Mt Kenya Climbing

6 Days Mt Kenya Climbing Adventure: Sirimon – Chogoria Route

6 Days Mt Kenya Climbing Adventure: Sirimon – Chogoria Route is a 6-day guided mountain adventure following the route described in the itinerary through the changing landscapes of Mount Kenya.The itinerary is paced for…

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6 Days Mt Kenya Climbing Adventure: Sirimon – Chogoria Route

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Duration6 days · 5 nights

Safari styleMt Kenya Climbing

DestinationsKenya, Mount Kenya

PlanningPrivate & flexible

The journey at a glance

Tour Overview

6 Days Mt Kenya Climbing Adventure: Sirimon – Chogoria Route is a 6-day guided mountain adventure following the route described in the itinerary through the changing landscapes of Mount Kenya.

The itinerary is paced for steady acclimatisation, moving from forest and moorland into dramatic alpine terrain before the climb’s defining high point around the high alpine zone and Point Lenana. It is a rewarding journey for trekkers who value scenery, challenge and experienced mountain support.

Thoughtful pacingTravel time and experiences balanced carefully.

Local supportA Kenya-based team from planning to journey home.

Made personalDates, stays and details can be shaped around you.

Day by day

Climbing Itinerary

Open each day to explore the route, experiences, meals and overnight arrangements.

Day 01Nairobi- Nanyuki – Old Moses camp (3,300m) 3-4 hrs, 9km, 680m ascent

After pick up in Nairobi drive to Nanyuki town for lunch crossing the equator en route to the Sirimon Park gate(2660m). From the gate, we trek up thro magnificent montane forest, bamboo and giant heather zone before reaching the high altitude moorland and our first hut (Old Moses camp) for dinner and overnight. This is a gentle trek that takes 3 – 4 hrs gaining an elevation of 680m.

Day 02Day 2: Old Moses – Shipton camp (4,236m). 7 hrs, 14km,900m ascent

Up the spectacular Mackinder Valley past strange giant groundsel and lobelia plants to emerge onto what looks like a set from Star Trek – Shipton’s Camp at 4,236m. This is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glaciers, with its resident populations of bizarre rock hyrax and beautiful sunbirds

Day 03Day 3: Full Day acclimatization

For better acclimatization you can take a rest day at the Shipton camp. Short walks / day hikes are possible on the summit climb to Oblong and Hausberg tarns gaining an elevation of 370m before returning to the camp for lunch. Afternoon is at leisure. N.B: Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization – but you can do that almost as well toughing in the sun watching the eagles!

Day 04Day 4: Shipton Camp – Mackinders Camp (4,300m) 4 hrs, 7km, 300m ascent

From Shipton’s camp the trail leads to Kami camp below the north face of Batian. Continuing west – southwest the trails climbs up switchbacks in the fine snow before reaching Hausberg Col at 4590m. We will descend into the upper Hausberg valley and rest at the oblong and Hausberg tarns. Ascending to the crest of a ridge known as Arthur’s seat we see the trail winding along a beautiful series of rock ledges. We will descend to Mackinder’s camp for the night.

Day 05Mackinders Camp – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Bandas. 11-12 hrs, 685m ascent, 2,080m descent

An early 2.30 am start for an attempt to reach point Lenana in time for sunrise. The climb takes 4 hrs and to add to the exhilaration, Kilimanjaro is also visible from the horizon. Descend to mintos hut for full breakfast. After a short rest descend further to Mt Kenya bandas through the gorges valley for dinner & overnight. You can enjoy log fires, hot showers and bed at the Bandas!

Day 06Meru Bandas – Chogoria town – Nairobi. 2 hrs, 10km walk

After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet vehicle for the return to Nairobi – usually arriving mid to late afternoon.

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