5 Days Mt. Kenya Sirimon Chogoria Route with Peak Circuit

Embark on a 5-day trek to the summit of Mount Kenya. Hike through the forest and heathland to reach the Judmaier, and trek through the forest and moorland to reach the Shipton Camp.
Embark on a 5-day trek to the summit of Mount Kenya. Follow the Sirimon and Chogoria routes to reach the peak of the second-highest mountain in Africa. Spend the nights in mountain huts and acclimatize to the altitude with guided hikes.

Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp), 3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave Nairobi 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 Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp, 6-7hrs, 17km, 900m ascent
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.

Day 3: Shipton Camp - acclimatization day
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: Shiptons/Point Lenana/Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate), 11-12hrs, 32km, 785m ascent
Awake early in the morning for some. Leave the camp at 3 AM 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 (6 km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30 AM. Trek to Lenana Peak at 4985m taking about 3 hours or so. Enjoy a photographic session and sightseeing from the summit. After the African sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut (6 km), 2 hours, for breakfast. Proceed with the adventure hiking for 20 km, 4-5 hours further down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m (Mt Kenya Bandas) for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Chogoria Bandas/Chogoria/Nairobi, 2hrs, 15km
After enjoying your last breakfast, walk down by trekking for 2 hours, 15 km to forest clearance. The remaining distance of approximately 16 km is by 4x4WD vehicle. Catch a 4x4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.

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This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.