summit attempt.

Accommodation: Shipton’s Camp

Wake up at 2:00 AM for light refreshments before starting your pre-dawn summit push up steep scree slopes. After trekking 3.5 km, you will reach Point Lenana (4,985m), Mount Kenya’s third-highest peak, at approximately 6:30 AM in time for a breathtaking sunrise over the East African landscape. On clear mornings, you can enjoy views stretching as far as Mount Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean coast. After celebrating at the summit, descend into the dramatic Gorges Valley, stopping at Mintos Hut for a full breakfast. Continue your 26 km descent past sheer cliffs, Lake Michaelson viewpoints, and mountain waterfalls down to Chogoria Gate Campsite (2,950m) for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Chogoria Gate Campsite / Meru Bandas

Enjoy breakfast early in the morning before embarking on a final 9 km hike through dense bamboo forests and rainforest canopy to Vailonyi. From there, board a 4×4 transfer vehicle for a drive down the rugged forest track to Chogoria Town. Say goodbye to your mountain crew before boarding transport back to Nairobi. Your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your onward travel.