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Mount Kenya Climb Chogoria Sirimon Route 6 Days
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Our 6-day Mount Kenya hike package combines the best two routes; an ascent via the Chogoria route and a descend via the Sirimon route. Join our adventure
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Climbing Mount Kenya 6 Days Chogoria Down Sirimon Route
Enjoy a magnificent Mount Kenya hike via the two most scenic routes in the second highest mountain in Africa: Chogoria and Sirimon routes. The chogoria route offers hikers scenic gentle hikes and a couple of thrilling steep ascents. The Sirimon route, on the other hand, is mainly made up of challenging yet engaging hikes that are sure to bring out the hiker in you.
This package combines both routes so as to give you the best of both passages. The combination of the two routes and six days of expedition will give you ample time to enjoy your journey up Mount Kenya.
An exciting hike through fairy forests, wistful moorlands, magnificent wildlife, high waterfalls, and striking sceneries.
Here is your itinerary for the journey.
Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,950m), 5km walk, 350m ascent.
The Journey begins with a pick up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi and we departs from the city at 0800hrs. We drive through the agricultural countryside up to Chogoria town, where we have lunch at an altitude of 2300m. Chogoria town is a metropolitan small town vastly rich in agriculture because of the mountainside weather and rich soi. After lunch, we drive up to the bamboo forest edge where we commence our Mount Kenya hike through a dense bamboo forest. The distance through the bamboo forest is of 5 -6 km, after which we get to the Mt Kenya Bandas. Here, we have dinner and overnight stay at the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas:
Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m) 9km, 700m ascent.
After breakfast, we begin our hike for the day at a nice and easy pace, On the way, animals may be seen on the way gently walking and passing through the Nithi river. You will also view species of huge forest trees forming a canopy. Some of the trees on along our Mount Kenya hike are over 80 years old.
We continue with our journey through tussock grass,to the altitude of 3300m followed by a slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis where we enjoy scenic views of Mugi hill, Ithanguni, and the Giants Billiards Table. We then have lunch on the banks of a stream and cut up the left-hand hillside to our camp afterwards. The day’s journey will have taken us at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more “touristy” areas.
Day 3: Lake Ellis – Minto`s Camp. (4,200m) 12km, 600m Ascent.
Similarly, we have an early start followed by a three-hour trek along a beaten track. The track follows a ridge which will eventually let us rejoin the tourists. Our journey then continues on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. At this altitude, we’ll enjoy breath taking views over the Gorges Valley and the Northern Moorlands.
Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, after which we continue climbing Mount Kenya for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m for our overnight rest.
We spend the afternoon relaxing at camp, though a 10-minute walk to the “Temple” is recommended. The walk consists of a 150 meters vertical cliff climb. This section of the Mount Kenya climb gets its name from the praying position tourists often have to adopt when peering over the edge.
Day 4: Mintos Camp 4200m 4km – Point Lenana 4987m to Shiptons Camp
The day starts extra early with a predawn wake up at 2:30.for the summiting hike to point Lenana. The peak sits at an altitude of 4985m above sea level and considering the hike takes 3 hours, the early rise is necessary to catch the magical sunrise at 6:30 am. Point Lenana peak offers beautiful views of the African landscape including Mount Kilimanjaro on the south. After the photo session, we start our descent by heading down to shiptons camp for breakfast and spending the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the views. We have dinner and overnight stay at the camp
Day 5: Shipton Camp to Old Moses camp 3300m.
We begin the day with a hearty breakfast to prepare for the 6-hour descent via Mackinder`s valley. Our descent down Mount Kenya via the Sirimon route will take us through Sedeo and Terere peaks adored with high altitude flowers like scenecio, giant heathers, and lobelia terekii. Our Journey ends at the Old Moses camp (3,300m) where we have dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6:Old Moses Camp – Nairobi
The final day of our Mount Kenya climb begins with a 2-hour descent through Mount Kenya rainforest. The journey continues past the sirimon equator area,to the sirimon national park gate where we’ll connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi arriving at 3:30pm evening.
The package includes;
Guarantee trek on confirmation
Transfer to and from the base of the Mount Kenya
Full board accommodation and Meals on the Mount Kenya hike
All park entrance fees including government taxes
Service of an English-speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
Transport from and to Nairobi/airport
Treated water on the trek.
The package Excludes;
Laundry, climbing gears, sleeping bags,
International flights
Visas to Kenya
Personal items
Drinks and accommodation before the trek
NB: Gears available for hire
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Mount Kenya Climb Chogoria Sirimon Route 6 Days
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Mount Kenya Climb Chogoria Sirimon Route 6 Days
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Mount Kenya Climb Chogoria Sirimon Route 6 Days
Mount Kenya
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Mount Kenya Climb Chogoria Sirimon Route 6 Days
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Route details & planning
Mount Kenya Chogoria Sirimon routes are the most scenic of all Mt. Kenya hiking routes. A 6-day trekking adventure gives you enough time to adequately explore and appreciate what these routes have to offer. From the forests and rivers of Chogoria to the valleys and lakes of Sirimon, you can be sure to climb Mount Kenya in a holistic way.
One of the advantages of these two Mount Kenya climbing routes is how well they complement one another. The Sirimon route approaches the mountain from the North, has a warm climate, and is generally drier than other routes. The Mount Kenya Chogoria route, on the other hand, has a cool climate hence the forests and many tree species
All in all, you can be sure to have an unforgettable hike when you climb Mount Kenya through the Chogoria Sirimon route.
Climbing Mount Kenya Via Chogoria – Sirimon 6-day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi- Mount Kenya Bandas (2,950m), 5km, 350m ascent
Our adventure to climb Mount Kenya begins with us picking you up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Nairobi. We drive through the scenic countryside of Kenya up to Chogoria town where we have Lunch. The town sits on Mount Kenya at an altitude of 2300m.
After Lunch, we have a short drive up to the edge of the Bamboo forest. Our Mount Kenya trek begins here with a hike through the dense bamboo forest. We trek a 5 – 6 km trail towards the Mount Kenya Bandas campsite. This is where we have dinner and stay overnight.
The day’s trek sees us cover a 350 m ascent.
Day 2: Mount Kenya Bandas – Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600m) 9km, 700m ascent
Our trek begins shortly after breakfast towards Lake Ellis. Trekking Mount Kenya on this day consists of a long trek but at a steady pace so as to gradually acclimatize. Along the way, we may see wild animals gently walking and pass by ancient trees that are almost a century old. We’ll have a short stop at the Nithi River to rest before continuing with our Mount Kenya trek.
We continue to climb Mount Kenya through tussock grass towards Lake Ellis. The scenery from Lake Ellis is stunning as the lake offers views of Ithanguni, Mugi Hill, and the Giants Billiards Table. We have lunch at this site and continue appreciating the magnificence of what we’re seeing.
After Lunch, we cut left and head to our second campsite. We have dinner and enjoy an overnight stay at Lake Ellis campsite.
Climbing Mount Kenya on this day will see us ascend 700m to sleep at an altitude of 3,600m.
Day 3: Lake Ellis Campsite– Minto`s Camp. (4,200m) 12km, 600m Ascent
We have an early start as our Mount Kenya trek for this day will be longer than any before. After breakfast, we’ll start our 3-hour trek along a rocky path that follows a ridge. We’ll continue following the trail until we rejoin the normal Chogoria route.
By this time, we’ll be at about 4,100m of altitude and be able to enjoy the views of the Gorges Valley and Northern Moorlands. We’ll have Lunch, then continue hiking up Mount Kenya for another hour until we reach Minto’s camp.
The rest of our afternoon is spent relaxing, exploring the area, and enjoying the sights. We recommend taking a 10-minute trek to the Temple; a 150m vertical cliff climb.
We’ll have dinner and an overnight stay at Minto’s camp.
Hiking Mount Kenya on this day will see us ascend an addition 600m.
Day 4: Minto’s Camp – Point Lenana – Shiptons Camp 4987m, 4km
On this day, we climb Mount Kenya to the peak and watch the sunrise. Therefore, our day starts early at 2:30 am. We take a 3 hour trek through a rocky path and hike steep tracks to make our way to Point Lenana. We’ll hike Mount Kenya through the dark with hand held torches but if we’re lucky the sky will light the way for us. Even without the moon, a cloudless sky at this altitude will light the way for us thanks to the stars of the Milky way’s spiral arm.
Watching the sunrise at Point Lenana is magical. We’ll watch the African sunrise slowly illuminate the sky, mountain, and vast lands beneath with golden rays. We’ll take pictures and rest for some time.
Our descent via the Mount Kenya Sirimon route begins with a trek to Shiptons camp. We’ll have breakfast at camp and spend the day relaxing and exploring at 4,200m.
This day will see us spend the night at Shiptons camp.
Day 5: Shipton Camp - Old Moses camp 3300m
After a hearty breakfast, we start the day’s Mount Kenya trek. We’ll be trekking for 6 hours towards Old Moses Camp.
The views from this day’s hike will show you why most who climb Mount Kenya describe Sirimon as the most attractive route. Mackinder’s valley offers panoramic views of the mountain with the peaks and valleys below visible. This surreal setting is filled with the Giant groundsel and lobelia plants endemic to Mount Kenya.
We’ll also go through the Sedea and Terere peaks before reaching camp. Our trek ends at Old Moses camp where we have dinner and an overnight stay.
Climbing Mount Kenya on this day will see us descend to 3,300m.
Day 6: Old Moses Camp – Nairobi
Our final day starts with a 2-hour trek through the mountain’s rainforest to the Sirimon National Park gate. We continue to trek Mount Kenya past the Sirimon equator area and find a vehicle waiting for us at the gate.
We say goodbye to the mountain and head to Nairobi.
Our Mount Kenya climbing adventure ends in Nairobi late afternoon.
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