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05 Days Sirimon to Chogoria Mount Kenya Climb

Day by Day summary

  • Day 1 : Nanyuki /Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
  • Day 2 : Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
  • Day 3: Shipton Camp
  • Day 4 : Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6 hrs, 14km, 785m ascent
  • Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi

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Includes: Accommodation, An Expert Guide, Meals, Transport and more.

Package Cost :

Low Season from $ 950 pp sharing
Single Room Supplement to apply

Itinerary Details

05 Days Sirimon to Chogoria Mount Kenya Climb

A great challenge and adventurous trek option’ – Pole pole Trekking A combination of the two of Mount Kenyas most challenging and scenic routes , from the lush green forests and U-shaped valleys of Sirimon to the unique features of the temple, mushroom rocks and the Gorge Valleys on the Chogoria approach side . There are several contrast in micro-climatic conditions, Chogoria route being wetter and more moist than Sirimon route. This itinerary accommodations are in huts and camping.

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Day 1 : Nanyuki /Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent

Leave Nanyuki at 8 am proceed to Sirimon 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 Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D

  • 1 night

Dinner and overnight at Judmier Camp
Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 2 : Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp 6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent

After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D

 

Day 3: Shipton Camp

Spend the day acclimatizing. Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight.

    • 2 night

    Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D
    Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 4 : Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate) 6 hrs, 14km, 785m ascent

Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight, B, L, D

  • 1 night

Dinner and overnight Mount Meru Bandas
Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi

Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi, B,L.

Whats Included and Whats Not!!

Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • Transport to & from the mountain ex Nairobi (Shuttle Bus)
  • Accommodation at Hotel – before and after climb on BB (2nights)
  • Three meals a day whilst on the mountain prepared by local chef.
  • Accommodation in the mountain (Tents)
  • Camping fees
  • All park entry fees
  • Certificate of achievement .
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Excludes

  • Tipping to the guide & porters, cooks
  • Personal climbing gear - clothing’s & rucksack
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Beverages & mineral water
  • Items of personal nature.