Mt Kenya Climbing

4 Days Mt Kenya Climbing: Chogoria – Sirimon Route

4 Days Mt Kenya Climbing: Chogoria – Sirimon Route is a 4-day guided mountain adventure following the route described in the itinerary through the changing landscapes of Mount Kenya.The itinerary is paced for steady…

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4 Days Mt Kenya Climbing: Chogoria – Sirimon Route

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Duration4 days · 3 nights

Safari styleMt Kenya Climbing

DestinationsKenya, Mount Kenya

PlanningPrivate & flexible

The journey at a glance

Tour Overview

4 Days Mt Kenya Climbing: Chogoria – Sirimon Route is a 4-day guided mountain adventure following the route described in the itinerary through the changing landscapes of Mount Kenya.

The itinerary is paced for steady acclimatisation, moving from forest and moorland into dramatic alpine terrain before the climb’s defining high point around the high alpine zone and Point Lenana. It is a rewarding journey for trekkers who value scenery, challenge and experienced mountain support.

Thoughtful pacingTravel time and experiences balanced carefully.

Local supportA Kenya-based team from planning to journey home.

Made personalDates, stays and details can be shaped around you.

Day by day

Climbing Itinerary

Open each day to explore the route, experiences, meals and overnight arrangements.

Day 01Nairobi – 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 02Mt 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 03Minto`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 04Judmiere 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 by 1700hrs.

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