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Mount Kenya Trekking via Sirimon-Chogoria Route

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Overview


6 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Sirimon-Chogoria Route features the most gradual ascent profile and best acclimatization options. This 6 Days Mount Kenya Trekking Sirimon-Chogoria Route peak circuiting program offers some of the finest mountain trekking experience in East Africa!

Highlights


  • Mount Kenya is also the second highest mountain in the entire continent of Africa. Only the mythical Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m) is higher!
  • Mount Kenya is actually made up of several peaks, all of which you will get to stand on top of. Those peaks include Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m), and Point Lenana (4,985m). Each one of those summits offers a truly spectacular view of the vast Kenyan landscape below
  • You will get to travel by jeep, hike on long, wild trails, where the presence of wildlife is not to be unexpected, and enjoy some real rock climbing.
  • The Chogoria route is our recommended and arguably the most magnificent ascent route to the summit area. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the Gorges Valley truly spectacular
Mount Kenya Trekking via Sirimon-Chogoria Route

Description


Mount Kenya Trekking via Sirimon-Chogoria Route

he vast bulk of the snow-capped Mt. Kenya looms over the entire region of central Kenya. The mountain is part of the central highlands. It is the highest mountain in Kenya and in Africa after the Mt. Kilimanjaro. For hikers, point Lenana at 4,895 m is the destination. This is accessed from different routes depending on your availability of time, budget and hiking experience. Challenge yourself to climb Mount Kenya and experience the exhilaration of trekking the second highest mountain in Africa.

Mount Kenya (pt. Lenana) stands at 4,985 meters and is an amazing 6 Days Mount Kenya Trekking: Sirimon – Chogoria Route trek in some of the most beautiful scenery Kenya has to offer. On your final summit day, an early start sees you on the summit circuit path, which is arguably the finest walking trail in all of East Africa.

Experience stunning views, tarns, glaciers, ice-carved rock formations, and precipitous valleys, before ideally reaching Point Lenana to see a spectacular African sunrise

What's included


  • Inclusions:
  • Transport from Nairobi and Back; Two potters per person.
  • Services of a professional English speaking guide; Accommodation in a double/triple room.
  • Game parks or national parks entry fees.
  • Three meals per day whilst on safari.
  • Complimentary return airport transfers in Nairobi.
  • Exclusions:
  • Drinks
  • Tipping.
  • Kenya Visas.
  • Pre and post safari hotel accommodation in Nairobi.
  • Personal expenses.

Itinerary


  1. Visited Places:

Itinerary of the 6 Days Mount Kenya Trekking via Sirimon-Chogoria Route: DAY 1 - Nairobi- Nanyuki – Old Moses camp ( 3,300m) - 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 3–4h gaining an elevation of 680m. DAY 2 - Old Moses – Shipton camp (4200m) - Early morning start through Ontulili river up the spectacular Mackinder's valley via Liki north ridge with picnic lunch en-route arriving in Shipton camp in 7 hours. - This camp is a surreal setting below the towering peaks and glacier. The resident population is of Rock hyrax and sunbirds. - Dinner and overnight at the camp. DAY 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 4 - Shipton Camp – Mackinders Camp (4,300m) - 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 with a beautiful series of rock ledges. - We will descend to Mackinder’s camp for the night. DAY 5 - Mackinders Camp – Point Lenana (4,985m) – Bandas - An early 2.30 AM start for an attempt to reach point Lenana in time for sunrise. - The climb takes 4 hours 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 6 - Meru Banda – Chogoria town – Nairobi - After breakfast, descend on a broad track through bamboo and virgin rain forest to meet vehicle for transfer to Chogoria town and on to Nairobi arriving late evening.

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Mount Kenya Trekking via Sirimon-Chogoria Route duration is 6 days, 8 hours, 30 minutes.

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