Climbing Mount Kenya 5 Days Via Sirimon - Chogoria Route

Among the best Mount Kenya climbing routes, the Sirimon and Chogoria routes stand out the most. The ascent via Sirimon route provides a gradual climb with few steep sections. Since the route is on the Northern side of the mountain; the dry side, you can expect good weather while climbing Mount Kenya. Sirimon route is also one of the most scenic routes with diverse forest vegetation and wildlife.

The descent via the Chogoria route gives you access to a less crowded, more scenic route with tons of beautiful landscapes. Mount Kenya Chogoria route offers picturesque sights like the Temple and waterfalls. Although this route is a bit harder than Sirimon on the ascent, it makes up for it by providing a thrilling descent.

A 5-day expedition to climb Mount Kenya via Sirimon-Chogoria is the best way to experience the most of what Mt. Kenya has to offer.

Mount Kenya 5-day Sirimon-Chogoria Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Sirimon Gate- Old Moses Camp. (3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9Km, 680m Ascent

Our journey begins with us picking you up from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). We drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki town where we have Lunch and then proceed to the foot of the Mountain.

The drive ends at Sirimon gate and our Mount Kenya hike begins. The first leg of our hike sees us trek uphill through the forest for about 3 hours. Once the forest transitions to moorland our track will divert towards our first campsite. We’ll stop at Old Moses camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

The day’s trek is a gentle one that’ll take 3 - 4 hours.

Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton Camp (4200m) 7 hrs, 14Km, 900m Ascent

After breakfast, our second day of climbing Mount Kenya begins with a trek uphill as we head towards Ontulili River. We branch at the junction and continue trekking for about an hour. Once we reach the river, we take a brief rest and refill our water bottles.

Our Mount Kenya hike continues through the Moorlands towards Mackinder’s Valley. The views from the valley are striking as you’ll be able to see the main peaks.

The day’s hike ends at Shipton Camp where we have dinner and an overnight stay.

This day will see us ascend an additional 900m to rest at an altitude of 4,200m.

Day 3: Shipton Camp - Acclimatizing Day

We spend the majority of this day relaxing and exploring to better acclimatize to the second-highest mountain in Africa. Climbing mt. Kenya on this day will consist of a trekking to Hausberg Tarns and climbing Oblong; two sites that date back to the Little Ice Age.

At midday, we head

Day 4: Shipton – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Bandas Mount Keback to camp for Lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing and taking in the sights. This day also sees us resting early in preparation for the summit.nya (2,900m) 11-12 hrs. 785m Ascent, 2,085m Descent.

The day starts early at 3 AM so we can catch the African sunrise atop the highest Mountain in Kenya. We begin hiking up Mount Kenya through a steep stony quarry. This part of our Mount Kenya hike will take 3 hours of trekking through the dark; but with hand held torches, well-rested bodies, and the peak so close, it’ll be over before you know it.

On point Lenana, we’ll watch the alluring sunrise slowly bathe the land and sky in soft golden light. You’ll also find the view of mt. Kilimanjaro’s snowcapped peak reflecting the sunrise worth every step.

Our descent via Mount Kenya Chogoria route will first take us to Minto’s camp for breakfast. Shortly after, we’ll continue trekking towards Mount Kenya Bandas.

The descent will see us go through memorable sites like Gorges valley, the Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom rocks, and Giants Billiards Table Mountain.

We end our day’s hike at Mount Kenya Bandas where we pitch tent and have an overnight stay.

Day 5: Mount Kenya Bandas – Nairobi, 10km

After breakfast, we continue down the mountain following Mount Kenya hiking trails. We’ll pass by the bamboo and rainforest as we head towards the foot of the mountain.

At the foot, we’ll find a vehicle awaiting us. We say goodbye to the mountain and head to Nairobi.

Our journey ends in Nairobi early in the evening.

Our 5-day Sirimon - Chogoria package includes;

• Private transportation to and from the mountain
• All Park fees
• Meals while on the mountain
• Accommodation on the mountain huts/ camps
• All guiding and porter services

The Package Excludes;

• Personal clothing and equipment
• Tips and gratuities for guides and porters
• Beverages while not on the mountain

Chogoria Sirimon Route 5 Days Climbing Mount Kenya Charges Upon Request