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Overview
Sirimon route out Chogoria(5 Days/4 nights). This Mount Kenya trek combines the two most scenic routes of Mt Kenya. Ascent is on the dry side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking. Climb up through the forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area.
Highlights
Description
Take the Mt Kenya Climbing Adventure from Sirimon to Chogoria to explore Mount Kenya Sirimon Route.
This Mount Kenya trek combines the two most scenic routes of Mt Kenya.
Ascent is on the dry side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walkings. Climb up through the forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. A
ccess is adequate and the bunkhouse facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.
What's included
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi / Sirimon / Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill through the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs.
About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Judmier Camp / Shipton Camp
6-7hrs, 14km, 900m Ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses the Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m.
Main Destination Mount Kenya
Accommodation Shipton Camp
Budget camping in or near Mt Kenya
Meals & Drinks Lunch & dinner
Drinking-Water (other Drinks not Included)
Day 3: Shipton Camp
Spend the day acclimatizing.
Walk to Kami Hut down to Hauseberg Lakes (Hauseberg Tarn and Nanyuki Tarn). Walk back to Shipton for dinner and overnight Main Destination Mount Kenya (Mountain)
Accommodation Shipton Camp
Budget camping in or near
Meals & Drinks Lunch & dinner
Drinking Water (other Drinks not Included)
Day 4: Shiptons / Point Lenana / Mount Meru Bandas (Chogoria Gate)
6 Hrs, 14km, 785m Ascent
Leave at 3 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30 am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Mintos hut, 2hrs, for breakfast and further hrs down to Mount Meru Bandas, 2950m, for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination Mount Kenya
Accommodation Mount Meru Bandas
Budget camping in or near
Meals & Drinks Lunch & dinner
Drinking-Water (other Drinks not Included).
Day 5: Chogoria Bandas / Chogoria / Nairobi
Descend 2hr, 15km to forest clearance to catch a 4×4 transfer vehicle to Chogoria Village where you will connect with your transfer vehicle back to Nairobi.
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