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Embark on an unforgettable high-altitude adventure with our 5 Day Mount Kenya Hiking Tour. Traversed via the incredibly scenic Chogoria Route up and descending down the gentle Sirimon Route, this expedition showcases Mount Kenya’s most dramatic features including Gorges Valley, Lake Ellis, and the vertical cliffs of “The Temple.” Ascend through bamboo forests, moorlands, and tarns before taking on a pre-dawn summit push to Point Lenana (4,985m) to witness an incredible African sunrise. Backed by a professional mountain guide, chef, and porter crew, this trek offers an off-the-beaten-path mountain experience at an exceptional value.
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5 Day Mount Kenya Hiking Tour | Chogoria to Sirimon Route
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations
Mount Kenya
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Overview
About this tour
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Mount Kenya Bandas (2,900m)
Depart Nairobi at 08:00 AM, traveling through Kenya’s vibrant agricultural country up to Chogoria Town for lunch. After lunch, board a 4×4 vehicle to the edge of the bamboo forest to begin your trek. Hike 10 km through dense bamboo forest to the Mt. Kenya Bandas, taking in the lush vegetation and mountain air.
Trek Details: 3 Hours | 10 km | 650 m Ascent | Elevation: 2,900 m | Accommodation: Mount Kenya Bandas
Day 2: Mount Kenya Bandas to Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m)
After breakfast and sorting porter loads, set off at a steady, acclimatizing pace. Take a scenic, off-the-beaten-track route via Lake Ellis, enjoying picturesque views of Mugi Hill, Ithanguni, and the Giant’s Billiards Table. Pause for lunch alongside a mountain stream before making a short ascent up the left-hand hillside to your campsite at Lake Ellis, nestled away from crowded trails.
Trek Details: 3 Hours | 9 km | 700 m Ascent | Elevation: 3,600 m | Accommodation: Lake Ellis Campsite
Day 3: Lake Ellis to Mintos Camp (4,200m)
Follow a quiet ridge route up the mountain for about 3 hours, eventually merging onto the main Chogoria route trail at 4,100 m. Enjoy breathtaking views looking over the Gorges Valley toward Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Have lunch by a small stream crossing before continuing to Mintos Hut at 4,200 m. Spend the afternoon relaxing at camp, or take a recommended 10-minute walk to “The Temple”—a sheer 150-meter cliff face overlooking Lake Michaelson. Turn in early to prepare for summit night.
Trek Details: 4 Hours | 12 km | 600 m Ascent | Elevation: 4,200 m | Accommodation: Mintos Camp
Day 4: Mintos Camp – Point Lenana Summit (4,985m) to Old Moses Camp (3,300m)
Wake up for a predawn summit push at 03:00 AM. Hike for 3 hours up steep terrain to Point Lenana (4,985m), the hiker’s peak, arriving right in time to watch a spectacular African sunrise. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Shipton’s Camp for a warm breakfast. Continue down for another 5 hours through Mackinder’s Valley to Old Moses Camp (3,300m), enjoying the surreal moorland scenery along the way.
Trek Details: 10–12 Hours | 24 km | 785 m Ascent / 1,685 m Descent | Summit Elevation: 4,985 m | Accommodation: Old Moses Camp
Day 5: Old Moses Camp to Sirimon Gate – Return to Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning breakfast before embarking on a 3-hour walk down to Sirimon Park Gate. Meet your return transfer vehicle and travel back to Nairobi, where your guide will drop you off at your hotel or residence by late afternoon.
Trek Details: 3 Hours Descent | Drop-off Location: Nairobi Hotel / Residence
What is covered
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- All Mount Kenya National Park entry and conservation fees
- Services of an experienced, English-speaking mountain guide, chef, and porter team
- Portage fees for equipment and luggage
- Return transport via shared taxi service
- Pickups and drop-offs in Nairobi
- All meals served during the mountain trek
- Camping fees and mountain hut access
- All statutory government taxes
Not included
- Personal hiking clothing and mountain climbing equipment
- High-altitude medical rescue fees and personal travel insurance
- Personal items, toiletries, and bottled drinking water
- Customary tips and gratuities for the guide, cook, and porters
- Transfer from Chogoria Gate to Chogoria Town ($50 USD optional transfer fee)
Before you go
Key information
Key information
- 5 Day Mount Kenya Hiking Tour (Chogoria to Sirimon Traverse)
- Affordable Fixed Rate of $780 USD Per Person
- Summit Point Lenana (4,985m) for Sunrise Views
- Includes Full Mountain Crew Support (Guide, Chef & Porters)
- Trek Off-the-Beaten-Path via Lake Ellis & The Temple Cliff
- Full-Board Mountain Camp Meals & Hut Stays Included
- Round-Trip Nairobi Transport & Transfers Handled by Topma Safaris
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