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Start and end in Nairobi! With the 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon | Chogoria Route , you have a 5 days climbing package taking you through Nairobi, Kenya and Mount Kenya (Sirimon and Chogoria Routes). The 5 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Sirimon | Chogoria Route includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and so much more.

Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side of mountain which offers some of the finest walking.

Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Catch sight of the stunning African sunrise from Point Lenana.
  • Climb up Mount Kenya via the Sirimon Route Down Chogoria Route.
  • Enjoy a thrilling mountaineering adventure in Kenya.

Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki

Leave Nairobi accompanied by your mountain guide 7:00 am and arriving in Nanyuki town in good time for lunch. Afternoon is spent in Nanyuki town 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 town.

Day 2 and Day 3: [Maasai Mara]

After breakfast, drive to the sirimon park gate and begin your 5 hours hike to Old Moses Camp at 3,330m above sea level for meals and overnight at the hut.

Day 4: [Maasai Mara-Nakuru]

After breakfast, walk from Old Moses camp via Mackinders Valley to Shipton Hut (4,200m) this walk is approx 5- 6 hrs. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 4: Shipton Point – Lenana – Mintos Hut – Chogoria Bandas

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.

Day 5: Chogoria Bandas – Nairobi

After breakfast, an early walk will take us to Chogoria park gate then to Chogoria town for lunch and transfer back to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon having conquered Mt. Kenya with sweet memories.

NB: Please NOTE that the last 32km stretch from Chogoria Bandas to the Park gate can be walked half way and half , there is a Jeep whose cost can be shared between the available clients. This is optional and can be arranged by the guide {the cost is not included in the package}

  • Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients.
  • Transportation as per itinerary.
  • Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients.
  • Mount Kenya National Park rescue fees
  • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
  • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
  • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
  • Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
  • Water for washing up daily
  • National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary.
  • Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request
  • Mount Kenya National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
  • A comprehensive Climbing Mount Kenya travel info pack
  • Flying Doctor Evacuation Service
  • Visas and related costs.
  • Personal Taxes.
  • Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature.
  • International flights.

For more information:

Please contact us on email info@alphadeantoursandsafaris.com or phone +254-724 455978