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Embark on Africa’s most scenic mountain trek with our 6-Day Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure. Crossing the mountain via the legendary Sirimon up to Chogoria down route, this traverse offers optimal altitude acclimatization, diverse ecosystems, and unmatched alpine vistas. Ascend through bamboo forests, moorlands, and glacial valleys before making your pre-dawn summit push to Point Lenana (4,985m) for a breathtaking sunrise over the East African plains. Supported by a professional mountain guide, cook, and porter crew, this trek ensures safety, high comfort, and a memorable expedition.
Trekking
6-Day Mount Kenya Hiking Adventure | Sirimon to Chogoria
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations
Mount Kenya
Accommodation
As Per Itinerary
Meals
Flights
Overview
About this tour
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Nanyuki
Your Mount Kenya hiking adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Transfer to our office for a brief orientation meeting with your head mountain guide. Depart Nairobi by shuttle, traveling north through the lush agricultural towns of Thika and Karatina to Nanyuki Town. Upon arrival, check in at Simbas Lodge, enjoy a hot lunch, and review your climbing gear with your guide. Spend the evening relaxing and acclimatizing to the elevation.
Elevation: ~1,950 m | Accommodation: Simbas Lodge (Nanyuki) | Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Nanyuki – Sirimon Gate to Judmier Camp (Old Moses)
After breakfast, leave Nanyuki with your mountain crew and drive to the Sirimon Park Gate (2,440m). After park entry formalities, begin your hike through pristine Montane forest and bamboo zones along a winding track. Arrive at Judmier Camp (Old Moses) in the late afternoon, where your cook will prepare a warm dinner.
Hiking Distance: 9 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours | Elevation: 3,300 m | Accommodation: Judmier Camp (Old Moses) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Judmier Camp to Shipton’s Camp
Enjoy an early breakfast before setting off on a 14 km hike deeper into the moorlands. Cross the Ontulili and Liki North Rivers, ascending slowly into the impressive Mackinder Valley. Take in panoramic views of Mount Kenya’s main peaks (Batian and Nelion) before arriving at Shipton’s Camp for a hot drink, dinner, and overnight stay.
Hiking Distance: 14 km | Hiking Time: 6–7 hours | Elevation: 4,200 m | Accommodation: Shipton’s Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Shipton’s Camp (Acclimatization Day)
Spend a vital acclimatization day exploring the alpine terrain surrounding Shipton’s Camp. Guided by your mountain guide, take an acclimatization walk up towards Kami Huts and down through the scenic Hausberg Lakes area. This short trek helps your body adjust to the high altitude before summit night. Return to Shipton’s Camp in the early afternoon for rest, dinner, and early sleep.
Elevation: 4,200 m | Accommodation: Shipton’s Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Shipton’s Camp – Point Lenana Summit to Mount Meru Bandas
Wake up at 03:00 AM for light refreshments before starting your summit push up a steep, scree-covered quarry path. Reach Point Lenana (4,985m) by 06:30 AM to witness a spectacular sunrise over the horizon. After celebrating at the peak, descend for 2 hours to Mintos Huts for a full breakfast and rest. Continue descending along the scenic Chogoria route past Gorges Valley to Mount Meru Bandas for a hot dinner and comfortable overnight stay.
Hiking Distance: 14 km | Hiking Time: 6 hours | Summit Elevation: 4,985 m (Descent to 2,950 m) | Accommodation: Mount Meru Bandas | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Mount Meru Bandas – Chogoria Gate to Nairobi
After breakfast at the Bandas, hike 15 km down through dense bamboo forest to Chogoria Gate. Meet your transfer vehicle for a drive down to Chogoria Town, where you will say goodbye to your porters and cook. Board a shuttle with your guide for the journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Hiking Distance: 15 km | Hiking Time: 2 hours | Drop-off Location: Nairobi Hotel / Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What is covered
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Guaranteed departure upon booking confirmation
- Transport to and from the base of Mount Kenya via PSV shuttle and transfer vehicles
- Full-board accommodation at mountain camps, huts, and lodges as specified
- All Mount Kenya National Park entry fees, camping fees, and government taxes
- Professional services of a knowledgeable English-speaking mountain guide, chef, and porters
- Transfer vehicle fees on the mountain routes
Not included
- Personal hiking and mountain climbing gear (available for hire upon request)
- Tips and gratuities for the mountain crew (guide, cook, and porters)
- Items of a personal nature (laundry, beverages, personal medical kit)
- Personal travel, medical, and high-altitude emergency evacuation insurance
- Pre-trek or post-trek accommodations in Nairobi
Before you go
Key information
Key information
- 6-Day Mount Kenya Sirimon to Chogoria Traverse
- Guaranteed Trek Departures on Confirmation
- Ascend Point Lenana (4,985m) for Sunrise Views
- Dedicated Mountain Crew: Certified Guide, Cook & Porters
- Includes Altitude Acclimatization Day at Shipton’s Camp
- Full-Board Mountain Camp & Hut Accommodations
- Seamless Nairobi Pickup & Return Transfers Included
Good to Know
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