4 Days Mount Kenya Trekking – Chogoria – Sirimon Route

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4 Days Mount Kenya Trekking – Chogoria – Sirimon Route

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Experience the thrill of our Mount Kenya trekking – Chogoria – Sirimon Route, a 4-day adventure perfect for climbers and nature lovers. This Mount Kenya hiking tour takes you through lush forests, bamboo zones, and moorlands, showcasing waterfalls, streams, and unique alpine flora.

Begin at Chogoria, one of the most scenic routes on Mount Kenya, and continue along the Sirimon Route toward Point Lenana, the mountain’s accessible summit. Enjoy stunning panoramas, sunrise views, and diverse landscapes while guided by experienced professionals.

With well-planned camping, nourishing meals, and expert support, this Mount Kenya trekking – Chogoria – Sirimon Route combines adventure, natural beauty, and cultural experiences. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a passionate hiker, this expedition offers an unforgettable highland journey through Kenya’s majestic landscapes.

Also See: 1 Day – Nairobi City Tour (Giraffe Center, Nairobi Safari Walk, Nairobi National Museum)

Included/Excluded

All transportation to/from the mountain
All Park fees.
All food while on the Mountain.
Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.
All guiding services
Porter support for the climb.

Personal clothing and equipment
Tips and gratuities for guides and porters (recommended to be 10 – 15% of climb costs)
Beverages while not on the mountain

Tour Plan

Day 1 :Nairobi – Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 950m ascent.

After pick up in Nairobi, we drive through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we take 4×4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trek through the dense bamboo forest for distance of 10 km up to the Mt Kenya Bandas. Dinner and overnight at the Mount Kenya Bandas. (3000m)

Day 2 :Mt Kenya Bandas – Minto`s campsite ( 4,200m) 8-9 hrs, 17km, 1,400 ascent.

Today you commence early for a long trek on a wide track through the forest, with occasional sightings of elephant, bushbuck, buffalo and impala. Emerging from the forest, you walk through heather before crossing the Nithi River to reach the moorlands from where you can enjoy good views of the picturesque Gorges Valley, the Temple, lakes, mushroom rocks, billiards table and the high peaks. Total walking time approx. 8 hours, picnic lunch en route.

Day 3 :Minto`s – Pt Lenana ( 4,985m) Judmiere Camp (3,300m) 11-12 hrs, 785m ascent, 24km walk, 1,685m descent

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about three hours up to point Lenana (4,985m), the hikers summit, arriving there for the African sunrise. Descend Shipton`s camp for breafast. After breakfast, begin a 5 hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Judmiere camp. ( 3,300m) The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp. Dinner and overnight at judmiere camp.

Day 4 :Judmiere Camp – Nairobi. 2 hrs walk.

After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for the return journey to Nanyuki for lunch. Later transfer back to Nairobi arriving 1700hrs.