Mount Kenya Climb – Sirimon-Chogoria Route – 7 Days

Kenya (Nairobi, Nanyuki, Old Moses, Shiptons, Bandas, Nairobi City)

Embark on an epic seven-day adventure with our Mount Kenya Climb via the Sirimon-Chogoria Route tour. Traverse through the stunning landscapes of Kenya, including Nairobi, Nanyuki, Old Moses, Shiptons, Bandas, and back to Nairobi City.

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Activity

  1. DAY 1: ARRIVE IN NAIROBI – KENYA

    On arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by our Tour driver/ Leader and after briefing transfer to your city hotel for check-in.

    Evening City Tour.

    Overnight at the Hotel.

    Hotel: Sarova Panafric Hotel

  2. DAY 2: NANYUKI

    After breakfast, depart northwards for the Equator town of Nanyuki.

    Arrive in time for check in and stay at leisure. Your guide will meet, brief you on the trek itinerary and countercheck on your mountain climbing equipment.

    Overnight at the hotel.

    Hotel: Simba Hotel

    Meals(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. DAY 3: OLD MOSES

    After breakfast, depart for Sirimon Gate (2600 M) for registration formalities and embark on the trek.

    With luck, you might pass herds of elephant, buffalo and smaller versions of rock hyrax among other wildlife and birdlife.

    Picnic lunch along the way and arrival at your camp for acclimatization and rest.

    • Elevation; 3300 m
    • Distance; 10 km
    • Hiking Time; 4-5 hours
    • Habitat; Dusty lowlands to thick Forest

    Overnight at the camp.

    Campsite: Old Moses Huts

    Meals(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

  4. DAY 4: SHIPTONS

    After breakfast, set on a longer and tougher walk, via cliffs, ridges, valley descents and ascents again. Notice how vegetation interestingly changes with increase in altitude. The rock hyrax also grows bigger and furrier as you steadily gain altitude.

    Picnic lunch along the way.

    • Elevation; 4200 m
    • Distance; 14 km
    • Hiking Time; 5-7 hours
    • Habitat; Mackinder’s Valley, Ontulili River, Liki, Giant Groundsel & Lobelia, Moorland, Ravines, hard rock surfaces, streams

    Evening arrival.

    Early night sleep in preparation for the final push to the summit the following day.

    Overnight at your camp.

    Campsite: Shiptons Huts

    Meals(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

  5. DAY 5: BANDAS

    Wake up at 3:00 am for a light breakfast and depart in the dark for the peak challenge. Attempt Point Lenana via 2 screes and tarn.

    Peak Lenana arrival in time for dawn and African sunrise in full splendor.

    • Elevation; 4985 m
    • Distance; 3 km
    • Hiking Time; 3 hours
    • Habitat; Hall Tarn, Cliff, Stony Quarry & Cliff, Point Lenana (3 highest peak)

    After peak conquering, descend for breakfast at Minto’s Hut

    Picnic lunch along the way as you trek further down to your camp

    Overnight at the camp.

    Campsite: Mount Meru Bandas

    Meals(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

  6. DAY 6: NAIROBI CITY

    After breakfast, walk for about 5 km down a thick original indigenous bamboo forest and connect transport to Chogoria town for your further transfer back to Nairobi.

    Drive back to Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon for a sumptuous Kenyan-themed Lunch.

    Rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

    Overnight at your hotel.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

  7. DAY 7: DEPART

    After breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel and transferred to the airport to catch your onward flight.

    End of your Kenya Safari.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Trip Includes

  • Arrival transfer in Nairobi
  • Meet on arrival at airport by our tour Rep.
  • 2-night stay in Nairobi on Bed-Breakfast
  • Full Board Accommodation in Mount Kenya
  • Park Entry Fees
  • Services of professional English-Speaking Guide-Mountain.
  • Services of Mountain Chef
  • Services of Mountain Porters
  • Last Day Lunch

Not Included

  • All personal expenses – laundry, telephones, soft & alcoholic drinks, tips to Camp Staff, and gratuity to Guide/Mountain
  • Mountain Climbing Equipment
  • Any items not expressly specified in the itinerary.
  • Any optional services listed as optional in the safari program.
  • Kenya visa can be obtained by registering through this link, www.ecitizen.go.ke or otherwise on arrival for most of Nationalities except some. Kenya visa can be obtained by registering through this link, www.ecitizen.go.ke or otherwise on arrival for most of Nationalities except some.
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