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This 4-day trek offers one of Mount Kenya’s most scenic and diverse routes—ascending via the Sirimon route and descending through the lush Chogoria route. Enjoy breathtaking alpine scenery, diverse vegetation zones, and a rewarding summit of Point Lenana (4,985m). This route combines dramatic landscapes with a less crowded trail, making it ideal for adventurous trekkers seeking both challenge and beauty.
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Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon Gate – Old Moses Camp (3,300m)
Drive from Nairobi, trek 9km (3hrs) through montane forest to Old Moses Camp. -
Day 2: Old Moses Camp – Shiptons Camp (4,200m)
Trek 14km (6hrs) through moorland and valleys to Shiptons Camp below the main peaks. -
Day 3: Summit Point Lenana (4,985m) – Mintos Hut – Roadhead Camp (3,300m)
Early summit hike, descend past Mintos Hut and Gorges Valley to Roadhead Camp. -
Day 4: Roadhead Camp – Meru Bandas – Nairobi
Short 2hr descent to Meru Bandas, 4×4 transfer to Chogoria, return to Nairobi.
Itineraries
Day 1
Nairobi - Old Moses
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 am. Later leave Nairobi at 8.30 am, transfer to Sirimon Park Gate (2,660m) the base of your Mt. Kenya trail. Here you meet with guides/porters and start your climb at 10 am. After a 3-hour walk with lunch on the way, you will head to Old Moses Camp (3,300m) on the edge of the mountainous forest where you will spend the night.
Day 2
Shiptons Camp
You leave the camp at 8.30 am and continue your hike through the moorland characterized by many varieties of senecia and lobelia to Shiptons Camp (4,200m). Lunch will be taken on the way. The 14km-hike takes about 6 hours. Overnight will be at Shiptons Camp just below the 3 majestic peaks – Batian, Nelion and Lenana.
Day 3
Peak Lenana
After an early morning breakfast at 4.00 am, the trek leads via a steep scree to Simba Cole and on through rocky terrain to Point Lenana. After summit photos you will descend again to Simba Cole and continue to Mintos Hut (4,200m). Here you have a lunch break, before passing along a ridge overlooking Gorge Valley and Lake Michaelson. In the late afternoon you will reach your destination for the day – a fly camp at the road head at 3,300m.
Day 4
Descent
You descend to Meru Mt. Kenya Bandas at 3,000m. On your short 2-hour hike you may encounter buffalo, klipspringer, zebra and sometimes elephant. At the bandas 4×4 vehicles will be waiting to drive you through a dense bamboo forest on slippery roads to Chogoria. Here you will meet your driver, have lunch before biding the crew farewell and proceeding to Nairobi, Drop off at your hotel.
- Park fees
- Guide, chef & porters’ fees
- Portage
- Return transport in a shared taxi(matatus)
- Pick up and drop off
- Meals
- Camping fees
- Government taxes
- Hiking gear
- Rescue fees
- Personal items
- Drinking water
- Tips
- Any other activities
· Hiking boots (Waterproof with a good grip)
· Warm socks (4 pairs)
· Light socks
· Tights
· Tops (Light &Warm)
· Warm jacket
· Warm trouser
· Warm hat/balaclava
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· Normal hat (For sunny days)
· Sunscreen
· Sunglasses
· Torch
· Water bottle
· Hot water bottle/flask
· Gloves (Warm)
· Day pack
· Porter's bag
· High energy snacks
· Walking sticks
· Crocs/light shoes to wear in the evening
· Water proof jacket and trousers
· Sleeping mat
· Sleeping bag (Suitable for low temperature)
· Tent
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