5 days Mount Kenya Trek trip
Ascend the Sirimon route and descend the Chogoria route to traverse the peak via point Lenana.
Days Summary
Overview
Day 1: Transfer from Nanyuki to the Park gate and trek to Old Moses Camp.
Day 2: Trek from Old Moses Camp to Shipton's Camp.
Day 3: Acclimatization Day: Trek from Shiptons to Hausberg Col and back to Shiptons.
Day 4: Trek from Shiptons to Point Lenana and descend to Lake Ellis and Nithi Falls via Hall Tarns.
Day 5: Trek from Nithi Falls via Meru Banda's and transfer to Chogoria town.
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Nanyuki to the Park gate and trek to Old Moses Camp.
Leave Nairobi at 7.30am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate (Sirimon Park Gate), 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmaier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight.
- Elevation 860m ascent
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Time Travel: 3-4 hrs
Day 2:Trek from Old Moses Camp to Shipton's Camp.
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. Following one hour trekking from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North. Continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks (Nelion, Batian and Lenana). Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m.
- Elevation 900m ascent
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Time Travel: 6-7 hrs
Day 3: Acclimatization Day: Trek from Shiptons to Hausberg Col and back to Shiptons.
Spend the day acclimatizing with guided hikes. You will spend the day trekking to Kami Hut and down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for an early dinner and overnight in readiness for the next day's summit attempt.
Day 4: Trek from Shiptons to Point Lenana and descend to Lake Ellis and Nithi Falls via Hall Tarns.
You are awake early in the morning for some. We now leave the camp at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns. The journey lasts about 3 hours arriving Mount Kenya Point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30am. Trekking to Lenana Peak at 4985m taking about 3hrs or so. Enjoy photographic session and sightseeing from the summit. After the African sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6km), 2hrs, for breakfast. Proceed with the adventure hiking for 20km, 4-5hrs further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m (Mt Kenya Bandas). Dinner and overnight at Mount Kenya Bandas.
- Elevation 785m ascent
- Time Travel: 11-12 hrs
Day 5: Trek from Nithi Falls via Meru Banda's and transfer to Chogoria town.
After enjoying your last breakfast, you will walk down by trekking for 2hrs, 15km to forest clearance. The remaining part distance of approximately 16km is by 4x4WD vehicle. Catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.
Price
$960 P/P. Minimum 2Pax
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Quotation price Includes:
- Return transfers from Nairobi to Mt Kenya (private)
- All Park fees.
- All food while on the Mountain.
- Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.
- All guiding services
- Porter support for the climb.
Not included are:
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Tips and gratuities for guides and porter
- Beverages while not on the mountain