5 DAYS MOUNT KENYA TRIP SIRIMON -CHOGORIA ROUTE

ARRIVAL

From airport you drive to hotel near Nairobi or drive to Nanyuki for overnight this is recommended for Acchamitization.

DAY 1

From Nairobi  or Nanyuki you drive to sirimon gate 2650m you sign in for your E-ticket passport required. After intials your hike start it takes 3 hrs  to old moses camp for overnight 3300m.

DAY 2

After breakfast you walk through trail to shipton camp this walk takes about 5 to 6 hrs arriving to shipton camp 4200m for overnight.

DAY 3

You have an acclimatization day. After breakfast you walk up to houseberg col which is 4600m and back to shipton for lunch and afternoon relaxation.

DAY 4

You walk up around 2.00 am to prepare for an early ascent aiming point Lenana for sunrise 4985m you then descent further down to bandas this walk take about 5-6 hrs lunch on the way.

This is a long day. Arriving at bandas around late afternoon or evening depending with pace  you have your own room with hot shower and restaurant around for for refreshment and Wifi .

DAY 5

After breakfast  you can opt to walk through the forest for about an hour then board your transport to Chogoria town. Then continue to your destination.

5 DAYS MOUNT KENYA TRIP CHOGORIA- SIRIMON ROUTE

Arrival from airport you either spend one night depending with what time you arrive.

DAY 1

Drive from Nairobi to chogoria the drive takes about 4 to 5 hours and rendezvous with guide.  After your drive to park gate and register your E-ticket passport is required to the park authorities.

You then drive through the forest 22 km up to sleep track, this takes you 1.5 hrs arriving at bandas where you spend your first night.

You have your own room with attached bathroom, and hot shower. Elevation at this point is 2950 A.S.L

DAY 2

After breakfast, you set off along the chogoria route towards the conical Mugi Hills then you turn off the main route and walk to lake Ellis at 3405m, where you will be camping overnight. This walk takes 4 hours and covers 8 km, including a detour to the Nithi waterfalls for a picnic lunch.

DAY 3

You walk to Lake Michaelson at 3,900 m, and camp overnight .

This walk is 8 km and takes 6 hours as you are now climbing steadily, although the last section of the walk is steep descent down to the lake.

DAY 4

You make an early start around 4 am you prepare for point Lenana Ascent. This give you the best chance of good weather and with aim of reaching point Lenana at 4895 m by around 9:00am  to 10:00.

Alternatively you can discuss with your guide for an early start. That’s from 2:00 am morning. You are now arming for sunrise around 6:00 am .

After enjoying the view you descend to shipton camp 4200m where you have either breakfast or lunch depending with the time you arrive.

After breakfast / lunch you further walk down to next camp, Old Moses  camp  or you can camp in between.

DAY 5

After breakfast you walk down to the gate 2650m and drive to your destination. Alternative is to drive from Old Moses Camp down to the gate.