5 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Through Sirimoni-Chogoria Route
This creative climb joins two of the most scenic routes up Mount Kenya, Sirimon and Chogoria, producing a remarkably diverse and spectacular trek. Sirimon coming off the west of Mount Kenya passes through the dry side of the mountain with its giant trees and rocky terrain, and the descent onto the Chogoria path is exactly different with its lush bamboo and highland forests.
The final night time ascent of Point Lenana can be as difficult as any ascent in East Africa, but the rest of the trek is generally considered easier than either Kilimanjaro or the Rwenzoris, and this is the most likely climb for actually seeing big game.
Accommodation on this hike is in mountain huts. Nonetheless, if you prefer to camp you can do so on all nights on the mountain.
per adult from
$1,670
AUDDuration
5 days
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- 5x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- 4 nights accommodation
- National Park fees
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Sirimon
- Entry/Admission - Shipton Reserve
- Entry/Admission - Lenana Mount
- Entry/Admission - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
What's excluded :
- Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
- International flights
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Visas to Kenya
- Items of personal nature
Day 1: Nairobi to Judmaier Camp
Stop At: Sirimon, Park Rd, Nanyuki, Kenya
Leave Nairobi at 7.30am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmaier Camp,
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Judmaier Camp or similar
Day 2: Judmier Camp to Shipton Camp
Stop At: Shipton Reserve, 18 Eleanor Place, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0600, New Zealand
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Shipton Camp or similar
Day 3: Full day at Shipton Camp
Stop At: Shipton Reserve, 18 Eleanor Place, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0600, New Zealand
Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn).
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Shipton Camp or similar
Day 4: Shipton to Lenana
Stop At: Lenana Mount, 68, Nairobi, Kenya
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6km), 2hrs, for breakfast and 20km, 4-5hrs further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mount Kenya or similar
Day 5: Chogoria to Nairobi
Stop At: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4×4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up available from airbnb and private apartmentsAirports- Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, Nairobi Kenya
- Wilson Airport, Nairobi Kenya
Departure Time :
7:30 AMReturn Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by Gracepatt Safaris
Activity ID: V-45313P45
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