Tour Overview
This 4-day Mount Kenya hiking adventure combines the Sirimon and Chogoria routes, offering a spectacular journey through diverse landscapes. Start at Sirimon, where you'll ascend through dense forests and meadows, gradually reaching higher altitudes with stunning views of Mount Kenya's peaks. After reaching the summit area, you'll descend through the scenic Chogoria Route, passing glacial lakes and rugged terrain. Along the way, enjoy overnight camping and the chance to immerse yourself in the mountain's unique ecosystem. This trek provides a perfect balance of challenge and natural beauty for avid hikers.
Included in the price:
- All transportation to/from the mountain
- All Park fees.
- All food while on the Mountain.
- Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.
- All guiding services
- Porter support for the climb.
Not included
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Tips and gratuities for guides and porters (recommended to be 10 – 15% of climb costs)
- Beverages while not on the mountain
Tour Plan
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Mt Kenya Bandas (2,900m) 3hrs, 10km walk, 950m ascent.
After pick up in Nairobi, we drive through agricultural country up to Chogoria town for lunch. After lunch, we take 4x4 and drive up to the edge of the bamboo forest where we start our trek through the dense bamboo forest for distance of 10 km up to the Mt Kenya Bandas.
Dinner and overnight at the Mount Kenya Bandas. (3000m)
Mt Kenya Bandas
Minto`s campsite ( 4,200m) 8-9 hrs, 17km, 1,400 ascent.
Today you commence early for a long trek on a wide track through the forest, with occasional sightings of elephant, bushbuck, buffalo and impala. Emerging from the forest, you walk through heather before crossing the Nithi River to reach the moorlands from where you can enjoy good views of the picturesque Gorges Valley, the Temple, lakes, mushroom rocks, billiards table and the high peaks. Total walking time approx. 8 hours, picnic lunch en route.
Minto`s
Pt Lenana ( 4,985m) Judmiere Camp (3,300m) 11-12 hrs, 785m ascent, 24km walk, 1,685m descent
Predawn attempt of the summit starts at 0300hrs and you hike for about three hours up to point Lenana (4,985m), the hikers summit, arriving there for the African sunrise. Descend Shipton`s camp for breakfast.
After breakfast, begin a 5 hour descent via Mackinder`s valley to the Judmiere camp. ( 3,300m) The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy fascinating scenery which includes the moorlands before reaching the camp.
Dinner and overnight at judmiere camp.
Judmiere Camp - Nairobi. 2 hrs walk.
After early morning breakfast, descend for 3 hours to the Sirimon Park gate to catch a vehicle for the return journey to Nanyuki for lunch. Later transfer back to Nairobi arriving by 1700hrs.
Tip: Day 2's hike is a long one involving a steady climb up to Mintos. Hikers who are not limited by time can take an overnight stopover at the Nithi Camp (3300m) mid-way to Mintos. From here they can explore the nearby Nithi Falls or climb Mugi hill (3500m) for better acclimatisation. Alternatively you can hike directly to Mintos/Halltarn and spend an extra day here instead to recuperate and explore the Gorges Valley which also accords you a better acclimatization due to the higher altitude.
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Oustanding experience : everything was perfect ! - I booked a safari for 6 days, then 3 days in a resort at the end. Rose was very helpfull to organize everything (especially booking the lodges and resorts I... read more
Francois AFebruary 11, 2025