{"id":9273,"date":"2022-06-28T09:43:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T09:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectevaworld.com\/?post_type=to_book&p=9273"},"modified":"2026-02-02T08:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:59:59","slug":"5-days-4-nights-mt-kenya-climb-chogoria-sirimon","status":"publish","type":"to_book","link":"https:\/\/diasporaerrands.co.ke\/staging\/booking\/5-days-4-nights-mt-kenya-climb-chogoria-sirimon\/","title":{"rendered":"5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS MT KENYA CLIMB CHOGORIA \u2013 SIRIMON"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS MT KENYA CLIMB CHOGORIA \u2013 SIRIMON<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ITINERARY OVERVIEW<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chogoria route is our recommended and arguably the most magnificent ascent route to the summit area. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the Gorges Valley truly spectacular. The descent by the Sirimon route takes one through some beautiful forest tracks and completes the traverse of the mountain.<\/p>\n

Accommodation on this hike is 2 nights in mountain huts and 2 nights camping. Nonetheless, if you prefer to camp you can do so on all nights on the mountain<\/p>\n

ITINERARY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 1: Nairobi- Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 650m ascent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depart from Nairobi at 0800hrs, driving through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we take 4\u00d74 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trekking through the dense bamboo forest for a distance of 10 km to the Mt Kenya Bandas.<\/p>\n

Dinner and overnight at the Meru Mount Kenya Bandas.<\/p>\n

Day 2: Mt Kenya Bandas \u2013 Lake Ellis Campsite ( 3,600m) 3hrs, 9km, 700m ascent<\/strong>.
After breakfast and sorting of porter loads we set off up the mountain at a nice and easy pace . A slightly longer walk via Lake Ellis gives scenic views of Mugi, Ithanguni and the Giants Billiards Table, whilst if we follow the river near road head, upstream for about 3 km, the foreground scenery and flora is particularly beautiful. Lunch on the banks of a stream, then it\u2019s time to cut up the left hand hillside to our camp at about 3,600m, well away from any of the more \u201ctouristy\u201d areas.<\/p>\n

Day 3: Lake Ellis \u2013 Minto\u2019s Camp. ( 4,200m) 4 hrs, 12km, 600m ascent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similar early start. Again well off the beaten track to follow a ridge up the mountain for about 3 hours to eventually join the tourist track on the normal Chogoria route at an altitude of about 4,100m. Breath taking views over the Gorges Valley and back over towards Ithanguni and the Northern Moorlands. Lunch is served at a small stream crossing, before continuing for a further hour to the Mintos Hut area at 4200m and our night\u2019s rest. Afternoon is spent relaxing at camp, though a 10 minute walk to the \u201cTemple\u201d is well worth the effort. This is a 150 meters vertical cliff that gets its name from the position visitors often adopt when peering over the edge \u2013 they look as if they are praying.<\/p>\n

An early night is recommended as you are attempting the summit next day.<\/p>\n

Day 4: Minto\u2019s \u2013 Pt Lenana ( 4,985m)- Old Moses camp. 11-12 hrs, 785 ascent, 1,685 descent, 24km,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about three hours up to Point Lenana (4985m), the hiker\u2019s summit, arriving there in time to watch the African sunrise.Descend to Shipton camp for breakfast.<\/p>\n

After breakfast, begin a 5 hour descent via Mackinder\u2019s valley to the Old Moses camp (3,300m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp.<\/p>\n

Dinner and overnight at Old Moses camp<\/p>\n

Day 5: Old Moses camp \u2013 Nairobi- 2 hrs.<\/strong>
After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for transfer to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.<\/p>\n

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COST:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cost: USD 980 for 1 person<\/strong><\/div>\n
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USD 900 per person sharing 2 and above<\/strong><\/div>\n

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OTHER 5 DAYS ROUTES:<\/p>\n

Mt Kenya Trekking Sirimon \u2013 Chogoria Travers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Here are the equipment\u2019s needed for climb:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The price is per item per day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rain trouser\u00a0 2USD
Rain jacket\u00a0 \u00a02USD
Warm jacket\u00a0 3 USD<\/p>\n

Warm socks 1 USD<\/p>\n

Warm trouser 3 USD<\/p>\n

Sleeping bag 4 USD
Gloves 2 USD
Warm hat 2 USD
Head torch 2 USD
Hiking boots 4 USD
Hiking pole 4 USD
Day pack\/small bag 3 USD
Lack sack\/big 4USD
Sun glasses 2 USD<\/p>\n

Bottle of water\/camel bag 2 USD<\/p>\n

Each item is per price per day<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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