{"id":9275,"date":"2022-06-28T09:43:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T09:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectevaworld.com\/?post_type=to_book&p=9275"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T09:47:30","slug":"6-days-mt-kenya-trek-sirimon-chogoria","status":"publish","type":"to_book","link":"https:\/\/diasporaerrands.co.ke\/staging\/booking\/6-days-mt-kenya-trek-sirimon-chogoria\/","title":{"rendered":"6 DAYS MT KENYA TREK SIRIMON \u2013 CHOGORIA"},"content":{"rendered":"

6 DAYS MT KENYA TREK SIRIMON \u2013 CHOGORIA<\/span><\/p>\n

Tour Overview:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Challenge yourself to climb Mount Kenya and experience the exhilaration of trekking the second highest mountain in Africa. Mount Kenya(pt. Lenana) stands at 4,985 metres and is an amazing 6 day trek in some of the most beautiful scenery Kenya has to offer. On your final summit day, an early start sees you on the summit circuit path, which is arguably the finest walking trail in all of East Africa. Experience stunning views, tarns, glaciers, ice carved rock formations and precipitous valleys, before ideally reaching Point. Lenana to see a spectacular African sunrise.Day 1: Nairobi- Nanyuki \u2013 Old Moses camp ( 3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 680m ascent.<\/p>\n

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

Day 1 After pick up in Nairobi drive to Nanyuki town<\/strong>\u00a0for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate(2660m). From the gate, we trek up thro magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 \u2013 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.<\/p>\n

Day 2: Old Moses \u2013 Shipton camp (4,236m). 7 hrs, 14km,900m ascent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Up the spectacular Mackinder Valley past strange giant groundsel and lobelia plants to emerge onto what looks like a set from Star Trek \u2013 Shipton\u2019s Camp at 4,236m. This is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers, with its resident populations of bizarre rock hyrax and beautiful sunbirds.<\/p>\n

Day 3: Full Day acclimatization.
\n<\/strong>For better acclimatization you can take a rest day at the Shipton camp. Short walks \/ day hikes are possible on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg tarns gaining an elevation of 370m before returning to the camp for lunch. Afternoon is at leisure. N.B: Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization \u2013 but you can do that almost as well toughing in the sun watching the eagles!<\/p>\n

Day 4: Shipton Camp \u2013 Mackinders Camp (4,300m) 4 hrs, 7km, 300m ascent
\n<\/strong>From Shipton\u2019s camp the trail leads to Kami camp below the north face of Batian. Continuing west \u2013 southwest the trails climbs up switchbacks in the fine snow before reaching Hausberg Col at 4590m. We will descend into the upper Hausberg valley and rest at the oblong and Hausberg tarns. Ascending to the crest of a ridge known as Arthur\u2019s seat we see the trail winding along a beautiful series of rock ledges. We will descend to Mackinder\u2019s camp for the night.<\/p>\n

Day 5: Mackinders Camp \u2013 Point Lenana (4,985m) \u2013 Bandas. 11-12 hrs, 685m ascent, 2,080m descent.
\n<\/strong>An early 2.30 am start for an attempt to reach point Lenana in time for sunrise. The climb takes 4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to mintos hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya bandas through the gorges valley for dinner & overnight. You can enjoy log fires, hot showers and bed at the Bandas!<\/p>\n

Day 6: Meru Bandas \u2013 Chogoria town \u2013 Nairobi. 2 hrs, 10km walk.<\/strong>
\nAfter breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet vehicle for the return to Nairobi \u2013 usually arriving mid to late afternoon.<\/p>\n

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COST:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

USD 1100 For 1 person<\/strong><\/p>\n

USD 1040 per person sharing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are the equipment\u2019s\u00a0needed for climb .<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

Warm socks 1 USD<\/p>\n

Warm trouser\u00a0 3 USD
\nSleeping bag\u00a0 4 USD
\nGloves\u00a0 \u00a0 2 USD
\nWarm hat\u00a0 2USD
\nHead torch 2 USD
\nHiking boots 4 USD
\nHiking pole 4 USD
\nDay pack\/small bag 3USD
\nLack sack\/big\u00a0 4 USD
\nSun glasses 2 USD<\/p>\n

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

NB: the price is per item per day<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>OTHER 6 DAYS ROUTES:<\/span><\/p>\n

Mt Kenya Hike 6 days Chogoria \u2013 Sirimon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mount kenya climb Burguret \u2013 Chogoria traverse 6 day<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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