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5-Day Mount Kenya Trek: Sirimon to Chogoria

Summit Point Lenana at sunrise and descend through the Gorges Valley, the most scenic route on Africa's second-highest mountain.

  • Duration 5 days
  • Type Private safari
  • From $1,350 per person
5-Day Mount Kenya Trek: Sirimon to Chogoria

Key facts

Duration
5 days
Price
From $1,350 per person
Destinations
Nairobi · Sirimon Gate · Point Lenana (4,985 m) · Chogoria Gate
Accommodation
Mountain huts
Safari type
Private safari
Transport
Private road transfers; trek on foot
Payment
40% deposit on booking confirmation. Balance due two weeks before your safari starts.
Main activities
Sunrise on Point Lenana · Gorges Valley and Lake Michaelson · Giant lobelias and groundsels · No technical climbing needed

Highlights

  • Sunrise on Point Lenana
  • Gorges Valley and Lake Michaelson
  • Giant lobelias and groundsels
  • No technical climbing needed

Day by day

Day1

Nairobi to Old Moses Camp

Drive to Sirimon Gate and hike 3 hours to Old Moses Camp (3,300 m).

Day2

Old Moses to Shipton's Camp

Hike up the Mackinder Valley to Shipton's Camp (4,200 m) below the peaks.

Day3

Summit day

Pre-dawn climb to Point Lenana (4,985 m) for sunrise, then descend to Minto's Hut.

Day4

Minto's to Road Head

Walk down the Gorges Valley past Lake Michaelson to the Chogoria Road Head.

Day5

Back to Nairobi

Descend through the bamboo forest to Chogoria Gate and drive back to Nairobi.

What's included

  • Certified mountain guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
  • All park, camping and rescue fees
  • Mountain huts or tents and sleeping mats
  • All meals on the mountain and treated drinking water
  • Transfers to and from the trailhead
  • Pre- and post-climb hotel night where listed

Not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Travel insurance (must cover high altitude)
  • Sleeping bag and personal hiking gear (available to rent)
  • Tips for the mountain crew
  • Personal expenses
From $1,350 pp
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