5-Day Mount Kenya Climb on Sirimon and Chogoria Routes

Drive from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate and Trek to Old Moses Camp

Day 1Drive from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate and Trek to Old Moses Camp Drive from Nairobi to Sirimon Gate and Trek to Old Moses Camp You'll have the morning link up with our representative at your Nairobi hotel who'll brief you about your upcoming trip. Thereafter, depart for the 4 hour drive to Nanyuki Town and onto the Sirimon Gate (2660 metres) of Mount Kenya National Park. From the Gate, trek through magnificent montane forest, bamboo forest, giant heather zone to the high altitude moorland. Arrive at Old Moses Camp ( 3300 metres). This gentle trek takes 4 hours and enables you to gain an elevation of 680 metres. Your overnight stay will be at Old Moses Camp on half-board basis. Main Destination: Mount Kenya Accommodation: Judmaier Campsite Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek from Old Moses to Shiptons Camp

Day 2Trek from Old Moses to Shiptons Camp Trek from Old Moses to Shiptons Camp Have breakfast at the Old Moses Camp. Follow the trek uphill, forking right at the junction. You'll cross Ontulili River and turn right contouring through moorland and cross Likii North River. Continue uphill to Mackinder's Valley from where you'll enjoy panoramic views up the valley towards Shipton's Camp. Trek on to Shipton's Camp (4,200 metres). The Shiptons Camp is surreal, set below the main peaks and glacier. Todays trek takes 7 hours with 900 metres of ascent. Your overnight stay will be at Shiptons Camp on full board basis. Main Destination: Mount Kenya Accommodation: Shipton Campsite on Mt Kenya Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Spent the Day Around Shiptons Camp Acclimatizing

Day 3Spent the Day Around Shiptons Camp Acclimatizing Spent the Day Around Shiptons Camp Acclimatizing Take this day for acclimatization arond the Shiptons Camp. You can have short walks and hikes to Oblong and Hauseberg Trans, gaining an elevation of of 370 metres before returning to the camp for lunch. Spend the afternoon on leisure. Climbing high and sleeping low is excellent for acclimatization. Your overnight stay will be at Shiptons Camp on full board basis. Main Destination: Mount Kenya Accommodation: Shipton Campsite on Mt Kenya Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek from Shiptons Camp to Point Lenana and to The Meru Bandas

Day 4Trek from Shiptons Camp to Point Lenana and to The Meru Bandas Trek from Shiptons Camp to Point Lenana and to The Meru Bandas Leave the Shiptons Camp at 3:00 am and go up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible parts towards Lower Hall Tarns. Today's trek takes 12 hours. You arrive at Point Lenana ( 4985 metres) around 6:30 am. This is the 3rd highest peak on Mount Kenya and you'll gain 780 metres elevation. After the sun-rise, descend to Mintos Hut for breakfast. Later, continue the descent to the Meru Bandas (2950 metres) where you'll have dinner and your overnight stay on full board basis. Main Destination: Mount Kenya Accommodation: Chogoria Bandas Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kenya Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek from Meru Bandas to Chogoria Gate and Drive to Nairobi

Day 5Trek from Meru Bandas to Chogoria Gate and Drive to Nairobi Trek from Meru Bandas to Chogoria Gate and Drive to Nairobi Have breakfast at the Meru Bandas. Then descend for 2 hours to a forest clearance to catch a 4 X 4 vehicle transfer to Chogoria village and onto your transfer vehicle for Nairobi. Here you'll be dropped off. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Main Destination: Nairobi (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by CKC Tours & Travel, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. This group tour requires