5 Days mount kenya trek sirimon chogoria route
Overview
Mount Kenya is Africa’s second highest mountain, after Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Erosion and time have reduced the peak from 6500m to 5199 on the highest point today. This extinct volcano, dating back 2.5 million years old, is located about 200 kilometers north of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, in the Mount Kenya National Park. Mount Kenya has three peaks on the summit area: Mbatian, Nelion and point Lenana. On this trip we will climb up to Lenana (4985m), which offers magnificent views over the surrounding country and other high points around the main peaks. The Sirimon Chigoria trek combines the two most scenic routes to the summit of Mt Kenya. We will hike up through the dry side of the mountain, climbing up through forests until we get to a wide ridge, approaching the summit area. This wonderful and scenic hike takes you to discover the unique landscapes of this region in Kenya. The best time to climb Mount Kenya is during the dry months of January, February, late August, September and October
HIGHTLIGHT
- DAY 1: Nairobi- Nanyuki.
- DAY 2: Nanyuki- Old Moses camp.
- DAY 3: Old Moses Camp- Shipton Camp.
- DAY 4: Shipton Point- Lenana- Mintos Hut- Chogoria Bandas.
- DAY 5: Chogoria Bandas-Nairobi.
Itenerary
Duration: 5 days.
Leave Nairobi accompanied by our mountain guide arriving at Nanyuki in time for lunch. Afternoon is spent in Nanyuki acclimatizing and walking a long the mount kenya region visiting the mau mau caves, where the freedom fighters use to hide during the 2nd world war. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Nanyuki
| Accommodation: | Nanyuki base hotel. |
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| Meals Planed: | B.L. |
After breakfast, drive to the sirimon park gate and begin your 5 hours hike to Old Moses Camp, 3,330m above sea level for meals and overnight at the hut.
| Accommodation: | overnight at the hut. |
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| Meals Planed: | B.L & D |
After breakfast, walk from Old Moses camp via Mackinders Valley to Shipton Hut (4,200m). Dinner and overnight at the camp
| Accommodation: | overnight at the camp. |
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| Meals Planed: | B.L.D. |
Wake up very early in the morning around 2.30 hours ready to hike to point Lenana (4,985m). on a clear day, we should be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro to the south, Mt. Elgon to the west and the Indian Ocean to the East. After point Lenana, descend to Mintos (4,250m) for breakfast then proceed to Road-head for lunch and then to chogoria Bandas for dinner and overnight.
| Accommodation: | chogoria Bandas. |
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| Meals Planed: | B.L.D. |
| Accommodation: | None. |
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| Meals Planed: | B.L.D. |
Cancelation Procedure
10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 30 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 30 days of departure..
Payment Procedure
A deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 30 days prior departure. For any bookings within 30days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
Include
- Park fees
- Conservation Fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide.
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days.
Exclude
- International flights
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Visa and passport fees
- Personal items
- (tipping guideline
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Items of a personal nature
