5 Days Climbing Mount Kenya Chogoria Sirimon Routes

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive through Kenya’s scenic agricultural highlands toward Chogoria town where you will enjoy lunch.

After lunch, transfer by 4×4 vehicle to the edge of the bamboo forest where your trek officially begins.

Hike through dense bamboo forest and beautiful mountain vegetation for approximately 10 kilometers to the Mount Kenya Bandas.

This section offers a peaceful introduction to Mount Kenya’s eastern slopes with opportunities to spot birds, monkeys, and unique mountain flora.

Accommodation:

Meru Mount Kenya Bandas

Meal Plan:

Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast and porter organization, begin your ascent at a gentle pace toward Lake Ellis Campsite.

The trail passes through stunning alpine scenery with spectacular views of:

• Mugi Hill
• Ithanguni
• Giant’s Billiard Table

Follow scenic streams and mountain ridges surrounded by beautiful vegetation and unique afro-alpine landscapes.

Lunch is served beside a mountain stream before continuing uphill to your peaceful campsite at approximately 3,600 meters.

This less-crowded section of Mount Kenya offers tranquility, incredible photography opportunities, and excellent acclimatization.

Accommodation:

Lake Ellis Campsite

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin another exciting day of trekking through dramatic mountain terrain toward Mintos Camp.

The route gradually climbs along scenic ridges with breathtaking views over the famous Gorges Valley and the surrounding northern moorlands.

You will eventually connect with the main Chogoria trekking trail at approximately 4,100 meters.

After lunch beside a mountain stream, continue to Mintos Hut area where you will rest before your summit attempt.

In the afternoon, take a short optional walk to “The Temple” — a dramatic 150-meter vertical cliff offering one of the best viewpoints on Mount Kenya.

An early rest is recommended in preparation for the summit climb.

Accommodation:

Mintos Camp (4,200m)

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Your summit attempt begins very early at approximately 0300 Hours.

Trek under the stars toward Point Lenana (4,985m), the highest trekking peak on Mount Kenya.

Reach the summit in time to witness a breathtaking African sunrise above the clouds — one of the most unforgettable moments of the entire trek.

On clear mornings, hikers may enjoy panoramic views stretching across Kenya and neighboring mountains.

After celebrating at the summit, descend to Shipton Camp for breakfast before continuing through the scenic Mackinder Valley toward Old Moses Camp.

This long but rewarding descent offers incredible alpine scenery, moorlands, giant lobelias, and unique mountain landscapes.

Accommodation:

Old Moses Camp (3,300m)

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, descend gradually through the rainforest zone toward Sirimon Park Gate.

Meet your transfer vehicle and drive back to Nairobi arriving later in the afternoon after successfully conquering Mount Kenya.

Meal Plan:

Breakfast